Broadcasting Industry News
Jeremy Fenech Joins WCRZ-FM/Cars 108
Fenech writes, “I cannot express enough, my gratitude for Rod Krol and the team at Krol Communications for welcoming me in eight years and 10 months ago. Running WRSR for all of these years has been an absolute dream and I couldn’t have done it without my amazing team of coworkers and air staff that made the last nine years so delightful. I will look back on this chapter in my career with nothing but the fondest of memories! Now let’s go have some fun one more time!”
Read MoreAlice D retires from WFLT-AM After 37 Years
The Flint Courier News reported this week that longtime radio host Alice Delaine Evans, known on air as Alice D., has retired from gospel radio station WFLT-AM (Flint) after 37 years.
Read MoreMichigan Public Brings The Moth Mainstage to Ann Arbor on June 27
Michigan Public and Michigan Theater will present a live performance of The Moth Mainstage in Ann Arbor on Friday, June 27, 2025, at 8 p.m. The Moth Mainstage features a line-up of writers, performers, and other unique national and Michigan storytellers, each with a 10-minute story to tell live without notes.
Read MoreWMOM Raises 18k+ with “Festival of Lights”
Hit Radio Media’s WMOM-FM/WHCH-FM (Ludington) has announced that it raised $18,469.71 with its “Ludington Area Festival of Lights,” held from November 27 through December 29. The announcement came January 9 during a presentation at Safe Harbor Credit Union in Ludington. A key highlight of the ceremony was the presentation of checks to four local non-profits, who together received 50% of the gate proceeds.
Read MoreWWTV/WWUP-TV to Launch “Beyond the Forecast”
910 Media Group’s WWTV/WWUP-TV (Cadillac/Sault Ste. Marie) is launching a new show, Beyond the Forecast, on March 24. The show will explore the science behind Northern Michigan’s unique weather patterns as the region transitions from winter’s chill to the emerging signs of spring.
Read MoreSalem’s WDTK-AM is now “The Answer”
RadioInsight reported this week that Salem Media’s WDTK-AM (Detroit) has rebranded itself as “The Answer.” The station, which has a conservative talk format, was formerly known as “1400 The Patriot.”
Read MoreThe Sphinx Organization Partners with Detroit PBS to Champion Musical Excellence and Diversity
“Music is a powerful tool for connection and change, and our organization intentionally takes a leadership role to advocate for and inspire opportunity for young classical artists, doing our part to help create lasting, positive change in the world,” said Sphinx Chief Programming Officer Andre Dowell. “We are fortunate to have a long-standing partnership with Detroit PBS that bolsters our efforts. Thanks to the station’s belief in our mission, this collaboration has expanded our audience and brought more awareness to the organization.”
Read MoreMidwest Family Expands WIRX Reach into Northern Indiana
On January 6, Midwest Family Broadcasting’s WIRX-FM (St. Joseph/Benton Harbor) began simulcasting on the signal of sister station WYRX-FM (formerly WZOC), Plymouth/South Bend, IN.
Read MoreDanny Stewart Joins Midwest Communications Lansing
MWC Lansing Market Manager Mark Jaycox commented, “Midwest Communications Lansing and Cruisin’ 92.9 (WLMI-FM) is pleased to welcome long time radio veteran Danny Stewart back to the Lansing airwaves! We believe that the strength of local radio lies not only in playing the right music that audiences want to hear, but that we have on-air talent that can relate with everyday folks who live, work and play in this market.”
Read MoreDetroit’s John Keating Announces Retirement Plans
Detroit sports broadcaster John Keating has announced that he will be retiring at the end of the current Detroit Red Wings’ season. Keating made the announcement that he will hang up his microphone after 45 years via social media on December 27.
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