Broadcasting Industry News
WSAQ’s Chuck Santoni Retires
After 50 years in radio and 21 with Liggett/RadioFirst in Port Huron, WSAQ-FM Program Director/Midday Talent Chuck Santoni is hanging up the headphones after today (3/27). Santoni joined WSAQ in February, 2005 following a long run on Detroit rock radio.
Read MoreVSiN Expands Sports Betting Shows to Detroit Radio
VSiN has expanded its sports betting programming into Detroit, adding distribution in one of the nation’s top 15 media markets. The network’s content is now available on Sports Rap Network WGPR-FM 107.5 HD2 and via streaming at SportsRapNetwork.com.
Read MoreWDMK-FM’s Annual PRAISE Radiothon Raises Over $105K to Benefit St. Jude’s
Beasley Media Group has proudly announced that 105.9 WDMK-FM (Detroit)’s Annual PRAISE Radiothon successfully raised over $105,000 to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The inspiring two-day event took place March 12 – 13 live from the station’s studios in the Motor City.
Read MoreKrol’s WRSR-FM Feeding Frenzy Raises Record Amount for Food Bank
On February 27, Krol Communication’s WRSR-FM (Flint) raised a record amount with their annual 12-hour Fox Feeding Frenzy. More than $71k will be donated to the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan. WRSR teamed up with Kroger for this year’s Feeding Frenzy.
Read MoreWMYD-TV & Scripps Sports to broadcast 5 Detroit Pistons games in 2026
“We’re proud to continue our partnership with the Pistons,” said Mike Murri, Vice President and General Manager of WXYZ-TV and WMYD-TV. “Our goal is always to help teams reach the largest broadest possible audience, and we appreciate the opportunity to work together again to bring the excitement of Pistons basketball to more fans.”
Read MoreTownsquare’s WRKR/Kalamazoo Raises $20k for Tornado Relief
The fundraising started on Monday morning (3/9) with Frankhouse vowing to stay on the air until at least $10,000 in donations were received. “Starting Monday at 6 AM, I will be taking over the airwaves and will not leave until we raise $10,000. All funds raised will go directly to St. Joseph and Branch County for the relief funds.
Read MoreAudacy Welcomes Amanda Habrowski to Alt 98.7 in Detroit
Audacy’s WDZH-FM/ALT 98.7 (Detroit) has named Amanda Habrowski as its new morning show host. Her new show, “Amanda in the AM,” will air weekdays from 6:00 to 10:00 a.m.
Read MoreBreck Joins The Moose in Saginaw
Connoisseur Media has announced that market veteran Breck (Kinsey) has joined its WCEN-FM/The Moose (Hemlock-Saginaw) as midday host, airing weekdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Read MoreRadio First to Consolidate Operations in Port Huron
Radio First (Liggett Communications) has announced some major changes to its cluster in Port Huron. The 1380 WPHM calls will move to 1450 WHLS and its 105.5 translator along with its morning show hosted by Paul Miller. Along with Miller, the rest of the new 1450/105.5 programming will be the country/folk/rock programming currently heard on 1590 WHLX and its 92.7 translator (“92.7 The Hills”).
Read MoreFormer U.P. Radio Host Bruce Nelson Passes
Following his years in the Air Force, he worked at multiple radio stations in Kentucky. Nelson returned to Michigan in 1972 and was a well-known radio personality for WDBC, WBDN and WCHT/WGLQ, retiring in 1993.
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