Posts Tagged ‘Issue 427’
WKQZ-FM and PD Matt Bingham Break Mid-Michigan Fundraising Record for the American Cancer Society’s Annual Men Wear Pink Campaign to Fight Breast Cancer
Z93 set a new fundraising record for Mid-Michigan, landing Bingham and the station in the Top 30 Men Wear Pink ambassadors nationwide. Together, they have participated in Men Wear Pink for the last six years, raising a total of more than $90,000, which helps fuel a live 24/7 helpline for answers and support, breakthrough breast cancer research, and much more.
Read MoreLenawee County Radio Stations Break Thank A Vet Record
WLEN-FM, WQTE-FM and 96.5fm The Cave Radio Stations (Adrian) hosted the 19th Annual Thank A Vet day on Monday. This day is in celebration of Veterans Day and is an event to raise funds and awareness for homeless and other veterans in need in Lenawee County.
Read MoreMSU’s Impact 89FM Named National College Radio Station of the Year
Impact 89FM/ WDBM-FM (East Lansing), Michigan State University’s student-run radio station and media organization, is has announced that it has been named the National College Radio Station of the Year in the Pinnacle Awards presented by the College Media Association. This is Impact 89FM’s second time winning the award.
Read MoreWZMQ Teams with Goodwill for “Operation Warm UP”
Lilly Broadcasting’s WZMQ-TV (Marquette) is partnering with Goodwill Industries of Northern Wisconsin and Upper Michigan for a winter clothing drive for those who need a helping hand. The station says many people in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula do not always have enough clothing to stay warm or lack funds to buy certain cold weather items.
Read MoreMichigan Public Announces New Director of Development
Michigan Public has announced the hiring of Daryel Peake as the station’s new Director of Development. With over a decade of experience in corporate fundraising, grant management, and nonprofit development, Peake brings a proven track record of driving impactful partnerships and fundraising growth to Michigan Public.
Read MoreHillsdale College’s WRFH Provides Election Night Coverage
On November 5, Hillsdale College’s WRFH-FM (Hillsdale) broadcast team hosted a live broadcast from the Searle Center on the College’s campus and invited students, faculty, and staff to join to watch election results roll in and listen to analysis.
Read MoreRMLC Announces Arbitration Decision on SESAC Royalties for Commercial Radio Stations for 2023-2026
In a Press Release issued on November 1, the Radio Music License Committee announced the results of its arbitration with SESAC. Despite the arbitrators’ decision that rates for commercial radio broadcasters are going up modestly, RMLC declared the decision a win. How can an increase in royalties be a win? Let’s provide some background on this decision and why the radio industry may breathe a sigh of relief.
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