Broadcasting Industry News
WADL Owner Kevin Adell Announces Retirement and Intention to Sell Broadcast Holdings
WADL-TV/WFDF-AM owner Kevin Adell has announced his plans to retire with intention to sell his current business holdings, including both broadcast stations. According to The Desk, Adell told the publication that he is “moving forward with the sale of his independent television outlet WADL-TV (Channel 38) and will also part ways with his two other media assets: Radio station WFDF (910 AM) and religious broadcast network The Word.”
Read MoreMichigan Lottery and Michigan State Police Partner to Share AMBER Alerts
The Michigan Lottery has partnered with the Michigan State Police (MSP) to share AMBER Alerts with its network of retailers throughout the state. The partnership will help quickly reach Michiganders in nearly every corner of the state when an AMBER Alert is issued, expanding the reach of the alert and aiding law enforcement in their effort to reunite missing children with their family.
Read MoreGeorge Smith Joins WOOD-TV’s Daybreak Team
Nexstar’s WOOD-TV (Grand Rapids) has announced the hiring of George Smith to its News 8 Daybreak team. Smith joins Teresa Weakley on the anchor desk weekdays from 4:30 a.m. to 7 a.m.
Read MoreMichigan Public’s Zoe Clark Talks Michigan’s Battleground State Status on C-SPAN and CNN
On Monday September 2, Michigan Public’s Politics Director Zoe Clark, co-host of It’s Just Politics, joined C-SPAN’s Washington Journal to discuss the upcoming presidential election and where things stand in the battleground state of Michigan.
Read MoreHouse Bill Could Expand AMBER Alert System
WLNS-TV (Lansing) reported this week (9/2) that State Rep. Graham Filler (R-93) unveiled his plan to expand Michigan’s AMBER alert system by changing the criteria to issue an AMBER Alert to not require evidence of abduction when the missing child is disabled.
Read MoreAndrew Kercher Joins WGRT As The New Host Of “Limelight”
WGRT-FM (Port Huron) has announced the hiring of Andrew Kercher as the new host of “Limelight,” the station’s popular show highlighting the people who influence culture, commerce, and community in the Bluewater area.
Read MoreWBUP and WJMN Combine, Rebrand and Expand Local Newscasts in Marquette
Two Marquette local news stations will soon combine resources, rebrand under a unified local news brand and expand local news coverage in the area. Starting September 9, My UP News will offer 20 hours of live, local news per week across the stations
Read MoreSamantha Jacques Named New Chief Meteorologist at WZZM-TV
Tegna’s WZZM-TV (Grand Rapids) has announced that morning meteorologist Samantha Jacques has been named the new Chief Meteorologist, leading the WZZM/13 Weather Impact Team. Veteran Chief Meteorologist George Lessens is retiring after 44 years in November and announced her new role during the evening newscasts.
Read MoreMcGuire and Smith of WKAR Selected for PBS Mentor Program
Two WKAR senior directors have been selected to participate in the PBS Mentor Program. Melanie McGuire, senior director of development and communication, and Ashlee Smith, senior director of content and education, will be serving as mentors this upcoming year.
Read MoreJacobs Media to Host Free Webinar: What Radio’s Air Personalities Are Thinking in 2024
In collaboration with Don Anthony and Morning Show Boot Camp, Jacobs Media surveyed more than 500 participating U.S. radio personalities, hosts, and producers in the U.S. for AQ6, including nearly 60 of whom are currently unemployed. They expressed how they feel about key issues affecting their jobs and their careers.
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