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Nexstar Media’s Michigan TV Stations To Host Exclusive Live Debate Between the Top Candidates for U.S. Senator From Michigan
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. announced that its television stations serving the state of Michigan will host an exclusive multi-market live telecast of a debate between U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D) and former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R), the top two candidates for U.S. Senator from Michigan. The hour-long debate will take place October 8 at 7:00 p.m. ET, and will be telecast throughout Michigan.
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WHTS-FM Welcomes Jordan Lass; Extends Rachael Gray Agreement
RadioInsight reports that Cumulus Media’s WHTS-FM (Grand Rapids) has hired Jordan Lass as Assistant Program Director and afternoon host. Lass most recently was Brand Manager and afternoon host at WZOX-FM (Kalamazoo).
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Midwest Communications Adds WZUU and WQXC to Kalamazoo Cluster
Midwest Communications has announced that it is expanding in the Kalamazoo market with the purchase of WQXC-FM (Allegan) and WZUU-FM (Mattawan) for a reported $625,000. The stations are currently owned by Forum Communications.
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MAB Member Benefit Spotlight
Mark Your Calendar
The MAB hosts events for all Michigan broadcasters throughout the year both in-person and online. Along with the continuing education opportunities, the MAB connects broadcasters with chances to network and celebrate during awards ceremonies. Keep track of the MAB opportunities on the events calendar.
Webinar: Seek to Resonate, Not Just to Be Seen: Social Media + Video in 2024
September 19, 2024
1-2 p.m. Eastern
With Lori Lewis, Lori Lewis Media
Long-form video viewing is on the rise. And short-form video fatigue is bubbling under. But it doesn’t mean stop with short form. It means it’s time to get ahead of it and develop an intentional (long-form) and discovery (short-form) viewing strategy.
Great Lakes Broadcast & Sports Media Academy
November 7, 2024
Ford Field, Detroit
The MAB and the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) partner to help students launch careers in media at the Great Lakes Broadcast & Sports Media Academy. The full-day event allows students interested in a career in media to connect with Michigan TV and Radio stations during a career fair, network with peers, and learn from some of the industry's leading talent in every aspect of media - on-air, engineering, sales, programming, and production.
