WCSX Host Scott Shepard Passes Unexpectedly
Beasley Media Group’s WCSX-FM (Detroit) has sadly reported the unexpected passing of the station’s “Over Easy” host Scott Shepard. Shepard spent 20 years at the station and died at his home in Warren this past Saturday (11/12). He was 59.
Read MoreHow to Monitor Your Radio Station’s Brands For Impersonators
We now live in an age where digital impersonations can wreak havoc on companies and individuals that have invested years into building their brands. Radio companies and personalities would be wise to monitor the web for for malicious actors using their name.
Read MoreReminder to Noncommercial FM Stations – Operating Less Than 12 Hours a Day Can Bring Forced Time-Share Requirement
When a NCE FM station does not regularly operate for at least 12 hours per day, another noncommercial entity can file an application proposing to use the frequency during the hours that the station is not operating.
Read MoreIt is Time to Start Controlling Your Station’s Energy Costs
As anyone who drives a car or pays a home heating bill knows, energy costs have skyrocketed in the last year and are expected to go even higher. Now, as winter approaches, it is more important than ever for MAB member stations to control their energy costs. Station budgets have undoubtedly been strained and there is risk that this heating season will make matters worse.
Read MoreWZMQ-TV Announces Key Staff Appointments
Lilly Broadcasting’s WZMQ-TV (Marquette) announced the appointment of two experienced broadcasters to management positions.
Read MoreJenny Lewis Upped at McKibbin Media’s WKHM-FM
McKibbin Media Group (MMG) has announced that Jenny Lewis has moved to the helm of the group’s flagship station morning show on WKHM-FM (Jackson) as of Monday, November 6.
Read MoreWDBM-FM at MSU Receives National Awards
Impact 89FM, WDBM-FM (East Lansing), Michigan State University’s student-run radio station and media organization, has announced that staff members were recognized for their work with individual national awards in the College Media Association Pinnacle Awards as well as the College Broadcasters, Inc. National Student Production Awards.
Read MoreMeteorologist Blake Harms Joins WOOD-TV
Nexstar Media’s WOOD-TV (Grand Rapids) has announced the hiring of Meteorologist Blake Harms. Harms is the morning meteorologist at Nexstar station WLNS in Lansing and is a West Michigan native.
Read MoreHow Your Radio Station Can Take Advantage of YouTube Handles
Last month, YouTube announced a new feature: channel handles. While this feature is new to YouTube, it’s not new to social media; other social networks have been using handles for a long time.
Read MoreFCC Looks at EAS Rules – Requires That Broadcast Alerts Default to CAP, and Seeks Comments on Securing the System
At each of the last two of the FCC’s recent regular monthly open meetings, the Commission addressed EAS issues that affect broadcasters. In one case, it adopted new rules that will, among other things, require that broadcasters use on-air the “IPAWS” internet-delivered emergency message in the CAP format, if the broadcaster receives the alert in both the CAP and traditional over-the-air formats.
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