Randy J. Stine

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Creative Services Director at Midwest Communications

Middle age radio hack with a mobile dj service.

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Sage Alerting Systems Looks to the Future of EAS

2 days ago | radioworld.com | Randy J. Stine

When Sage Alerting Systems announced last year it would no longer produce its 3644 ENDEC Emergency Alert System encoder, the National Association of Broadcasters and other EAS stakeholders took notice. The model, in production since 2008, was a popular choice for radio stations. NAB’s petition to the FCC to expedite a transition to software-based EAS specifically mentioned Sage’s prominence in the EAS ecosystem and its decision to stop production of the encoder.
Eighth annual 517 Day in Lansing is this Saturday

2 days ago | wkzo.com | Randy J. Stine

LANSING, MI — The Capital City’s 517 Day celebration is set to return to downtown Lansing in Saturday. All 517-day activities will feature Michigan makers, music, art, shopping, food and the culture of the Lansing community, according to a press release. The 517 Day festivities include the Best of Lansing Festival and with activities and events all along S. Washington Square, Capitol Ave., and Lansing’s riverfront throughout the day Saturday.
iHeart Digital Revenue Surged in Q1

2 days ago | radioworld.com | Randy J. Stine

You can find lots of similarities between the Q1 revenue report of iHeartMedia and those of other radio broadcasters. The big commercial radio groups continue to see traditional broadcast revenue trend downward while digital revenue grows, in some cases significantly. iHeartMedia’s overall revenue increased $8.1 million or 1% in the period ending March 31 compared to the same period in 2024, totalling $807.1 million in the quarter. iHeart reported a net loss for the period of $280 million.
It’s “Police Week” in Michigan

2 days ago | wkzo.com | Randy J. Stine

LANSING, MI — This is the week we celebrate police officers in our state. It’s part of National Police Week. There are 573 separate police agencies in the state with over 18,000 sworn law enforcement officers in the state of Michigan. The state of Michigan this week honors and remembers those officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty, including the over 600 officers in the state.
It’s “Police Week” in Michigan

2 days ago | 941theduke.com | Randy J. Stine

LANSING, MI — This is the week we celebrate police officers in our state. It’s part of National Police Week. There are 573 separate police agencies in the state with over 18,000 sworn law enforcement officers in the state of Michigan. The state of Michigan this week honors and remembers those officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty, including the over 600 officers in the state.
It’s “Police Week” in Michigan

2 days ago | cruisin929.com | Randy J. Stine

LANSING, MI — This is the week we celebrate police officers in our state. It’s part of National Police Week. There are 573 separate police agencies in the state with over 18,000 sworn law enforcement officers in the state of Michigan. The state of Michigan this week honors and remembers those officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty, including the over 600 officers in the state.
Reading and math levels lag in Michigan schools

2 days ago | wkzo.com | Randy J. Stine

LANSING, MI — A new report shows just how far Michigan children are lagging behind in fourth-grade reading, eight-grade math and overall in certain K-12 student groups compared to the rest of the country. The new study from NAEP [National Assessment for Educational Progress], Michigan ranked 44th in the nation for fourth-grade reading and 31st for eighth-grade math in 2024. The data is often referred to as the nation’s report card on how states are doing at the job of educating students.
“Women Build Week” in Lansing area

3 days ago | wkzo.com | Randy J. Stine

LANSING, MI — Habitat for Humanity Capital Region is hosting “Women Build Week” in Lansing this week. Tim Soule, Director of Development and Community Partnerships, told Media Partner 6 News WLNS that around 100 volunteers will participate in Women Build Week efforts at several sites across the city.
Many Broadcasters Like NAB’s Software EAS Proposal

6 days ago | radioworld.com | Randy J. Stine

Many broadcasters support NAB’s petition to allow software-based EAS systems, based on the filed comments. The NAB wants the FCC to allow broadcasters to choose whether to continue to use EAS hardware solutions, adopt software-based EAS or take a hybrid approach. It says the decision is an urgent one.
Wharton Center announces lottery for Hamilton tickets

1 week ago | cruisin929.com | Randy J. Stine

EAST LANSING, MI — Wharton Center is announcing a special digital lottery for cheap seats to see Hamilton when it open May 21 in East Lansing. Officials say 40 tickets for each performance of Hamilton will be made available for $10 each. The lottery will first open at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 9, and will close at noon on Thursday, May 15 for tickets to performances Wednesday, May 21 – Sunday, May 25, according to a press release.