Beasley Media Group has proudly announced that 105.9 WDMK-FM (Detroit)’s Annual PRAISE Radiothon successfully raised over $105,000 to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The inspiring two-day event took place March 12 – 13 live from the station’s studios in the Motor City.
On February 27, Krol Communication’s WRSR-FM (Flint) raised a record amount with their annual 12-hour Fox Feeding Frenzy. More than $71k will be donated to the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan. WRSR teamed up with Kroger for this year’s Feeding Frenzy.
“We’re proud to continue our partnership with the Pistons,” said Mike Murri, Vice President and General Manager of WXYZ-TV and WMYD-TV. “Our goal is always to help teams reach the largest broadest possible audience, and we appreciate the opportunity to work together again to bring the excitement of Pistons basketball to more fans.”
The fundraising started on Monday morning (3/9) with Frankhouse vowing to stay on the air until at least $10,000 in donations were received. “Starting Monday at 6 AM, I will be taking over the airwaves and will not leave until we raise $10,000. All funds raised will go directly to St. Joseph and Branch County for the relief funds.
Audacy’s WDZH-FM/ALT 98.7 (Detroit) has named Amanda Habrowski as its new morning show host. Her new show, “Amanda in the AM,” will air weekdays from 6:00 to 10:00 a.m.
Connoisseur Media has announced that market veteran Breck (Kinsey) has joined its WCEN-FM/The Moose (Hemlock-Saginaw) as midday host, airing weekdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This week, Michigan broadcasters flew to Washington, D.C., joining a record number of their colleagues from across the country to meet face-to-face with members of Congress and advocate on behalf of you, your stations, and the future of broadcasting.
Radio First (Liggett Communications) has announced some major changes to its cluster in Port Huron. The 1380 WPHM calls will move to 1450 WHLS and its 105.5 translator along with its morning show hosted by Paul Miller. Along with Miller, the rest of the new 1450/105.5 programming will be the country/folk/rock programming currently heard on 1590 WHLX and its 92.7 translator (“92.7 The Hills”).
Following his years in the Air Force, he worked at multiple radio stations in Kentucky. Nelson returned to Michigan in 1972 and was a well-known radio personality for WDBC, WBDN and WCHT/WGLQ, retiring in 1993.
“Detroit PBS is proud to continue our partnership with Masco, whose investment strengthens our ability to serve Southeast Michigan with trusted journalism and meaningful programming,” said President & CEO Rich Homberg. “This support helps us deepen our coverage of critical civic issues while ensuring audiences have access to content that informs, inspires, and connects our community.”