Broadcasting Industry News
Detroit 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.
Read MoreMSU’S WDBM-FM Wins National Awards
Michigan State University’s student-run radio station WDBM-FM (Impact 89FM) has been recognized for its work with national awards in the Associated Collegiate Press Pacemaker Competition and the Broadcast Education Association Festival of Media Arts.
Read MoreMichigan High Schoolers Tackle Vaping Through Public Service Announcements
The Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals, in partnership with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, announced the winners of a statewide contest encouraging high school students to create public service announcements that discourage tobacco use through vaping at the Michigan Association of Broadcasters Michigan Student Broadcast Awards Luncheon & Career Fair, held March 18 in Lansing.
Read MoreAudacy Welcomes Marc Ryan to WXYT-FM
Marc Ryan has been named network pregame, postgame and weekday fill-in host of Audacy’s WXYT-FM (97.1 The Ticket) in Detroit, beginning April 1. He joins the station after his run at co-owned WORD-AM (The Fan Upstate) in Greenville, SC where he hosted “Offsides with Marc Ryan,” the station’s afternoon show.
Read MoreLongtime Sanilac Broadcasting Personality and Polka Host Paul Osentoski Passes Away
The Sanilac Broadcasting Family (Sandusky) is mourning the loss of one of its most popular and familiar voices. Paul Osentoski, who has worked with the company since 1980, passed away on March 12, 2024 at the age of 70.
Read MoreWDMK-FM’s Annual PRAISE Radiothon Raises Nearly $75K to Benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Beasley Media Group has announced that WDMK-FM’s (Detroit) Annual Radiothon on the PRAISE NETWORK raised a total of $74,798 to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The event took place on March 7, live from the station studios in the Motor City.
Read MoreWOOD-TV Announces New 7 p.m. Team
Nexstar’s WOOD-TV (Grand Rapids) has announced a new team to lead the station’s 7 p.m. newscast. News 8 at 7 p.m. will now be anchored by Brittany Flowers and meteorologist Blake Harms. The duo brings several years of experience and great chemistry to this time slot.
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