Broadcasting Industry News

“Today, we are raising money for THAW, the Heat and Warmth Fund,” WWJ Newsradio 950 news director Rob Davidek said. “It’s the 20th annual WWJ Winter Survival Radiothon for THAW. We’ve been doing it 20 years, raising money, really for kids, for families, for seniors. THAW is a great organization. They’ve been around for 38 years.”

The Michigan Chronicle has announced its list of 2023 Women of Excellence Nominees. Among the nominees this year is Robin Kinnie, President and CEO of Motor City Women Studios/Audio Engineers of Detroit.

WLNS-TV (Lansing) anchor Sheri Jones is one of six inductees into the 2023 class of the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame.

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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).

“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.”

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.”

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.

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.