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WILX-TV’s Tim Staudt to be inducted into Michigan Gold Circle
Gray Media’s WILX-TV (Lansing) announced this week that Tim Staudt, Co-Sports Director, has been selected for induction into the Gold Circle of the Michigan Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, the organization behind the Emmy Awards.
Read More2026 Radio Format Changes Announced
Over the holiday break, several radio stations in our state announced format changes and/or adjustments to kick off the new year. Markets affected include Grand Rapids and Traverse City.
Read MoreFormer Detroit Radio Host Jerry St. James Dies at 74
Jerry St. James was a solo act in Washington, DC, Minneapolis and when he arrived in Detroit in 1977 at WDRQ. He was paired with longtime Motor City mainstay Jim Harper at WNIC. At his next stop he teamed up with Jeff Detrow, a northeast Ohio DJ, and the chemistry was instantaneous at Magic 95 WMJC (now WCSX 94.7).
Read MoreR.I.P. Keener 13 DJ Bob Green
Detroit has always been a bastion of great radio talent and one of the best was Bob Green. He was one of the original Key Men of Music at WKNR (Keener 13) rubbing elbows with legends like: Gary Stevens, Robin Seymour, Mort Crowley and Jerry Goodwin.
Read MoreWJR Raises Nearly $2.5m with SAY Detroit Radiothon
On December 11, Cumulus Media’s WJR-AM (Detroit) held its 14th annual SAY Detroit Radiothon, bringing in a record $2,494,040, beating its previous all-time high of 2.2m in 2024. The annual event is hosted by S.A.Y. Detroit Founder, author and WJR host Mitch Albom, who continues his mission of funding healthcare, housing, and community support programs.
Read MoreWILX-TV Wraps Up 2025 Toys for Tots Campaign
Gray Media’s WILX-TV (Lansing) wrapped up their annual Toys for Tots campaign last week. The event’s goal is to bring smiles to children in Mid-Michigan. People were able to donate their new, unwrapped toys to either WILX or participating businesses across the region. Thousands of Mid-Michigan children will wake up to presents under the tree on Christmas thanks to those who donated this year.
Read MoreIn Memoriam: Cory Cumming
The Michigan Association of Broadcasters is saddened to share the passing of Cory Cumming, Chief Engineer at WLNS-TV in Lansing and a trusted colleague to so many across our industry. Cumming, a resident of Rives Township, passed away accidently on Monday, December 15, 2025. Cumming dedicated more than four decades to broadcasting in the Lansing and Jackson areas, including over 25 years at WLNS.
Read MoreBeasley’s WDMK-FM & WMGC-FM Partner with the Marshall Mathers Foundation to Present Annual Coat Giveaway in the Motor City
The free community event took place on December 6, at the Bel Air Luxury Cinema on Eight Mile Road, where more than 1,100 school-age children received brand-new winter coats. With the support of additional sponsors, families also received free socks, hats, gloves, backpacks, and toys, helping ensure children were fully prepared for the winter season.
Read MoreWIRX Raises More Than $20k for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Mid-West Family Broadcasting’s WIRX-FM (St. Joseph/Benton Harbor) held the first ever “Rock St. Jude Radiothon” on December 4th and 5th and declared it a resounding success. Director of Content Kristen Havens, known on the air as Kiki with Brock and Kiki in the afternoons, said listeners came forward to support St. Jude in a big way.
Read MoreCongressional Hearing on American Music Fairness Act Proposing New Music Royalty on Radio Stations – What is Being Considered
Last week, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the American Music Fairness Act bill which proposes to adopt a new music royalty to be paid by over-the-air radio stations. The royalty would be payable to SoundExchange for the public performance of sound recordings. This means that the money collected would be paid to performing artists and record labels for the use of their recording of a song.
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