Broadcasting Industry News
Lauren Piesko Joins WNEM-TV
Gray Television’s WNEM-TV (Bay City/Saginaw) has announced that Lauren Piesko has joined its news staff. Piesko, an Oakland County native is a 2021 Central Michigan University Broadcast/Cinematic Arts graduate with a Journalism/Political Science minor.
Read MoreWLEN’s John Koehn Celebrates 50 Years of Adrian Maple Football
Adrian Public Schools Athletic Director, Chad O’Brian had this to say about John: “For the past 50 years Lenawee County athletes have had the pleasure of being broadcast by John Koehn. We here at AHS are especially fortunate to have him cover our football, basketball, and baseball teams. John’s commitment to our athletic programs and all Lenawee County athletes is truly an amazing achievement.
Read MoreMidwest Family’s WCSY Begins Project Personal Care Week
Yesterday (10/19), Midwest Family’s WCSY-FM (South Haven/Benton Harbor) (COSY FM) began its 10th annual Project Personal Care campaign. It’s an opportunity to help those less fortunate with personal care items. The campaign is organized by the Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency and the station.
Read MoreFormer WLUC-TV General Manager Passes
A former general manager of WLUC-TV (Marquette) has passed away. Larry Busse was the station’s GM from December, 1973 through September, 1975.
Read MoreWXYZ & WMYD Detroit Employees Compete in Annual Chili Cook-off
This week Scripps’ WXYZ-TV/WMYD-TV (Detroit) is having some fun with their annual employee chili cook-off, held in conjunction with Michigan’s Rivalry week…the week when Michigan meets Michigan State in college football.
Read MoreWMXD Presents 24th Annual Sista Strut Walk
iHeartMedia’s WMXD-FM (Detroit/Mix 92.3) will hold its 24th annual Sista Strut Breast Cancer walk that aims to support women during their breast cancer treatment. The charity walk will take place this Saturday, October 14 at Spirit Plaza in Detroit with funds raised benefiting Henry Ford Health’s support services for breast cancer patients
Read MoreWXSP-TV to Televise Nine Griffins Home Games
Nexstar’s WXSP-TV (Grand Rapids) has announced that for the fourth consecutive year, the station will serve as the exclusive live in-market television partner for the Grand Rapids Griffins hockey team. The station will televise nine home games live from Van Andel Arena.
Read MoreWMAX-FM Adds Fox Sports Radio to Lineup
This past Monday (10/9). iHeartMedia Grand Rapids announced the addition of FOX Sports Radio to the lineup at 96.1 The Game (WMAX-FM), West Michigan’s home for sports, effective immediately.
Read MoreWXYZ-TV Set to Celebrate 75th Anniversary
Scripps Media’s WXYZ-TV (Detroit) is celebrating its 75th anniversary this month. For 75 years, WXYZ has served the people of Southeast Michigan and covered the stories that connect, inform and strengthen our communities.
Read MoreJim Geyer Retires from WLNS-TV
Longtime WLNS-TV (Lansing) Meteorologist Jim Geyer has retired. Geyer delivered his last forecast last Friday (9/29) following tribute videos to his 40+ year broadcasting career.
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