On June 26, iHeartMedia’s “Channel 95.5” WKQI-FM (Detroit) “Mojo in the Morning” (Thomas Carballo), was featured in an interview piece by WDIV-TV. The veteran morning host discusses his 23-year career in Detroit, the changing business of radio, and how he strives to be genuine and authentic for his listening audience.
Last Friday (6/23), the FCC released a Third Report and Order and Fourth Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Multicast Licensing Order), setting forth rules regarding Next Gen multicast hosting arrangements and seeking further comment on ATSC 3.0-related patent issues.
As of June 30, it is now illegal to manually use a cell phone or other mobile electronic device while operating a vehicle on Michigan roads. Under the law, a driver cannot hold or support a phone or other device with any part of their hands, arms, or shoulders.
On June 17, the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS)/Michigan presented the 45th Annual Regional EMMY® Awards. The ceremonies were held at the Motor City Casino Sound Board.
Gray Television’s WLUC-TV (Marquette) has announced the hiring of Mandy Koskela as the third anchor on the station’s will be joining Elizabeth Peterson and Pavlina Osta on the station’s morning show, Upper Michigan Today starting June 28.
Koskela graduated in May from the University of Rhode Island (URI) with a bachelor’s in journalism and spent most of her life in southern Rhode Island.
After a successful first year in 2022, McKibbin Media Group (MMG) held its second annual WCSR Smoke Show BBQ and Concert festival this past Saturday, June 17. The event was held at the Hillsdale County Fairgrounds with free admission to the public and barbecue enthusiasts turned out in force!
Teagan Reeves has joined WWTV/WWUP-TV (Cadillac): David Newman passes at age 82 and Brian Cowan steps down as PD/Morning Host at WWWW-FM (Ann Arbor).
There’s a new radio station in West Michigan, in particular the greater Ludington area. Hit Radio Media, LLC, the owners of 102.7 WMOM “Always Listen To Your Mom” launched their newest station this past Monday at noon: WHCH-FM 99.9.
The National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation recently awarded 103.9 WLEN Radio as the 2023 Celebration of Service to America Award winner for Small Market Radio. The Lenawee County community came together in the summer of 2022 to help the Associated Charities after an arsonist set fire to the building, severely damaging it during ‘the charities’ back to school program.
Cumulus Media has reached an agreement to sell its WDRQ-FM (Detroit) to religious broadcaster Family Life Radio (FLR). According to the FCC transfer application filed June 13, the sale price is $10 million dollars.