Posts Tagged ‘Issue 386’
MAB’s East Kentwood High School Radio Project Highlighted by WXMI-TV
This past Wednesday (1/24), East Kentwood High School’s new student radio station was spotlighted by WXMI-TV (Grand Rapids). East Kentwood is one of two schools in the state participating in a project from the Michigan Association of Broadcasters.
Read MoreWOOD-TV Adds Meteorologist Scott Larson
Nexstar Media’s WOOD-TV (Grand Rapids) has announced that Scott Larson has joined its staff as meteorologist. Larson joins the station from the ABC Affiliate in Sioux City, Iowa, where he forecasted for a dozen years, including five years in the role of chief meteorologist.
Read MoreWDET Announces New Programming
As part of its 75th anniversary celebration, Detroit public radio station WDET-FM is increasing its local programming, increasing its locally-hosted music shows, and revamping its schedule beginning Feb. 5, 2024.
Read MoreFormer Michigan Broadcaster Skip Diegel Dies at 75
The MAB has learned of the passing of former Michigan broadcaster Skip) Diegel, who passed away unexpectedly at age 75 in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Read MoreJacobs Media to Present CES 2024 Recap for Broadcasters
Jacobs Media will once again present a free, live webinar: “CES 2024: The Year of AI.” It takes place on Thursday, February 8 at 2 p.m. Eastern. Fred Jacobs will present a fast-paced summary of the new technology that will impact the radio industry in the coming years.
Read MoreNPR Names Tech Executive Katherine Maher as CEO
The board of directors of NPR announced Wednesday (1/24) that it has selected Katherine Maher to become its next president and chief executive officer. Katherine Maher has spent her career at the intersection of democracy, human rights, information, and technology.
Read MorePD Resolutions for the New Year
It’s a new year and here are a few ideas for all programmers to review. There are many more, but these are on the top of my list.
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