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Cumulus Promotes Three at W4 in Ann Arbor

Aug 29, 2025

Cumulus Media has announced promotions of three staffers at its WWWW-FM (Ann Arbor/W4 Country). Brian Welch has been elevated to Program Director for the station.  A native of St. Joseph, Welch came to Ann Arbor in 2004 to attend the University of Michigan and joined Cumulus in 2011.

David Oxenford

September 2025 Regulatory Dates for Broadcasters – FCC Regulatory Fees, Political Windows, EAS Event Code, Rulemaking Comment Deadlines and more

Aug 29, 2025

It is time for our look at September’s regulatory dates and deadlines to which broadcasters should be paying attention – and the deadline that probably is most important to all commercial broadcasters is not yet known.  That, of course, is the deadline for the payment of annual regulatory fees – which must be made before the federal government’s October 1 start of the new fiscal year.

Three Former Michigan TV Anchors to be Inducted into Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame

Aug 22, 2025

This week, Michigan Women Forward announced the 2025 class of the Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame.  Among the 7 inductees, there are three former Michigan television news anchors included. Sheri Jones, formerly of WLNS-TV (Lansing), Diana Lewis, formerly of WXYZ-TV (Detroit); and Doris Briscoe, also formerly of WXYZ-TV, will be honored at a ceremonies on October 22.

Townsquare’s WCRZ Raises $60k for Whaley Children’s Center

Aug 22, 2025

Townsquare Media’s CARS 108/WCRZ-FM (Flint) raised $60,000 for Whaley Children’s Center (WCC) during the station’s 10th Annual Roof Sit, held August 13-15 atop the downtown Grand Blanc McDonald’s.

Nexstar Enters Into Definite Agreement to Buy TEGNA

Aug 22, 2025

This past Tuesday (8/19), Nexstar Media Group, Inc. and TEGNA Inc. issued a press released announcing that they entered into a definitive agreement, subject to regulatory approvals, The sole TEGNA property in Michigan is WZZM-TV (Grand Rapids). The sole TEGNA property in Michigan is WZZM-TV in Grand Rapids, where Nexstar already owns owns WOOD-TV, WOTV-TV and WXSP-CD.

Morgan Murphy Media Announces Strategic Executive Promotions

Aug 22, 2025

On August 12, Morgan Murphy Media announced three strategic executive promotions in enhanced leadership roles, effective immediately. The appointments position the organization for continued growth and innovation across operational, digital and strategic initiatives. Among the promotions are current MAB Board Member Chris Cornelious to COO.

Saginaw Radio Personality Terry Lenz Passes at 74

Aug 22, 2025

Your MAB is sad to pass word that longtime Saginaw radio personality Terry Lenz passed away August 6 at the age of 74.  Lenz joined WSGW in 1978 and was the on-air personality for the “Four for the Morning” and “Terry and Dave in the Morning” shows, partnering with Dave Maurer. He also hosted “QuizLine” and “TradeLine”.

Kevin Trueblood Elected President of SBE; Michigan’s Geary Morrill Elected VP

Aug 22, 2025

The Society of Broadcast Engineers announces the results of the 2025 election for the national board of directors. Kevin Trueblood, CBRE, CBNT, of Chapter 90 Southwest FL, was elected for a one-year term. Kevin previously served as SBE vice president. His term begins September 25 at the SBE National Meeting in Columbus, OH.

David Oxenford

A Closer Look At the FCC’s First EEO Notice of 2025 – New Questions to Root Out DEI Issues

Aug 15, 2025

Editor’s note:  After we went to press last Friday (8/8), the FCC released its first EEO audit of 2025.  Included on the list of stations selected for audit were two Michigan television stations and five Michigan radio stations.

FNX Showcases Native American and Indigenous Storytelling

Aug 8, 2025

WCMU Public Media (Mt. Pleasant) made an important addition to their programming lineup. The station just launched FNX – First Nations Experience, a dedicated channel showcasing Native American and Indigenous storytelling, culture, and perspectives.

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