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Michigan Public “The Dish” Hosts to receive National Gracie Awards
Two Michigan Public staff members have been selected to receive National Gracie Awards. Mercedes Mejia, host of the station’s “The Dish” culinary podcast, won a National Gracie Award for best Interview Feature. Additionally, Kate Wells won for her Public Health coverage as best Reporter/Correspondent.
Read MoreWCSX’s Big Jim O’Brien and Rock & Brews Salute to Veterans
As part of the opening festivities, Rock & Brews presented a $3,000 donation to Vets Returning Home, a local organization dedicated to supporting veterans in need. The donation was made alongside Big Jim O’Brien of 94.7 WCSX (who coordinated the fundraiser) and Sandy Bower of Vets Returning Home, highlighting a shared mission to give back to the veteran community.
Read MoreZoe Burdine-Fly Announces Retirement from Connoisseur Media
After more than four decades in broadcasting, Zoe Burdine-Fly, Senior Vice President for Connoisseur Media has announced her retirement. Burdine-Fly, a past MAB Chair, joined then-Alpha Media in late 2021, overseeing the operations, talent management and the strategic growth of 13 Alpha Media markets, including Amarillo, Bakersfield, Lincoln and Topeka.
Read MoreWKAR Debuts New Mid-Michigan Talent Series
WKAR Public Media (East Lansing) has announced the debut of a new series focused on Mid-Michigan talent. Streetlight Sessions is a show dedicated to Mid-Michigan’s music scene, directed and hosted by WKAR’s Al Martin. Martin is best known for his sports reporting for WKAR.
Read MoreWSAQ’s Chuck Santoni Retires
After 50 years in radio and 21 with Liggett/RadioFirst in Port Huron, WSAQ-FM Program Director/Midday Talent Chuck Santoni is hanging up the headphones after today (3/27). Santoni joined WSAQ in February, 2005 following a long run on Detroit rock radio.
Read MoreVSiN Expands Sports Betting Shows to Detroit Radio
VSiN has expanded its sports betting programming into Detroit, adding distribution in one of the nation’s top 15 media markets. The network’s content is now available on Sports Rap Network WGPR-FM 107.5 HD2 and via streaming at SportsRapNetwork.com.
Read MoreApril 2026 Regulatory Dates for Broadcasters – EEO Public File Reports, Comment Deadlines, Quarterly Issues/Programs Lists, Political Windows and More
With April showers come routine regulatory dates for broadcasters, including the requirement for posting Quarterly Issues/Programs Lists to the Online Public Inspection Files of all full-power radio and TV stations, and EEO Public File Reports for stations in a number of states.
Read MoreWDMK-FM’s Annual PRAISE Radiothon Raises Over $105K to Benefit St. Jude’s
Beasley Media Group has proudly announced that 105.9 WDMK-FM (Detroit)’s Annual PRAISE Radiothon successfully raised over $105,000 to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The inspiring two-day event took place March 12 – 13 live from the station’s studios in the Motor City.
Read MoreKrol’s WRSR-FM Feeding Frenzy Raises Record Amount for Food Bank
On February 27, Krol Communication’s WRSR-FM (Flint) raised a record amount with their annual 12-hour Fox Feeding Frenzy. More than $71k will be donated to the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan. WRSR teamed up with Kroger for this year’s Feeding Frenzy.
Read MoreWMYD-TV & Scripps Sports to broadcast 5 Detroit Pistons games in 2026
“We’re proud to continue our partnership with the Pistons,” said Mike Murri, Vice President and General Manager of WXYZ-TV and WMYD-TV. “Our goal is always to help teams reach the largest broadest possible audience, and we appreciate the opportunity to work together again to bring the excitement of Pistons basketball to more fans.”
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