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WOOD-TV Hosts Town Hall with Governor Whitmer

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On March 26, Nexstar’s WOOD-TV (Grand Rapids) held the first of Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s virtual Town Hall meetings, answering citizens’ questions from email, video calls and phone about how the state is responding to the COVID-19 situation. The Governor was joined by Dr. Norm Beauchamp, the executive vice president for Health Sciences at Michigan State…

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Michigan Broadcasters Come Together for Second Town Hall Meeting

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On April 2, television and radio broadcasters from throughout Michigan joined a coalition of Detroit television stations to present Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer in a Town Hall meeting on the COVID-19 situation in the state. Carolyn Clifford of WXYZ-TV, Huel Perkins of WJBK-TV and Devin Scillian of WDIV-TV served as hosts from their respective studios…

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Michigan Public TV Stations Offer Help to Kids and Families

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Michigan Association of Public Broadcasters (MAPB) television stations are offering up their 24-hour PBS KIDS channels and have special tips for parents about how to keep children learning while schools are closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Fun and educational K-12 content is offered on-air and on-line for through local Public Television stations. Programs are…

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Michigan Broadcasters Rise to the Occasion

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By:  Karole L. White President/CEO Dear Michigan Broadcasters: What a time for our industry to shine. Thank you for the terrific job you are doing to make this terrible situation better for the Michigan public through your local coverage of the coronavirus. The MAB has a Michigan specific webpage on coronavirus for members. It has…

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Is Gen-Co short for Genesee County, or Generous Community?

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By: Jeremy Fenech, Program Director 103.9 The Fox WRSR-FM (Flint) ‘Who wants seconds?’ ‘Are you gonna finish that?’ Simple questions at dinner time that we all take for granted. You may be heading back for a second helping of dinner… while so many people in our own community are desperately seeking their first helping… for…

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Beasley Detroit Raises $66,000 for St. Jude

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Beasley Media Group’s WDMK-FM raised more than $66,000 to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital during the “National Urban Radio Cares Radiothon” on March 5. During the event, on-air personality Randi Myles shared stories about children and families assisted by St. Jude.

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Over $20,000 Raised During WLEN 2020 Kiwanis Radio Auction

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The Kiwanis Club of Adrian, in partnership with Lenawee Broadcast’s WLEN-FM, hosted its 26th Annual Radio Auction on February 8. The auction featured hundreds of items donated by local businesses up for bid. The event was broadcast live, raising over $20,000 to benefit the Adrian community. Major Event sponsors included Old National Bank, Iott Insurance…

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WXYZ Launches Day of Giving Telethon with Humane Society

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On February 13 and 14, Scripps’ WXYZ-TV (Detroit) is presenting the Michigan Humane Society’s annual Telethon fundraiser, presented by Purina.  Telethon segments are running both days all day long on the station. The Telethon plays a major role for the organization and funds raised from the event support MHS programs and services, including cruelty investigation,…

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WIOG Hosts 2nd Annual Covenant Kids Radiothon

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Cumulus Media’s WIOG-FM (Bay City/Saginaw/Flint) is hosting the second annual Covenant Kids Radiothon February 13-14 to raise funds in support of local pediatric patients at Covenant HealthCare. The radiothon airs live on the station 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. February 13-14.  Listeners will hear life-changing stories from Covenant Kids and their families as WIOG raises…

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WWJ’s 17th Winter Survival Radiothon For THAW Raises $1.4M In Heating Assistance

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Entercom’s WWJ-AM (Detroit) held their 17th Winter Survival Radiothon for THAW, The Heat and Warmth Fund on February 7, raising $1.4 million dollars over fourteen hours. The radiothon was presented with help from DTE Energy and Kroger, along with the assistance of other sponsors.  THAW assists families in need by preventing utility shut-off, providing fuel…

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