Broadcasting Industry News
MAB’s East Kentwood High School Radio Project Highlighted by WXMI-TV
This past Wednesday (1/24), East Kentwood High School’s new student radio station was spotlighted by WXMI-TV (Grand Rapids). East Kentwood is one of two schools in the state participating in a project from the Michigan Association of Broadcasters.
Read MoreWOOD-TV Adds Meteorologist Scott Larson
Nexstar Media’s WOOD-TV (Grand Rapids) has announced that Scott Larson has joined its staff as meteorologist. Larson joins the station from the ABC Affiliate in Sioux City, Iowa, where he forecasted for a dozen years, including five years in the role of chief meteorologist.
Read MoreWDET Announces New Programming
As part of its 75th anniversary celebration, Detroit public radio station WDET-FM is increasing its local programming, increasing its locally-hosted music shows, and revamping its schedule beginning Feb. 5, 2024.
Read MoreFormer Michigan Broadcaster Skip Diegel Dies at 75
The MAB has learned of the passing of former Michigan broadcaster Skip) Diegel, who passed away unexpectedly at age 75 in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Read MoreJacobs Media to Present CES 2024 Recap for Broadcasters
Jacobs Media will once again present a free, live webinar: “CES 2024: The Year of AI.” It takes place on Thursday, February 8 at 2 p.m. Eastern. Fred Jacobs will present a fast-paced summary of the new technology that will impact the radio industry in the coming years.
Read MoreNPR Names Tech Executive Katherine Maher as CEO
The board of directors of NPR announced Wednesday (1/24) that it has selected Katherine Maher to become its next president and chief executive officer. Katherine Maher has spent her career at the intersection of democracy, human rights, information, and technology.
Read MoreVeteran Detroit journalist Elisha Anderson Joins Detroit Public TV
Veteran Detroit journalist Elisha Anderson has joined the team here at Detroit Public TV as managing editor of journalism. President and CEO Rich Homberg stated, “Elisha brings verve, multimedia storytelling and two decades of exemplary experience to the role.”
Read MoreWRSR Raises $31k for Old Newsboys of Flint
On December 8th, Krol Communications’ WRSR-FM (103.9 The Fox Owosso, Flint) held an 11-hour radiothon to benefit the Old Newsboys of Flint, a local nonprofit who’s mission is to “Let no child be forgotten” during the Christmas season.
Read MoreWLEN Announces Final “Thank-A-Vet” Fundraising Total
On November 11, 2023 WLEN-FM and WQTE-FM (Adrian hosted the 18th Annual Thank-a-Vet day. The day is in celebration of Veterans Day and is an event to raise funds and awareness for homeless and other veterans in need in Lenawee County.
Read MoreMAB/MAPB/MPRN to Provide 2024 State of the State Feeds
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced that she will deliver her sixth State of the State Address on Wednesday, January 24 at 7:00 p.m. The address will be held in the Michigan House Chambers in front of a joint session of the Michigan House of Representatives and the Michigan Senate and broadcast live throughout the state.
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