Broadcasting Industry News
Mission Broadcasting To Acquire WADL-TV Detroit From Adell Broadcasting
Mission Broadcasting, Inc. announced May 17 that it has agreed to acquire WADL-TV in Detroit, Michigan from Adell Broadcasting Corporation. The MyNetworkTV affiliated station has been serving Detroit, the nation’s 14th largest market, since its launch in May 1989, and currently reaches nearly two million television households. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Read MoreFormer WKMI/Kalamazoo Personality/Manager Robert Salmon Passes
Kalamazoo radio veteran Bob Salmon (Bob King) has died. Salmon passed away at the age of 81 on Sunday, May 14 at his home in Modesto, California, with his partner of 30+ years, Sadhna Perez, and his younger sister, Ann Nichols, at his side.
Read MoreFCC Regulatory Fees May Be Going……Down!
InsideRadio reports that after four consecutive years of paying more in annual regulatory fees, the radio industry is in line for a rollback this year. Under a proposal drafted by the Federal Communications Commission, most stations would see their annual fee shrink by five percent – but some of the smallest stations could see a reduction of as much as 43%.
Read MoreMAB Joins Nebraska & Massachusetts with the High School Radio Project
The Nebraska Broadcasters Association (NBA) and the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association (MBA) have announced the launch of The High School Radio Project (HSRP). Beginning in the fall of 2023, The Michigan Association of Broadcasters will join Nebraska and Massachusetts in the project.
Read MoreMichigan Radio a 2023 Pulitzer Prize Finalist
The Pulitzer Prize Board announced May 8 that the Michigan Radio news story, Nine Days in a Michigan Abortion Clinic, as Election Looms was a Finalist for a Pulitzer Prize in the Audio Reporting category.
Read MoreWILX-TV Announces First @ 4
Gray Television’s WILX-TV (Lansing) has announced the expansion of it’s commitment to local news coverage with First @ 4. Launching this past Monday (5/8), viewers can join anchor Taylor Gattoni every weekday starting at 4 p.m. for their first look at the day’s biggest stories and live interviews with local newsmakers.
Read MoreRick Sarata Joins WILX as General Sales Manager
WILX Media has hired Rick Sarata to lead the sales department as General Sales Manager. He will join the station starting Monday, May 22. Sarata has spent his career in sales and leadership for both television and radio and brings a wealth of experience including a deep knowledge of the Lansing/Jackson market.
Read MoreSBE & Ennes Educational Foundation Trust Offering Scholarship Opportunities
As an organization involved in the broadcast industry, you very likely know someone who would be interested in applying for one of these scholarships. You’re invited to share the information about the Ennes Scholarships with them.
Read MoreWCSX-FM Celebrates the 45th Anniversary of “Stranger in Town” with “Seger de Mayo”
On May 5, Beasley Media Group’s 94.7 Classic Rock WCSX-FM marked the 45th anniversary of Rock and Roll Legend Bob Seger’s landmark album “Stranger in Town” with “Seger de Mayo”!
Read MoreJane Marshall named VP, Co-General Counsel of Graham Media Group
Detroit-based Graham Media Group, the local media division of Graham Holdings Company, announced April 27 that Jane Marshall has been named to the position of Vice President, Co-General Counsel.
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