Michigan Association of Broadcasters

Michigan Association of Broadcasters to Welcome More Than 900 Attendees to Discuss and Explore Broadcast Careers at the 2nd Annual Great Lakes Broadcast and Sports Media Academy

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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DETROIT, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Michigan Association of Broadcasters is hosting its 2nd annual Great Lakes Broadcast and Sports Media Academy at Ford Field on Thursday, November 2nd.

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  • DETROIT, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Michigan Association of Broadcasters is hosting its 2nd annual Great Lakes Broadcast and Sports Media Academy at Ford Field on Thursday, November 2nd.
  • More than 900 attendees from seven states are registered to attend the event including students from more than 50 schools from across Michigan.
  • Full details on the Great Lakes Broadcast and Sports Media Academy are available here .
  • The Academy builds on the recent launch of the MAB's "Be There" campaign to recruit new broadcasters to the industry.

Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists selects Jodie Emerson as new president for 2023-24 term

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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LIVONIA, Mich., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jodie Emerson DNP, CRNA, a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), is the new president of the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists (MANA) for the 2023-24 term.

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  • LIVONIA, Mich., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jodie Emerson DNP, CRNA, a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), is the new president of the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists (MANA) for the 2023-24 term.
  • She also is an independent contractor who provides anesthesia care across Michigan.
  • Michigan has one of the highest numbers of CRNAs nationally, with approximately 2,700 nurse anesthetists currently practicing.
  • Emerson previously served as president elect of MANA during the 2022-23 term.

Michigan Association of Broadcasters Launches Comprehensive Industry Recruitment Campaign

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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LANSING, Mich., Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Michigan Association of Broadcasters (MAB) launched a multifaceted industry recruitment campaign - "Be There" - during its annual Summer Leadership Conference. 

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  • LANSING, Mich., Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Michigan Association of Broadcasters (MAB) launched a multifaceted industry recruitment campaign - "Be There" - during its annual Summer Leadership Conference.
  • "This recruitment campaign has been a tremendous collaborative effort with input from our MAB members throughout the entire state.
  • "The Michigan Association of Broadcasters' campaign is an important initiative to recruit the next generation of innovators that will lead our industry, revolutionize our service to audiences and reshape local radio and television," said Curtis LeGeyt, President and CEO of the National Association of Broadcasters.
  • We thank MAB and broadcasters around the country for their ongoing work to create, cultivate and empower the future leaders of broadcasting."

Demond Fernandez joins WDIV-Local 4 News Team

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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DETROIT, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Demond Fernandez is an award-winning journalist who joins WDIV-Local 4 as an anchor and reporter it was announced today by WDIV Vice President and General Manager Bob Ellis.

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  • DETROIT, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Demond Fernandez is an award-winning journalist who joins WDIV-Local 4 as an anchor and reporter it was announced today by WDIV Vice President and General Manager Bob Ellis.
  • He's a perfect fit with Devin, Kim, Karen, and the rest of our team.
  • Fernandez comes to WDIV from WFAA in Dallas where he was a senior reporter focusing southern Dallas communities.
  • Prior to working in Texas, Fernandez worked at WEYI in Flint where he was a weekend anchor, crime reporter, and investigative reporter.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Names Kevin Dunaway Vice President and General Manager in Flint, Michigan

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Monday, June 26, 2023
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Sinclair Broadcast Group today announced that Kevin Dunaway has been named VP/General Manager of WSMH (Fox) in Flint, Mich.

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  • Sinclair Broadcast Group today announced that Kevin Dunaway has been named VP/General Manager of WSMH (Fox) in Flint, Mich.
  • Dunaway joins Sinclair from Syncbak/VUit where he was the Vice President of Affiliate Relations and Content.
  • Previously, Dunaway was the Vice President and General Manager at Heritage Broadcasting in Cadillac, MI.
  • Having the opportunity to join Sinclair Broadcast Group, with its forward-thinking leadership and dedication to local media, is something that I look forward to," said Dunaway.

Gray Television and its Stations Honored by Service to America, National Headliner, and Several Other Prestigious Awards

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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Each year, the National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation presents the Celebration of Service to America Awards to honor excellence in community service by local radio and television stations.

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  • Each year, the National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation presents the Celebration of Service to America Awards to honor excellence in community service by local radio and television stations.
  • A few examples include:
    Gray’s television stations took home 55 awards during the recent Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Awards gala.
  • The Michigan Association of Broadcasters awarded 36 best or merit awards to Gray’s television stations.
  • The Syracuse Press Club presented six awards to WWNY in Watertown for reporting, investigative work, and overall news broadcast.

Hillsdale College Radio Advisor Recognized at National Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Awards

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Friday, March 10, 2023
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Lecturer in Journalism and General Manager of WRFH/Radio Free 101.7 FM Hillsdale Scot Bertram was nationally recognized as best faculty advisor at this year’s Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Conference hosted in New York City from February 23-26.

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  • Lecturer in Journalism and General Manager of WRFH/Radio Free 101.7 FM Hillsdale Scot Bertram was nationally recognized as best faculty advisor at this year’s Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Conference hosted in New York City from February 23-26.
  • Under Bertram’s guidance as an advisor, WFRH/Radio Free Hillsdale 101.7 FM has won six national first-place awards from the national Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Awards.
  • WFRH/Radio Free Hillsdale 101.7 FM was also named a finalist for Best College/University Radio Station (under 10,000 students).
  • This award is a testament to his dedication to helping our students succeed every day.”
    The Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Awards are open to all college stations across the country.

VETERAN DETROIT JOURNALIST CHRISTY MCDONALD JOINS WDIV-LOCAL 4

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
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DETROIT, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Veteran Detroit television anchor Christy McDonald will join WDIV-Local 4 as a special correspondent and fill-in anchor on Local 4 News and streaming platform Local 4+ it was announced today by WDIV Vice President and General Manager Bob Ellis. McDonald will start these new roles beginning October 10th.

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  • DETROIT, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Veteran Detroit television anchor Christy McDonald will join WDIV-Local 4 as a special correspondent and fill-in anchor on Local 4 News and streaming platform Local 4+ it was announced today by WDIV Vice President and General Manager Bob Ellis.
  • McDonald spent the past 11 years as anchor and managing editor of WTVS Detroit Public Television's news programming, One Detroit.
  • "With Christy on our team, we are living up to our promise to put more emphasis on the word Local in Local 4.
  • 1 newscast at 4 p.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 11 p.m. in Nielsen ratings for the Detroit television market.

Ideanomics Welcomes New Chief Financial Officer Stephen Johnston

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Monday, September 19, 2022
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NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ideanomics (NASDAQ: IDEX), a global company focused on accelerating the commercial adoption of electric vehicles, announced today that Stephen Johnston has been named the company's new Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ideanomics (NASDAQ: IDEX), a global company focused on accelerating the commercial adoption of electric vehicles, announced today that Stephen Johnston has been named the company's new Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately.
  • His extensive experience in finance and the automotive industry makes him an invaluable part of the team," states Alf Poor, Ideanomics Chief Executive Officer.
  • "My belief is that Stephen is exactly the right person to ensure that Ideanomics can consistently deliver on our financial obligations and maintain strong capital discipline as we continue our strategy execution."
  • Johnstoncomes toIdeanomicswith 30 years of diverse, global experience and will be responsible for the company's financial strategy and activities including accounting, financial controlling, financial reporting, treasury, and tax matters worldwide.

Kim Adams returns to Local 4 News

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022
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DETROIT, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Local 4 News Meteorologist Kim Adams will rejoin WDIV as a meteorologist on all of our station's main content platforms -- Local 4 News on television, the station website clickondetroit.com, and the station's streaming channel Local 4+, it was announced today by WDIV Vice President and General Manager Bob Ellis. Adams will start these new roles beginning August 8. 

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  • Adams previously served as Meteorologist on Local 4 most recently in 2009, when she left the station to become a full-time mother of her five children.
  • "We're thrilled to have Kim returning to the Local 4 team," said News Director Kim Voet.
  • Teamed with Paul Gross, Andrew Humphrey, Brandon Roux, and Brett Collar, Adams will help sharpen the station's focus on covering local weather under the station's new weather brand, 4 Warn Weather.
  • With Kim back home at WDIV we're putting more "Local" in Local 4 and we'll have additional announcements coming about plans for more special events and coverage of local weather.