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Smile FM buys WGVS 850

Last post by Trophyhead « Tue Aug 16, 2022 9:17 am
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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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Last post by Trophyhead
Tue Aug 16, 2022 9:17 am
Tony Gates Pulled From WLAV

Last post by Trophyhead « Mon Aug 15, 2022 10:11 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 Trophyhead
Mon Aug 15, 2022 10:11 am
New market manager for Cumulus GR named

Last post by Greg Buben « Sat Aug 13, 2022 12:51 pm
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by MWmetalhead » Tue Aug 02, 2022 1:00 pm

Bruce Law quietly exited in January of this year.

Will be interesting to see if any dead weight gets canned now that someone new is in charge....

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Last post by Greg Buben
Sat Aug 13, 2022 12:51 pm
Jack Hogan former WZZM-TV news director has passed away

Last post by originalzzmfmjock « Tue Aug 09, 2022 10:29 pm

by originalzzmfmjock » Tue Aug 09, 2022 10:29 pm

Information I have received that former TV13 News Director Jack Hogan has passed away in Florida at the age of 89. Jack was with WZZM from its...

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Last post by originalzzmfmjock
Tue Aug 09, 2022 10:29 pm
New Radio Ratings July 25

Last post by MWmetalhead « Tue Aug 09, 2022 6:12 pm
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by learn to fly » Tue Jul 26, 2022 10:33 am
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Last post by MWmetalhead
Tue Aug 09, 2022 6:12 pm
106.5 Jack FM

Last post by MWmetalhead « Sun Aug 07, 2022 6:07 pm
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by MWmetalhead » Sun Jun 19, 2022 8:04 am

Is it just me, or does this station's audio processing continue to sound like trash?

As an AC, I thought 106.5's processing generally sounded good,...

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Sun Aug 07, 2022 6:07 pm
17 Seeks A Winning Morning Formula...

Last post by statmanmi « Fri Aug 05, 2022 4:03 pm
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by Trophyhead » Fri Aug 05, 2022 1:34 pm

I admit to paying little attention to FOX 17 Morning News lately, beyond checking their weather.

They have announced that Rockford's native son...

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Last post by statmanmi
Fri Aug 05, 2022 4:03 pm
Are the Whitecaps on the radio in GR

Last post by Bull Shannon « Mon Aug 01, 2022 12:31 pm
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by originalzzmfmjock » Sat Jul 30, 2022 10:04 pm

I was tuning the radio a couple of nights ago (ya I do that a lot) and was listening to AM 980 WONE from Dayton. They were airing a game between the...

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Last post by Bull Shannon
Mon Aug 01, 2022 12:31 pm
Jethro FM on 105.1 Kalamazoo?

Last post by Michigan Media « Sun Jul 31, 2022 11:57 pm
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by Michigan Media » Sat Jul 30, 2022 9:53 pm

This evening I noticed that Jethro FM is on 105.1 in Kalamazoo. When did this happen? 105.1 was the FM translator for WKPR 1440. WKPR is still airing...

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Last post by Michigan Media
Sun Jul 31, 2022 11:57 pm
New Weekend morning meteorologist at FOX 17

Last post by Thunderstorm « Sun Jul 31, 2022 11:51 pm

by Thunderstorm » Sun Jul 31, 2022 11:51 pm

Isabella Hulsizer

Isabella Hulsizer joined the FOX 17 Weather Team in July 2022.
Originally from the desert, Isabella grew up and attended college...

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Last post by Thunderstorm
Sun Jul 31, 2022 11:51 pm
Former FOX 17 morning anchor Deanna Falzone Suing Station

Last post by EricGRR « Sat Jul 30, 2022 8:59 pm
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by Localnewsisdead » Sat Jul 09, 2022 9:24 am

Former FOX 17 Morning News anchor Deanna Falzone says she was fired because she refused to comply with the parent company’s mandatory COVID-19...

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Last post by EricGRR
Sat Jul 30, 2022 8:59 pm
West Michigan Radio Observations from 7/23/22

Last post by teetoppz28 « Fri Jul 29, 2022 11:54 am
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by MWmetalhead » Sat Jul 23, 2022 6:56 pm

I took a day trip through the area today to visit family and figured I would shared with the Buzzboard readership some observations:

WLHT & WGRD: Is...

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Last post by teetoppz28
Fri Jul 29, 2022 11:54 am
Slip of the Tongue at WOOD TV or WOOD AM/FM

Last post by MWmetalhead « Wed Jul 27, 2022 10:42 am
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by Bobbert » Wed Jul 27, 2022 9:17 am

This is kind of an infantile question, but has anybody at WOOD TV or WOOD AM/FM accidentally made a comment that is similar to the title of this song?

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Wed Jul 27, 2022 10:42 am
Nielsen Audio #'s for Grand Rapids - release date 6.27.2022

Last post by ChrisWL1980 « Sun Jul 24, 2022 3:37 pm
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by MWmetalhead » Sat Jul 16, 2022 8:24 am

Wow - what a turnaround for WFGR!!!

WLAV, WLHT and WTRV all saw nice boosts, too.

A very good book for the Townsquare stations when compared to the...

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Last post by ChrisWL1980
Sun Jul 24, 2022 3:37 pm
WLAV's audio processing

Last post by 48125er « Sat Jul 23, 2022 10:51 pm
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by MWmetalhead » Sat Jul 16, 2022 8:06 am

I don't like WLAV's processing. Too much emphasis on cymbals and high end treble; bass sounds muffled.

The station should change back to the...

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Last post by 48125er
Sat Jul 23, 2022 10:51 pm
Fox 17 Launching 7pm Weekday Show

Last post by dwp49423 « Fri Jul 15, 2022 7:19 pm
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by Localnewsisdead » Thu Jul 14, 2022 12:04 pm

From Facebook:

FOX 17 is launching a new show called FOX 17 Unfiltered and it’s all about connecting you with your community and focusing on the...

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Last post by dwp49423
Fri Jul 15, 2022 7:19 pm
Grand Rapids May Nielsen Ratings

Last post by Greg Buben « Fri Jul 08, 2022 11:56 am
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by Greg Buben » Tue Jun 28, 2022 10:29 am

The monthly ratings for the Grand Rapids market have come out once again and B-93 is number one once again.
B-93 had a 7.3% share while their pseudo...

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Last post by Greg Buben
Fri Jul 08, 2022 11:56 am
Savannah Fish leaving Fox 17

Last post by MasterB « Sat Jul 02, 2022 11:13 pm
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by teetoppz28 » Fri Jul 01, 2022 9:42 am

This morning she announced that today was her last day at Fox 17. Apparently moving to Boston. She didn't say what she was going to do there. We...

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Last post by MasterB
Sat Jul 02, 2022 11:13 pm
13 not side by side

Last post by Sholmes « Fri Jul 01, 2022 6:31 pm

by Sholmes » Fri Jul 01, 2022 6:31 pm

Anyone know what is up at WZZM they are back to doing news from separate locations?

Sent from my SM-S901U using Tapatalk

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Last post by Sholmes
Fri Jul 01, 2022 6:31 pm
My Cumulus RDS impersonation...

Last post by MWmetalhead « Sun Jun 19, 2022 7:57 am
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by MWmetalhead » Sun Oct 03, 2021 5:25 pm
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HI! I'M GOING TO TYPE IN ALL CAPS, PLUG USELESS MORNING DRIVE DRIVEL, NOT GIVE YOU ARTIST AND SONG ID RELIABLY AND FORCE YOU TO STARE AT THIS FOR 15,...
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Last post by MWmetalhead
Sun Jun 19, 2022 7:57 am
Mike Lacett Done at WZZM

Last post by Trophyhead « Wed Jun 15, 2022 2:59 pm
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by Localnewsisdead » Mon Jun 13, 2022 7:04 pm

WZZM sports anchor/reporter, Mike Lacett, has left the station. He accepted a position at a station in Charlotte, North Carolina. Here is his...

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Last post by Trophyhead
Wed Jun 15, 2022 2:59 pm
WMPA now Strong Tower, 8 more to come

Last post by 48125er « Tue Jun 14, 2022 10:56 pm
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by cckadlec » Mon Jun 13, 2022 11:22 pm

This is somewhat old news, but also recent for those not paying close attention.

WMPA in Grand Haven switched to Strong Tower Radio on Friday.

They...

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Last post by 48125er
Tue Jun 14, 2022 10:56 pm
WBCK - No Local Programming?

Last post by MWmetalhead « Mon Jun 13, 2022 8:28 pm
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by Michigan Media » Mon Jun 13, 2022 8:07 pm

Did Townsquare dump all local programming on WBCK in Battle Creek (or did everyone quit)? The local programming in the morning (6-noon) has been...

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Mon Jun 13, 2022 8:28 pm
WOOD-FM transmitter fried by lightning strike

Last post by MWmetalhead « Sun Jun 12, 2022 1:56 pm
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by MWmetalhead » Mon Jun 21, 2021 1:15 pm
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...so reports WOOD-TV. That sucks. Nice upgrades were completed not that long ago.
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Last post by MWmetalhead
Sun Jun 12, 2022 1:56 pm
95.7 The Lake - Benton Harbor/St. Joseph

Last post by zackeast « Sun Jun 12, 2022 9:51 am
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by thatonedude » Fri May 27, 2022 5:28 pm

Since I’m on vacation here this weekend, I have the opportunity to listen to this station and I must say, the playlist is excellent. One of the...

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Last post by zackeast
Sun Jun 12, 2022 9:51 am
Old school TV 8 promotional videos from 1984

Last post by TeleCine « Sun Jun 05, 2022 7:47 pm
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by MWmetalhead » Sun May 29, 2022 11:58 am

The old LIN Communications was very aggressive in revamping the on-air look of the station after it acquired ownership of what was then WOTV from...

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Last post by TeleCine
Sun Jun 05, 2022 7:47 pm
WOOD TV hires new meteorologist

Last post by MasterB « Sat Jun 04, 2022 11:32 pm
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by Honolulublue4life » Fri Jun 03, 2022 2:31 pm

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I am thrilled to finally share that I've accepted a meteorologist position @WOODTV
in...

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Last post by MasterB
Sat Jun 04, 2022 11:32 pm
Latest Nielsen #'s show radio's diminishing relevance

Last post by Ben Zonia « Sun May 29, 2022 2:06 pm
Replies: 22
by MWmetalhead » Sat Apr 02, 2022 9:51 am
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Listed stations only add up to 65 shares' worth of audio listenership tracked by Nielsen in the GR market.

Look at how many well established FMs...
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Last post by Ben Zonia
Sun May 29, 2022 2:06 pm
WFAT-AM 930

Last post by originalzzmfmjock « Thu May 26, 2022 5:19 pm
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by originalzzmfmjock » Wed May 25, 2022 12:46 pm

I've noticed the past several days that AM 930 WFAT/Battle Creek has not been on the air. I listen to them occasionally when I am on the south side...

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Last post by originalzzmfmjock
Thu May 26, 2022 5:19 pm
1480 & 850 Shutting Down

Last post by ftballfan « Wed May 25, 2022 9:40 pm
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by Qs23 » Wed Dec 29, 2021 9:02 am
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I can honestly say that I only really listened to 850 when I was spending the day at the beach.
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Last post by ftballfan
Wed May 25, 2022 9:40 pm
WGVS Sale

Last post by Ben Zonia « Tue May 24, 2022 12:59 am
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by mocom70 » Fri May 13, 2022 10:24 am

Sale to Smile FM

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Last post by Ben Zonia
Tue May 24, 2022 12:59 am
Emily Schuitema Leaving WOOD TV Weather Team

Last post by 48125er « Tue May 17, 2022 9:07 pm
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by Trophyhead » Sun Apr 24, 2022 11:59 am

Twitter tells us so.

Always capable and professional in her work, that genuine presence appears to be taking her someplace else.

Her Channel 8...

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Last post by 48125er
Tue May 17, 2022 9:07 pm
Deltaplex Permanenty Closing in July 2022

Last post by Autoblemike « Sun May 15, 2022 8:38 pm
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by Jay2ThePee » Wed Apr 27, 2022 1:59 pm
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It is with mixed emotions that I am announcing that the DeltaPlex will be closing and ceasing business as of July 31, 2022.

We have been impacted by...
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Last post by Autoblemike
Sun May 15, 2022 8:38 pm
Looks like the Orbit Room is finally toast; share your memories here!

Last post by ftballfan « Tue Apr 26, 2022 6:43 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 ftballfan
Tue Apr 26, 2022 6:43 pm
another departure from Fox17 Weather department

Last post by inmyopinion « Sun Apr 17, 2022 11:23 am
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by dwp49423 » Wed Apr 06, 2022 5:19 pm

Anthony Domol posted to his Facebook last week that he was leaving Fox17. March 31 was his last day with no word where he was going next.

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Last post by inmyopinion
Sun Apr 17, 2022 11:23 am
Nielsen to be acquired in $16 Billion

Last post by Lester The Nightfly « Mon Apr 11, 2022 5:26 pm
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by since16 » Wed Mar 30, 2022 6:31 am

That's Billion with a B... worth it?

Nielsen is being acquired for $16 billion, including debt, about a week after the media measurement company...

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Last post by Lester The Nightfly
Mon Apr 11, 2022 5:26 pm
WOTV rebrand

Last post by paul8539 « Wed Mar 30, 2022 8:24 pm
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by Michigan Media » Wed Mar 23, 2022 5:43 pm

WOTV ditched the WOTV 4 Women branding:

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOTV)- WOTV 4 is revealing the next chapter of its brand evolution. On March 23,...

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Last post by paul8539
Wed Mar 30, 2022 8:24 pm
WGRD 1999-2000 era

Last post by AM FM Love « Mon Mar 28, 2022 3:59 pm
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by AM FM Love » Thu Mar 24, 2022 4:16 pm

Hi all. I’m looking to contact anyone who was a part of the programming or sales team during this time frame. Particularly then-PD Dan Clark, Account...

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Last post by AM FM Love
Mon Mar 28, 2022 3:59 pm
Meghan Bunchman hired at woodtv

Last post by inmyopinion « Wed Mar 23, 2022 7:54 pm
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by TVAnchorsAway » Sun Mar 20, 2022 11:52 pm

Remember the blonde female reporter channel 13 hired for sports? And she was awfulllllll!! Well channel 8 hired her for daybreak. God speed.

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Last post by inmyopinion
Wed Mar 23, 2022 7:54 pm
Aaron Parseghian leaving Fox 17

Last post by inmyopinion « Wed Mar 23, 2022 7:52 pm
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by dwp49423 » Mon Mar 21, 2022 8:34 pm

Aaron Parseghian has posted to his Facebook page that he is leaving WXMI Fox 17 after three years for Tenga owned WTSP (CBS 10) in Tampa, Florida....

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Last post by inmyopinion
Wed Mar 23, 2022 7:52 pm
WXMI Fox17 Celebrates 40 Years On Air

Last post by dwp49423 « Sun Mar 20, 2022 6:25 am
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by MasterB » Sun Mar 20, 2022 12:11 am

They had a report on it last night at 6:40PM, showed a photo of what the building looked like in the early years of the station largely showing when...

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Last post by dwp49423
Sun Mar 20, 2022 6:25 am
More station sales

Last post by Frosty « Sat Mar 19, 2022 11:37 am
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by ChrisWL1980 » Fri Mar 18, 2022 8:21 pm

The WGHN folks are downsizing. 93.1 WMPA is going to West Central MI Media Ministries (the Strong Tower Radio folks) for $420K. Their Grand Rapids...

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Last post by Frosty
Sat Mar 19, 2022 11:37 am
Looks like a website upgrade...

Last post by EdWalker « Thu Mar 17, 2022 12:17 pm
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by Trophyhead » Thu Mar 17, 2022 11:11 am

for WOOD TV.

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Last post by EdWalker
Thu Mar 17, 2022 12:17 pm
January 2022 Nielsen Audio #'s: gigantic book for Star 105.7; disastrous book for WLHT, WHTS, WTNR and WFGR

Last post by MWmetalhead « Fri Mar 11, 2022 6:55 pm
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by MWmetalhead » Sat Mar 05, 2022 7:20 am

Notables:
- Christmas music listening patterns still seem to be in full effect; Star 105.7 produced its highest AQH share in many years
- LIkely...

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Fri Mar 11, 2022 6:55 pm
That didn't last long...

Last post by gotigers « Sat Mar 05, 2022 9:19 pm
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by MWmetalhead » Mon Feb 28, 2022 11:22 am

Shits 96.5 in Kalamazoo has already abandoned CHR/Pop.

This morning, the station evidently pivoted to Hot AC with a pronounced Modern AC lean.

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Last post by gotigers
Sat Mar 05, 2022 9:19 pm
Gary Osborn of WION/Ionia stepping down...

Last post by billmich88888 « Thu Mar 03, 2022 9:54 am
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by Trophyhead » Fri Feb 25, 2022 2:28 pm

A radio vet with a most traditional voice is offering his last show on i1430 this afternoon.

Gary had been in Angola, IN for much of his career....

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Last post by billmich88888
Thu Mar 03, 2022 9:54 am
Leigh Ann Towne says Nichts to "The Morning Mix"

Last post by MasterB « Sun Feb 27, 2022 12:44 am
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by Trophyhead » Wed Feb 23, 2022 10:50 am

Apparently her side gig, High Five Bargain Bling is doing well enough to give up her co-hosting role. She's been on there about 7.2 years and will be...

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Last post by MasterB
Sun Feb 27, 2022 12:44 am
Jon Mills moving on...

Last post by dwp49423 « Thu Feb 24, 2022 11:13 pm
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by humblenewsman » Mon Feb 21, 2022 9:01 am

...announced on his Facebook page this morning.

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Last post by dwp49423
Thu Feb 24, 2022 11:13 pm
Marlee Wierda joined WOOD TV8 as a sports reporter

Last post by soapshooter « Tue Feb 22, 2022 7:26 am
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by BeeZee » Wed Jan 26, 2022 1:40 pm

I am surprised that nobody has said anything about her. The 3 to 4 times that I have seen her, she did a very good job of reporting. Seems to be very...

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Last post by soapshooter
Tue Feb 22, 2022 7:26 am
Doctor complains about TV 8's Whitney Burney's looks on screen

Last post by Deleted User 15062 « Sun Feb 20, 2022 11:21 am
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by rugratsonline » Sun Feb 13, 2022 5:45 pm

...to a point where he also included his address and phone number in his critique :

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