Broadcasting Industry News
Former WJRT-TV and WEYI-TV News Anchor Passes
A former anchor who held on‑air roles at both WJRT‑TV and WEYI‑TV in Flint has passed away at the age of 85. Jerry Taff, who later became a fixture to Milwaukee, Wisconsin viewers for over 25 years passed away October 27 in his home state of Texas. He was 85.
Read MoreThree Michigan Stations Receive 2025 Marconi Honors
WJR-AM (Detroit) afternoon personality Mitch Albom and Audacy’s WOMC-FM and WXYT-FM (both Detroit) received the prestigious award. The awards were presented this past Tuesday (10/21) in New York City.
Read MoreDowntown Detroit Partnership and WDIV-TV Announce Exclusive Broadcast Partnership
The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) and WDIV-TV (Detroit) announced a new broadcast rights partnership for the 22nd annual Detroit Tree Lighting presented by DTE Energy Foundation and produced by the Downtown Detroit Partnership taking place Friday, November 21, 2025, in the award-winning Campus Martius Park in Downtown Detroit.
Read MoreWLEN Opens Annual Hometown Hope Applications
Lenawee Broadcasting’s WLEN-FM (Adrian) has opened the applications for its Hometown Hope Marketing Grant for 2026. Twelve groups will be picked to get a full month of radio ads, social media posts, and interviews on WLEN to help share their mission.
Read MoreDetroit TV & Radio Legend Bob Hynes Dies at 93
Longtime Detroit TV and radio personality Bob Hynes died last Friday (10/17) in California, following a brief illness, according to a family spokesperson. The Saginaw native hosted his own morning show on WXYZ-TV for five years beginning in 1966.
Read MoreWHMI’s First-Ever “WHMI Cares” Radiothon Raises $52,905 For Four Local Nonprofits
“Our first-ever 13-hour radiothon brought our sponsors, generous listeners and local leaders together ahead of the upcoming holidays to rally support for four pivotal organizations that address the pressing needs of our community,” said WHMI General Manager Rich Renko.
Read MoreWLUC & WILX to Telecast NMU vs. MSU Hockey Game October 24
Midco Sports Plus, WLUC-TV (Marquette) and WILX-TV (Lansing) have announced the series-opening NCAA hockey game between Michigan State University and host Northern Michigan University will be broadcast from the Berry Events Center on the NMU campus. The puck will drop at 7:07 p.m. ET on Friday, October 24.
Read MoreConnoisseur Names Kevin Kerr PD of WGER-FM
Connoisseur Media has appointed Kevin “Meatball” Kerr Program Director and afternoon host for its Alternative WGER-FM (Saginaw). Most recently, Kerr hosted afternoons at Spoon River Media’s Classic Rock WLOI-AM & W293DR (Rock 106.5) in La Porte, Indiana.
Read MoreAMP Media and WSMH Part of Athletes First Tailgate Tour Stop at U of M
Sinclair’s WSMH-TV (Flint) was at the University of Michigan on this past Thursday evening (10/16) to participate in the Athletes First Tailgate Tour stop, along with the parent company’s AMP Media team. WSMH-TV played a key role in the tour stop in Ann Arbor, ahead of the University of Michigan’s home football game this Saturday.
Read MoreMichigan Journalism Hall of Fame Committee Seeks Nominations
Nominations are now being accepted for the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame. Inductees to the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame must have established their professional reputations through Michigan journalism. Honorees will be inducted at a banquet on Sunday, April 19, 2026
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