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News
Gary Baxter Appointed GM/DOS at WXMI-TV
The E.W. Scripps Company has named veteran Scripps local media leader Gary Baxter to the role of General Manager and Director of Sales at WXMI-TV, the Scripps-owned Fox affiliate in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Baxter has been with Scripps-owned WSYM in Lansing, Michigan, for 26 years.
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WKQI’s Mojo In The Morning Welcomes Anna Robb
Both Radio Insight and the Detroit Free Press report that Detroit-based social media influencer Anna Robb has joined iHeartMedia’s WKQI-FM (Detroit) morning show “Mojo in the Morning.”
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WXSP-TV to Televise Red & White Game Plus Eight Griffins Home Games
The Detroit Red Wings’ Red & White Game plus eight Grand Rapids Griffins 2025-26 regular-season home games at Van Andel Arena will be televised live to fans across West Michigan on Nexstar’s WXSP-TV (Grand Rapids).
Read MoreMichigan Association of Broadcasters Launches
Comprehensive Industry Recruitment Campaign
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MAB Member Benefit Spotlight
Mark Your Calendar
The MAB hosts events for all Michigan broadcasters throughout the year both in-person and online. Along with the continuing education opportunities, the MAB connects broadcasters with chances to network and celebrate during awards ceremonies. Keep track of the MAB opportunities on the events calendar.
Small Market Success Stories
Paul Jacobs, Jacobs Media
January 16, 2026, 1:00 pm EST
Mark your calendars to spend “Third Thursdays with the MAB” each month!
Explore how small market radio and television stations are navigating today’s challenges and finding new opportunities for growth. Learn how peers across the country are making practical, achievable changes to strengthen audience loyalty, refine local strategy, and identify realistic revenue opportunities. Gain actionable ideas you can apply in your own market, regardless of size or resources.
