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Julie Sochay Joins Florida PBS Station
On June 29, WUCF-FM-TV (Orlando) announced that Julie Sochay has been named the Director of Content. The station is home to Central Florida’s PBS channel and to 89.9 FM Jazz & More, which serves as a joint licensee with the University of Central Florida. Sochay comes to WUCF from a career at WKAR Public Media in East Lansing, Michigan, where she served as the Senior Director of Content and Communication.
Read MoreMichigan Radio Welcomes Second “Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me” September 1
Due to overwhelming demand, Michigan Radio is pleased to welcome NPR’s popular news quiz show Wait, Wait…Don’t Tell Me to Ann Arbor for a second live show. Fans now have a second chance to see Peter Sagal, Bill Kurtis and their panel live at Hill Auditorium in Ann Arbor on Friday, September 1.
Read MoreJuly Regulatory Dates for Broadcasters – Quarterly Issues/Programs List, Franken FMs, Copyright Distant Signal Copyright Claims, and More
July is relatively light on broadcast regulatory dates, but the Quarterly Issues/Programs List deadline on July 10 is one that applies to all full-power broadcasters and Class A TV stations. As set forth below, there are a few other dates worth noting this coming month – with more to come in August.
Read MoreSinclair Broadcast Group Names Kevin Dunaway VP/GM in Flint
Sinclair Broadcast Group has announced that Kevin Dunaway has been named VP/General Manager of WSMH (Fox) in Flint, Mich. He will also be responsible for oversight of providing services to WEYI (NBC) and WBSF (CW).
Read MoreDemond Fernandez joins WDIV-TV as Anchor/ Reporter
WDIV-TV (Detroit) has announced that Demond Fernandez, an award-winning journalist has joined the station’s news team as an anchor and reporter. Fernandez comes to WDIV from WFAA-TV in Dallas where he was a senior reporter focusing southern Dallas communities.
Read MoreEAS Software Upgrade Update
As a reminder, the FCC has enacted new rules that affect the programming of EAS decoders. All stations are required to install the updated software by December 12th, 2023. Stations should not to wait until the last minute to secure and install the updated software.
Read MoreMichigan Public Radio Stations Win PMJA Awards
Four Michigan public radio stations were recognized by the Public Media Journalists Association (PMJA). Each year, PMJA recognizes the best of local public radio news in a wide array of categories. Michigan Radio, WDET-FM. Interlochen Public Radio and WMUK-FM were honored.
Read MoreIn the Television Spotlight: WKQI-FM’s Mojo In The Morning
On June 26, iHeartMedia’s “Channel 95.5” WKQI-FM (Detroit) “Mojo in the Morning” (Thomas Carballo), was featured in an interview piece by WDIV-TV. The veteran morning host discusses his 23-year career in Detroit, the changing business of radio, and how he strives to be genuine and authentic for his listening audience.
Read MoreFCC’s ATSC 3.0 Order Takes Long-Awaited Steps to Facilitate Multicast Hosting Arrangements
Last Friday (6/23), the FCC released a Third Report and Order and Fourth Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Multicast Licensing Order), setting forth rules regarding Next Gen multicast hosting arrangements and seeking further comment on ATSC 3.0-related patent issues.
Read MoreDistracted Driving Law Now in Effect
As of June 30, it is now illegal to manually use a cell phone or other mobile electronic device while operating a vehicle on Michigan roads. Under the law, a driver cannot hold or support a phone or other device with any part of their hands, arms, or shoulders.
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