Posts Tagged ‘Issue 340’
Chris Tyler Appointed Brand Manager at Midwest Communications Lansing
Lansing radio vet Chris Tyler moves into management at Midwest Communications’ Lansing cluster of stations. MWC Lansing Operations Manager Terry Stevens commented, “Chris is a well-known name in Lansing and we look forward to expanding his role in our cluster.”
Read MoreWRSR Welcomes Radio Legend Dan Richards Back to Flint
Krol Communication’s WRSR-FM (Flint) has announced that Dan Richards, popular Mid-Michigan radio disc jockey, is moving to the station (known as 103.9 The Fox). Richards will continue the legacy of his Sunday Night request show with a new format. The Fox Sunday Flashback with Dan Richards will feature a hybrid mix of Classic Rock and Classic Country.
Read MoreMy 5-Point Argument for Doing the Weather on the Radio
In discussions about the weather, I hear many programmers say that they no longer want to do it since everyone can get it on their phone, online, etc. With that in mind, here is my (simple) argument why I believe weather belongs on the radio.
Read MoreWDIV’s Devin Scillian Reflects on the Flow of Information in a Fast-Moving Crisis
Following last week’s tragic event on the Michigan State University campus, WDIV-TV (Detroit) anchor Devin Scillian took to the station’s website to share his thoughts on “how misinformation was being posted on various social media sites, and the station was being “so pushed and prodded to share disinformation.”
Read MoreWKCQ’s Barb Sheltraw Retires after 45 Years
Barb Sheltraw, morning co-host at MacDonald Broadcasting’s WKCQ-FM (Saginaw) has retired. Sheltraw, who has been with the company for 45 years in various roles, has been heard in AM drive with Jim Kramer since the late 90s.
Read MoreWGRT/Port Huron Named Alignable’s 2023 Local Business Person Of The Year
Port Huron Family Radio’s WGRT-FM is thanking individuals and businesses on Alignable, who voted to make the station the 2023 Local Business Person of the Year.
Read MoreMAB’s Klemet Meets with SPJ/Detroit on FOIA Issues
On February 15, MAB President/CEO Sam Klemet joined the Society of Professionals Journalists Detroit Chapter in a discussion about the importance of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and what can be done in Michigan to improve transparency.
Read MoreFrierson Celebrates 13 Years!
Congratulations to WNEM-TV (Flint/Saginaw) Vice President and General Manager (and MAB Board Member) Ken Frierson who recently celebrated his 13 year anniversary with the station.
Read MoreRegulatory Bits and Pieces – ETRS Form One and Delayed Public File Uploads Due by February 28, Updated EAS Handbook Required for All Stations
There are normally a host of regulatory obligations at the beginning of February, but because of technical issues with the FCC’s online public file and LMS systems, many February 1 dates, as well as some January regulatory deadlines, have been extended to late February.
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