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WMUK finalizes purchase of WKDS 89.9 FM
Western Michigan University has announced that it has finalized purchase of WKDS-FM from Kalamazoo Public Schools. The station was purchased on behalf of the University’s WMUK-FM, after approval was granted by the governing boards of both bodies. The total purchase is valued at $186,000, including a three-year tower lease agreement. WMUK has been operating WKDS…
Read MoreMSU-Produced Documentary to Premiere Nationwide on PBS
A groundbreaking documentary on the deportation of U.S. veterans from WKAR Public Media at Michigan State University and filmmakers John J. Valadez and Carleen L. Hsu will air nationally on PBS in primetime. Filmed over seven years, American Exile is the story of two unlikely war hero brothers who became veteran’s rights activists after being…
Read MoreWDET Fires Up New Transmitter
Wayne State University’s WDET-FM (Detroit) has announced that it has put their new replacement transmitter on the air this past Tuesday (10/19). The station reported earlier this year that both its 21-year-old transmitter had failed and its 34-year-old back-up transmitter was having severe issues, compromising sound quality and endangering broadcast continuity. WDET knew the equipment…
Read MoreWKAR Launches New Podcast: “Life, Meet Tech”
WKAR Public Media at Michigan State University has announced (10/13) the launch of “Life, Meet Tech,” a new weekly podcast exploring the ways in which our daily lives intersect with technology and the impact technology has on us. The podcast is hosted by social scientist and technology enthusiast Prabu David, dean of the College of…
Read MoreJacobs Media & PRPD Release Public Radio Techsurvey 2021
In partnership with the Public Radio Program Directors Association, Bingham Farms-based Jacobs Media has released Public Radio Techsurvey 2021 (“PRTS”), its latest annual study exploring the ongoing digital media revolution and its impact on public radio. In last year’s PRTS study, there was a dramatic shift in listening patterns due to the pandemic and summer…
Read MoreWKAR Promotes Drew Henderson, Welcomes Dave Mann
This past week, WKAR Public Media (East Lansing) formally announced that Drew Henderson has been named Senior Director of Broadcast Operations and that Dave Mann has joined WKAR as Director of Broadcast Technology. Henderson most recently served as senior director of radio strategy and operations at WKAR. In his new role as senior director of…
Read MoreEarlene McMichael to Leave WMUK
Western Michigan University’s WMUK-FM (Kalamazoo) announced that veteran journalist and local Morning Edition host Earlene McMichael is leaving the station after a 9-year run. McMichael will be joining Kalamazoo Valley Community College as its Marketing Project Manager, effective November 1, where she will apply her journalistic skills to publications, social media and much more. Over…
Read MoreMichigan Broadcasters at the Grand for Mackinac Policy Conference 2021
It was a busy week for many Michigan broadcasters as they covered the Detroit Chamber Mackinac Policy Conference 2021, taking place at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. Our thanks to Caleb Gordon, WPHM-AM, Port Huron for sharing photos!
Read MoreWGVU Cool Teacher Returns
WGVU Public Media (Grand Rapids) has announced the return of its Cool Teacher contest, saying even though school may still look a bit different this year, learning and fun are still happening in classrooms across West and Southwest Michigan. The station has hosted the contest for 20+ years and the contest highlights dedicated, creative and…
Read MoreMichigan Learning Channel Presents Statewide “Return to School” Townhall
On September 8, the Michigan Learning Channel, Detroit Public Television and the COVID313 Coalition presented “Michigan’s Great Return to School Statewide Town Hall.” The 90-minute virtual live event was presented on Facebook along with the Michigan Learning Channel and DPTV’s One Detroit websites. The program featured discussion, guidance and resources to help make this a…
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