On January 20, Nexstar Media Group’s WJMN-TV (Escanaba) announced that effective January 21, the station will no longer be affiliated with the CBS Network. In a story on its website, the station said it will “continue to provide the news, weather, sports and entertainment that we have for over 50 years across the Upper Peninsula.” …
Cadillac Telecasting’s WFQX-TV (Cadillac), which is operated by Heritage Broadcasting Group (WWTV/WWUP-TV) through a shared services agreement, has announced that it has added three new subchannels to its roster. WFQX, a dual Fox/CW affiliate, has added Newsy, Court Mystery and Defy TV for viewers in northern Michigan. The station says, “Newsy offers coverage of top…
By: Seth Resler Jacobs Media Strategies In recent years, thankfully, the broadcasting industry has engaged in more conversations around the mental health of on-air talent. Industry conferences have hosted sessions on the topic, while some of our industry peers, like Lynn McDonnell and Dan Mason, have found second acts in their careers by addressing mental…
Former WXYZ-TV Vice-President and General Manager (1979-1987) Jeanne Findlater recently penned an op-ed piece for the Detroit Free Press celebrating the elevation of women to key roles in media and other corporate environments. Headlined “One responsibility of women leaders in the 1980s – don’t spoil it for other women.” In her post, Findlater writes about…
WXMI-TV (Grand Rapids) has announced that Meteorologist Reece Cole has joined the station as the newest member of the Fox 17 Weather Team. Reece made his on-air debut during Sunday’s (1/16) 10 p.m. newscast. He will appear on-air weekend evenings and some newscasts during the week. Cole joins the station from KSWO-TV in Lawton, OK, where…
The Radio Music Licensing Committee (RMLC) and Global Music Rights (GMR) have released a FAQ document to assist broadcasters with the recently announced GMR conditional settlement offer. Broadcasters are reminded that to participate, your submission to GMR is required by January 31, 2022. 1. How were rates determined, and why wasn’t a revenue-based model used?…
MacDonald Broadcasting’s WKCQ-FM (Saginaw) has announced the hire of Seth Justice for the station’s evening shift. Justice arrives from WRKZ-FM/The Blitz (Columbus, OH). “Seth is a bright, talented up-and-comer,” said WKCQ OM Jason Adams. “In a time when it’s very challenging to find and develop the next generation of radio stars, we feel lucky to…
Cumulus Media’s WDRQ-FM (Detroit) has moved midday personality Kevin Kennedy to afternoons. He replaces Bill “Broadway” Bertschinger, who left the station last week. Kennedy arrived at WDRQ in December of last year after having worked with Cumulus Detroit Director of FM Programming David Corey in Boston, doing afternoons at Country WKLB-FM for four years until…
By: Seth Resler Jacobs Media Strategies When listeners come to your radio station’s website, what do you want them to do? Do you want them to stream the station? Sign up for the email newsletter? Enter a contest? Purchase tickets to a station event? It’s important to know the goals of your website. Once you’ve…
AllAccess reports that veteran programmer and personality Keith R. Edwards (Curry) has died. As of press time, no details on the cause of his death have been made public. Curry spent quite a few years of his career in Michigan, working at Cumulus’ WKFR-FM (Kalamazoo) and WDRQ-FM (Detroit). He also spent time at iHeartMedia’s WSNX-FM…