Broadcasting Industry News
Chris Brunt Joins Jacobs Media and jācapps
Consulting and research firm Jacobs Media and leading mobile application development company jācapps announced December 6 that Chris Brunt has been added to their teams. His title – Director of Digital and Revenue Generation – is reflective of his unique skill set.
Read MoreWION Celebrates 10 Years of “Treasures for Troops”
It’s the 10th year for WION’s (Ionia) “Treasures for Troops,” and this year’s drive is complete. The station announced on November 20, that working together, WION’s listeners, friends, advertisers, and Ionia and Saranac School Systems helped the Blue Star Mothers ship out 198 boxes to servicemen and women who are far from home!
Read MoreWOWE Sold to Wonderful News Radio; Morgan Murphy Media Closes on Marks Stations
On December 6, an application was filed to transfer the license of WOWE-FM (Vassar) from Praestantia Broadcasting, Inc. to Wonderful News Radio, Inc. The transaction was valued at $210,000.
Read MoreMarquette’s Tom Feldhusen Passes at 84
Former Upper Peninsula radio and television personality Tom Feldhusen passed away December 2 at his home in Marquette at age 84. The long-time news and sportscaster may be best remembered for co-hosting the popular “Déjà Vu” morning talk show on WJPD-AM radio
Read MoreWLUC-TV Canathon in 42nd Year: Over 4.5 Million Pounds of Food Collected!
The annual WLUC-TV (Marquette) TV6 Canathon has been underway since November 1 and that effort will continue through today, December 1. The Canathon is a month long effort to collect donations of canned goods to help feed a hungry neighbor.
Read MoreWOMC Raises Nearly $500k for Children’s Miracle Network
On November 16, Audacy’s WOMC-FM (Detroit) held its 6th annual “Turn Up the Miracles Radiothon” and raised (at last report) $488,617 for Beaumont Children’s, a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital.
Read MoreMIW Announces 2023 Class of the Mildred Carter Mentoring Program
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio has announced the 2023 class of the Mildred Carter Mentoring Program. Now in its 22nd year, the program pairs aspiring female radio professionals with established leaders in the field. Included in this year’s class is Beasley Media Detroit’s WRIF-FM Program Director Jade Springart.
Read MoreWLEW’s Nancy Aymen Passes at 93
WLEW-AM/FM (Bad Axe) owner Nancy Aymen has passed away at age 93. Nancy and her late husband Art Aymen married in Port Huron in 1948. In 1971, the couple purchased Thumb Broadcasting, Inc. with radio stations WLEW-AM/FM and moved to the Bad Axe area to run the stations.
Read MoreWCMU Foodraiser Yields 5,400 meals!
As part of a November fundraiser, WCMU Public Media invited listeners to donate not only to the station, but to also to give the gift of food and support food bank partners in Michigan. 10% of all donations over $60 were designated “Gift of Food” thank-you gifts.
Read MoreWDIV-TV Gives “Toys for Tots” a Boost in Detroit
This past Tuesday (11/14), Graham Media’s WDIV-TV in Detroit hosted their annual “Help Me Hank” toy drive for “Toys for Tots” in the metro. This year they filled two trucks with donations from viewers, all of which will go to benefit children this holiday season.
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