September 2022
WMOM Wins Small Business of the Year Honors
It’s been a Cinderella story for Ludington’s local radio station 102.7 WMOM. Hardwork and dedication to “local” and the “community” that the station serves in West Michigan recently (9/22) earned 102.7 WMOM “Small Business of the Year” from the Ludington and Scottville Chamber of Commerce.
Read MoreWCSX-FM’s Big Jim’s House Stone Soup Project Raises $150,000 to Benefit Detroit Veterans
Back to News WCSX-FM’s Big Jim’s House Stone Soup Project Raises $150,000 to Benefit Detroit Veterans September 30, 2022 Beasley Media Group is pleased to announce Big Jim’s House Stone Soup Project has raised $150,000 to benefit Detroit Veterans. Building on the fable of “Stone Soup” where everyone pitches in, Big Jim’s House called up…
Read MoreFormer WRIF Personality Carl Coffey Passes at 73
The MAB has learned that former WRIF-FM (Detroit) air personality Carl (Carlton) Coffey passed away September 24 at the age of 73. Coffey spent over 13 years at the station, hosting “The Riff Rock Cafe.” He then did 8 years at sister station WCSX-FM.
Read MoreWSGW’s Ann Williams Retires
September 23, was the last day of work for Ann Williams, News Director at Alpha Media’s WSGW-AM/FM (Saginaw). Williams has retired after 40 years in the industry. She began at WSGW in 1983 as a reporter. After five years at WEYI-TV, she returned to the WSGW in 2005.
Read MoreFCC Adopts Order to Improve EAS Alerting
In a September 29 release, the Federal Communications Commission today updated its Emergency Alert System rules so that alerts delivered over television and radio are more informative and easier to understand by the public, particularly people with disabilities.
Read MoreCandlelight Prayer Vigil for WWJ Anchor Jim Matthews and Family Planned for Friday Night
The Michigan Association of Broadcasters is deeply saddened by the loss of Jim Matthews. Listeners throughout the state relied on Jim’s impactful work and he was a revered leader and mentor among his broadcast peers. Our condolences are with his family, friends and colleagues.
Read MoreHow to Create a YouTube Channel for Your Radio Station
If you’re in the media business these days, you need to be in the multimedia business. That means that radio broadcasters increasingly need to be creating video content as well. One of the most important platforms to be on when it comes to video is, of course, YouTube. If your radio station hasn’t created a YouTube channel yet, take some time to do so.
Read MoreA Closer Look at Multi-Million Dollar Proposed Fines for Program-Length Commercials in Children’s Television
Last week’s Notice of Apparent Liability, a unanimous decision by all four FCC Commissioners, stemmed from a Hot Wheels Super Ultimate Garage ad that was aired a total of 11 times during a Team Hot Wheels TV program which ran 8 times during November and December of 2018.
Read MoreiHeartMedia/Detroit Names Colleen Grant Metro President
iHeartMedia/Detroit elevates Senior VP/Sales Colleen Grant to Metro President for its six-station cluster there, including AC WNIC-FM, Hip Hop WJLB-FM, Classic Rock WLLZ-FM, News WDFN-AM (BIN 1130), CHR WKQI-FM (Channel 955) and R&B WMXD-FM (Mix 92.3).
Read MoreWSAQ Has Record Year with Roof Sit 2022!
Last week, Liggett Communication’s WSAQ-FM (Port Huron) held its annual “Roof Sit” to benefit the St. Clair County Child Abuse and Neglect Council (CAN Council) and raised a record $179,000!
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