Broadcasting Industry News
Mike Murri and George Blaha named 2025 Michiganians of the Year by The Detroit News
The Detroit News has announced their 2025 Michiganians of the Year honors. Every year, the publication selects the “most impressive fellow citizens” to receive the distinction based on nominations by the readers and staff. Among the 10 picked this year are Mike Murri, of WMYD/WXYZ-TV and broadcaster George Blaha, the voice of the Detroit Pistons.
Read MoreWWJ Reporter/Anchor Mike Campbell Dies at Age 65
“We are deeply saddened to learn of Mike Campbell’s passing. Mike was more than a colleague at WWJ Newsradio 950; he was a friend to us all and a trusted voice for our listeners, bringing the stories of Detroit and Southeast Michigan to life. We are truly heartbroken by this loss and extend our deepest condolences to his family and friends,” said WWJ news director Rob Davidek in a statement.
Read MoreBeasley, Scripps Honored with NAB 2025 Celebration of Service to America Award
This past Tuesday (6/10), the National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation (NABLF) honored two group broadcasters that have a significant presence in Michigan: Beasley Media Group and Scripps Media.
Read MoreRadio Ink’s Women to Watch: Shannone Dunlap
Black Diamond Broadcasting EVP/GM (and MAB Board Chair) Shannone Dunlap has been honored with inclusion in Radio Ink Magazine’s “Women to Watch” list. This past week (6/5) Dunlap was featured in an exclusive Radio Ink interview.
Read MoreMcKibbin Media Group Announces Programming Changes for Two Stations
McKibbin Media Group (MMG) has announced various programming changes to two of its stations in Jackson, WKHM-FM (K105.3) and WIBM-AM/W240DG (95.9 FM The Power Cow). These changes went into effect this past Monday (6/2).
Read MoreWKAR Hosts ‘I Feel…’ Showcase
On May 29, families and community members from across mid-Michigan gathered at WKAR Studios to celebrate the debut of ‘I Feel…’, a new WKAR original short video series designed to help young children explore and understand their emotions.
Read MoreWJMN/WBUP-TV Expands My UP Mornings
Morgan Murphy Media’s WJMN/WBUP-TV (Marquette) has announced the expansion of the station’s morning news program, “My UP Mornings.” The show is expanding the reach of its live morning news show beginning on June 9, 2025.
Read MoreWKFR Roof Sit Raises Over $74,000 For Local Victim Services
To kick off the Memorial Day weekend, Townsquare Media’s WKFR-FM (Kalamazoo) held its 27th annual Roof Sit for children facing abuse in Southwest Michigan. From Thursday through Saturday, (5/22-24), the station’s morning show (Dana and Jess) broadcast live from the roof of Helzberg Diamonds in nearby Portage.
Read MoreBob Lawrence Named Market Manager for MacDonald Broadcasting/Saginaw
Bob Lawrence has been named Market Manager for MacDonald Broadcasting’s Saginaw cluster. Last week, he left the same role at Seven Mountains Media’s Parkersburg, WV group. At MacDonald, Lawrence will oversee country WKCQ-FM. WMJO-FM, WSAG-FM and WSAM-AM. He begins his new position of June 2.
Read MoreWKHM-FM Charity Radiothon Raises Nearly $14,000 for Area Causes
McKibbin Media Group’s WKHM-FM (Jackson)(K105.3 FM) held its fifth annual Charity Radiothon on May 9. The on-air talent of McKibbin Media Group’s Jackson cluster broadcast live from the main studio on Glenshire Drive, Downtown Studio and Jackson YMCA for 12 straight hours.
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