Broadcasting Industry News
WCMU to Give Free Airtime to Area Non-Profits on GivingTuesday
WCMU Public Media (Mt. Pleasant) has announced that this GivingTuesday (11/28), the stations want to hear about and celebrate other charitable organizations based in the WCMU coverage area. Listeners that donate to WCMU on GivingTuesday will be able to nominate and “vote” for their favorite area non-profit organization – and the winning organizations will receive airtime noting the important work they do.
Read MoreBeasley Media Group Unveils Playa in Detroit and Four Other Markets
Beasley Media Group has unveiled Playa in five markets across the company including Detroit. The new “Salsa and More” format will feature a variety of artists, including Marc Anthony, Enrique Iglesias, Juan Luis Guerra and more!
Read MoreENCO Simplifies Broadcast Media Workflow at Seacrest Foundation Studios
Novi, Michigan-based ENCO is among the latest vendors to join the Ryan Seacrest Foundation’s technology partner community, helping the foundation establish a simplified media workflow at 14 Seacrest Studios locations in pediatric hospitals across the United States.
Read MorePrepare Now: Entries for NAB Crystal Awards Opens January 1
The National Association of Broadcasters has announced the entry window for the 2024 Crystal Radio Awards. Entries will be accepted January 1-31, 2024 for the awards that honor excellence in community service.
Read MoreAshlee Smith Joins WKAR as Senior Director of Content and Education
Ashlee Smith has joined WKAR Public Media at Michigan State University as the senior director of content and education. Smith came to WKAR in September 2023, from PBS North in Duluth, Minnesota, where she was director of content.
Read MoreWZMQ-TV and Goodwill Team Up for Operation Warm UP
WZMQ is asking viewers to lend a warm helping hand by bringing gently used coats, hats and gloves to 5 donation centers across the UP and Marinette, WI. Donations will be accepted in designated Operation Warm UP bins located by the front entrance inside of Goodwill stores in Marquette, Escanaba, Sault Ste. Marie, Houghton, and Marinette, WI.
Read MoreWDBM at Michigan State University Receives National Awards
Impact 89FM-WDBM-FM, Michigan State University’s student-run radio station and media organization, is very excited to announce that the entire organization as well as individual staff members were recognized for their work with national awards in the College Broadcasters, Inc. National Student Production Awards as well as the College Media Association Pinnacle Awards.
Read MoreWJLB Raises $23k with Holiday Coat Drive
iHeartMedia’s WJLB-FM (Detroit) held its annual Coats for Kids fundraiser this past Saturday (11/4), supporting the Salvation Army of Metro Detroit’s mission to provide essentials for those in need. The event raised more than $23,000.
Read MoreWMYD Joins the CW Network
Scripps Media has announced that its WMYD-TV (Detroit/TV20) will bring CW Network primetime programming back to the market starting on November 13.
CW Network programming from 8 – 10 p.m. Eastern includes shows like “All American,” “61st Street,” “Whose Line Is it, Anyway?” and “Penn & Teller: Fool Us.”
Read MoreMichigan Radio Announces New Executive Director & General Manager
Following an extensive nationwide search, Michigan Radio announced this week the hiring of Wendy Turner as the station’s new Executive Director & General Manager. Turner will begin her duties at Michigan Radio on January 2, 2024.
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