Posts Tagged ‘Issue 337’
Peter Tanz Named Midwest Communications President
In making the announcement, company Board Chair and Duke’s partner of 50 years, Pegge Wright said in a company press release. “Peter has worked with and learned the business of broadcasting from Duke for over 35 years. He is well respected throughout our company and is the best choice to lead Midwest to future success the way Duke wanted.”
Read MoreDave LewAllen announces retirement after 35 years at WXYZ-TV
In announcing his retirement January 25, LewAllen called WXYZ-TV the only station he ever wanted to work for in broadcasting, adding that he’s “been truly blessed to spend the majority of my career here. But the time is right for a next chapter.”
Read MoreWFMK’s Danny Stewart Hangs Up His Headphones
After a 47 year career in his hometown of Lansing, WFMK-FM Morning Personality Danny Stewart retired on January 31. Stewart has been with WFMK since 1991 after previous stints at WILS-AM from 1976-77 and WVIC-FM from 1977 to 1991.
Read MoreWJZQ/Traverse City Shifts to Hot AC
Midwestern Broadcasting Company’s WJZQ-FM (Cadillac/Traverse City) has moved from CHR to a Hot AC presentation, positioned as “Hits from the 90s to Now.” After teasing about possible changes for days, the station formally made the flip on February 1.
Read MoreWKAR’s Amanda Flores Graduates from National Diversity Program
As public media leaders navigate how to best foster diversity and equity in their workplaces and boards while making content inclusive for a wide array of audiences, the program provides them with tools and perspectives that they can apply in their efforts.
Read MoreTraffic Director Spotlight: Nikki Peterson, Results Radio (Escanaba)
MAB: Do you have any tips or tricks you’d like to share with other traffic directors? Nikki: Doing traffic can be very, very stressful at times. (especially Fridays!) I recommend on those crazy, busy, hectic days to take a deep breath, stay focused and always double check your work.
Read MoreFebruary Regulatory Dates for Broadcasters – Renewal Applications, EEO Reports, Quarterly Issues Programs Lists, Children’s Programming Reports, Copyright Fees for Webcasters, ETRS Form One, and More
There are normally a host of regulatory obligations at the beginning of February, but because of technical issues with the FCC’s online public file and LMS systems, many February 1 dates, as well as some January regulatory deadlines, have been extended to late February.
Read MoreFCC Media Bureau Announces Further Extension of Filing Deadlines
On January 27, The FCC’s Media Bureau issued a Public Notice announcing that it is extending through February 28, 2023 the deadline for licensees to: (1) upload any documents into the Online Public Inspection File (OPIF) system that were due beginning on January 1, 2023 (e.g., Issues Programs Reports for 4Q 2022); (2) upload the annual children’s programming report;
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