January 2025
WCMU Public Media Welcomes Jamie Mankiewicz!
Posting on social media, the organization notes, “A proud Michigander, Jamie has a deep love for nearly every corner of the state. Her passion for storytelling began in Sault Ste. Marie and led her to a broadcasting career at WNMU at Northern Michigan University. After graduating, she moved to Cadillac and spent 17 years as a news producer in local television.”
Read MoreWDIV Names Jason Colthorp as New Host of ‘Flashpoint’
Graham Media’s WDIV-TV (Detroit) has announced that morning anchor Jason Colthorp will be taking on the role of host for the esteemed Sunday program “Flashpoint.” The program had been hosted by Devin Scillian for more than two decades, before he announced his retirement at the end of 2024.
Read MoreChristy L’Esperance Joins IPR Classical as Morning Host and Producer
Interlochen Public Radio has announced that Christy L’Esperance has joined Classical IPR as the Morning Host and Producer of Programming for children and families.
Read More2025 Update on Super Bowl Advertising and Promotions
Given the value of the Super Bowl franchise, it is not surprising that the NFL is extremely aggressive in protecting its golden goose from anything it views as unauthorized efforts to trade off the goodwill associated with the mark or the game. Accordingly, with the coin toss almost upon us, advertisers should take special care before publishing or engaging in advertising or other promotional activities that refer to the Super Bowl.
Read MoreMichigan Public Brings The Moth Mainstage to Ann Arbor on June 27
Michigan Public and Michigan Theater will present a live performance of The Moth Mainstage in Ann Arbor on Friday, June 27, 2025, at 8 p.m. The Moth Mainstage features a line-up of writers, performers, and other unique national and Michigan storytellers, each with a 10-minute story to tell live without notes.
Read MoreWMOM Raises 18k+ with “Festival of Lights”
Hit Radio Media’s WMOM-FM/WHCH-FM (Ludington) has announced that it raised $18,469.71 with its “Ludington Area Festival of Lights,” held from November 27 through December 29. The announcement came January 9 during a presentation at Safe Harbor Credit Union in Ludington. A key highlight of the ceremony was the presentation of checks to four local non-profits, who together received 50% of the gate proceeds.
Read MoreWWTV/WWUP-TV to Launch “Beyond the Forecast”
910 Media Group’s WWTV/WWUP-TV (Cadillac/Sault Ste. Marie) is launching a new show, Beyond the Forecast, on March 24. The show will explore the science behind Northern Michigan’s unique weather patterns as the region transitions from winter’s chill to the emerging signs of spring.
Read MoreSalem’s WDTK-AM is now “The Answer”
RadioInsight reported this week that Salem Media’s WDTK-AM (Detroit) has rebranded itself as “The Answer.” The station, which has a conservative talk format, was formerly known as “1400 The Patriot.”
Read MoreThe Sphinx Organization Partners with Detroit PBS to Champion Musical Excellence and Diversity
“Music is a powerful tool for connection and change, and our organization intentionally takes a leadership role to advocate for and inspire opportunity for young classical artists, doing our part to help create lasting, positive change in the world,” said Sphinx Chief Programming Officer Andre Dowell. “We are fortunate to have a long-standing partnership with Detroit PBS that bolsters our efforts. Thanks to the station’s belief in our mission, this collaboration has expanded our audience and brought more awareness to the organization.”
Read MoreA $369,190 Proposed Fine for Improper Participation in EAS Tests Shows that Ignorance of FCC Rules Is No Excuse for Noncompliance
A decision from the past week shows that the FCC shows no mercy for broadcasters who don’t know the rules, even when the broadcaster attempts to comply. The FCC proposed a $369,190 fine against a Texas TV station because the station’s employees did not know how to properly participate in the 2018, 2019, and 2021 nationwide Emergency Alert Service tests.
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