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How to Pre-Purpose a Radio Segment for Digital Platforms: Music News Example
Last week, I wrote about how to rethink your radio shows for digital platforms in addition to the airwaves. This week, I want to apply this process to a real-world example: A music news segment.
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WZMQ-TV Begins News Broadcasts from New Studio; Announces Anchor Lineup
Lilly Broadcasting’s WZMQ-TV (Marquette) has announced that it has begun airing live newscasts from new studios in downtown Marquette. The station operates with a new set, studios and newsroom at 142 W. Washington in Marquette.
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Veteran Detroit Anchor Christy McDonald Joins WDIV-TV
On October 6, WDIV-TV (Detroit) announced that veteran Detroit television anchor Christy McDonald will join the station as a special correspondent and fill-in anchor on Local 4 News and streaming platform Local 4+. McDonald will start these new roles beginning October 10.
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.
Closing Broadcasting's Canyon: Bringing Managers and Gen Z Together
October 16, 2025, 1:00 pm EST
Mark your calendars to spend “Third Thursdays with the MAB” each month!
Broadcasting has a silent, but threatening issue occurring across the industry. It is creating a deepening canyon within staff throughout this wonderful business. We are blessed with an incredible number of veterans, but they are struggling to grow new employees into productive, long term broadcasters. This divide is a problem and it is important that leadership begins to take action.
