Broadcasting Industry News
Nexstar Media Foundation Announces Honorees for “30 Days of Giving” Initiatives in Mid and West Michigan
Nexstar Media Group announced this week the recipients of its “30 Days of Giving” initiative. On Monday (6/22) Nexstar Media’s Charitable Foundation said it is making a $5,000 contribution to both the Children’s Advocacy Center of Kent County.
Read MoreLenawee Broadcasting’s Julie Koehn Elected to NAB Leadership Position
Julie Koehn, President and Chief Executive Officer of Lenawee Broadcasting Company and Southeast Michigan Media, Lenawee MultiMedia Network has been elected Second Vice Chair of the Radio Board for the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), one of the broadcasting industry’s most influential organizations.
Read More2026 Regional EMMY® Winners Announced
Michigan broadcast stations and networks receiving awards included FanDuel Sports Network, WCMU-TV, WDIV-TV, WGVU-TV, WILX-TV, WJBK-TV, WKAR-TV, WLNS-TV, WNEM-TV, WOOD-TV, WTVS-TV, WWJ-TV, WWMT-TV, WXMI-TV, WXYZ-TV and WZZM-TV.
Read MoreBlake Hansen named WZZM-TV Chief Meteorologist
TEGNA’s WZZM-TV/13 ON YOUR SIDE (Grand Rapids) announced Monday (6/22) that Blake Hansen has been named the station’s Chief Meteorologist. Hansen joined the station in October 2021 as the weekend morning meteorologist. In December 2024, he moved into the weekday evening meteorologist position, where he’s delivered the forecast alongside anchor Juliet Dragos.
Read MoreCentral Michigan University Announces 2026 Inductees to Media Hall of Fame
Central Michigan University’s School of Communication, Journalism, and Media proudly announces the next seven inductees into its Media Hall of Fame. The group includes alumni and retired faculty who have had distinguished careers in the fields of journalism, communication, public affairs, advertising, television, and academia.
Read MoreWGHN’s Mary Ellen Murphy Leads Global Beatles Day Celebration
WGHN-FM (Grand Haven) morning personality Mary Ellen Murphy celebrated Global Beatles Day with a special four-hour Beatles tribute during Good Morning Grand Haven on Thursday, June 25. The special broadcast, “Mary Ellen Celebrates Global Beatles Day,” aired from 6:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Read MoreIPR, Michigan Public, WDET and WMUK Win Multiple PMJA Awards
On June 15, the Public Media Journalists Association (PMJA) announced the winners of its 2026 Annual Awards Competition, honoring the best in public media journalism produced during 2025. The 293 awards span breaking news, investigative reporting, features, audience engagement, science storytelling, video journalism, and more.
Read MoreFive Broadcasters Nominated for Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
The Michigan Sports Hall of Fame has announced that five broadcasters have been put on the 2026 ballot for voting by the general public. The Hall of Fame was established in 1954 to honor the athletes, coaches, contributors, and personalities who have made a great impact on the State of Michigan’s sports history and success.
Read MoreFormer Northern Michigan Broadcaster Rick Stone Passes at 78
He owned and operated eight radio stations over the course of his 40-years radio career. His interest in broadcasting began with his favorite college summer job at WSPD radio in Toledo. He also did engineering for the U of M student radio and TV stations. In 1977, Rick formed Stone Broadcasting Co. and purchased his first radio station, WOXY in Oxford, Ohio.
Read MoreWBET Raises Record $198k for United Way in Annual Radiothon!
On May 21, Swick Broadcasting’s WBET-FM (Sturgis) held its 17th Annual Radiothon for the St. Joseph County United Way network of agencies. The event, which aired from 6 a.m. to Midnight, raised $198,000, exceeding last year’s record of $183,000.
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