Longtime radio personality Connie Kellie, host of the “Connie & Fish” morning show on WLHT-FM (Grand Rapids) died Monday, January 4, 2021 following a short battle with liver cancer. She joined the station in 2012, and was the driving force behind such causes as Connie & Fish’s Christmas Kids and the station’s efforts to support… read more
The MAB has learned that longtime Specs Howard VP of Industry Relations Dick Kernen passed away Friday morning (12/18) at the age of 82. The family has announced that there will be no online services, but a memorial will be planned for the spring. Kernen had been with Specs Howard since 1972, following a radio… read more
On December 16, Beasley Media Group announced that five programmers in its company will be adding national responsibilities to their duties. Scott Jameson, Director of Programming at Beasley Media Group Detroit has been named Vice President of National Content. In addition to his Motor City programming responsibilities, he will work to identify opportunities for content… read more
Research released by the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association on Tuesday revealed many hospitality businesses fear they will have to close within the year because of the economic impacts of COVID-19, according to a report in Gongwer. At least 5,600 restaurant operators say it is unlikely they will still be in business in six months…. read more
Each year, RadioFirst/Liggett Communications stations in Port Huron team up with the the Port Huron Area School District and local businesses to collect toys and coats to ‘Stuff a Bus’ and deliver the items to Kids in Distress Services in St. Clair, Michigan. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the stations had to switch up the… read more
By: Seth Resler Jacobs Media Strategies Whether you’ve got an elf on your shelf or a menorah on your window sill, the holidays are a good time to ask for — or treat yourself to — some new toys. During this time of the year, I often stock up on technology that will help me… read more
The Federal Communications Commission’s Enforcement Bureau has begun targeting property owners and managers that tolerate pirate broadcasting on their properties. The commission has issued an announcement that it is exercising its new authority under the recently enacted PIRATE Act. “Parties that knowingly facilitate illegal broadcasting on their property are liable for fines of up to… read more
As reported in October and following months of planning, Michigan’s public television stations, in partnership with leading educators and community leaders, are launching the Michigan Learning Channel (MLC) beginning Monday, January 4. It will be available statewide on a series of new dedicated broadcast channels. Organized by Detroit Public Television (DPTV), the network will deliver… read more
Alpha Media stations in Saginaw, lead by WSGW-AM/FM, held their 5th Annual Sharing Hope Radiothon on December 16, raising $50,100 in the 12 hour broadcast, exceeding the original goal of $40,000 and surpassing last year’s total of $47,190. The goal for this year was lowered over concern about the impact the pandemic imposed. However, listeners,… read more
The WHO Health for All Film Festival invites independent film-makers, production companies, public institutions, NGOs, communities, students and film schools from around the world to submit their original short films on health. The festival aims to recruit a new generation of film and video innovators to champion and promote global health issues. Submissions will be… read more