The MAB and MHAM Continue to Offer Support & Resources to Journalists/Broadcasters in Need
Given the tragic events at Michigan State University this week, the MAB and MHAM are hosting a special session for journalists to learn about the services available to them as they cover the pain, loss, and healing of the Spartan Community. Join the MAB and MHAM on Monday, February 20.
Read MorePitchFest ’23 Coming February 9
PitchFest ‘23 gives broadcasters and agency representatives the opportunity to network and make connections. We had success last year and heard everyone’s feedback. The MAB will hold two events this year, one on February 9, 2023 and the second in late July. The MAB will provide a half day of virtual interactions between MAB member stations and ad agencies.
Read MoreMcKibbin Media Group Announces Programming Changes for Two Stations
McKibbin Media Group (MMG) has announced various programming changes to two of its stations in Jackson, WKHM-FM (K105.3) and WIBM-AM/W240DG (95.9 FM The Power Cow). These changes went into effect this past Monday (6/2).
Read MoreWKAR Hosts ‘I Feel…’ Showcase
On May 29, families and community members from across mid-Michigan gathered at WKAR Studios to celebrate the debut of ‘I Feel…’, a new WKAR original short video series designed to help young children explore and understand their emotions.
Read MoreWJMN/WBUP-TV Expands My UP Mornings
Morgan Murphy Media’s WJMN/WBUP-TV (Marquette) has announced the expansion of the station’s morning news program, “My UP Mornings.” The show is expanding the reach of its live morning news show beginning on June 9, 2025.
Read MoreWKFR Roof Sit Raises Over $74,000 For Local Victim Services
To kick off the Memorial Day weekend, Townsquare Media’s WKFR-FM (Kalamazoo) held its 27th annual Roof Sit for children facing abuse in Southwest Michigan. From Thursday through Saturday, (5/22-24), the station’s morning show (Dana and Jess) broadcast live from the roof of Helzberg Diamonds in nearby Portage.
Read MoreFlint Gospel Station Nominated for Stellar Award
Flint Gospel music station WFLT-AM has announced that they have advanced to the second round of voting for a Stellar Award in the small market category. Voting has begun and will end May 30.
Read MoreJune 2025 Regulatory Dates for Broadcasters – Annual EEO Public File Reports, Comment Deadlines and More
Though school may be letting out for many, the FCC does not take a summer recess. Instead, regulation continues. Perhaps most importantly, Chairman Carr will have a Republican majority on the FCC for the first time since the change in administration, as Democratic Commissioner Starks has said that he is leaving the Commission before its June meeting.
Read MoreCommon Tactics of Winning AC Stations
Ever wonder how certain AC stations always seem to land at the top of the ratings? It’s not luck. There’s a clear playbook. Take a close look—do a “programming x-ray”—on the most consistently successful ACs and you’ll see the same things over and over.
Read MoreBob Lawrence Named Market Manager for MacDonald Broadcasting/Saginaw
Bob Lawrence has been named Market Manager for MacDonald Broadcasting’s Saginaw cluster. Last week, he left the same role at Seven Mountains Media’s Parkersburg, WV group. At MacDonald, Lawrence will oversee country WKCQ-FM. WMJO-FM, WSAG-FM and WSAM-AM. He begins his new position of June 2.
Read MoreWKHM-FM Charity Radiothon Raises Nearly $14,000 for Area Causes
McKibbin Media Group’s WKHM-FM (Jackson)(K105.3 FM) held its fifth annual Charity Radiothon on May 9. The on-air talent of McKibbin Media Group’s Jackson cluster broadcast live from the main studio on Glenshire Drive, Downtown Studio and Jackson YMCA for 12 straight hours.
Read MoreRegional RTDNA Murrow Award Winners Announced
The Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) has announced the recipients of the 2025 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards. 8 Michigan broadcasters won a total of 12 awards in Region 7, which is shared with Illinois, Indiana and Ohio. Award recipients demonstrate the spirit of excellence that Murrow set as a standard for the profession of electronic journalism.
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