A longtime Iowa radio voice is retiring, there’s a new news director in the Upper Peninsula, and Milwaukee has one TV anchor arriving while another departs.
Author: Jon Ellis
Data Dump: The Number of U.S. Stations on Each AM Frequency (Corrected)
Some broadcasters say that the AM band is too crowded, causing stations to interfere with each other at night. So, which frequencies are the least and most crowded?
Why Gray-Scripps Station Swap Would Represent Big Policy Change
A proposed TV station swap creating new full-power duopolies could mark another step towards big changes in FCC policy.
Off Topic: After Three Years, Resuming a “Mini-Retirement”
I consider myself very fortunate that, after more than a quarter-century in a volatile business, this is the first time that leaving a job was not my idea.
Classic Country Gets Upgrade in Western Minnesota
One western Minnesota station has flipped to Classic Country and another has switched to News/Talk following their recent sale to Lakeland Media.
FCC Monitor: Several LPTV’s Seek Upgrades; Bismarck LPTV Sold
Several low-power TV stations have applied to move their transmitters closer to large cities. Meanwhile, a LPTV station in Bismarck is being sold.
Weekly Log: Numerous Radio, TV People Moves
Numerous radio and TV people moves include the announcement of a new Wisconsin TV GM, several retirements and departures, and several new faces on TV.
Gray Media Launches “North Star Sports” in 3 Minn. Markets
Gray Media Group has launched “North Star Sports & Entertainment Network” on DTV subchannels in three Minnesota markets.
FCC Approves Sinclair’s Sale of Stations in Four Midwestern Markets
The FCC has approved Sinclair Broadcast Group’s plan to sell TV stations in four Midwestern markets to Rincon Broadcasting Group, rejecting a petition to deny filed by Frequency Forward.
Civic Media Enters Michigan’s UP with Five-Station Purchase (Updated)
Wisconsin-based Civic Media is partnering with a Michigan company to buy five radio stations in the Upper Peninsula.