Posts Tagged ‘Issue 324’
First Gubernatorial Debate Airs Statewide
This past Thursday, October 13, Nexstar’s WOOD-TV (Grand Rapids) hosted the first of two televised debates between the two candidates seeking the role of Governor for the State of Michigan in the November 8 general election.
Read MoreWSGW’s Dave Maurer Steps Down After 43 Years
The MAB has learned that longtime WSGW-AM/FM (Saginaw) Morning Show Anchor and Alpha Media Saginaw Operations Director Dave Maurer has left the station after 43 years. In a post on the WSGW Facebook page, it was announced that October 7 was Maurer’s final day at the station.
Read MoreMcKibbin Media Group to Open Additional Studio in Downtown Jackson
McKibbin Media Group (MMG) has announced the grand opening and ribbon cutting for its new downtown broadcast studio. The ribbon cutting event will take place on Tuesday, October 18.
Read MoreLawsuits Filed Against Three Radio Companies Alleging That They are Playing Global Music Rights Songwriters Without a License – Background for the GMR Claims
The lawsuits seek $150,000 for each copyrighted work that was allegedly infringed.
Read MoreSmile FM Adds Third AM Station
Grand Valley State University has sold silent WGVU-AM (Kentwood/Grand Rapids) to non-commercial broadcaster Smile FM for $60,000. The assignment was filed with the FCC on October 4. This is the second station Smile has purchased from the University.
Read MoreHow to Pre-Purpose a Radio Segment for Digital Platforms: Music News Example
Last week, I wrote about how to rethink your radio shows for digital platforms in addition to the airwaves. This week, I want to apply this process to a real-world example: A music news segment.
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