This past Wednesday (1/24), East Kentwood High School’s new student radio station was spotlighted by WXMI-TV (Grand Rapids). East Kentwood is one of two schools in the state participating in a project from the Michigan Association of Broadcasters.
Nexstar Media’s WOOD-TV (Grand Rapids) has announced that Scott Larson has joined its staff as meteorologist. Larson joins the station from the ABC Affiliate in Sioux City, Iowa, where he forecasted for a dozen years, including five years in the role of chief meteorologist.
As part of its 75th anniversary celebration, Detroit public radio station WDET-FM is increasing its local programming, increasing its locally-hosted music shows, and revamping its schedule beginning Feb. 5, 2024.
The MAB has learned of the passing of former Michigan broadcaster Skip) Diegel, who passed away unexpectedly at age 75 in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Jacobs Media will once again present a free, live webinar: “CES 2024: The Year of AI.” It takes place on Thursday, February 8 at 2 p.m. Eastern. Fred Jacobs will present a fast-paced summary of the new technology that will impact the radio industry in the coming years.
The board of directors of NPR announced Wednesday (1/24) that it has selected Katherine Maher to become its next president and chief executive officer. Katherine Maher has spent her career at the intersection of democracy, human rights, information, and technology.
It’s a new year and here are a few ideas for all programmers to review. There are many more, but these are on the top of my list.
Veteran Detroit journalist Elisha Anderson has joined the team here at Detroit Public TV as managing editor of journalism. President and CEO Rich Homberg stated, “Elisha brings verve, multimedia storytelling and two decades of exemplary experience to the role.”
On December 8th, Krol Communications’ WRSR-FM (103.9 The Fox Owosso, Flint) held an 11-hour radiothon to benefit the Old Newsboys of Flint, a local nonprofit who’s mission is to “Let no child be forgotten” during the Christmas season.
On November 11, 2023 WLEN-FM and WQTE-FM (Adrian hosted the 18th Annual Thank-a-Vet day. The day is in celebration of Veterans Day and is an event to raise funds and awareness for homeless and other veterans in need in Lenawee County.