As we wrote in several of our recent weekly summaries of regulatory issues for broadcasters, the FCC released a Public Notice the week before last announcing that regulatory fees must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on September 28.
On September 15, Detroit Public Television’s WTVS-TV debuted a one-hour documentary, “Detroit Remember When | A Tribute To Long-Time Detroit Personality And Philanthropist Dick Purtan.” This special documentary highlights Purtan’s life on and off the air, told through audio and video clips, archival film and interviews with Purtan, his family, friends and colleagues.
“We are excited to announce our new lineup, which is full of news anchors who are seasoned and well known in the community,” said Debbie Kenyon, Senior Vice President and Market Manager, Audacy Detroit. “This new slate will allow WWJ to continue its mission of keeping listeners informed of breaking news and the top stories of the day.”
Northern Michigan University’s WNMU-TV (Marquette), in a continuing effort to advance conversations surrounding mental health, will host a “Facing Suicide: Town Hall” at 7 p.m. Eastern Tuesday, September 27, in NMU’s Northern Center. A panel of Upper Peninsula mental health professionals will discuss suicide awareness and prevention.
For decades, radio stations have relied on Nielsen (previously Arbitron) for data about their listeners. But with the rise of the internet, advertisers now expect more data about the consumers they are reaching than ever. As broadcasters compete with Google, Facebook, and Pandora for ad buys, they need to be prepared to offer more data than just what Nielsen provides.
The US Water Alliance has announced that the Great Lakes News Collaborative is a winner of its annual US Water Prize. The US Water Prize recognizes the individuals and organizations that are driving innovation in the water sector and imagining new possibilities in water.
The Country Music Association has announced the 2022 CMA Broadcast Finalists and Audacy’s WYCD-FM (Detroit) earned two nominations. The station is a finalist along with stations from Houston, Phoenix, Dallas-Fort Worth and Philadelphia for Major Market Station-of-the-Year.
In a public release dated September 8, the Federal Communications Commission announced that its Chicago Office’s Enforcement Bureau is investigating a complaint about an unlicensed FM broadcast station operating on frequency 89.1 MHz in Battle Creek.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer on September 15 announced the appointment of Brian Hanna as acting executive director of the Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA). Effective September 19, Hanna will join the CRA, bringing extensive experience to fill this vital role within the Whitmer-Gilchrist Administration.
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