Posts Tagged ‘Issue 499’
Scripps’ WMYD-TV to Become New TV Home for the Detroit Pistons
The Detroit Pistons announced today a new local media television rights agreement with Scripps Sports beginning with the 2026‑27 NBA season. The move returns Pistons basketball to free, over‑the‑air television for fans throughout Detroit, metro Detroit and the state of Michigan.
Read MoreMichigan Public’s Sarah Cwiek Wins McCree Advancement of Justice Award
Michigan Public reporter Sarah Cwiek has been selected as a winner of the 2026 Wade H. McCree Advancement of Justice Awards, sponsored by the Michigan Press Association Foundation. Sarah was honored for her two stories: “New report on a wrongful conviction highlights old missteps, in hopes of preventing future mistakes” and “Another Detroit wrongful conviction lawsuit: “I’ve never seen a fabrication to this extent”.
Read MoreBeasley Media Group Detroit Partners with Michigan Black Business Alliance to Strengthen Community Impact
“This partnership is about using the strength of our platforms to elevate voices, create opportunity, and support the communities we serve,” said Matt Scarano, Vice President and Market Manager of Beasley Media Group Detroit. “We’re proud to work alongside the Michigan Black Business Alliance to help shine a light on the incredible work being done across Detroit and to make a lasting impact.”
Read MoreFormer Detroit Radio Executive Pat McNally Dies
E. Patrick [Pat] McNally, veteran radio sales executive whose career included such prestigious call letters as WWWW (W4)/Detroit, WAVA/Washington, WAPP/New York and KITS (Live 105)/San Francisco, died Thursday, May 7.
Read MoreFCC Proposes Auction for New FM Stations – 132 Channels to be Available in February 2027 Auction
The FCC this week proposed an auction for the rights to construct new FM stations on 132 FM channels – the first such auction of new FM stations since 2021. The auction is proposed for February 2027, although interested parties will need to submit “short form” applications to participate in the auction at some point prior to that date.
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