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Aimee Brooks Named New Nighttime Host on WRIF-FM

Apr 7, 2023

Beasley Media Group has announced that Aimee Brooks has been promoted as the new nighttime personality at WRIF-FM (Detroit).  She most recently was heard filling in during the time slot at the station.

Two Michigan Stations 2023 CMB Station of the Year Finalists

Apr 7, 2023

For Large Market Station of the Year, both Cornerstone University’s WCSG-FM (Grand Rapids) and Lanser Broadcasting’s WJQK-FM (Zeeland/Grand Rapids) are finalists in the category, along with three other stations in Omaha, Kansas City and Greenville, South Carolina. 

WEYI-TV’s Dave Bondy Retires from TV News

Apr 7, 2023

On April 4, WEYI-TV and WSMH-TV (Flint) News Anchor announced his retirement from television news, effective immediately.  Bondy made the announcement during the station’s 6 p.m. newscast, saying “It’s time to step aside from TV news and live a more normal life.”

NAB Releases New “We Are Broadcasters” Spots

Apr 7, 2023

In a release, the NAB writes, “As we celebrate more than a century of radio and television, we must continue to remind policymakers that local broadcasting is an ever-evolving medium with staying power. We are constantly innovating to deliver trusted information and entertainment to our audiences in convenient, modern and familiar ways.”

Using AI to Replicate the Voice of a Celebrity – Watch Out for Legal Issues Including Violating the Right of Publicity

Apr 7, 2023

The advent of artificial intelligence poses interesting and often challenging legal issues because the law is still “catching up” with the technology. Consider the impact of new AI platforms that can learn a person’s voice, then speak whatever text you submit to it in that person’s voice.

Associate Member Spotlight: MDHHS & MET Fostering Futures Fundraiser April 14!

Apr 7, 2023

The Fostering Futures Scholarship Trust Fund has been helping youth who have experienced foster care achieve their dreams of a college education for more than 10 years. Join them April 14 for their Grand Rapids fundraising dinner.

Traffic Director Spotlight: Martha VanCamp, Business Manager, WGRT-FM (Port Huron)

Apr 7, 2023

MAB: If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would do?
Martha: Talk to a financial advisor.

Stephanie McCoy to Mornings on WWDK-FM

Mar 31, 2023

Midwest Communications/Lansing has announced that veteran Lansing air personality Stephanie McCoy has joined its WWDK-FM (94.1 DUKE FM) as morning host effective March 27.

Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation Donates $5,000 To Michigan State University’s Spartan Strong Fund

Mar 31, 2023

The Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation and WLNS-TV, the Nexstar Media Inc. television station serving Lansing, MI, and the surrounding area, today announced that the Foundation will donate $5,000 to the Michigan State University’s Spartan Strong fund.

Former WIOG and WSGW GM John Casey Dies

Mar 31, 2023

Dave Maurer, former Operations Director at WSGW-AM/FM in Saginaw told the MAB, “John Casey lived and breathed radio. He was masterful in sales, programming and promotions. He also was a strong proponent of local news and gave me the resources I needed for our award winning station. He did many receptions and dinners to show his appreciation to staff.”

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