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WLAV-FM Taps Gregg Henson as Morning Co-Host
Cumulus Media’s WLAV-FM Grand Rapids has announced that former Detroit radio personality Gregg Henson is joining the station as morning co-host. He joins Michelle McKormick and Travis Gibbs weekdays from 5:30 -10 a.m. on the newly-named “Michelle and Gregg With Travis Show.”
Read MoreWKHM-FM To Host Viewing Party for Local Singer Brayden Lape
McKibbin Media Group’s WKHM-FM (K105.3) (Jackson) is partnering with the Michigan Theatre of Jackson to host a free viewing party for Brayden Lape’s final performance on NBC’s ‘The Voice’ this Monday night (12/12). Lape is a 16-year old singer from Grass Lake, just outside of Jackson.
Read MoreHere’s What I Look for When I First Look at a Radio Station’s Website
From time to time, somebody asks me to take a quick look at a radio station’s website to see what I think. When I’m doing a five-minute diagnosis of a website, here’s what I look for:
Read MoreFCC Issues Alert on DASDEC EAS Equipment
On November 23, 2022, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued an Advisory on security vulnerabilities in DASDEC EAS encoder/decoder devices sold by Digital Alert Systems (formerly Monroe Electronics).
Read MoreBig FTC Penalties on Google and iHeart for Deceptive Endorsements in Broadcast Commercials Mandate Care in Crafting Your Local Advertising
All media companies, including broadcasters, webcasters, podcasters and others, need to consider carefully their advertising production after the big penalties imposed on Google and iHeart for broadcast commercials where local DJs promoted the Pixel 4 phone.
Read MoreShawn Turner Named WKAR Public Media General Manager
Shawn Turner has been named general manager of WKAR Public Media at Michigan State University, effective December 1, 2022. In addition to his role as general manager, Turner is a professor of practice in the College of Communication Arts and Sciences at MSU and a national security communication analyst for CNN.
Read MoreWION’s “Treasures for Troops” in 9th Year of Success!
It’s year number nine for “Treasures for Troops” collecting items on behalf of Blue Star Mothers Chapter #188 of Ionia, Montcalm, and Kent Counties, and WION (Ionia) is proud of the results!
Read MoreWOMC Raises $500k+ with “Turn Up the Miracles” Radiothon
On November 18, Audacy’s WOMC-FM (Detroit) held its 5th annual “Turn Up the Miracles Radiothon” and raised more than $502,000 for Beaumont Children’s, a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital.
Read MoreCalifornia Company to Acquire Stations in Hancock, Ironwood and Ontonagon
Pending FCC approval, a newly-formed broadcast entity will come to Michigan. On November 28, applications were filed with the FCC to transfer stations in Hancock and Ironwood as well as a stand-alone FM in Ontonagon.
Read MoreSteve Schram Reflects on Influential 47-year Career
This past Wednesday (11/30), Michigan Radio Executive Director & General Manager Steve Schram officially retired from the University of Michigan’s radio broadcast operations, taking a break from a 47-year radio career, the last 17 years spent at the public radio station.
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