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James Campbell Joins WLLZ’s Josh Innes Show
iHeartMedia/Detroit has announced that James Campbell has been added to its Josh Innes Show, heard mornings on the company’s WLLZ-FM. He made his debut this past Monday (10/6).
Read MoreBroadcasting Legend Ray Lane Dies at 95
Legendary Detroit sports broadcaster Ray Lane died at age 95 this past Saturday (9/27). Lane served as sports anchor and director on Detroit television at WJBK-TV and WKBD-TV, but is best remembered for doing play-by-play with Ernie Harwell on Detroit Tigers radio broadcasts from 1967-72.
Read MoreWKAR Wins NETA Award for Radio Series
WKAR Public Media (East Lansing) is recipient of a prestigious Public Media award from NETA, The National Educational Telecommunications Association. The winners were announced September 15 and recognize the exceptional achievements of member stations in community engagement, content, education, and marketing and communications.
Read MoreWOMC Helps Raise $116,000 During 2025 Walk for Miracles
On September 13, Audacy’s WOMC-FM (Detroit) personalities JoAnne Purtan and Jason Raithel joined more than 2,000 superheroes for the Corewell Health Children’s Walk for Miracles at the Detroit Zoo. Event proceeds of $116,000 will benefit Children’s Miracle Network programming at Corewell.
Read MoreGovernment Shutdown Information for Broadcasters
As it looks like the government shutdown is here for at least a while, here is an update on some of the impacts that the shutdown has on the FCC. Also, this notes that the FAA is still open and the importance of continuing to report to the FAA any issues with tower lighting or marking that may arise.
Read MoreWKAR Announces Final Season of Science Show for Kids
WKAR Public Media (East Lansing) has announced the upcoming premiere of the eleventh and final season of Curious Crew, the WKAR original show for kids. Curious Crew features inquisitive kids taking a fun approach to investigating principles of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
Read MorePodcaster Denise Ilitch Brings Show to WJR Airwaves
Cumulus Media has announced a partnership with Michigan community and business leader Denise Ilitch for her podcast, “The Denise Ilitch Show.” The program will be heard on the company’s WJR-AM (Detroit) beginning this Saturday (9/27).
Read MoreWWTV/WWUP-TV’s Ben Scripps Passes
WWTV/WWUP-TV (9&10/Cadillac-Traverse City) Assistant Operations Manager Ben Scripps died September 20 at the age of 52. Scripps, who studied Broadcast and Cinematic Arts at Central Michigan University, joined WWTV/WWUP in 1996. Scripps had a lifelong dream to be on Jeopardy. In 2019 he took the online test, qualified to go to Chicago for the next step, were he was selected to be on the show.
Read MoreFormer MAB Hall of Famer Roger Ball Dead at 84
Your MAB is sad to pass along the news that former WZZM-TV (Grand Rapids) Master Control Room Supervisor Roger Ball passed away September 7 at age 84. Ball began his career at WZZM-TV in 1962, joining the station just two weeks after it launched.
Read MoreJerry Crandall: 1937-2025
The MAB has learned of the August 8 passing of former broadcaster Jerry Rolan Crandall. Crandall began his broadcasting career during high school at WCSR-AM (then WBSE) in Hillsdale as a DJ and sports commentator. After graduating high school in 1956, Crandall attended Hillsdale College. While attending, he was the news and sports director at station WTVB-AM in Coldwater.
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