Broadcasting Industry News
WLEN’s Julie Koehn Named Legendary Radio Manager of the Year at NAB Marconi Awards
Julie Koehn, President and CEO of Lenawee Broadcasting Company and Southeast Michigan Media, has been named the 2026 Legendary Radio Manager of the Year by the National Association of Broadcasters. Koehn received the honor Tuesday evening in New York City during the annual NAB Marconi Radio Awards.
Read MoreMatt Hanlon Passes at 63
The MAB is passing along the sad news that longtime Michigan broadcasting executive Matt Hanlon passed away unexpectedly this past Tuesday (10/20) from an apparent heart attack. He spent decades in radio management, sales and operations, overseeing major market clusters and helping develop regional programming networks. Hanlon was perhaps best known for his leadership at Citadel Broadcasting, where he served as Midwest Division President.
Read MoreWKAR Debuts Curious About Civics as Election 2026 Draws Near
WKAR Public Media at Michigan State has launched the latest in the Curious About series of video shorts for educators and caregivers to share with teens. In Curious About Civics, WKAR youth hosts talk with experts to explore core tenets of the system of government that has served this country for more than 250 years.
Read MoreHope College, Michigan Sports Radio Partner for Audio Broadcasts of Football and Basketball Games
Michigan Sports Radio and Hope College are committed to broadcasting Hope-Calvin matchups in football, men’s basketball, and women’s basketball during the 2026-27 academic year, plus possible Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association and NCAA Division III Championships postseason action for the Flying Dutch.
Read MoreFree Holiday Programming: Bring the National Christmas Tree Lighting to your Viewers
The National Park Foundation is offering local broadcasters the professionally produced 2026 National Christmas Tree Lighting television special at no cost as a gift to the nation in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.
Read MoreMichelle McKormick Returns to Mornings in West Michigan
Veteran West Michigan radio personality Michelle McKormick is returning to morning radio as the new host on iHeartMedia’s WBFX-FM/101.3 Big-FM (Grand Rapids) and WMRR-FM (Muskegon Heights). She will debut this Monday, October 19.
Read MoreArt Vuolo Exhibit Coming to Museum of Broadcast Communications
The Michigan native, known as “Radio’s Best Friend” has spent more than five decades documenting and preserving the voices, personalities, stations and moments that shaped the medium. The exhibit will showcase selections from his remarkable archive and celebrate the importance of preserving radio’s history for generations to come.
Read MoreWKAR Debuts Second Season of Streetlight Sessions
WKAR Public Media at Michigan State has launched a second season of Streetlight Sessions, the digital series featuring Michigan-connected performing artists. Each episode presents songs and stories shared in the intimate space created by the glow of a corner streetlight.
Read MoreWKLT Morning Show Saves Historic Water Tower in Boyne City
On October 5, Midwestern Broadcasting’s WKLT-FM (Kalkaska/Traverse City) air personality Finster (of the Omelette and Finster morning show on KLT “The Rock Station”) put out a call to the Boyne City community: Let’s preserve the historic water tower! Adjacent to the historic train station in downtown Boyne City, the water tower fed the steam engine trains that traveled to and through Boyne City.
Read MoreWKHM-FM (K105.3) Fall Fest & Chili Classic Draws 3,000 to Downtown Jackson
On September 26, McKibbin Media Group’s WKHM-FM (Jackson) held their 2026 K105.3 Fall Fest & Chili Classic. The event was a tremendous success, bringing approximately 3,000 people to downtown Jackson for a full day of chili, live music, family activities, shopping and community fun.
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