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2021 Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame Inductee Al Allen, who retired from WJBK-TV in 2012.

Legendary Detroit Reporter Al Allen Dies

Feb 7, 2025

Al Allen, a Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame honoree who worked in broadcast news in Detroit for over 50 years, passed away this past Tuesday (2/4) at the age of 79.  Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, his family moved to Detroit and he started reporting at Mumford High School for the student in-house broadcast, “Spotlight on Mumford.”

Roy Moore Rejoins WRSR-FM as Program Director

Feb 7, 2025

This week, Krol Communications Inc. has announced announces that it has appointed Roy Moore as Program Director for its WRSR-FM (Flint/103.9 The Fox). This marks a return to Krol Communications by Moore, after having taken a pause from radio to pursue other opportunities.

WXYZ-TV Giving 20K Books to Kids with ‘If You Give A Child A Book’ Campaign

Feb 7, 2025

Scripps Media’s WXYZ-TV/WMYD-TV (Detroit) has announced the kickoff of the 2025 “If You Give A Child A Book” campaign.  Employees at the stations along with the Scripps Howard Foundation, have made it their mission to get high-quality books to the children in their community.

WXSP-TV To Broadcast Three Laker Basketball Doubleheaders

Feb 7, 2025

Nexstar Media’s WXSP-TV (Grand Rapids) has announced that it will air three Laker basketball doubleheaders this month, starting this Saturday, February 8, with the games against Ferris State.

David Oxenford

It’s Back!  American Music Fairness Act Proposing New Music Royalties for Over-the-Air Broadcasting Introduced in the New Congress

Feb 7, 2025

Last week, U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) introduced the American Music Fairness Act (see their Press Release for more details), with a companion bill to follow in the House.  If adopted, this legislation would impose a new music royalty on over-the-air radio stations. 

Cumulus Media Appoints Cody Welling as Regional VP/Market Manager of Flint/Saginaw

Jan 31, 2025

Cumulus Media has announced that it has appointed Cody Welling as Regional Vice President/Market Manager for Cumulus Flint/Saginaw, MI. This marks a return to Cumulus Media for Welling, who was previously Vice President/Market Manager for Cumulus Media’s five stations in Shreveport and Bossier City, LA

WCMU Public Media Welcomes Jamie Mankiewicz!

Jan 31, 2025

Posting on social media, the organization notes, “A proud Michigander, Jamie has a deep love for nearly every corner of the state. Her passion for storytelling began in Sault Ste. Marie and led her to a broadcasting career at WNMU at Northern Michigan University. After graduating, she moved to Cadillac and spent 17 years as a news producer in local television.”

WDIV Names Jason Colthorp as New Host of ‘Flashpoint’

Jan 31, 2025

Graham Media’s WDIV-TV (Detroit) has announced that morning anchor Jason Colthorp will be taking on the role of host for the esteemed Sunday program “Flashpoint.” The program had been hosted by Devin Scillian for more than two decades, before he announced his retirement at the end of 2024.

Christy L’Esperance Joins IPR Classical as Morning Host and Producer

Jan 31, 2025

Interlochen Public Radio has announced that Christy L’Esperance has joined Classical IPR as the Morning Host and Producer of Programming for children and families.

Mitchell Stabbe

2025 Update on Super Bowl Advertising and Promotions

Jan 31, 2025

Given the value of the Super Bowl franchise, it is not surprising that the NFL is extremely aggressive in protecting its golden goose from anything it views as unauthorized efforts to trade off the goodwill associated with the mark or the game. Accordingly, with the coin toss almost upon us, advertisers should take special care before publishing or engaging in advertising or other promotional activities that refer to the Super Bowl.

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