[two-thirds-first] WXYZ and WMYD Take Action for Texas In the midst of the unprecedented destruction from Hurricane Harvey, WXYZ-TV and WMYD-TV in Detroit have taken action for Texas with a multi-platform relief effort that includes a special volunteer phone bank to assist in this time of great need. Read more Here … TEGNA Launches ‘Texas… read more
Is your station or company doing something to help the hurricane victims in Texas? Let us know about it! Email [email protected] On August 28, TEGNA Inc. launched Texas Cares, an initiative to support those in need following Hurricane Harvey. All money raised by TEGNA’s stations will be donated to the Red Cross Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund…. read more
Lenawee Broadcasting Company/WLEN Radio (Adrian) has announced that Ashley Gonzalez will assume the position of Director of Digital Engagement. Ashley joined Lenawee Broadcasting in the sales and marketing department earlier this year. In addition to her duties in sales and marketing she will add digital, and will be in charge of digital development across 103.9,… read more
MAB News Briefs is pleased to bring you profiles of your MAB Board of Directors. This week’s profile is Michael Renda. Michael is Vice President and General Manager for WJBK-TV (FOX 2) in Detroit. He began his broadcast career in radio at WOHO in Toledo, Ohio in 1977 as a Local Account Executive. Shortly thereafter,… read more
The Michigan Association of Broadcasters (MAB) and the Michigan Association of Public Broadcasters (MAPB) will honor Representative Candice S. Miller (R-10th) with the Lifetime of Distinguished Public Service Award during the Hall of Fame and Lifetime Achievement Award ceremonies, Tuesday, August 30. The awards ceremony wraps up the 2016 Advocacy Conference, held August 30-31 at the Inn of… read more
Michigan State University and WKAR-TV have put the power of information in the hands of Flint residents through a new tool that navigates community resources in the wake of the ongoing water crisis. The mobile app “Empower Flint” provides a checklist of important actions people can take to protect themselves, their families and pets as… read more