Broadcasting Industry News
Radio First, Port Huron Police Join Forces for ‘Cops & Jocks Dinner’
On October 13, Radio First/Liggett Communication’s Port Huron radio stations, together with the Port Huron Police Department, hosted the annual Cops & Jocks Spaghetti Dinner, a fundraiser that supports the local C.A.P.T.U.R.E. program. And this year’s dinner exceeded all fundraising expectations, according to Port Huron Police Chief Joe Platzer. The final total was announced Wednesday…
Read MoreWSYM to Build Local News Staff in 2021
The E.W. Scripps Company has announced that it will expand its commitment to Michigan audiences early next year by producing its own local newscasts at WSYM-TV, its FOX affiliate in Lansing. The introduction of local news operations at WSYM builds on Scripps’ footprint across Michigan: its three markets reach approximately 81% of the state’s TV…
Read MoreEntercom Announces New Morning Co-Hosts for WYCD, WYXT
Entercom has announced that Josh Holleman has been added as morning co-host for WYCD-FM (Detroit). He’ll join co-hosts Rachael Hunter and Steve Grunwald as part of “Josh, Rachael and Grunwald in the Morning,” weekdays from 5-10am ET, effective immediately. Holleman’s previously serving as an air personality for sister station WDZH-FM from 2015 to 2016. He…
Read MoreLeon Hendrix to Leave WOOD After 13 years
WOOD-TV (Grand Rapids) anchor Leon Hendrix has announced plans to leave the station after more than 13 years. Hendrix started in the News 8 newsroom in June of 2007 as a weekend overnight associate producer. He rose through the ranks to his current role as weekend evening anchor. In a memo to staff, WOOD-TV News Director…
Read MoreWWTV/WWUP Holds Virtual JOBfest
On September 30, Heritage Broadcasting’s WWTV/WWUP-TV (Cadillac) held a virtual JOBfest on the 9&10 News Facebook page. The JOBfest was a streaming presentation by prominent employers from across Northwestern Michigan! Viewers were invited to login to Facebook to explore new opportunities. Participating employers include: My Green Fills/Member Boxes; Blarney Castle Oil and Propane; Northern Michigan…
Read MoreWDET Announces Programming Changes to ‘On Point,’ Adds ‘1A’ to Schedule
WDET-FM (Detroit) has announced changes to their schedule. The popular show On Point, produced by WBUR in Boston and broadcast every weekday on WDET and NPR stations nationwide — will now air from 10 to 11 a.m. After internal and external review with staff and listeners, WDET decided to add the show 1A to immediately…
Read MoreRadio Hall of Fame Goes Virtual October 29, Detroit’s Donnie Simpson Among 2020 Inductees
Induction ceremonies for the 2020 Radio Hall of Fame go virtual this year with host Elvis Duran hosting the two-hour program from New York City. This year’s inductees include Donnie Simpson, who began his career in Detroit at age 15 at WJLB. The complete list of inductees include: Mark & Brian – KLOS-FM, Longstanding Local/Regional…
Read MoreWKDS License Transfer Filed
A formal application for license transfer of Kalamazoo Public School’s WKDS-FM to Western Michigan University was filed October 5 at the FCC. This follows a meeting held April 30 when the Kalamazoo Public Schools board voted to sell the district’s radio station to Western Michigan University, who presently operate WMUK-FM. WMUK began operating the station…
Read MoreWKZO Hosts Upton, Hoadley for Congressional Debate
On September 28, Midwest Communication’s WKZO-AM/FM (Kalamazoo) hosted a debate between incumbent Congressman Fred Upton (R-6) and his Democratic challenger, State Representative Jon Hoadley (D-60). The candidates appeared at the WKZO studios with the debate aired live on the station as well as with video on Facebook Live. The one-hour broadcast was moderated by station…
Read More97.1 The Ticket Studio Renamed in Memory of Jamie Samuelsen
Entercom Detroit has announced that WXYT-FM’s (97.1 The Ticket) broadcast studio will be renamed “The Jamie Samuelsen Studio” in honor of the late Jamie Samuelsen. The former station veteran and morning show host passed away at age 48 from colon cancer on August 1. “Jamie meant so much to our station and was a key…
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