News
WLEW/WHST Bad Axe Sale Announced
With the sale, the Aymen family exits the broadcasting business after 54 years. WLEW-AM/FM were acquired by Arthur and Nancy Aymen dba Thumb Broadcasting in 1971. They later transferred ownership to their sons, Richard and Matthew in 1993. Arthur passed away in 1999 and Nancy died in 2023. WHST, a new signal in the market, was added in 2023.
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Josh Innes Returns to WLLZ Mornings
iHeart Media’s WLLZ-FM (Detroit) has announced the return of “The Josh Innes Show” to its morning lineup, beginning Monday, July 28. He previously held mornings at the station from April 2021 to February 2023 while broadcasting from “105.9 The Rock” WNRQ in Nashville.
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Local Media Association Convenes Statewide Summit on Local News Crisis in Michigan
The summit was inspired by the urgent need to educate the public about the rapid loss of local reporting capacity, a crisis playing out across the country but acutely felt in Michigan, where 41 of 83 counties have just one or no local news outlet, and the state has lost 40% of its newspapers since 2005.
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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.
MAB Annual Business Meeting, Policy Summit, and Evening of Excellence
September 1, 2026 | Amway Grand Plaza
The MAB Annual Business Meeting, Policy Summit, and Evening of Excellence bring Michigan broadcasters together to discuss the policy issues, regulatory developments, and industry challenges that impact local radio and television stations.
MAB Member Benefit Spotlight
