Archive for January, 2009

Doug Fisher let go at WTRX

Doug Fisher, program director and host of the “Male Room” on WTRX-AM in Flint, was let go from the station on Thursday.
Doug Fisher expected to spend Friday morning breaking down Sunday’s Super Bowl and Friday night’s high school basketball matchups.
Instead, he sat home Friday morning, hoping he still has a future in the radio business.
Fisher [...]

TV 7&4 staff cuts target 10

Ten staff members were let go at TV 7&4 in Traverse City this week. The station’s parent company, Barrington Broadcasting, blames the weakening economy and lower advertising revenue.

Ten staff members were let go at TV 7&4 as its parent company reported an “extremely challenging” business climate due to the economic downturn.
Nine full-time staffers, including some [...]