Broadcasting Industry News
Candlelight Prayer Vigil for WWJ Anchor Jim Matthews and Family Planned for Friday Night
The Michigan Association of Broadcasters is deeply saddened by the loss of Jim Matthews. Listeners throughout the state relied on Jim’s impactful work and he was a revered leader and mentor among his broadcast peers. Our condolences are with his family, friends and colleagues.
Read MoreWMOM Wins Small Business of the Year Honors
It’s been a Cinderella story for Ludington’s local radio station 102.7 WMOM. Hardwork and dedication to “local” and the “community” that the station serves in West Michigan recently (9/22) earned 102.7 WMOM “Small Business of the Year” from the Ludington and Scottville Chamber of Commerce.
Read MoreWCSX-FM’s Big Jim’s House Stone Soup Project Raises $150,000 to Benefit Detroit Veterans
Back to News WCSX-FM’s Big Jim’s House Stone Soup Project Raises $150,000 to Benefit Detroit Veterans September 30, 2022 Beasley Media Group is pleased to announce Big Jim’s House Stone Soup Project has raised $150,000 to benefit Detroit Veterans. Building on the fable of “Stone Soup” where everyone pitches in, Big Jim’s House called up…
Read MoreFormer WRIF Personality Carl Coffey Passes at 73
The MAB has learned that former WRIF-FM (Detroit) air personality Carl (Carlton) Coffey passed away September 24 at the age of 73. Coffey spent over 13 years at the station, hosting “The Riff Rock Cafe.” He then did 8 years at sister station WCSX-FM.
Read MoreWSGW’s Ann Williams Retires
September 23, was the last day of work for Ann Williams, News Director at Alpha Media’s WSGW-AM/FM (Saginaw). Williams has retired after 40 years in the industry. She began at WSGW in 1983 as a reporter. After five years at WEYI-TV, she returned to the WSGW in 2005.
Read MoreiHeartMedia/Detroit Names Colleen Grant Metro President
iHeartMedia/Detroit elevates Senior VP/Sales Colleen Grant to Metro President for its six-station cluster there, including AC WNIC-FM, Hip Hop WJLB-FM, Classic Rock WLLZ-FM, News WDFN-AM (BIN 1130), CHR WKQI-FM (Channel 955) and R&B WMXD-FM (Mix 92.3).
Read MoreWSAQ Has Record Year with Roof Sit 2022!
Last week, Liggett Communication’s WSAQ-FM (Port Huron) held its annual “Roof Sit” to benefit the St. Clair County Child Abuse and Neglect Council (CAN Council) and raised a record $179,000!
Read MoreTownsquare’s WCRZ Raises $82k for Children’s Hospital
On September 15-16, Townsquare Media’s WCRZ-FM (Flint) once again hosted its annual “Let’s Make Miracles Radiothon” to benefit Hurley Children’s Hospital. This year’s effort raised $82,105 for the hospital! This was a 22.8% increase over the prior year.
Read MoreAlpha Media Flips WGER to Rock
On September 20, Alpha Media flipped its WGER-FM (Saginaw) from an adult-CHR format to rock, rebranding as “106.3 The Core.” The station is focused on rock/alternative music from the ’90s & ’00s. The playlist will include artists like Rage Against The Machine, Pearl Jam & Soundgarden, Blink 182, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Sublime.
Read MoreMore on FCC Regulatory Fees Due on September 28 – Public Notices on Payment Procedures, Deadlines, Amounts and Waivers
As we wrote in several of our recent weekly summaries of regulatory issues for broadcasters, the FCC released a Public Notice the week before last announcing that regulatory fees must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on September 28.
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