November 2021
With Two Nominations to Fill Out the FCC, What Are the Issues for Broadcasters?
By: David Oxenford, Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP With the Administration’s decision to renominate Jessica Rosenworcel for another term on the FCC and to select her as the permanent chair of the Commission, and the nomination of Gigi Sohn to fill the vacant seat on the FCC, and assuming both are confirmed by the Senate (though…
Read MoreFCC Announced Closing of NCE Application Window
On November 10, the FCC’s Media Bureau announced the close of the Non-Commercial Educational application window and introduced an immediate freeze on any amendments to applications submitted during the window. The window officially closed at 6 p.m. Eastern on November 9. The freeze, which will be in effect through November 29, will allow Bureau staff…
Read MoreMAB’s Sam Klemet Talks to Jeremy Whiting of MSU’s Award-Winning IMPACT 89
Several weeks ago, IMPACT 89 (WDBM-FM), Michigan State University’s student-run radio station received national acclaim as recipient of the 2021 College Media Association Four-Year College Radio Station of the Year Pinnacle Award. As a follow-up to the award, Incoming MAB President/CEO Sam Klemet sat down with IMPACT 89 General Manager Jeremy Whiting to discuss the…
Read MoreHow to Handle COVID Vaccination Requirements with Online Event Registration
By: Seth Resler Jacobs Media Strategies In-person events continue to slowly return across the country even as the COVID-19 pandemic stretches on. Inevitably, your radio station will host or sponsor an in-person event that may or may not have requirements in place to address the pandemic. For example, they could require proof of vaccination, recent…
Read MoreWEMU Welcomes Scott Pohl to Mornings (Temporarily)
Eastern Michigan University’s WEMU-FM (Ypsilanti) is welcoming a new voice to its air: Scott Pohl. Pohl is filling in for WEMU Morning Edition host David Fair, who is on medical leave. Pohl retired from WKAR-AM/FM in 2020 as senior news reporter. During his time at WKAR (1984-2020), he has worked as a host, producer, call-in…
Read MoreCumulus Media Detroit Stations Partner With U.S. Marine Corps For Toys For Tots Drive
Cumulus Media Detroit has announced that its three stations (WDVD-FM, WDRQ-FM and WJR-AM) have partnered with the U.S. Marine Corps for their annual toy drive benefitting Toys for Tots of Southeastern Michigan. The drive kicked off November 1. “We couldn’t be more proud to support the great work of our U.S. Marine Corps for this…
Read MoreFormer WMLM Owner Passes
WMLM-AM (Alma) founder and former owner Gregory William Siefker passed away at age 76 on November 10. Siefker, a resident of nearby St. Louis, moved to Gratiot County in 1977 and fullfilled his dream to start his own radio. On December 15, 1977, he signed on WMLM-AM 1520 AM, “The Big M,” and operated the…
Read MoreMichigan Radio Receives C.S. Mott Foundation Grant to Expand Coverage of the Great Lakes and Drinking Water Issues
Michigan Radio has received a $50,000 grant from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation to expand the station’s coverage of the Great Lakes and drinking water issues. This is part of Michigan Radio’s participation in the Great Lakes News Collaborative, an effort by four non-profit newsrooms to elevate discussion, amplify the voice of Michigan residents and…
Read MoreKelly Rossman-McKinney Dies After Cancer Battle
Longtime Lansing-based pubic relations professional Kelly Rossman-McKinney passed away this past Tuesday (11/9) at age 67. Rossman-McKinney began her career as a legislative secretary in 1979 and worked in both the Michigan House and Senate before joining the administration of former Governor James Blanchard to serve as the communications director for the newly created Michigan…
Read MoreWYCD Detroit Wins Marconi For Top Country Station
The National Association of Broadcasters named Audacy WYCD-FM (Detroit) its 2021 Country Station of the Year during Wednesday’s (11/10) virtual NAB Marconi Radio Awards Celebration. WYCD previously won the award in 2012. Marconi finalists were selected by a task force of broadcasters, and the winners were voted on by the NAB Marconi Radio Awards Selection…
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