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Blunder 107.3 earns worst AQH share in brand history

Last post by Jay2ThePee « Thu Aug 03, 2023 11:00 am
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by MWmetalhead » Tue Jul 25, 2023 6:25 pm

How fucking awful must a country station be to earn a measley 1.0 share on a 50,000 watt signal in friggin' Michigan?!!! Holy crap.

A nonstop loop...

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Last post by Jay2ThePee
Thu Aug 03, 2023 11:00 am
FBHW lose their Las Vegas affiliate after 8 months

Last post by Realist « Mon Jul 31, 2023 8:46 pm
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by MWmetalhead » Mon Jul 31, 2023 9:50 am

I love the fact KXTE is now programming a 2023 version of its original Xtreme Rock format!

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Last post by Realist
Mon Jul 31, 2023 8:46 pm
Laurie DeYoung Nominated To Radio Hall Of Fame

Last post by Honeyman « Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:16 pm
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by Ben Zonia » Fri Jun 16, 2023 12:51 pm

Laurie DeYoung, who early in her career was at WLAV-FM, has been nominated to the Radio Hall of Fame.

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Last post by Honeyman
Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:16 pm
106.5 Jack FM

Last post by MWmetalhead « Sun Jul 30, 2023 3:35 pm
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by MWmetalhead » Sun Oct 03, 2021 11:52 am
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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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Last post by MWmetalhead
Sun Jul 30, 2023 3:35 pm
Fox17 getting new set

Last post by MasterB « Wed Jul 26, 2023 12:13 am
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by dwp49423 » Mon Jul 24, 2023 5:23 am

Being an early riser, I noticed that Fox17 was doing their morning news this morning from the newsroom (similar setup that Unfiltered has been using...

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Last post by MasterB
Wed Jul 26, 2023 12:13 am
Rob Brandt retiring

Last post by MWmetalhead « Mon Jul 24, 2023 5:01 pm
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by RockerTim » Fri May 19, 2023 10:53 pm
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Just happened to have the radio on WLAV after work today and heard Rob Brandt talking about it being his last Rock Report and that he is retiring. I...
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Last post by MWmetalhead
Mon Jul 24, 2023 5:01 pm
What happened at Fox 17?

Last post by georgetownt « Fri Jul 21, 2023 4:43 pm
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by tannersboat » Mon Jul 17, 2023 11:39 am

They are churning staff like crazy and the quality has dropped off greatly. I think a couple of years ago they were right with WOOD TV with their...

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Last post by georgetownt
Fri Jul 21, 2023 4:43 pm
Will Cumulus be Selling Any GR Stations?

Last post by GnashManDu « Mon Jul 17, 2023 10:41 pm
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by handbanana » Mon Jun 12, 2023 8:46 pm
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Reports are that Cumulus is looking for a cash infusion and is selling stations in multiple markets to a 'National Religious' broadcaster.

WDRQ in...
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Last post by GnashManDu
Mon Jul 17, 2023 10:41 pm
Tessa DiTirro leaving Fox17 on July 14th

Last post by MasterB « Thu Jul 13, 2023 11:24 pm
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by teetoppz28 » Thu Jul 13, 2023 10:15 am

Leaving for News 5 Cleveland. Unsure who will take her place alongside Elliot on weekday mornings.

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Last post by MasterB
Thu Jul 13, 2023 11:24 pm
WZZM 13's Kirk Montgomery

Last post by Localnewsisdead « Mon Jul 10, 2023 3:49 pm
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by Localnewsisdead » Thu Jun 29, 2023 12:53 pm

WZZM 13's main anchor, Kirk Montgomery, announced at noon that he is leaving the station.

He is moving to Detroit to take care of his father who is...

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Last post by Localnewsisdead
Mon Jul 10, 2023 3:49 pm
I'm Out of Beer...

Last post by Bull Shannon « Mon Jul 10, 2023 10:28 am
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by Localnewsisdead » Thu Jul 06, 2023 5:21 pm

101.3 The Brew is no more.

Now they're calling it Big 101.3. Here's a link to their new fb page:

Sent from my SM-A136U using Tapatalk

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Last post by Bull Shannon
Mon Jul 10, 2023 10:28 am
Nielsen Ratings May, 2023

Last post by jaywmi « Thu Jul 06, 2023 3:22 pm
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by Greg Buben » Thu Jun 29, 2023 10:48 am

The ratings came out for May and again WCSG was number one again and B-93 was number two. Both of them had
an increase in their shares. WCSG jumped...

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Last post by jaywmi
Thu Jul 06, 2023 3:22 pm
Another vintage reel found in the wild: WOTV 8, 10/22/1981

Last post by rugratsonline « Sat Jul 01, 2023 10:31 pm
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by jaywmi » Thu Jun 15, 2023 1:14 pm

Featuring a cache of old commercials... national ones, but also local retailers such as Amway, Randy Disselkoen, Old Kent, Cole's, Meijer, AAA of...

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Last post by rugratsonline
Sat Jul 01, 2023 10:31 pm
The B-93Morning Show.

Last post by Freqman « Tue Jun 20, 2023 4:36 pm
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by Reese K Rickards » Tue Jun 06, 2023 3:08 pm

I have been listening to my esteemed former colleagues for a week or so. The show is billed as 5 to 10. In truth it doesn't really start till 6....

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Last post by Freqman
Tue Jun 20, 2023 4:36 pm
Lori Bennett out at Cumulus Media

Last post by IIN4MU « Sun Jun 18, 2023 2:45 pm
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by TurdFerguson » Tue May 23, 2023 6:52 am

Lori Bennett officially out at Cumulus Media

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Last post by IIN4MU
Sun Jun 18, 2023 2:45 pm
The Point Show on Wood

Last post by Trophyhead « Fri Jun 09, 2023 9:14 am
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by TeleCine » Sun Jun 04, 2023 5:19 pm

Can someone tell me what is point of the To The Point show on TV-8? I just watched a bit of it. It was a half hr of people talking about the state...

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Last post by Trophyhead
Fri Jun 09, 2023 9:14 am
April Nielsen #s - The Q reaches new record high; WLHT's struggles continue

Last post by 48125er « Thu Jun 01, 2023 5:50 pm
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by MWmetalhead » Mon May 29, 2023 8:23 am

Channel 95.7 just turned in a real shit box of a book. To be losing to 105.3 Hot FM, a station with significant signal issues in the heart of the...

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Last post by 48125er
Thu Jun 01, 2023 5:50 pm
Scott Winters signing off?

Last post by MrsWarmth « Wed May 31, 2023 12:40 am
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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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Last post by MrsWarmth
Wed May 31, 2023 12:40 am
March Ratings Yet to Come

Last post by Freqman « Sat May 27, 2023 12:16 am
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by Greg Buben » Tue Apr 25, 2023 12:08 pm

It's April 25 already so and no March overall ratings yet. I'm looking forward to what March looks like. Will WCSG remain
number one? Will B-93...

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Last post by Freqman
Sat May 27, 2023 12:16 am
WLAV Tower Relocation - new update 7/29

Last post by MWmetalhead « Mon May 22, 2023 6:44 am
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This was a huqe topic, so let's keep it going.

The last post was about the other tower near the WNWZ site, which has the WGRD-FM auxiliary, which is...
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Last post by MWmetalhead
Mon May 22, 2023 6:44 am
A nitpick regarding KFR's jingle package...

Last post by MWmetalhead « Sun May 14, 2023 1:31 pm

by MWmetalhead » Sun May 14, 2023 1:31 pm

First, the positive - I like the fact WKFR has brought back jingles, especially in an era where a lot of CHR and Hot AC stations are drifting away...

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Sun May 14, 2023 1:31 pm
The Broadcasting Landscape is about to be changed

Last post by Jason Kragt « Sun May 14, 2023 12:42 am
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by oldnewsguy » Sat May 13, 2023 12:05 pm

Bye-bye AM Radio? This might be the death knell.

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Last post by Jason Kragt
Sun May 14, 2023 12:42 am
Pancakes and sausage at Fox17

Last post by Mega Hertz « Sat Apr 29, 2023 9:16 am
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by teetoppz28 » Tue Apr 25, 2023 1:56 pm

In a nod to the grilled cheese parties Sinklair describes, the department heads at Fox17 in GR got up early this morning to prepare pancakes and...

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Last post by Mega Hertz
Sat Apr 29, 2023 9:16 am
And now, a classic aircheck from 104.5 WSNX from January 1995

Last post by bugzapper « Tue Apr 25, 2023 12:01 pm
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by MWmetalhead » Sat Apr 22, 2023 9:19 pm
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The station was still known as 104.5 Sunny FM at the time. I believe it was summer 1996 when the Sunny FM moniker was ditched. If I remember...
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Last post by bugzapper
Tue Apr 25, 2023 12:01 pm
Classic aircheck from WGRD in January 1995

Last post by Deleted User 15835 « Mon Apr 24, 2023 5:32 am
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by MWmetalhead » Sat Apr 22, 2023 8:43 pm

This aircheck is from January 1995. WGRD's format at the time could perhaps be best described as Modern CHR. The air check is imperfect; there are...

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Last post by Deleted User 15835
Mon Apr 24, 2023 5:32 am
WZZM newscast from 1966!

Last post by organman95 « Sat Apr 22, 2023 2:53 pm
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by ftballfan » Sun Apr 09, 2023 12:55 am

Came across this on YouTube today!

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Last post by organman95
Sat Apr 22, 2023 2:53 pm
Bomb Threat at WWMT

Last post by paul8539 « Sat Apr 22, 2023 4:42 am
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by jmeltonwx » Thu Apr 13, 2023 4:35 pm

WWMT in Kalamazoo was evacuated around 2 PM after a man walked into the lobby and reported he had a bomb in his backpack. As of 4:15 PM police remain...

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Last post by paul8539
Sat Apr 22, 2023 4:42 am
February Ratings for G.R.

Last post by Trophyhead « Thu Apr 20, 2023 9:19 am
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by Greg Buben » Sat Apr 01, 2023 1:15 pm
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The February Nielsen ratings came out on the last day of March for the Grand Rapids market. I was amazed to see that
WCSG as a non commercial...
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Last post by Trophyhead
Thu Apr 20, 2023 9:19 am
Anybody home at 1680

Last post by Deleted User 15999 « Tue Apr 18, 2023 1:37 pm
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by originalzzmfmjock » Wed Oct 13, 2021 4:54 pm

Does anybody from this operation actually ever listen to their own radio stations. 1680 has had nothing but dead air for at least a couple of weeks...

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Last post by Deleted User 15999
Tue Apr 18, 2023 1:37 pm
Real Oldies Music Radio

Last post by Scratchy45LP « Sat Apr 15, 2023 11:21 am
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by Scratchy45LP » Fri Apr 14, 2023 12:02 pm

They are adding on air personalities, Mark Roberts (aka Johnny Walker on WGRD 1971). His show will air Monday and Tuesday 9AM to Noon. Not sure if...

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Last post by Scratchy45LP
Sat Apr 15, 2023 11:21 am
Severe Weather Coverage For 3/31/23

Last post by MasterB « Sat Apr 01, 2023 11:28 pm
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by Taco » Sat Apr 01, 2023 7:30 pm

How was the weather coverage for Southwestern Michigan for last nights storms? Hopefully it was better than Detroit's coverage!

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Last post by MasterB
Sat Apr 01, 2023 11:28 pm
Part-Time Board Op

Last post by Deleted User 15876 « 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 Deleted User 15876
Thu Mar 30, 2023 12:24 am
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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Last post by Big-D
Fri Mar 24, 2023 5:31 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
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
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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Last post by Deleted User 15969
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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Last post by MWmetalhead
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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Thu Jan 19, 2023 3:11 pm

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