January 2023
Scott Randall Moves Down the Hall at Beasley/Detroit
Beasley Media Group ha s announced that veteran nighttime On Air Personality Screamin’ Scott Randall has transitioned from its WRIF-FM (Detroit) to host afternoon drive on sister classic rock station WCSX-FM.
Read MoreFCC Approves Michigan State EAS Plan
Michigan’s updated Emergency Alert System plan has been approved by the FCC. The MAB and State Emergency Communications Committee (SECC) received notice of the approval on December 29.
Read MoreDuke Wright Passes at 83
During our Christmas break, the MAB was saddened to get news that Midwest Communications President/CEO Duey E. ‘Duke’ Wright, Jr. passed away December 21 at age of 83.
Read MoreNextGen TV Service Evoca TV Shuts Down
Evoca TV, a startup that used a network of low-power ATSC 3.0 TV stations to offer a first of its kind over-the-air pay TV service, shut down at the end of 2022, after failing to receive additional funding to continue operations.
Read MoreJessica Harthorn Returns to WWMT-TV
Sinclair’s WWMT-TV (Kalamazoo) has announced that Jessica Harthorn has returned to the station as co-anchor of the station’s evening news, alongside Andy Dominianni.
Read MoreProgramming Resolutions for the New Year
The new year is a great time to go through the station and make sure all of the basics and strategies are in place. Here are my top elements to review.
Read MoreWPHM Announces New Weekday Programming
Liggett Communication’s news/talk/sports WPHM-AM (Port Huron) has announced additional programming changes for 2023. The station is welcoming two new syndicated talk shows to its mid-day lineup.
Read MoreWBZV/Hudson Sold to EMF
Just before Christmas an application was filed with the FCC to transfer the license of WBZV-FM (Hudson) to Educational Media Foundation (EMF) for $285,000. WBZV is a class A FM with 6kw at 100 meters HAAT.
Read MoreJacquelen Timm Joins Kelley Cawthorne
Timm, a Certified Association Executive (CAE), joins Kelley Cawthorne to lead its expanding association management practice.
Read More2023 NAB Crystal Radio Awards Entry Window Now Open
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) is accepting entries for the 37th annual NAB Crystal Radio Awards, honoring outstanding community service efforts undertaken by radio stations throughout 2022. Winners will receive national recognition for their community service work during a special awards presentation at NAB Show, held April 15-19, 2023.
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