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First Gubernatorial Debate Airs Statewide

This past Thursday, October 13, Nexstar’s WOOD-TV (Grand Rapids) hosted the first of two televised debates between the two candidates seeking the role of Governor for the State of Michigan in the November 8 general election.

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WSGW’s Dave Maurer Steps Down After 43 Years

The MAB has learned that longtime WSGW-AM/FM (Saginaw) Morning Show Anchor and Alpha Media Saginaw Operations Director Dave Maurer has left the station after 43 years. In a post on the WSGW Facebook page, it was announced that October 7 was Maurer’s final day at the station.

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Smile FM Adds Third AM Station

Grand Valley State University has sold silent WGVU-AM (Kentwood/Grand Rapids) to non-commercial broadcaster Smile FM for $60,000. The assignment was filed with the FCC on October 4. This is the second station Smile has purchased from the University.

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Veteran Detroit Anchor Christy McDonald Joins WDIV-TV

On October 6, WDIV-TV (Detroit) announced that veteran Detroit television anchor Christy McDonald will join the station as a special correspondent and fill-in anchor on Local 4 News and streaming platform Local 4+.  McDonald will start these new roles beginning October 10.

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WDET Welcomes Dave Kim as Manager of Digital Content and Strategy

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Detroit’s public radio station WDET-FM 101.9 welcomes radio veteran Dave Kim as manager, digital content and strategy. Kim will lead audience growth initiatives across all digital platforms, including wdet.org, the WDET mobile app, email marketing, social media, and digital media planning and attribution.

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WZZM-TV Debuts New Streaming ‘Always On’ App and Channel

Tegna’s WZZM-TV (Grand Rapids) (13 ON YOUR SIDE) has announced the launch of 13+, a new streaming app and 24-7 streaming channels on Roku and Fire TV. Building on the success of its first-generation app launched in 2021, 13+ is a one-stop destination for local stories that matter.

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