Broadcasting Industry News
Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame to Induct Six Members
WLNS-TV (Lansing) anchor Sheri Jones is one of six inductees into the 2023 class of the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame.
Read MoreWDIV-TV Launches “Help Desk”
The customer service portal allows users to message the WDIV newsroom with questions, search a growing knowledge base of community information, and even interact with the WDIV newsroom in real time through live chats.
Read MoreWQON Announces New Morning Show
Blarney Stone Broadcasting (Grayling) has announced that Chad Patterson, actor, comedian, playwright, stage director, educator and the broadcast voice of Grayling High School sports, is bringing his talent to morning-drive radio with a new show on WQON (Q100).
Read MoreWXYT-FM PD Jimmy Powers To Receive Mark Chernoff Award
“It’s such a great honor not only to be mentioned in the same breath with Mark Chernoff, but to receive the Mark Chernoff Award is really, really cool,” said Powers to AllAccess. “With so many great program directors across the country who are deserving of this award, I truly appreciate the recognition.”
Read MorePeter Tanz Named Midwest Communications President
In making the announcement, company Board Chair and Duke’s partner of 50 years, Pegge Wright said in a company press release. “Peter has worked with and learned the business of broadcasting from Duke for over 35 years. He is well respected throughout our company and is the best choice to lead Midwest to future success the way Duke wanted.”
Read MoreWFMK’s Danny Stewart Hangs Up His Headphones
After a 47 year career in his hometown of Lansing, WFMK-FM Morning Personality Danny Stewart retired on January 31. Stewart has been with WFMK since 1991 after previous stints at WILS-AM from 1976-77 and WVIC-FM from 1977 to 1991.
Read MoreWJZQ/Traverse City Shifts to Hot AC
Midwestern Broadcasting Company’s WJZQ-FM (Cadillac/Traverse City) has moved from CHR to a Hot AC presentation, positioned as “Hits from the 90s to Now.” After teasing about possible changes for days, the station formally made the flip on February 1.
Read MoreWKAR’s Amanda Flores Graduates from National Diversity Program
As public media leaders navigate how to best foster diversity and equity in their workplaces and boards while making content inclusive for a wide array of audiences, the program provides them with tools and perspectives that they can apply in their efforts.
Read MoreWHMI-FM Names General Manager
Krol Communications Inc., has announced the promotion of Rich Renko to General Manager of WHMI-FM (Howell). Renko joined WHMI-FM as General Sales Manager in December, 2018. Krol’s President, Rod Krol, commented, “Rich has demonstrated strong leadership and communication skills with an outstanding commitment to the staff and community over the past four years.
Read MoreMichael Bradley Hired as Station Manager at WJMN-TV
Michael Bradley, a broadcast industry veteran joins WJMN-TV Local 3 (Marquette) as Station Manager. A Michigan native, Bradley brings a variety of experience in and out of the television industry to Marquette, MI (DMA #182), WJMN-TV (MNT) and UPmatters.com, and their related digital and social media channels.
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