The CW Moves Down the TV Dial in Detroit
With little advanced public fanfare, Adell Broadcasting’s WADL-TV (Detroit) has picked up the programming of the CW Network as of September 1. That was the date CBS previously announced that it would drop the CW affiliations from its owned and operated stations nationwide, including Detroit’s WKBD-TV.
Read MorePaul “Uncle” Buck Joins Black Diamond’s Bear
Black Diamond’s Northern Michigan Classic Rock “The BEAR” simulcast of WGFN-FM (98.1 & 95.1) and WWSS-FM (95.3)has announced that, in addition to The Bob & Tom Show back on the air in northern Michigan, mid-day slot will be filled by Paul “Uncle” Buck.
Read MoreWFDF-AM Announces Second Format Flip
Adell Broadcasting’s WFDF-AM (Detroit), which in August dropped its local-based talk programming in favor of ESPN Sports programming, has announced another format change. Effective September 5, the station is now featuring a conservative-talk format featuring a local morning show hosted by long-time WOOD-AM/Grand Rapids host Justin Barclay
Read MoreWKAR’s Melanie McGuire Selected to Participate in Public Media Diversity Fellowship Program
Melanie McGuire of WKAR Public Media (East Lansing) joins other distinguished public media leaders from across the country to participate in the Public Media Diversity Leaders Initiative (PMDLI), a program of the Riley Institute at Furman University offered in partnership with South Carolina ETV and modeled after the Institute’s award-winning South Carolina Diversity Leaders Initiative.
Read MoreSeptember Regulatory Dates for Broadcasters – Regulatory Fees, HD Radio Power Increase Comments, EAS Filings, and Preparation for Many October Deadlines
On the surface, September appears to have few scheduled regulatory filing dates and deadlines, but it is period in which many broadcasters will be busy with deadlines that occur in early October and into the rest of the Fall. TV stations should be finishing their decision-making on must-carry/retransmission consent elections, which need to be in their public files by October 2.
Read MoreGreg O’Connor Inducted into Lumen Christi Athletic Hall of Fame
Back to News Greg O’Connor Inducted into Lumen Christi Athletic Hall of Fame September 1, 2023 McKibbin Media Group announced honored that Greg O’Connor, longtime employee and award-winning Jackson radio personality, is one of 10 new members inducted into the Lumen Christi Athletic Hall of Fame and was inducted during at halftime of Thursday night’s…
Read MoreScafidi Announces Departure from 9&10 News
Back to News Scafidi Announces Departure from 9&10 News August 25, 2023 Anchor Lauren Scafidi announced on social media this week that Friday is her last day at 9&10 News in Cadillac. “After spending six years with Northern Michigan’s News Leader, Friday is my last day here at @9and10news. Thank you for trusting me to…
Read MoreNAB Applauds Commission Proposal to Address Regulatory Fee Disparity
“NAB applauds the FCC for its hard work to ensure that its regulatory fee process allocates fees in a more fair and equitable way. This year’s order is a significant step toward ensuring all parties that benefit from the FCC’s work pay their fair share.”
Read MoreNationwide EAS Test Set for October 4 – Start Your Preparations Now
FEMA and the FCC announced that this year’s Nationwide EAS Test is scheduled for October 4, 2023 (with a back-up date of October 11 in case there is a real or threatened event that occurs around October 4). FEMA will transmit the nationwide test of the EAS at 2:20 pm EDT on October 4, 2023 using the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS), the Internet-delivered warning system that has been required for broadcasters for about a dozen years.
Read MoreMHSAA Opens Station Clearances for 2023-24 School Year
The MHSAA will coordinate audio broadcasts of championship events in a variety of sports formatted for over-the-air use for the 2023-24 school year. The MHSAA will again offer a rights fee waiver program for the school year to network affiliates wishing to originate postseason tournament events.
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