Broadcasting Industry News
Former WOOD-TV News Director Dan Spaulding Dies at 79
The MAB has learned that former WOOD-TV (Grand Rapids) News Director, Dan Spaulding passed away April 7 at age 79. Spaulding, born and raised in Saginaw, graduated from the University of Michigan, earning BA and MA degrees. He served as as the “Voice” of the bands, announcing the marching band at the Big House.
Read MoreWMYD-TV, Scripps Sports to Simulcast Final 3 Red Wings Regular Season Games
The Detroit Red Wings have partnered with Scripps Sports and Bally Sports Detroit to allow fans free access to the final three games of the regular season on WMYD-TV (Detroit). This opportunity allows over 1.5 million fans in Southeast Michigan to tune in for free as the Red Wings make their final push for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Read MoreMichigan Public Welcomes The Moth Mainstage to Detroit June 14
Michigan Public and Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts will present a live performance of The Moth Mainstage in Detroit on Friday, June 14, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. The Moth Mainstage features a line-up of writers, performers, and other unique national and Michigan storytellers, each with a ten-minute story to tell live without notes.
Read MoreGray Television Salutes WNEM-TV on 70 Years of Service to its Community
This past week on a Facebook post, Gray Television highlighted the 70 year birthdays of three of its television stations nationwide, including its WNEM-TV (Saginaw). The company posted a video featuring each station’s General Managers, including WNEM’s Ken Frierson talking about their station’s history and the service they provide to their communities.
Read MoreMelorie Begay Rejoins WKAR to Host Morning Edition
Former weekend host and reporter, Melorie Begay has rejoined WKAR Public Media as the station’s new Morning Edition host.
Read MoreWMYD Airing Five Detroit Pistons Games
On March 28, the Detroit Pistons announced that the organization will partner with Scripps Sports to broadcast five of the club’s remaining nine games over-the-air on TV-20 Detroit (WMYD-TV). It will mark the team’s first extended relationship with an over-the-air carrier since the 2007-08 season.
Read MoreDetroit Stations Launch Start Over, Datacasting to Boost NextGen TV
Detroit Television’s NextGen TV development was highlighted this week (4/1) in Broadcasting and Cable. NextGen TV has been on the air in Detroit for more than three years. At this point, not too many people are tuning in, but broadcasters there are using the market as a laboratory, testing features and getting ready for when more viewers are paying attention.
Read MoreAmber Krycka Joins WOOD-TV as Anchor
Nexstar Media’s WOOD-TV (Grand Rapids) has announced the hiring of Amber Krycka as a main evening anchor. Kyrcka co-anchors with award-winning journalist Brian Sterling weeknights on News 8 at 10 p.m. and 11 p.m.
Read MoreBob Flynn Retires After 46 Years at WCSR
After more than 40 years on the air, Hillsdale radio icon will hang up his microphone at the end of the week. Bob Flynn is retiring from McKibbin Media’s WCSR-AM/FM. Bob’s radio career began as a part-timer during the summer of 1978 with WCSR.
Read MoreTerri Ray Celebrates 40 years with WKLT
Terri Ray, Program Director and midday talent at Midwestern Broadcasting Company’s WKLT-FM (Kalkaska/Traverse City) is celebrating 40 years at the station. Named one of the best program directors in the nation by Radio Ink magazine, Ray started at the station (known locally as ‘KLT The Rock Station) in 1984.
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