2025
WHMI’s First-Ever “WHMI Cares” Radiothon Raises $52,905 For Four Local Nonprofits
“Our first-ever 13-hour radiothon brought our sponsors, generous listeners and local leaders together ahead of the upcoming holidays to rally support for four pivotal organizations that address the pressing needs of our community,” said WHMI General Manager Rich Renko.
Read MoreWLUC & WILX to Telecast NMU vs. MSU Hockey Game October 24
Midco Sports Plus, WLUC-TV (Marquette) and WILX-TV (Lansing) have announced the series-opening NCAA hockey game between Michigan State University and host Northern Michigan University will be broadcast from the Berry Events Center on the NMU campus. The puck will drop at 7:07 p.m. ET on Friday, October 24.
Read MoreConnoisseur Names Kevin Kerr PD of WGER-FM
Connoisseur Media has appointed Kevin “Meatball” Kerr Program Director and afternoon host for its Alternative WGER-FM (Saginaw). Most recently, Kerr hosted afternoons at Spoon River Media’s Classic Rock WLOI-AM & W293DR (Rock 106.5) in La Porte, Indiana.
Read MoreAMP Media and WSMH Part of Athletes First Tailgate Tour Stop at U of M
Sinclair’s WSMH-TV (Flint) was at the University of Michigan on this past Thursday evening (10/16) to participate in the Athletes First Tailgate Tour stop, along with the parent company’s AMP Media team. WSMH-TV played a key role in the tour stop in Ann Arbor, ahead of the University of Michigan’s home football game this Saturday.
Read MoreMichigan Journalism Hall of Fame Committee Seeks Nominations
Nominations are now being accepted for the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame. Inductees to the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame must have established their professional reputations through Michigan journalism. Honorees will be inducted at a banquet on Sunday, April 19, 2026
Read MoreWYCD Announces Lineup Change
Audacy’s WYCD-FM (Detroit) is rolling out a new lineup and on-air programming changes. This week, “The Rob and Holly Show,” hosted by ACM and CMA Award-winning duo Rob Stone and Holly Hutton, will move to afternoons from 3 – 7 p.m. Sean “Coop” Tabler moves from afternoons to host evenings from 7 p.m. -Midnight.
Read MoreMichigan Public Names Zoe Clark Associate General Manager
Michigan Public Executive Director and General Manager Wendy Turner has announced that Zoe Clark has been appointed Associate General Manager, in addition to Political Director, at the state’s largest public radio station. The promotion recognizes Clark’s leadership, editorial excellence, and commitment to public service journalism and this new title affirms what many at the station, and across Michigan, have long known: Zoe Clark is essential to the identity and future of Michigan Public.
Read MoreBrooks Blanton Appointed VP/News Director at WJBK-TV
WZZM-TV (Grand Rapids) News Director Brooks Blanton has been named Vice-President/News Director at Fox Station’s WJBK-TV (Detroit). Effective October 20, he will oversee all the editorial, business and administration functions for the station and its streaming offerings.
Read MoreWJR Names Marie Osborne Director of Community Affairs and News
Cumulus Media’s WJR-AM (Detroit) has promoted award-winning broadcast journalist Marie Osborne from Sr. News Analyst to the newly created position of Director of Community Affairs & News.
Read MoreJacobs Media to “Triple Down” on Digital Revenue Resources for Broadcasters
Consultants and researchers Jacobs Media and its partner company, jacapps, recognize the revenue challenges broadcasters are facing, and have decided to triple down on helping stations face this head-on.
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