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Last post by RebelwithoutAClause « Thu Mar 30, 2023 12:24 am
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by ppr7997 » Mon Mar 27, 2023 10:49 am

Hi, I'm in the IT space by full-time trade but have always had a passing interest in broadcast. Highly technical and have live sound experience as...

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Last post by RebelwithoutAClause
Thu Mar 30, 2023 12:24 am
Scott Winters signing off?

Last post by dwp49423 « Sat Mar 25, 2023 10:49 pm
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by dwp49423 » Wed Mar 15, 2023 9:18 pm

Earlier today Scott Winters posted on his blog that he will be signing off from doing afternoons on WFGR after his March 24 airshift.

Scott says he...

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Sat Mar 25, 2023 10:49 pm
Bill Freeman

Last post by Big-D « Fri Mar 24, 2023 5:31 pm
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by georgetownt » Wed Mar 08, 2023 9:56 am

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Fri Mar 24, 2023 5:31 pm
City of Grand Haven evicts WGHN-FM from tower due to lease violations

Last post by MWmetalhead « Wed Mar 22, 2023 6:23 pm
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by MWmetalhead » Mon Nov 21, 2022 11:00 am
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This is some brouhaha...

Long story short, the city manager refused to renew WGHN's tower lease because of a perceived breach of lease...
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Last post by MWmetalhead
Wed Mar 22, 2023 6:23 pm
Another victim of Clownsquare budget cuts...

Last post by mjb1124 « Tue Mar 21, 2023 4:17 pm
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by MWmetalhead » Mon Jan 23, 2023 11:09 am
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Ken Evans is out after a short run at the Grand Rapids cluster:
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Last post by mjb1124
Tue Mar 21, 2023 4:17 pm
Happy St.Pats Day and Irish/Celtic music on the radio

Last post by Calvert DeForest « Fri Mar 17, 2023 4:36 pm
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by Greg Buben » Fri Mar 17, 2023 12:19 pm

Every St. Pats Day I play old tapes of when I was a volunteer at what was the real community station WEHB that later
became WBYW. One of the many...

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Last post by Calvert DeForest
Fri Mar 17, 2023 4:36 pm
Plans at WZZM

Last post by BirdieKingBobo « Sat Mar 11, 2023 7:13 pm
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by Sholmes » Mon Dec 12, 2022 6:11 pm

Just curious, does anyone know if WZZM has a plan for when Juliet and George step aside?

Personally, I hope it does not involve anyone from the...

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Last post by BirdieKingBobo
Sat Mar 11, 2023 7:13 pm
COZI-TV apparently on the sidelines, for now...

Last post by Feature/writer « Fri Mar 10, 2023 10:50 am
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by Trophyhead » Wed Feb 08, 2023 10:43 am
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Nexstar Media Group has shuffled its OTA side-channel lineup, taking the Stadium betting/sports channel to 15.2, airing TheGrio on 8.3, where Stadium...
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Last post by Feature/writer
Fri Mar 10, 2023 10:50 am
Dana Marshall Leaving Townsquare Media Citing Mental Health Reasons

Last post by andymuskegon « Thu Mar 09, 2023 12:08 pm
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by Freqman » Tue Mar 07, 2023 11:13 pm

He is leaving his role as OM for the Kalamazoo cluster and as AM Drive/PD for WKFR.

He posted a message on his Instagram and announced he's heading...

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Last post by andymuskegon
Thu Mar 09, 2023 12:08 pm
Old soundchecks and TV commercials for West MI radio stations

Last post by RockerTim « Wed Mar 08, 2023 9:28 pm
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by MWmetalhead » Mon Feb 20, 2023 7:30 am
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Some pretty good stuff can be found on YouTube for radio nerds if one digs deeply enough!

First offering - two TV spots for 107 WMUS back when the...
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Last post by RockerTim
Wed Mar 08, 2023 9:28 pm
No January Ratings Yet

Last post by Deleted User 15969 « Sun Mar 05, 2023 10:24 am
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by Greg Buben » Thu Mar 02, 2023 11:55 am

I know that we have seen both holiday and January ratings on line for the major markets such as Chicago and Detroit.
Here it's March already and the...

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Sun Mar 05, 2023 10:24 am
Country radio revenue numbers

Last post by MWmetalhead « Tue Feb 28, 2023 10:42 am
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by MWmetalhead » Sat Feb 25, 2023 6:45 am
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Use ctrl + F to query Grand Rapids, or Kalamazoo or Lansing.

B93 in 2018 outbilled WTNR by a nearly 6:1 ratio! :lol
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Tue Feb 28, 2023 10:42 am
Active Shooter MSU

Last post by 48125er « Sat Feb 18, 2023 10:03 pm
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by Reese K Rickards » Mon Feb 13, 2023 10:01 pm

CNN IS LIVE. ONE DEAD IN BERKEY HALL. MORE WOUNDED. SHOOTER ON THE LOOSE.

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Last post by 48125er
Sat Feb 18, 2023 10:03 pm
MSU CLOSED FOR TWO DAYS.

Last post by NotRobBliss « Tue Feb 14, 2023 1:16 pm
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by Reese K Rickards » Mon Feb 13, 2023 10:48 pm

48 HOUR TOTAL SHUTDOWN
Students told to stay home Tuesday.

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Last post by NotRobBliss
Tue Feb 14, 2023 1:16 pm
RIP Aris Hampers

Last post by RockerTim « Sat Feb 11, 2023 7:52 pm
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by Localnewsisdead » Sun Feb 05, 2023 9:19 pm

Per The Intersection's fb page, local radio legend Aris Hampers has passed away. Here is their post:

Very sad to hear the news that Aris Hampers has...

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Last post by RockerTim
Sat Feb 11, 2023 7:52 pm
What Happened to Kyle Underwood??

Last post by MasterB « Wed Feb 08, 2023 12:34 am
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by FazoliJones » Mon Feb 06, 2023 3:10 pm

Where did the weather giant go?

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Last post by MasterB
Wed Feb 08, 2023 12:34 am
JoJo Girard’s last day at WFGR

Last post by GnashManDu « Tue Feb 07, 2023 9:14 am
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by Big-D » Tue Jan 10, 2023 7:50 am
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Today is JoJo Girard’s last day at WFGR. I could go on a rant against corporate radio, but I would just be repeating what others have said in the...
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Last post by GnashManDu
Tue Feb 07, 2023 9:14 am
Looks like the Orbit Room is finally toast; share your memories here!

Last post by FazoliJones « Mon Feb 06, 2023 3:06 pm
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by MWmetalhead » Tue Jan 01, 2019 4:13 pm
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I recall posting a thread here a couple years ago inquiring as to the status of the Orbit Room. I did so because I never heard any promos on local...
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Last post by FazoliJones
Mon Feb 06, 2023 3:06 pm
Doug Reardon Says Goodbye To WXMI

Last post by FazoliJones « Mon Feb 06, 2023 3:03 pm
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by OldHippie » Fri Feb 03, 2023 6:00 pm

Caught the end of the on air goodbye festivities. All I know is he's leaving WXMI.

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Last post by FazoliJones
Mon Feb 06, 2023 3:03 pm
Kudos to Fox 17 for creativity

Last post by FazoliJones « Sun Jan 29, 2023 11:54 pm
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by MWmetalhead » Sun Dec 25, 2022 8:03 am

I must say - I got a good chuckle out of this. Nicely done!

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Last post by FazoliJones
Sun Jan 29, 2023 11:54 pm
WOOD-TV 8 Downtown Studio

Last post by Sholmes « Wed Jan 25, 2023 12:53 pm
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by high fidelity » Tue Jan 24, 2023 8:32 pm

How often does WOOD-TV 8 use their studio that is on the first floor of the Grand Rapids Art Museum building? Is it used on a regular basis, or just...

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Last post by Sholmes
Wed Jan 25, 2023 12:53 pm
One Year Since Real Oldies Went Dark

Last post by radionut « Fri Jan 20, 2023 7:28 pm
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by Greg Buben » Fri Jan 06, 2023 12:10 pm

It's been a year now since WGVU-AM 1480 in Grand Rapids and WGVS-AM 850 went dark. The Oldies offered on the
non commercial AM stations was so much...

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Last post by radionut
Fri Jan 20, 2023 7:28 pm
Val Lego Leaving WZZM

Last post by MWmetalhead « Thu Jan 19, 2023 3:11 pm
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by Localnewsisdead » Tue Jan 17, 2023 3:46 pm

WZZM Anchor/Health Reporter, Val Lego, announced on Tuesday afternoon that she is leaving the station to spend more time with family...

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Thu Jan 19, 2023 3:11 pm
Latest Nielsen Audio numbers

Last post by teetoppz28 « Tue Jan 17, 2023 3:29 pm
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by MWmetalhead » Fri Dec 16, 2022 5:53 am
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Over the past two survey periods - nice gains for B93, Mix 95.7, Joy 99.3, and 96.1 the Game. WSNX is also showing considerable strength and is...
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Last post by teetoppz28
Tue Jan 17, 2023 3:29 pm
Townsquare launches 102.5/104.9 The Block in Kalamazoo/Battle Creek

Last post by MWmetalhead « Mon Jan 16, 2023 7:32 pm
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by Michigan Media » Mon Jan 16, 2023 10:27 am

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Mon Jan 16, 2023 7:32 pm
Jessica Harthorn Returns to WWMT

Last post by MasterB « Fri Jan 06, 2023 12:21 am
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by gotigers » Wed Jan 04, 2023 4:52 pm

Jessica Harthorn is returning to WWMT as the weekday evening co-anchor. She was previously at the station for several years as a reporter/weekend...

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Last post by MasterB
Fri Jan 06, 2023 12:21 am
Meredith TerHaar Leaving WZZM

Last post by Sholmes « Thu Jan 05, 2023 6:52 am
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by Localnewsisdead » Wed Jan 04, 2023 4:17 pm

WZZM Morning news anchor Meredith TerHarr is leaving the station. She recently accepted a job as a Communications Specialist with Corewell Health:

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Last post by Sholmes
Thu Jan 05, 2023 6:52 am
WOOD TV Hires Evening Weekend Anchor and Reporter

Last post by Localnewsisdead « Wed Jan 04, 2023 4:20 pm

by Localnewsisdead » Wed Jan 04, 2023 4:20 pm

Amanda Porter joined News 8 as an evening weekend anchor and reporter in December 2022...

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Last post by Localnewsisdead
Wed Jan 04, 2023 4:20 pm
WOOD TV Adds Another Meteorologist

Last post by inmyopinion « Tue Jan 03, 2023 3:58 pm
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by Localnewsisdead » Fri Nov 04, 2022 8:49 am

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — WOOD TV8’s team of meteorologists is expanding to be the largest in West Michigan. The station is excited to announce...

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Last post by inmyopinion
Tue Jan 03, 2023 3:58 pm
Bitch And Be Gone

Last post by MWmetalhead « Mon Jan 02, 2023 5:55 pm
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by Big-D » Sat Dec 31, 2022 11:57 pm

I vaguely remember a segment on radio many years ago called Bitch and Be Gone. The host would take callers for the last few minutes where they would...

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Mon Jan 02, 2023 5:55 pm
Can someone explain this in more detail?

Last post by MWmetalhead « Mon Dec 19, 2022 6:23 am
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by Autoblemike » Sat Dec 17, 2022 12:52 am

NBC is done?

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Mon Dec 19, 2022 6:23 am
Another nail in the AM coffin

Last post by TC Talks « Mon Dec 12, 2022 3:19 am
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by Reese K Rickards » Sun Dec 11, 2022 3:00 pm

EV Carmakers are deliberately dumping AM radio.

“Rather than frustrate customers with inferior reception and noise, the decision was made to leave...

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Last post by TC Talks
Mon Dec 12, 2022 3:19 am
Gregg Henson to join Michelle in mornings at WLAV

Last post by Mega Hertz « Sat Dec 10, 2022 9:08 am
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by MWmetalhead » Wed Dec 07, 2022 12:48 pm

I think the morning show sounds fine as currently structured. I was surprised by this announcement.

Henson is best known for his sports radio...

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Last post by Mega Hertz
Sat Dec 10, 2022 9:08 am
Dave Benson retires

Last post by Freqman « Fri Dec 02, 2022 2:37 pm
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by format this » Thu Nov 24, 2022 12:17 am

His farewell show was this afternoon. Kalamazoo radio will never be the same. Benson is a Kalamazoo radio icon, after spending 33 years in PM drive...

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Last post by Freqman
Fri Dec 02, 2022 2:37 pm
October ratings

Last post by MWmetalhead « Fri Dec 02, 2022 11:14 am
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by 48125er » Wed Nov 16, 2022 3:37 am

WFGR has hit an all time low,
94.5 picked up a little bit
105.3 is still in the gutter
STill NOBODY is listening to 107.3
100.5 will definitely pick...

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Fri Dec 02, 2022 11:14 am
iHeart and HD

Last post by Deleted User 15905 « Mon Nov 28, 2022 8:29 am
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by ppr7997 » Mon Oct 31, 2022 1:24 pm

Noticing in the past couple months that all the iHeart stations in GR have dropped their HD2 channels but the main channels still have an HD signal....

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Last post by Deleted User 15905
Mon Nov 28, 2022 8:29 am
Mike Hoffman says goodbye after 27 years at WNDU

Last post by DAC « Sun Nov 27, 2022 3:53 pm
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by Taco » Thu Oct 13, 2022 10:37 am

How did I miss this!? I always enjoyed his presentation of the weather. Seems like eons ago since he was at WNEM5.

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Last post by DAC
Sun Nov 27, 2022 3:53 pm
Real Oldies is back

Last post by Deleted User 15905 « Sun Nov 27, 2022 1:57 pm
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by originalzzmfmjock » Sat Nov 12, 2022 12:29 pm

For those of you who may care, and I know not everybody does, but Real Oldies is back. Not on terrestrial radio but on the internet. Real Oldies...

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Last post by Deleted User 15905
Sun Nov 27, 2022 1:57 pm
106.5 Jack FM

Last post by MWmetalhead « Sun Nov 27, 2022 10:19 am
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by MWmetalhead » Sun Oct 03, 2021 11:52 am

Audio processing sounds like trash. Higher end treble is crushed, dynamic range is lacking, and the volume is insufficiently loud.

Hope this gets...

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Sun Nov 27, 2022 10:19 am
Producer Joe fired from WGRD and FBHW show?

Last post by Sholmes « Mon Nov 21, 2022 11:12 am
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by MWmetalhead » Fri Oct 28, 2022 6:33 pm

The Free Beer and Hot Wings reddit page says he's gone for good. New domestic abuse allegations have come to light. His name has also been removed...

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Last post by Sholmes
Mon Nov 21, 2022 11:12 am
Former WSNX PD Succumbs To Cancer At 54

Last post by TC Talks « Thu Nov 17, 2022 8:29 am
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by Freqman » Sat Nov 12, 2022 5:26 pm

JT has lost his battle against cancer.

John Thomas and Keith Curry were instrumental in solidifying WSNX as the premiere Top 40 station in Grand...

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Last post by TC Talks
Thu Nov 17, 2022 8:29 am
Tony Gates Pulled From WLAV

Last post by 48125er « Wed Nov 16, 2022 3:27 am
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by Freqman » Sun May 01, 2022 10:32 pm
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After prerecorded shows have been running for weeks, Tony Gates has been pulled off the website.

Did Cumulus just fire their last cash cow? Was he...
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Last post by 48125er
Wed Nov 16, 2022 3:27 am
It's HEEEEERE!!

Last post by Mediate « Tue Nov 08, 2022 3:07 pm
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by teetoppz28 » Tue Nov 01, 2022 10:47 am

The River 100.5 switched to Christmas music this morning @ 9:00a, with the help of Fox17's Tessa DiTirro... As expected, the first song was the...

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Last post by Mediate
Tue Nov 08, 2022 3:07 pm
Meteorologist Christina Anthony Leaving WWMT Nov 19.

Last post by MasterB « Tue Nov 01, 2022 11:35 pm
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by Thunderstorm » Mon Oct 31, 2022 6:28 pm

From her Facebook page:

As we turn the page from October to November, I soon turn the page from one career to another.
I’ve so enjoyed the past...

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Last post by MasterB
Tue Nov 01, 2022 11:35 pm
Pirate on 87.9 Grand Rapids

Last post by paul8539 « Tue Nov 01, 2022 8:50 pm
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by originalzzmfmjock » Wed Oct 13, 2021 4:49 pm

Anybody else hearing what I'm hearing on 87.9 in the Grand Rapids area. Spanish Music/Language station on 87.9. Strong enough to stop on the seek...

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Last post by paul8539
Tue Nov 01, 2022 8:50 pm
Been there, done that.

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by Reese K Rickards » Wed Oct 26, 2022 2:13 pm

A longtime British radio host died Monday, while on the air.
,

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Wed Oct 26, 2022 2:13 pm
September Ratings

Last post by jaywmi « Tue Oct 25, 2022 11:37 am
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by Greg Buben » Thu Oct 20, 2022 1:28 pm
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The September ratings came out and just like before the non commercial Christian station WCSG was number one once
again and the most powerful FM...
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Last post by jaywmi
Tue Oct 25, 2022 11:37 am
Erica Mokay Leaving WWMT

Last post by MasterB « Sat Oct 22, 2022 11:37 pm
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by Localnewsisdead » Tue Oct 11, 2022 3:38 pm

Anchor Erica Mokay is leaving WWMT. Here is her fb post announcing her departure:

And another one...
But this time it's me.

This is my last week at...

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Last post by MasterB
Sat Oct 22, 2022 11:37 pm
August Radio Ratings

Last post by ftballfan « Fri Oct 07, 2022 7:40 pm
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by Greg Buben » Tue Sep 20, 2022 1:51 pm
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The August Nielsen ratings have come out and here is my commentary along with the numbers. The non commercial
Christian station from Cornerstone...
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Fri Oct 07, 2022 7:40 pm
Smile FM buys WGVS 850

Last post by rugratsonline « Thu Oct 06, 2022 10:14 pm
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by Thunderstorm » Sun Jul 31, 2022 11:55 pm
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Muskegon, MI -- Ed and Jennifer Czelada’s Smile FM has closed a $25,000 deal to buy the currently-silent WGVS (850) from Grand Valley State...
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Thu Oct 06, 2022 10:14 pm

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