May 2020
The Law of Defamation and Political Advertising Argued in Trump Suit Against Wisconsin TV Station
By: David Oxenford, Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP Political “issue advertising” – advertising run by groups like PACs and political parties rather than a candidate’s authorized campaign committees – is a rough and tumble world in which broadcasters can often find themselves in the middle. We’ve written extensively (here, here and here) about how issue advertising can…
Read More10 Factors to Consider When Livestreaming Video to Social Media
By: Seth Resler Jacobs Media Strategies As a professional broadcaster, I can’t resist the temptation to increase the production values of my livestream videos on social media. More and more radio DJs are livestreaming from their homes on social media as a way of engaging their audiences. But creating a compelling livestream broadcast requires more…
Read MoreFrom the President: MAB Funding Shaken
By: Karole L. White, MAB President/CEO As all of you have suffered the loss of revenue, we have lost several NCSA Partners this spring as well. It has put a significant strain on our budget. Others just postponed their messages until Fall. We have a few new NCSA Partners as a result of, but not…
Read MoreBoth Senate, House Considering Expansion of PPP Lifelines to Include Local Media
Broadcasters may soon be able to take advantage of the Paycheck Protection Program after a bipartisan-backed bill was introduced in the Senate on Wednesday (5/13) that would allow local radio and television stations and newspapers to tap into the federal government’s small business loan forgiveness program, according to a report in InsideRadio. While stations and…
Read MoreWILX Raisies more than $10K to ‘Feed the Frontline’
Partnering with PCFU and local restaurants, Gray Media’s WILX-TV (Lansing) has raised more the $10,000 in its ongoing effort to “Feed the Frontline.” On Monday (5/11), the station announced that donations had totaled $10,551 as it served up lunch with Ryan’s Roadhouse to Sparrow Clinton Hospital. The “Feed the Frountline” effort began on April 14…
Read MoreWKAR Promotes Karel Vega to Managing Editor, Sophia Saliby Named New ‘All Things Considered’ Host
Michigan State University’s WKAR Public Media announced May 8 that “All Things Considered” host Karel Vega had been named radio news managing editor and that Sophia Saliby will take over as Michigan’s capital region ATC host this month. Vega joined WKAR in January 2017 and has been ATC’s local host since July of that year.…
Read MoreJ. Steele Promoted to Assistant Program Director at The BOUNCE
Beasley Media Group announced on May 8 that J. Steele had been promoted to Assistant Program Director at WMGC-FM (Detroit). Steele joined the station in April 2019 and can be heard on 105.1 The BOUNCE each weekday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. “J. Steele brings extensive programming background to the position and has proven…
Read More5 Michigan Stations Honored with Regional Murrow Awards
The Radio and Television Digital News Association announced on Tuesday (5/12) the winners of the 2020 Regional Edward R. Murrow awards; and three radio stations and two television stations in Michigan have been recognized as winners. For small market radio, WMUK-FM (Kalamazoo) was honored for Feature Reporting. In large market radio, WDET-FM (Detroit) also won…
Read MoreWSGW Recognized for Community Service with NAB Crystal Award
WSGW-AM (Saginaw) was one of 10 radio stations across the nations to be honored on Wednesday (5/13) as part of the the 33rd annual NAB Crystal Radio Awards. Since 1987, the NAB Crystal Radio Awards have recognized radio stations for their outstanding year-round commitment to community service. The 2020 NAB Crystal Radio Award recipients listed…
Read MoreFCC Chairman Praises Broadcasters for Public Service Commitment at NAB Show Express
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai told a virtual NAB Show Express audience on Wednesday (5/13) that legacy public service commitment of the nation’s broadcasters is “showing up in spades” during the pandemic, according to a report in Broadcasting+Cable. Following the FCC’s May 13 public meeting, Pai was interviewed by NAB President Gordon Smith at the NAB…
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