Broadcasting Industry News
Radio Roger Signs Off: R.I.P. Roger Hoppe II
The MAB is sad to report the passing of longtime Michigan broadcaster Roger Hoppe II. Hoppe passed away at age 57 early this past Monday morning (7/6) from prostate cancer. Hoppe had owned stations in Bear Lake and Beulah, Michigan as well as well as stations in Craig and Limon, Colorado. Radio’s Best Friend, Art Vuolo, Jr. shares his memories of his friend.
Read MoreiHeartMedia/West Michigan’s Kim Lozano Retires
Longtime iHeartMedia/West Michigan Media Account Executive Kim Lozano has retired as of June 30. Lozano was Senior Account Executive as well as General Sales Manager for WOOD-AM/FM.
Read MoreNexstar 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.
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