Broadcasting Industry News
97.1 The Ticket Announces Multi-Year Partnership Extension with Detroit Lions
“In Detroit, the Lions represent our resilience and our pride. We are honored to extend our long-standing partnership with the team, serving as the bridge between the field and the fans,” said Debbie Kenyon, Senior Vice President and Market Manager, Audacy Detroit. “This extension underscores our deep commitment to the team and to delivering the most authentic and highest quality game-day experience to the dedicated Lions fans across the region and beyond.”
Read MoreTownsquare Media’s Jessica Reid Chosen as MIW Digital Mentee
Mentoring & Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. (MIW), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to advancing female leadership in radio broadcasting, proudly announces Jessica Reid of Townsquare Media (Kalamazoo) as the 2026 MIW Digital Mentee.
Read MoreWJR Programs Earn Top Honors in Barrett Media’s 2025 Major Market Rankings
“These recognitions speak to the dedication and talent of our entire team,” said Steve Finateri, Cumulus Media regional vice president and market manager. “Mitch, Paul, Chris, Lloyd, and Jamie each bring something uniquely valuable to our listeners every day, and seeing their work honored on a national scale underscores the impact they make.”
Read MoreWCMU Launches New Weekly News Podcast
WCMU Public Media (Mt. Pleasant) has announced the launch of a weekly news podcast, Between the Lakes. In less than 15 minutes, listeners will hear a quick round-up of the top stories impacting communities across central and northern Michigan.
Read MoreEastern Michigan University Announces Rename of WEMU Broadcast Facility: The Timko Broadcast Center at Halle Library
At its meeting yesterday (2/12), The Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents has approved the renaming of the University’s public radio station broadcast facility to The Timko Broadcast Center at Halle Library, honoring Art Timko, former general manager of WEMU 89.1.
Read MoreVeteran Broadcasters Announce Their Retirements from WEMU
At the conclusion of WEMU’s 60th anniversary, veteran broadcasters David Fair and Michael Jewett have announced their retirements from Eastern Michigan University’s WEMU-FM (Ypsilanti), effective June 30, 2026. News Director and Morning Edition host David Fair has been with the station since 1994 while Senior Music Announcer/Operations Manager Michael Jewett recently celebrated his 42nd anniversary with WEMU.
Read MoreKim St. James Adds WLAV-FM Airshift
This past Monday (2/9), Cumulus Media announced that veteran Michigan air talent Kim St. James will add airshift duties at its WLAV-FM (Grand Rapids). St. James takes over the midday air shift previously held by Jackie Green, who left the company after a decade.
Read MoreWDET Announces Tuesday Night Program Changes
Wayne State University’s WDET-FM (Detroit) has announced a couple of programming changes. After two incredible years of bringing energy, soul, and deep Detroit flavor to the WDET airwaves, Mike Latulippe will be wrapping up his run as host of The Detroit Move.
Read MoreMorgan Murphy Media Elevates Three to Additional Roles
Morgan Murphy Media will launch a new Marketing and Creative Services team — a company-wide initiative designed to streamline and strengthen marketing efforts across all its platforms. Scot Chastain, General Manager at WISC-TV Madison and a seasoned marketing leader, has been named vice president of the new team effective immediately. Reporting to Scot in leadership roles will be directors Chris Hussey and Ross Lytle, currently marketing leaders within the company.
Read MoreWXYZ Wins Prestigious duPont-Columbia Award For Investigation Into Traveling Troubled Cops
A years-long investigation by WXYZ-TV (Detroit) detailing how troubled police officers were able to find new badges throughout Michigan has been honored with the duPont-Columbia Award, the highest honor in broadcast journalism. The series of reports documented how problem officers were able to find refuge in neighboring departments, frequently leaving scandal, criminal charges and lawsuits in their wake.
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