We thought that this would be a good time to remind broadcasters of EAS filing obligation that they may have missed as there has not been the widespread publicity that comes with the announcement of a Nationwide EAS test. While there is apparently no plan to conduct a Nationwide Test this year, broadcasters still must file their EAS Test Reporting System (ETRS) Form One by October 4, 2024.
This past Thursday night (8/22), Cumulus Media’s WDVD-FM (Detroit) held their annual “Baby Bash” event at District 142 in Wyandotte. The annual event supports the Glamourous Moms Foundation, which works to support, inspire, and build confidence in women, expectant mothers, and their children, to enhance their quality of life.
Scripps Media’s Detroit cluster WXYZ-TV and WMYD-TV announced the names of those filling two positions on their staff this week. Tim Kochenderfer has been promoted from Assistant News Director to the role of News Director.
Nexstar Media’s WLNS-TV (Lansing) has wrapped up their 2024 Operation Backpack campaign. The station partnered with Catholic Charities of Ingham, Eaton and Clinton Counties and Catholic Charities of Jackson, Lenawee, and Hillsdale Counties to collect school supplies for local children, including foster children, adopted children, refugees, and others who may need assistance.
On August 15, Liggett Communication’s WHLS-AM/FM (Port Huron) partnered with the Blue Water Area Humane Society for the third year of “Rockin’ the Rescue,” a day-long fundraising and awareness event.
Graham Media’s WDIV-TV (Detroit) has announced that Shawnte Passmore has joined the station as a reporter. Passmore comes to the station after a nearly 2-year stint as a journalist at KOVR-TV in Sacramento, California.
Up North Radio, owned by Dom and Jennifer Theodore has flipped its WCDY-FM (McBain/Cadillac) from CHR to AC and is now billing itself as “The New 107.9 CDY — Cadillac’s Best Mix of the 80s, 90s, and Today.” Just prior to the launch last Friday (8/9), the station stunted with various formats, including Throwback 90s, all TV Themes, Classic Country, and more, ending with the kickoff of the new format at 5 p.m.
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has announced the finalists for the 2024 NAB Marconi Radio Awards. The winners will be recognized and honored at radio’s biggest night, the Marconi Awards Dinner, where the industry’s major players come together to celebrate excellence and recognize stations and individuals.
Shannone Dunlap, Director of Business Development for Traverse City-based Black Diamond Broadcasting has been named a finalist for Radio Ink Magazine’s 2024 Radio Wayne Awards.
This past Thursday (8/8), Townsquare Media’s WGRD-FM (Grand Rapids) morning show “Free Beer and Hot Wings” held a 12-hour commercial-free “Fill the Basket” radiothon to raise money for the nonprofit Kids Food Basket, which serves Kent, Ottawa, Muskegon and Allegan counties.