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Tim Kochenderfer Named Station Manager at WXYZ-TV/WMYD-TV

Apr 11, 2025

Scripps Media has announced the promotion of Tim Kochenderfer to the role of station manager for WXYZ-TV and WMYD-TV (Detroit), effective April 14. As station manager he will help with day-to-day operations and also continue to lead news.

Michigan Ice Storm Update

Apr 11, 2025

Last week, your MAB News Briefs highlighted three broadcast towers in northern Michigan that went down due to ice-build up during the severe weather that existed over several days.  As we wrote, the 600-foot tower of MacDonald Garber Broadcasting’s WKHQ-FM (Charlevoix-Petoskey-Traverse City) was toppled.

WNEM to Broadcast 15 Loons Games in 2025

Apr 11, 2025

In partnership with Gray Media’a WNEM-TV (Bay City/Saginaw), the Great Lakes Loons have entered into a broadcast agreement that will air 15 games during the 2025 season on WNEM TV-5 and WNEM+.

David Oxenford

NAB Requests the End of the 39% Cap on Nationwide Television Station Ownership – Looking at the Issues

Apr 11, 2025

The NAB last week submitted a letter asking the FCC to quickly repeal the 39% cap on national ownership of television stations.  This cap precludes the ownership by one company or individual of an attributable interest in television stations capable of reaching more than 39% of the television households in the United States.  The rule has been in place since 2004. 

Gary Berkowitz

Revitalize Revenue, Preserve Your Radio Stations’ Soul

Apr 4, 2025

Houston, We’ve Got a Problem: Radio isn’t dying—it’s facing a revenue challenge. As digital platforms expand their reach, many broadcasters have responded by gutting what makes radio special. This short-sighted strategy is like treating a broken arm with aspirin—addressing symptoms while ignoring the underlying fracture.

Ice Storms Take Down Towers in Northern Michigan

Apr 4, 2025

Severe weather this past Sunday (3/30) across Michigan took dozens of broadcasters throughout the state, bringing down power lines and affecting broadcasters without backup power.  In two instances, ice build up brought down two broadcast towers in the northern part of the lower peninsula.

Ryan Cole Named Assistant News Director at WJRT

Apr 4, 2025

Allen Media’s WJRT-TV (Flint) has announced the promotion of Ryan Cole to Assistant News Director of the station.  In a memo to station staff this past Tuesday (3/25), News Director Sean Mahon wrote: “I’m excited to share some fantastic news with you all—Ryan Cole has been promoted to Assistant News Director here at ABC-12!

Alisha “Lisha B” Brown Joins WMGC-FM Morning Show

Apr 4, 2025

Beasley Media Group has announced that Alisha “Lisha B” Brown will join Clay Church as the co-host of the all-new WMGC-FM (Detroit) “Bounce Morning Roll Out” show.  The show will debut on Monday, April 7, 2025, airing weekday mornings from 6:00 – 10:00 a.m.

Long-Time Adrian Broadcaster Steve Barkway Retires

Apr 4, 2025

A long-time broadcaster in the Lenawee County community retired March 31.  Steve Barkway, with over 52 years in broadcasting under his belt, wore many hats at the Lenawee Broadcasting Company and WLEN-FM.  He was the station’s morning show host, sports director, sports producer, salesman and sales manager. 

Traffic Director Spotlight: Erin Searles, MacDonald Broadcasting (Lansing)

Mar 28, 2025

Erin Searles does traffic for 101.7 WHZZ-FM, 1320 WILS-AM, 96.5 WQHH-FM, & 93.3 FM and 1180 WXLA-AM

MAB: What was your dream job as a kid?
Erin: To be a singer
MAB: If you could learn to do anything, what would it be?
Erin: Play the cello

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