Broadcasting Industry News
NAB Releases New “We Are Broadcasters” Spots
In a release, the NAB writes, “As we celebrate more than a century of radio and television, we must continue to remind policymakers that local broadcasting is an ever-evolving medium with staying power. We are constantly innovating to deliver trusted information and entertainment to our audiences in convenient, modern and familiar ways.”
Read MoreStephanie McCoy to Mornings on WWDK-FM
Midwest Communications/Lansing has announced that veteran Lansing air personality Stephanie McCoy has joined its WWDK-FM (94.1 DUKE FM) as morning host effective March 27.
Read MoreNexstar Media Charitable Foundation Donates $5,000 To Michigan State University’s Spartan Strong Fund
The Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation and WLNS-TV, the Nexstar Media Inc. television station serving Lansing, MI, and the surrounding area, today announced that the Foundation will donate $5,000 to the Michigan State University’s Spartan Strong fund.
Read MoreFormer WIOG and WSGW GM John Casey Dies
Dave Maurer, former Operations Director at WSGW-AM/FM in Saginaw told the MAB, “John Casey lived and breathed radio. He was masterful in sales, programming and promotions. He also was a strong proponent of local news and gave me the resources I needed for our award winning station. He did many receptions and dinners to show his appreciation to staff.”
Read MoreMSU Today’s Russ White Sits Down with WLNS-TV’s Sheri Jones
“I came to Michigan State to study journalism and communications and figured I could always go get my law degree. I thought I would try TV first because you just don’t know how that’s going to work out. And here I am 35 years later.”
Read MoreSandra Ali Joins CBS Detroit as Morning Anchor
CBS/Detroit has announced the hire of longtime Motor City anchor Sandra Ali. Ali made her debut on the WWJ-TV morning newscast on March 6. Ali left WDIV-TV in January after working there for 13 years.
Read MoreWJRT-TV’s Jim Wyatt Passes
WJRT-TV (Flint) has reported the passing on assignment editor Jim Wyatt who died on March 15. Wyatt was 65.
Read MoreMSUFCU Donates $50,000 to WKAR Public Media
WKAR Public Media (East Lansing) was recently awarded $50,000 from Michigan State University Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU) to support the station’s community-wide educational initiatives. The donation was presented at WKAR’s annual PBS KIDS Day event on Jan. 28, 2023
Read MoreWNMU-TV Unveils New Set Design
WNMU-TV has unveiled a new studio set design, which it says will provide unique opportunities for the station and new learning experiences for the Northern Michigan University students who participate in Public Eye News and other local productions.
Read MoreScott Clow Named Brand Manager/Mornings at WFMK
Following the retirement of Danny Stewart in January, Townsquare Media’s WFMK-FM (Lansing) has appointed Scott Clow as Brand Manager and Morning Host.
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