Broadcasting Industry News
McKibbin Media Group Announces 3rd Annual K105.3 Fall Fest & Chili Classic
“We secured some great music acts in the past, but felt that localizing the music more would put a different spin on the event. Supporting local artists and their music is something we take great pride in doing,” MMG President and Owner Katina McKibbin said.
Read MoreThe CW Moves Down the TV Dial in Detroit
With little advanced public fanfare, Adell Broadcasting’s WADL-TV (Detroit) has picked up the programming of the CW Network as of September 1. That was the date CBS previously announced that it would drop the CW affiliations from its owned and operated stations nationwide, including Detroit’s WKBD-TV.
Read MorePaul “Uncle” Buck Joins Black Diamond’s Bear
Black Diamond’s Northern Michigan Classic Rock “The BEAR” simulcast of WGFN-FM (98.1 & 95.1) and WWSS-FM (95.3)has announced that, in addition to The Bob & Tom Show back on the air in northern Michigan, mid-day slot will be filled by Paul “Uncle” Buck.
Read MoreBlarney Stone Donates Grayling AM to Relevant Radio
On August 31, Blarney Stone Broadcasting filed an application to transfer the license of its WMQU-AM (Grayling) to non-commercial religious operator Relevant Radio. Relevant Radio is a radio network in the United States, mainly broadcasting talk radio and religious programming involving the Catholic Church.
Read MoreWFDF-AM Announces Second Format Flip
Adell Broadcasting’s WFDF-AM (Detroit), which in August dropped its local-based talk programming in favor of ESPN Sports programming, has announced another format change. Effective September 5, the station is now featuring a conservative-talk format featuring a local morning show hosted by long-time WOOD-AM/Grand Rapids host Justin Barclay
Read MoreWKAR’s Melanie McGuire Selected to Participate in Public Media Diversity Fellowship Program
Melanie McGuire of WKAR Public Media (East Lansing) joins other distinguished public media leaders from across the country to participate in the Public Media Diversity Leaders Initiative (PMDLI), a program of the Riley Institute at Furman University offered in partnership with South Carolina ETV and modeled after the Institute’s award-winning South Carolina Diversity Leaders Initiative.
Read MoreGreg O’Connor Inducted into Lumen Christi Athletic Hall of Fame
Back to News Greg O’Connor Inducted into Lumen Christi Athletic Hall of Fame September 1, 2023 McKibbin Media Group announced honored that Greg O’Connor, longtime employee and award-winning Jackson radio personality, is one of 10 new members inducted into the Lumen Christi Athletic Hall of Fame and was inducted during at halftime of Thursday night’s…
Read MoreDana Marshall Comes Back to WKFR in Kalamazoo
Back to News Dana Marshall Comes Back to WKFR in Kalamazoo August 25, 2023 From InsideRadio Dana Marshall is back on the airwaves as the Director of Content and PD/Morning Host at WKFR-FM 101.3 with Townsquare Media Kalamazoo. “I’ll be back on the air in Kalamazoo doing mornings at 103.3 WKFR starting this coming Monday…
Read MoreMHSAA Opens Station Clearances for 2023-24 School Year
The MHSAA will coordinate audio broadcasts of championship events in a variety of sports formatted for over-the-air use for the 2023-24 school year. The MHSAA will again offer a rights fee waiver program for the school year to network affiliates wishing to originate postseason tournament events.
Read MoreWKCQ’s Jim Kramer Retires
Macdonald Broadcasting’s WKCQ-FM (Saginaw) longtime morning host Jim Kramer has officially retired after 35 years with the station. Kramer took a leave of absence for medical reasons in February with Operations Manager Jason Addams filling in.
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