Posts Tagged ‘Issue 374’
NATAS Michigan Honors Six at Gold & Silver Circle Ceremonies
This past Sunday (10/16), the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Michigan Chapter, inducted six honorees into the distinguished Gold & Silver Circles. One of the highest honors given by NATAS, the Michigan Silver Circle recognizes television professionals who have performed distinguished service within the television industry for 25 years or more, a significant part of which was done within the chapter’s region of Michigan.
Read MoreLauren Piesko Joins WNEM-TV
Gray Television’s WNEM-TV (Bay City/Saginaw) has announced that Lauren Piesko has joined its news staff. Piesko, an Oakland County native is a 2021 Central Michigan University Broadcast/Cinematic Arts graduate with a Journalism/Political Science minor.
Read MoreWLEN’s John Koehn Celebrates 50 Years of Adrian Maple Football
Adrian Public Schools Athletic Director, Chad O’Brian had this to say about John: “For the past 50 years Lenawee County athletes have had the pleasure of being broadcast by John Koehn. We here at AHS are especially fortunate to have him cover our football, basketball, and baseball teams. John’s commitment to our athletic programs and all Lenawee County athletes is truly an amazing achievement.
Read MoreMidwest Family’s WCSY Begins Project Personal Care Week
Yesterday (10/19), Midwest Family’s WCSY-FM (South Haven/Benton Harbor) (COSY FM) began its 10th annual Project Personal Care campaign. It’s an opportunity to help those less fortunate with personal care items. The campaign is organized by the Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency and the station.
Read MoreFormer WLUC-TV General Manager Passes
A former general manager of WLUC-TV (Marquette) has passed away. Larry Busse was the station’s GM from December, 1973 through September, 1975.
Read MoreWXYZ & WMYD Detroit Employees Compete in Annual Chili Cook-off
This week Scripps’ WXYZ-TV/WMYD-TV (Detroit) is having some fun with their annual employee chili cook-off, held in conjunction with Michigan’s Rivalry week…the week when Michigan meets Michigan State in college football.
Read MoreAll Things Christmas: It’s all about How You Decorate your Station for the Holidays
Programming strategies as we approach Christmas. (Hint: #11 is really important)
1. The presentation should remain up and contemporary. Sometimes when stations go to all Christmas music, the jocks tend to “soften” or bring the presentation down. If anything, the on-air delivery should be up, fun and exciting.
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