Broadcasting Industry News
Audacy Promotes Debbie Kenyon to Regional President
Audacy announced that veteran media executive Debbie Kenyon has been named Regional President for its Central US markets, representing some of the biggest names in local audio. Kenyon, currently Senior Vice President and Market Manager of Audacy Detroit, will assume broader responsibilities. During more than 25 years leading the Detroit market.
Read MoreGraham Media Group Expands Stephanie Slagle’s Role to VP, CRO and GM of WDIV-TV
Graham Media Group has appointed Stephanie Slagle Vice President, Chief Revenue Officer and General Manager of WDIV-TV (Detroit). Slagle, who has served as the company’s vice president and chief revenue officer, expands her leadership to include full oversight of one of the country’s most respected local television stations.
Read MoreWQHH PD Brion O’Brion Honored in National Black Radio Hall of Fame
WQHH-FM (Dewitt/Lansing) Program Director Brion O’Brion has been selected for the National Black Radio Hall of Fame. O’Brion says getting that news brought him right back to where it all started, as a teenager learning radio hands on in Norfolk, Virginia, under his mentor Rick Partey. O’Brion was nominated in the “Talented Brothers of Radio Award” along with two others.
Read MoreLongtime WOOD-TV Weatherman Buck Matthews Dies at 97
Buck Matthews, who for years was a household name in West Michigan as a WOOD TV (Grand Rapids) weatherman and show host passed away this past Monday (3/30). He was 97.Matthews joined WOOD-TV in 1961 and remained on air for more than two decades.
Read MoreWABX Air Ace Reunion in the Motor City
Fifty-year Detroit Radio legend Doug Podell who, in February, retired while at iHeart’s WLLZ-FM, decided to incorporate a reunion of some of the well-remembered personalities who were a part of Detroit’s first “underground” progressive rock and roll FM station, 99.5 WABX (now country WYCD).
Read MoreMid-West Family Relaunches 98.3 The Coast
Mid-West Family Broadcasting announced this week that it is bringing back “98.3 The Coast” branding on its WCXT-FM (Hartford/Benton Harbor). For several years now the frequency was host to “Live 98.3” and featuring an alternative rock format.
Read MoreMichigan 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.
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