After 50 years in radio and 21 with Liggett/RadioFirst in Port Huron, WSAQ-FM Program Director/Midday Talent Chuck Santoni is hanging up the headphones after today (3/27). Santoni joined WSAQ in February, 2005 following a long run on Detroit rock radio.
VSiN has expanded its sports betting programming into Detroit, adding distribution in one of the nation’s top 15 media markets. The network’s content is now available on Sports Rap Network WGPR-FM 107.5 HD2 and via streaming at SportsRapNetwork.com.
With April showers come routine regulatory dates for broadcasters, including the requirement for posting Quarterly Issues/Programs Lists to the Online Public Inspection Files of all full-power radio and TV stations, and EEO Public File Reports for stations in a number of states.
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.