Broadcasting Industry News
Michigan Radio Welcomes Second “Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me” September 1
Due to overwhelming demand, Michigan Radio is pleased to welcome NPR’s popular news quiz show Wait, Wait…Don’t Tell Me to Ann Arbor for a second live show. Fans now have a second chance to see Peter Sagal, Bill Kurtis and their panel live at Hill Auditorium in Ann Arbor on Friday, September 1.
Read MoreSinclair Broadcast Group Names Kevin Dunaway VP/GM in Flint
Sinclair Broadcast Group has announced that Kevin Dunaway has been named VP/General Manager of WSMH (Fox) in Flint, Mich. He will also be responsible for oversight of providing services to WEYI (NBC) and WBSF (CW).
Read MorePatti Taylor Named Vice President and Market Manager at Beasley Media Group Detroit
On June 28, Beasley Media Group announced that Patti Taylor has been promoted to Vice President and Market Manager of the company’s Detroit-based properties, including 101 WRIF-FM, 94.7 WCSX-FM, 105.9 KISS-FM, 105.1 The BOUNCE, the Praise Network and ROAR. She will begin her new role immediately.
Read MoreDemond Fernandez joins WDIV-TV as Anchor/ Reporter
WDIV-TV (Detroit) has announced that Demond Fernandez, an award-winning journalist has joined the station’s news team as an anchor and reporter. Fernandez comes to WDIV from WFAA-TV in Dallas where he was a senior reporter focusing southern Dallas communities.
Read MoreMichigan Public Radio Stations Win PMJA Awards
Four Michigan public radio stations were recognized by the Public Media Journalists Association (PMJA). Each year, PMJA recognizes the best of local public radio news in a wide array of categories. Michigan Radio, WDET-FM. Interlochen Public Radio and WMUK-FM were honored.
Read MoreIn the Television Spotlight: WKQI-FM’s Mojo In The Morning
On June 26, iHeartMedia’s “Channel 95.5” WKQI-FM (Detroit) “Mojo in the Morning” (Thomas Carballo), was featured in an interview piece by WDIV-TV. The veteran morning host discusses his 23-year career in Detroit, the changing business of radio, and how he strives to be genuine and authentic for his listening audience.
Read MoreRegional Emmy Winners Announced
On June 17, the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS)/Michigan presented the 45th Annual Regional EMMY® Awards. The ceremonies were held at the Motor City Casino Sound Board.
Read MoreWLUC-TV Welcomes New Morning Anchor
Gray Television’s WLUC-TV (Marquette) has announced the hiring of Mandy Koskela as the third anchor on the station’s will be joining Elizabeth Peterson and Pavlina Osta on the station’s morning show, Upper Michigan Today starting June 28.
Koskela graduated in May from the University of Rhode Island (URI) with a bachelor’s in journalism and spent most of her life in southern Rhode Island.
Read MoreWCSR’s 2nd Annual Smoke Show a Success!
After a successful first year in 2022, McKibbin Media Group (MMG) held its second annual WCSR Smoke Show BBQ and Concert festival this past Saturday, June 17. The event was held at the Hillsdale County Fairgrounds with free admission to the public and barbecue enthusiasts turned out in force!
Read MoreAround The State: Reeves Joins WWTV/WWUP-TV; David Newman Passes; Brian Cowan to Step Down at WWWW
Teagan Reeves has joined WWTV/WWUP-TV (Cadillac): David Newman passes at age 82 and Brian Cowan steps down as PD/Morning Host at WWWW-FM (Ann Arbor).
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