Allen Media Broadcasting’s WJRT-TV (Flint) has announced announced that Sean Mahon has been named the station’s new News Director, bringing 25 years of award winning experience as a journalist and manager to the WJRT newsroom.
Beasley Media Group’s Detroit Praise Network (98.3 FM/99.9 FM / 105.9 HD2) hosted the 2023 National Urban Radio Cares for St. Jude Kid’s Radiothon to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The daylong event took place from 6:00 a.m. -11:00 p.m. on March 2 at the PRASIE Network Studio
Krol Communication’s WRSR-FM (Flint) held its annual “Fox Feeding Frenzy” last Friday (3/3/23) and brought in $61,912 for The Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, enough money to provide 371,472 Meals!
WDIV-TV has announced that Will Jones has rejoined the station as an anchor and reporter. WDIV Vice-President and General Manager Bob Ellis made the announcement March 6.
This past Wednesday (3/8), WGVU Public Media anchor/producer Shelley Irwin and Grand Valley State University President Philomena Mantella were honored for their impact on the community as part of International Women’s Day.
MacDonald Garber Broadcasting has announced the hiring of Ashley “Z” Elzinga as Program Director and Morning Show host of its WKHQ-FM (Charlevoix).
JD Justice has been named Brand Manager of Country WNWN-FM (WIN 98.5) (Coldwater-Battle Creek), which is owned and operated by Duke Wright’s Midwest Communications. JD was promoted from his Assistant Brand Manager and Production Director positions.
MPA understands that journalists are the first to respond to emergent situations…right behind police, EMT and Fire personnel…and doing the job of reporting these events can lead to stress and trauma. Visual trauma is one of the most difficult to deal with effectively.
Gray Television’s WLUC-TV (Marquette) has announced the addition of a brand-new investigative reporting franchise beginning in March.
“TV6 Investigates” will be a recurring series involving investigative reports of local issues that affect communities and viewers in Upper Michigan.
WCMU Public Media, celebrating its 50th anniversary has announced that it has several new services. As of March 1, the station is offering its radio listeners expanded news coverage and a 24/7 classical service.