Broadcasting Industry News
WJKN (89.3 The Arbor)/Spring Arbor Hires Vonda Hogle For Afternoons
Spring Arbor University’s WJKN-FM (Spring Arbor) has announced that Vonda Hogle has been named afternoon host on the station, placing Bryce Beenyhoff, who left to pursue other opportunities. Hogle brings with her many years of radio experience with positions at WYSZ-FM (Toledo, OH) and WPOS (Holland, OH).
Read MoreBlack Diamond Names Cartman Program Director of Rock 105 & 95.5 and Classic Rock The Bear
Black Diamond Broadcasting is pleased to announce that long-time morning host on Rock 105 & 95.5, Brian “Cartman” Pfeifer, has been promoted to the position of Program Director for Black Diamond’s Traverse City, MI based Rock 105 & 95.5 and Classic Rock the Bear.
Read MoreBroadcast Engineering Comes to Ferris this Fall
“We have identified a need for broadcast engineers in [Michigan],” MAB President and CEO Sam Klemet said. “We are looking to get a new pipeline of engineers, and we have been working with Ferris to bring those that are in the broadcast engineering industry to talk to students and provide sample curriculums.”
Read MoreWLEN Wins 2023 Celebration of Service to America Award
The National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation has announced that Lenawee Broadcasting’s WLEN-FM (Adrian) is the 2023 Celebration of Service to America Award winner for Small Market Radio.
Read MoreWDIV Adds ‘Help Desk’ To Rebuild Viewer Trust
Graham Media’s WDIV-TV (Detroit) has introduced a virtual community help desk that allows newsroom staff to manage viewer messages with significantly less friction. The enhanced connectivity with its consumers has helped WDIV to not only cultivate greater transparency and trust with viewers, but it’s also informed news production, while rewarding its marketing team with coveted first-party data about viewers.
Read MoreBlack Diamond Broadcasting Acquires Midland Stations
On April 24, an application was filed with the FCC to transfer the licenses of Steel Broadcasting’s WMRX-FM (Beaverton) and WMPX-AM (Midland) to Traverse City-based Black Diamond Broadcast Group. The deal also includes WMPX’s FM translator, W299CK as well as “Discover Michigan” magazine.
Read MoreAM Radio Listeners Enjoy Rich Mix of Music and News on Thousands of Broadcast Stations Across America
“The goal of our station survey was three-fold. First, we wanted to confirm AM radio’s diverse landscape of formats, languages, and ownership. Second, we wanted to quantify AM radio’s crucial part in the nation’s Emergency Alert System. And third, we wanted feedback that will guide our state association response going forward”
Read MoreWDET’s Ann Delisi receives Spirit of Detroit Award
Longtime WDET-FM (Detroit) Essential Music host Ann Delisi has been honored with the Spirit of Detroit Award. The award was presented during her Saturday radio program to Delisi by Dan Austin, communications director for Detroit’s Planning & Housing department.
Read MoreFormer WBCK Midday Host David “Renk” Renkiewicz Passes
Former WBCK-FM (Battle Creek) and WKMI-AM (Kalamazoo) host David “Renk” Renkiewicz has passed away. His wife Amy made the announcement on Facebook April 18.
Read MoreNicole Walton Receives Excellence in Service Award
Northern Michigan University has presented “An Excellence in Service” award was presented to WNMU-FM (Marquette) News Director Nicole Walton. The school notes that Walton has had multiple news stories in print and audio formats shared and aired through the Michigan Public Radio Network.
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