Broadcasting Industry News
WHTS-FM Announces Lineup Change
Cumulus Media’s WHTS-FM (Grand Rapids) has announced that “Gray and Green” morning show co-host Jackie Green has elected to cut back her daily schedule and move to the station’s afternoon shift. Green has co-hosted mornings alongside Rachael Gray for nearly four-and-a-half years.
Read MoreApplications Now Open: 2024 Celebration of Service to America Awards
The NAB Leadership Foundation’s annual Celebration of Service to America Awards shine a light on television stations, radio stations and ownership groups who make a positive difference in their communities. The awards recognize broadcasters who consistently strive to improve and inspire the lives of others.
Read MoreGottheimer Announces New Action Against Automakers Discontinuing AM Radio in Electric Vehicles
On January 29, 2024, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) announced new action to protect AM radio in electric vehicles and ensure potential buyers know which cars and trucks have AM radio and those that don’t. AM radio is a vital public safety and emergency management tool that has served as the sole lifeline during times of crisis like 9/11, Hurricane Sandy, and other major storms and floods.
Read MoreMAB’s East Kentwood High School Radio Project Highlighted by WXMI-TV
This past Wednesday (1/24), East Kentwood High School’s new student radio station was spotlighted by WXMI-TV (Grand Rapids). East Kentwood is one of two schools in the state participating in a project from the Michigan Association of Broadcasters.
Read MoreWOOD-TV Adds Meteorologist Scott Larson
Nexstar Media’s WOOD-TV (Grand Rapids) has announced that Scott Larson has joined its staff as meteorologist. Larson joins the station from the ABC Affiliate in Sioux City, Iowa, where he forecasted for a dozen years, including five years in the role of chief meteorologist.
Read MoreWDET Announces New Programming
As part of its 75th anniversary celebration, Detroit public radio station WDET-FM is increasing its local programming, increasing its locally-hosted music shows, and revamping its schedule beginning Feb. 5, 2024.
Read MoreFormer Michigan Broadcaster Skip Diegel Dies at 75
The MAB has learned of the passing of former Michigan broadcaster Skip) Diegel, who passed away unexpectedly at age 75 in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Read MoreJacobs Media to Present CES 2024 Recap for Broadcasters
Jacobs Media will once again present a free, live webinar: “CES 2024: The Year of AI.” It takes place on Thursday, February 8 at 2 p.m. Eastern. Fred Jacobs will present a fast-paced summary of the new technology that will impact the radio industry in the coming years.
Read MoreNPR Names Tech Executive Katherine Maher as CEO
The board of directors of NPR announced Wednesday (1/24) that it has selected Katherine Maher to become its next president and chief executive officer. Katherine Maher has spent her career at the intersection of democracy, human rights, information, and technology.
Read MoreVeteran Detroit journalist Elisha Anderson Joins Detroit Public TV
Veteran Detroit journalist Elisha Anderson has joined the team here at Detroit Public TV as managing editor of journalism. President and CEO Rich Homberg stated, “Elisha brings verve, multimedia storytelling and two decades of exemplary experience to the role.”
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