Broadcasting Industry News
WADL Sale Terminated
Various press reports over the last few days indicate that Mission Broadcasting has terminated their agreement to purchase WADL-TV (Detroit) from Adell Broadcasting. This comes weeks after the FCC approved the sale of the station to Mission, but imposed a number of conditions that made the deal complicated for both seller and buyer.
Read MorePlymouth-Canton’s WSDP Announces Amplification Capital Campaign
After more than 50 years of operating in essentially the same space, Plymouth-Canton School’s WSDP-FM (88.1 the Park) has announced the Amplification Capital Campaign to raise funds to convert a classroom into a series of editing, recording, and interview studios, a staff room, and storage space.
Read MoreSPJ Detroit Honors WXYZ-TV’s Carolyn Clifford with Lifetime Achievement Award
WXYZ-TV anchor Carolyn Clifford received the SPJ’s Lifetime Achievement Award at the event. The 22-time Emmy Award-winning journalist anchors prime-time newscasts at the station.
Read MoreCumulus Names New GM for West Michigan
Cumulus Media has announced that it has promoted Steve Holm to Regional Vice President/Market Manager for Grand Rapids/Muskegon, MI. He rises from his previous role as General Sales Manager for Cumulus Dallas. The appointment was effective this past Monday (5/13).
Read MoreDelta College Public Broadcasting Recipient of $977k CPB Grant
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) announced this week that Delta Public Broadcasting’s WDCQ-TV (Bad Axe/Flint) is one of three public broadcasters awarded funding under the Next Generation Warning System grant program that funds public media stations to upgrade equipment and receive training to enhance alerting and warning capabilities. The program is funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Read MoreFormer WXYZ-TV Weathercaster Marilyn Turner Dies at 93
WXYZ-TV reported this past Wednesday (5/15) that legendary weathercaster Marilyn Turner has died. The station confirmed the news with her family. Neither the date nor cause was revealed.
Read MoreNATAS Announces Regional EMMY® Nominees
The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS)/Michigan has announced the nominees for the 46th Annual Regional EMMY® Awards. The award ceremonies will be held on June 15 at Little Caesars Arena.
Read MoreVeteran Michigan Broadcaster Jim Higgs Dies
RadioInk reported this past Tuesday (5/7) that legendary Kalamazoo broadcaster Jim Higgs has passed away following an illness at age 79. The publication notes that Higgs is remembered for his tireless six-decade passion for radio, his memorable voice, and for being the Music Director that led to the Eagles’ first number-one single.
Read MoreWKAR’s Drew Henderson Moves on to Next Chapter in Professional Journey
Drew Henderson, WKAR Public Media (East Lansing) Senior Director of Broadcast Operations has announced that he is leaving the organization to embark on a new personal and career adventure. After more than a decade at WKAR, Henderson is pursuing his lifelong passion of aviation.
Read MoreGoodrich Sells WPRR-AM/Grand Rapids
Goodrich Radio, LLC has filed an application to transfer the license and assets of WPRR-AM (Ada/Grand Rapids) to Ghettothropic, LLC. The application was filed this past Monday (5/6). Goodrich Radio, headed by broadcast veteran and theater owner Bob Goodrich, has owned the station since it signed on in 2008.
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