Broadcasting Industry News
Detroit Rock Radio Icon Doug Podell Announces Retirement
After 50 years in the industry, WLLZ-FM (Detroit) afternoon host Doug Podell has announced that he will hang up his headphones and retire following his show on December 5. He made the announcement on the station’s Josh Innes morning show this past Monday (11/10).
Read MoreMSU Student Radio WDBM-FM Named National College Audio Outlet of the Year
WDBM-FM, (Impact 89FM), Michigan State University’s student-run radio station and media organization, is excited to announce the entire organization as well as individual staff members were recognized for their work with national awards in the College Broadcasters, Inc. National Student Production Awards as well as the College Media Association Pinnacle Awards.
Read MoreLongtime WJR Personality Warren Pierce Passes at 82
Warren Pierce, a legendary voice on Detroit radio whose career spanned nearly four decades at WJR-AM, passed away on October 31, 2025. He was 82. Pierce began his tenure at WJR in the 1970s, quickly becoming a fixture of weekend mornings with “The Warren Pierce Show.”
Read MoreLenawee Multimedia Network Raises Nearly 61k for Veterans in Need
On November 11, The Lenawee Multimedia Network (WLEN-FM/WQTE-FM/WABJ-AM/96.5 The Cave) hosted its 19th Annual “Thank a Vet” event on Veterans Day, honoring local service members and raising funds for veterans in need.
Read MoreTownsquare’s WVFN-AM Announces New Lineup
In the wake of last week’s announcement that news/talk WJIM-AM (Lansing) will be joining Audacy’s “97.1 Detroit Sports Radio Network” on December 1, Townsquare Media has announced plans for relocating much of WJIM’s programming to sister station WVFN-AM on that same date.
Read MoreWDET Announces Return of Big Sonic Heaven
Wayne State University’s WDET-FM has announced that it is bringing Darren Revell’s “Big Sonic Heaven” back to the local market. The show previously aired in Detroit on 96.3 WPLT (now WDVD) from 1995 to 2003 and was later resurrected on Los Angeles radio from 2007-09.
Read MoreWLAV-FM (Grand Rapids) Refreshes Line-Up
The new schedule includes mornings with Michelle McKormick and Travis Gibbs. Jackie Green continues in middays. Afternoons will now feature Jordan Lass, coming over from sister WHTS-FM. Westwood One’s “Steve Gorman Rocks” remains in nights.
Read MoreAudacy Launches 97.1 Detroit Sports Radio Network
Audacy announced this past Thursday (11/6) that it will launch the “97.1 Detroit Sports Radio Network,” a new, centralized hub for sports fans across Michigan on December 1. 97.1 The Ticket (WXYT-FM) will serve as the flagship station of the first-of-its-kind statewide platform produced and distributed by Audacy to unite the biggest sports voices, markets, and fans.
Read MoreCentral Michigan University’s Media Hall of Fame Inducts Seven in Class of 2025
At a dinner ceremony held last Saturday (11/1), Central Michigan University’s School of Communication, Journalism, and Media inducted seven into its Media Hall of Fame. The group includes alumni who have had distinguished careers in the fields of journalism, public affairs, radio, television, and academia.
Read MoreWKQI-FM’s Mojo: Radio HOF Honors and Key to the City of Detroit All in One Week!
It’s been quite a week of WKQI-FM (Detroit) Morning Host Mojo (aka Thomas Carballo), host of the long-running “Mojo in the Morning” radio show. This past Thursday Night (10/30), he was one of eight inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame at ceremonies in Chicago.
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