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General Manager Ellcessor wants programming to reflect Detroit community

J. Mikel Ellcessor is known for taking a radio station, turning it around to reflect the residents it engages and making it more successful.

In his third month at the helm, the general manager of Detroit Public Radio WDET-FM (101.9) produced sweeping changes Feb. 23 to the station’s format.

“You see in a number of different places around the country public media re-evaluating its relationship with its service community,” Ellcessor said. “And I’m definitely not alone in this.”

 Read full article: 'WDET switches to new format - Drops "Democracy Now!"' (495 more words)

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Report: Legislation didn't lower rates, aid consumers

LANSING -- A consumer and local government group says Michigan should reinstate more local cable TV regulation, to hold down rates and protect public access channels.

A Michigan law designed to reduce regulation and boost competition among cable TV companies took effect in 2007. But the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors said the anticipated competition and lower rates haven't materialized. And customer service, it said in a report issued Monday, has worsened.

 Read full article: 'Group urges change in cable law' (315 more words)

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