WQKL’s Martin Bandyke Announces Retirement
After 40 years in radio, and the past 17 years with Cumulus Media’s WQKL-FM (Ann Arbor), “Morning Mayor” Martin Bandyke has announced that he will be retiring on December 22nd. Bandyke made the announcement via MLive.
Read MoreWDIV-TV THAW Telethon Raises $136k to Keep Families Safe & Warm
On Giving Tuesday (11/29), Graham Media’s WDIV-TV (Detroit) held its annual telethon to benefit THAW, The Heat & Warmth Fund. THAW, established in 1985, has distributed over $250 million in assistance to more than 280,000 Michigan households since.
Read MoreDear Radio Industry: Yes, You Can Ditch Twitter
Twitter is a mess. Since Elon Musk purchased the social network, the company has seen mass firings, a failed blue-check initiative, draconian ultimatums, a mass exodus of the remaining employees, and the unbanning of rule violators. Musk, who embodies the hustle-and-grind culture that was so in vogue prior to our pandemic recalibrations, has lost much of his shine during the ordeal.
Read MoreFCC Seeks Comments on HD Radio Technical Standards – Could a Power Increase for Digital FM Radio Be Coming?
Until recently, to many in the industry, HD radio seemed to be an afterthought – maybe useful in feeding analog translators, but otherwise not very accessible to the public. But there is now more and more interest in HD radio given the increased inclusion of receivers for this digital service as standard equipment in a majority of new cars.
Read MoreWLEN Raises Record $48,000 with 2022 Thank-A-Vet
On Veteran’s Day (11/11), Lenawee Broadcasting’s WLEN-FM/WQTE-FM (Adrian) held its 17th annual daylong “Thank A Vet” fundraiser from 6 a.m. to 6p.m. and this year raised a record $48,000! This total beat last year’s all-time record of $34,000.
Read MoreGeneral Motors Commits $500,000 to Detroit Public TV to Help Bridge the State’s Talent Gap
Detroit Public Television (DPTV) and General Motors are joining forces to bridge the talent gap and diversify Michigan’s education and workforce pipeline. While employers have been sounding alarm bells for years about a shortage of skilled workers, the state’s ability to retain, attract and train qualified job candidates remains immensely challenging.
Read MoreBlack Diamond Stations “Blanket the North” for Warmth & Comfort
On November 7, the stations of Black Diamond Broadcasting kicked off their annual “Blanket the North” campaign to collect newly-purchased blankets, sheets, pillows and towels for the less fortunate in Northern Michigan.
Read MoreEAS CAP Polling Equipment Update Information
Your MAB has been tracking the progress of EAS equipment manufacturers and their plans for making their products compliant with the new CAP polling requirements set by the FCC to be in place by December 12, 2023.
Read MoreWTCM’s Joel Franck to Retire After 50-Year Career
After 26 years as WTCM’s (Traverse City) News Director, and over 50 years serving the radio industry, Joel Franck will retire on December 9. Franck is a graduate of Brown Institute of Radio & Television Broadcasting in Minneapolis and served as Sports Director at KGW-AM in Portland Oregon for nearly 13 years.
Read MoreSaga Communications Appoints New President/CEO and Senior Vice President/Operations
Grosse Point Farms-based Saga Communications, Inc. announced (11/16) the confirmation of Christopher Forgy as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) effective December 7, 2022.
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