Tegna’s WZZM-TV (Grand Rapids) (13 ON YOUR SIDE) has announced the launch of 13+, a new streaming app and 24-7 streaming channels on Roku and Fire TV. Building on the success of its first-generation app launched in 2021, 13+ is a one-stop destination for local stories that matter.
In a recent state court decision, a King County judge in Washington State concluded that Facebook violated state political disclosure rules by not publicly providing information about the sale of political ads relating to state elections and ballot issues, as required by state law.
WNEM-TV shared the news with viewers that former reporter and weekend anchor Faith Rempe (known as Faith Gantner to the WNEM audience) died September 28 after an 11-month battle with cancer. The 31-year-old worked at the station from 2013 to 2016.
It’s been a Cinderella story for Ludington’s local radio station 102.7 WMOM. Hardwork and dedication to “local” and the “community” that the station serves in West Michigan recently (9/22) earned 102.7 WMOM “Small Business of the Year” from the Ludington and Scottville Chamber of Commerce.
Back to News Beasley Media Group is pleased to announce Big Jim’s House Stone Soup Project has raised $150,000 to benefit Detroit Veterans. Building on the fable of “Stone Soup” where everyone pitches in, Big Jim’s House called up listeners and local businesses to build a 1974 Ford Bronco ENTIRELY from donations (including the actual…
The MAB has learned that former WRIF-FM (Detroit) air personality Carl (Carlton) Coffey passed away September 24 at the age of 73. Coffey spent over 13 years at the station, hosting “The Riff Rock Cafe.” He then did 8 years at sister station WCSX-FM.
September 23, was the last day of work for Ann Williams, News Director at Alpha Media’s WSGW-AM/FM (Saginaw). Williams has retired after 40 years in the industry. She began at WSGW in 1983 as a reporter. After five years at WEYI-TV, she returned to the WSGW in 2005.
In a September 29 release, the Federal Communications Commission today updated its Emergency Alert System rules so that alerts delivered over television and radio are more informative and easier to understand by the public, particularly people with disabilities.
The Michigan Association of Broadcasters is deeply saddened by the loss of Jim Matthews. Listeners throughout the state relied on Jim’s impactful work and he was a revered leader and mentor among his broadcast peers. Our condolences are with his family, friends and colleagues.
If you’re in the media business these days, you need to be in the multimedia business. That means that radio broadcasters increasingly need to be creating video content as well. One of the most important platforms to be on when it comes to video is, of course, YouTube. If your radio station hasn’t created a YouTube channel yet, take some time to do so.