Detroit station WJR/NewsTalk 760 AM was honored at the Michigan Association of Broadcasters Broadcast Excellence Awards, winning Station of the Year for the third time in four years. In addition, WJR was selected for 10 “Best” awards, and seven “Merit” awards. (see below)
Steve Finateri, Vice President/Market Manager, Cumulus Detroit, said: “We here at Cumulus Detroit couldn’t be prouder of our WJR team. The level of creativity and professionalism at all levels rivals that of any station in the country.”
Mike Wheeler, Operations Manager, Cumulus Detroit, said: “Thank you to the Michigan Association of Broadcasters who have, yet again, recognized and validated this talented group of people who continue to make history on this iconic radio station.”
WJR Best Awards:
- MAB Radio Station of the Year
- Breaking News Story – $15 Protest
- Investigative News Story – Unsolved Murders Revisited
- Feature/Use of Medium – The Resurrection of St. Joseph (WJR News)
- Commercial – Labatt Blue Fall Best Season Ever
- Community Involvement – WJR Community Involvement
- Use of New Media – WJR Use of New Media
- Morning Show Broadcast – The Frank Beckmann Show
- Weekday Broadcast, Personality or Team – The Mitch Albom Show
- Play-By-Play Sports – Detroit Lions Play-By-Play
- Regularly Scheduled Weekend Broadcast, Personality or Team – Food For Thought
WJR Merit Awards:
- Newscast – WJR News 8-16-2018
- Investigative News Story – Court of Last Resort
- Commercial – Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry
- Weekday Broadcast, Personality or Team – The Guy Gordon Show
- Weekend Broadcast, Personality or Team – Warren Pierce
- Sports – NFL Notebook (Lions Pregame)
- Marketing Materials and Promos – WJR Thanksgiving Morning Lineup
For a complete list of winners, click HERE.
