Broadcasting Industry News
Five 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.
Read MoreIPR Classical Welcomes Emma Stadelmann as Afternoon Host
“Emma is an experienced radio host who brings a great amount of knowledge to this role,” said IPR’s music director Amanda Sewell. “She is thoughtful and creative, and we can’t wait to see what fresh ideas and innovations she brings to Classical IPR’s service.”
Read MoreWOOD-TV Announces Debate Week with Senate, Gubernatorial Candidates
The Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate and the Republican candidates for governor will face off in primary debates in July, hosted by Nexstar’s WOOD-TV (Grand Rapids). Both debates will be moderated by political reporter Rick Albin and News 8 anchor Amber Krycka.
Read MoreGray Media Lansing Sets Groundbreaking for Studio, Newscast Expansion
The company plans to expand their current facility by approximately 14,000 square feet, adding a new studio, master control, newsroom, and sales space. They will also renovate the existing building, bringing the total footprint to approximately 30,000 square feet. Gray Media is working with Lansing-based partners Granger Construction and Colliers Engineering & Design, together with Huffman Keel Associates, on the renovation and expansion project.
Read MoreWQUS Joins 97.1 Detroit Sports Radio Network
Townsquare Media’s WQUS-FM (Lapeer/Flint) is the latest station around the state to join Audacy’s 97.1 Detroit Sports Radio Network. The all-sports programming debuted on WQUS this past Monday (6/1), replacing its classic rock format.
Read More2026 RTDNA Regional Murrow Award Winners Announced
The Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) has announced the recipients of the 2026 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards. 6 Michigan broadcasters won a total of 11 awards in Region 7, which is shared with Illinois, Indiana and Ohio.
Read MoreDave Ellis Named WLUC-TV News Director
Ellis has more than three decades of experience in broadcast and multimedia production, with deep familiarity with the Upper Peninsula and WLUC. Most recently, he has served as an Executive Producer at WLUC-TV, coordinating coverage for live college sports and creating content for both broadcast and digital platforms.
Read MoreDetroit PBS Completes $7.5 Million Fred and Barbara Erb Family Foundation Challenge Ahead of Schedule
“This is a significant step forward, but it’s not the finish line,” said Rich Homberg, President and CEO of Detroit PBS. “Meeting this challenge ahead of schedule shows what’s possible when this community rallies around public media, understanding our future despite a fast-changing media and funding landscape.”
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