Michiguide.com News Archives 1999-2004

Michiguide.com has provided reporting of news about Michigan broadcasting since 1997. Starting in 1999, these reports have been archived as reference material for those looking to research events regarding Michigan's radio and television stations and the people that work for them.

June 2004:

• June 4: Infinity CEO's departure could bring shockwaves (by: Art Vuolo)


• June 11: Reagan got his start announcing play-by-play (by: Mike Austerman)


• June 18: Pistons' victory fueled by local radio coverage (by: Art Vuolo)


• June 25: Greater Media does great; Mark Scott is still ailing (by: Mike Austerman)

July 2004:

• July 2: Recent L.A. conference reflects radio's sad state (by: Art Vuolo)


• July 9: Here's how to CATCH something good (by: Mike Austerman)


• July 16: Sportsmen's all-nighter wraps up; eBay axes vote (by: Art Vuolo)


• July 23: Clear Channel betting on fewer ad spots (by: Mike Austerman)


• July 30: Franken leads radio highlights at 'D' Party (by: Art Vuolo)

August 2004:

• August 6: NPR mainstay turns to XM, while WXDX gets a new voice for politics (by: Mike Austerman)


• August 13: Local voice of the Oldies gets place in hall of fame (by: Art Vuolo)


• August 20: Metro stations are both heard and seen at Cruise (by: Mike Austerman)


• August 27: Urban WMXD makes its debut as No. 1 station (by: Art Vuolo)

September 2004:

• September 3: WNIC's Edmonds goes to mornings, Gaidica full on TV (by: Mike Austerman)


• September 10: Give radio folks a hand for the way they handled Frances (by: Art Vuolo)


• September 17: WDVD caught in a rut; could FCC target WKRK? (by: Mike Austerman)


• September 24: Cable, 'DET changes herald subscription radio (by: Art Vuolo)

October 2004:

• October 1: Longtime Christian station not so local anymore (by: Mike Austerman)


• October 8: Stern getting Sirius; four air personalities lost (by: Art Vuolo)


• October 15: 'Brandy & Bo' sign on again for U-M (by: Mike Austerman)


• October 22: Neck-and-neck AM rivals behind a new No. 1 (by: Art Vuolo)


• October 29: Radio all over UM/MSU game on air, in person (by: Mike Austerman)

November 2004:

• November 5: National and area stations had their Election Day mettle (by: Art Vuolo)


• November 12: Do we have to rock around the Xmas tree so soon? (by: Mike Austerman)


• November 19: Purtan brings posse to Hall of Fame induction (by: Art Vuolo)


• November 26: Stations giving back at off-site broadcasts (by: Mike Austerman)

December 2004:

• December 3: Is sat-radio a 'jukebox from outer space'? (by: Art Vuolo)


• December 10: Drew and Mike are still tops in the morning (by: Mike Austerman)


• December 17: Don't forget stations' holiday campaigns (by: Art Vuolo)


• December 24: Oldies loses its Force; WDET's GM off to D.C. (by: Mike Austerman)


• December 31: There are lots of folks we'll miss on local air (by: Art Vuolo)

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