Broadcasting Industry News
Three Former Michigan TV Anchors to be Inducted into Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame
This week, Michigan Women Forward announced the 2025 class of the Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame. Among the 7 inductees, there are three former Michigan television news anchors included. Sheri Jones, formerly of WLNS-TV (Lansing), Diana Lewis, formerly of WXYZ-TV (Detroit); and Doris Briscoe, also formerly of WXYZ-TV, will be honored at a ceremonies on October 22.
Read MoreTownsquare’s WCRZ Raises $60k for Whaley Children’s Center
Townsquare Media’s CARS 108/WCRZ-FM (Flint) raised $60,000 for Whaley Children’s Center (WCC) during the station’s 10th Annual Roof Sit, held August 13-15 atop the downtown Grand Blanc McDonald’s.
Read MoreNexstar Enters Into Definite Agreement to Buy TEGNA
This past Tuesday (8/19), Nexstar Media Group, Inc. and TEGNA Inc. issued a press released announcing that they entered into a definitive agreement, subject to regulatory approvals, The sole TEGNA property in Michigan is WZZM-TV (Grand Rapids). The sole TEGNA property in Michigan is WZZM-TV in Grand Rapids, where Nexstar already owns owns WOOD-TV, WOTV-TV and WXSP-CD.
Read MoreMorgan Murphy Media Announces Strategic Executive Promotions
On August 12, Morgan Murphy Media announced three strategic executive promotions in enhanced leadership roles, effective immediately. The appointments position the organization for continued growth and innovation across operational, digital and strategic initiatives. Among the promotions are current MAB Board Member Chris Cornelious to COO.
Read MoreSaginaw Radio Personality Terry Lenz Passes at 74
Your MAB is sad to pass word that longtime Saginaw radio personality Terry Lenz passed away August 6 at the age of 74. Lenz joined WSGW in 1978 and was the on-air personality for the “Four for the Morning” and “Terry and Dave in the Morning” shows, partnering with Dave Maurer. He also hosted “QuizLine” and “TradeLine”.
Read MoreKevin Trueblood Elected President of SBE; Michigan’s Geary Morrill Elected VP
The Society of Broadcast Engineers announces the results of the 2025 election for the national board of directors. Kevin Trueblood, CBRE, CBNT, of Chapter 90 Southwest FL, was elected for a one-year term. Kevin previously served as SBE vice president. His term begins September 25 at the SBE National Meeting in Columbus, OH.
Read MoreFNX Showcases Native American and Indigenous Storytelling
WCMU Public Media (Mt. Pleasant) made an important addition to their programming lineup. The station just launched FNX – First Nations Experience, a dedicated channel showcasing Native American and Indigenous storytelling, culture, and perspectives.
Read MoreNew Sports Talk Show Coming to Jackson
McKibbin Media Group (MMG) has announced that sports fans in Jackson and beyond have a new reason to tune in this summer. On The Docket with Connor Dockery, a brand-new live sports talk radio show, made its debut this past Monday (8/4), airing weekdays from Noon to 1 p.m. on Fox Sports 101.9 FM and streaming live online at FoxSports1019.com.
Read MoreMichigan Public to add New Weekend Programs
Michigan Public Program Director Matt Shafer Powell has announced that the station will be introducing an updated weekend programming schedule beginning Friday, August 15, 2025. The revised line-up will include several new shows including PRX’s The Sam Sanders Show airing Friday and Saturday evenings, American Public Media’s This Old House Radio Hour on Saturday and Sunday mornings, and BBC’s The Arts Hour on Saturday nights.
Read MoreWXYZ-TV Viewers Provide 408,000 Meals for Food Rescue Organization
On July 22nd, Scripps’ Media’s WXYZ-TV (Detroit) held its “Day of Giving Back” on Tuesday in collaboration with Forgotten Harvest to help fight food insecurity across metro Detroit. During the Day of Giving, the community generously donated enough money to provide 408,000 meals to families in the metro.
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