MAISA, the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators, has named Detroit Public Television the winner of its 2021 MAISA Education Fellows Award for the station’s work to create and launch the Michigan Learning Channel (MLC). This award is given each year to an individual or organization that, among other qualities, places service above self-interest, advocates…
By Art Vuolo, Jr. We’re not sure if there are enough radio DJ’s to fill the shoes of all of the great names who we are losing. Now, we have to say farewell to Buffalo’s first homegrown Top 40 radio star who also worked in Detroit and Denver. He segued several times between the Niagara…
By: David Oxenford, Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP Low Power FM is back in the news this week. As we noted a week ago in our summary of FCC regulatory actions, a Petition for Rulemaking has been filed by REC Networks asking that the maximum authorized power for LPFM stations be raised from 100 to 250 watts. The hope among LPFM advocates is that…
By: Seth Resler Jacobs Media Strategies Talent coaches frequently tell radio DJs to use words that put the listener first in their on-air breaks. For example, instead of saying, “Coming up, I’ve got your chance to win a thousand dollars,” a DJ should say, “Coming up, YOU could be a thousand dollars richer.” It’s good…
Editor’s note: This program is now available for television and radio stations on the MAB website. You’ll find links on the home page. Radio and television stations throughout Michigan are setting aside competition and joining with other local broadcasters in their markets to air a special 30-minute noncommercial program entitled “Vaccine Town Hall: Answering Your…
Lawrence Technological University will become the new home of the Specs Howard School of Media Arts. Specs Howard has offered courses in radio and television broadcasting, graphic design, and digital media arts since 1970, and has graduated more than 15,000 alumni in these fields. Lawrence Technological University has had a relationship with the Specs Howard…
Michigan Radio’s Executive Director and General Manager Steve Schram announced on Monday (5/24) that Talisha Reviere-Winston will be joining the station as Director of Human Resources and Finance. She will begin her duties on June 7. As the Director of Human Resources and Finance, Talisha will lead the finance and human resource functions for Michigan…
Beasley Media Group Chief Executive Officer Caroline Beasley will receive the National Radio Award during the Radio Show Opening Session on Wednesday, October 13. The Radio Show, co-produced by the Radio Advertising Bureau, will be co-located with NAB Show and held October 13-14 in Las Vegas. “We are thrilled to honor Caroline Beasley and commemorate…
Sanilac Broadcasting of Sandusky (WMIC-AM/WTGV-FM/WBGV-FM) PD/Morning Host Eddie Fury has been notified that he has been recognized by the Community Mental Health Association of Michigan (CMHA) and selected for its 2021 Jim Neubacher Media Award. This honor is awarded annually to an individual(s) or media organization who demonstrates responsible reporting or otherwise shows sensitivity to…
By: Seth Resler, Jacobs Media Strategies We find ourselves in an odd situation right now, as various parts of the country are in various stages of reopening. Every individual is returning to “normal” life at their own pace. The same is true for local businesses. Some are ready to rock, while others are cautiously navigating…