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Civic Media Announces Leadership Changes
Civic Media, the operator of radio stations in Wisconsin, Minnesota and soon Michigan, has promoted from within to serve as its Chief Operating Officer. Kory Hartman, who joined the company in 2023, has been promoted from VP/Operations to Chief Operating Officer.
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Noordyk to Donate WQXO to K-Love, Inc.
Inside Radio reports that Todd Noordyk’s Great Lakes Radio has filed an application with the FCC to donate oldies WQXO-AM (Munising) to K-Love, Inc. (formerly known as Educational Media Foundation). The deal includes the Munising, MI-licensed translator W249DR at 97.7.
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WXYZ-TV to host Detroit Mayoral Debate on October 15
Scripps’ Media’s WXYZ-TV (Detroit) has announced that they will host a Detroit mayoral debate in October between City Council President Mary Sheffield and Pastor Solomon Kinloch Jr., giving the community a chance to hear directly from the candidates. Sheffield and Kinloch emerged as the top two candidates in Detroit’s mayoral primary, advancing to the general election in November.
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.
