After more than 50 years of operating in essentially the same space, Plymouth-Canton School’s WSDP-FM (88.1 the Park) has announced the Amplification Capital Campaign to raise funds to convert a classroom into a series of editing, recording, and interview studios, a staff room, and storage space.
This past Wednesday (5/22), FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel proposed requiring disclosure of content generated by artificial intelligence (AI) in political ads on radio and TV. Rosenworcel is asking her colleagues to vote to advance a proposed rule that would require disclosure of AI content in both candidate and issue advertisements.
WXYZ-TV anchor Carolyn Clifford received the SPJ’s Lifetime Achievement Award at the event. The 22-time Emmy Award-winning journalist anchors prime-time newscasts at the station.
Cumulus Media has announced that it has promoted Steve Holm to Regional Vice President/Market Manager for Grand Rapids/Muskegon, MI. He rises from his previous role as General Sales Manager for Cumulus Dallas. The appointment was effective this past Monday (5/13).
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) announced this week that Delta Public Broadcasting’s WDCQ-TV (Bad Axe/Flint) is one of three public broadcasters awarded funding under the Next Generation Warning System grant program that funds public media stations to upgrade equipment and receive training to enhance alerting and warning capabilities. The program is funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
WXYZ-TV reported this past Wednesday (5/15) that legendary weathercaster Marilyn Turner has died. The station confirmed the news with her family. Neither the date nor cause was revealed.
In recent weeks, we saw press reports on a recommendation from the Attorney General to loosen federal restrictions on marijuana – reclassifying it by moving it off Schedule I (an illegal controlled substance with no medical uses and a high degree of potential abuse) to Schedule III, where many other drugs, including some requiring a prescription, are listed.
The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS)/Michigan has announced the nominees for the 46th Annual Regional EMMY® Awards. The award ceremonies will be held on June 15 at Little Caesars Arena.
RadioInk reported this past Tuesday (5/7) that legendary Kalamazoo broadcaster Jim Higgs has passed away following an illness at age 79. The publication notes that Higgs is remembered for his tireless six-decade passion for radio, his memorable voice, and for being the Music Director that led to the Eagles’ first number-one single.
Drew Henderson, WKAR Public Media (East Lansing) Senior Director of Broadcast Operations has announced that he is leaving the organization to embark on a new personal and career adventure. After more than a decade at WKAR, Henderson is pursuing his lifelong passion of aviation.