For Media Business Episode 53:
Tony Conley welcomes Tim Staudt, who has been a Mid-Michigan broadcaster for over 40 years, the longest tenure of any sportscaster on television in the state. 

Known as the "Dean of Sports" , Tim has hosted "Staudt on Sports" each weekday at noon on The Game 730 AM WVFN since 1993. The show has grown to become the most widely listened of its type in Michigan. 

Tim has anchored the sportscasts at WILX in Lansing, since 1980. Prior to that, he was the Sports Director at the former WJIM-TV in Lansing from 1970-1980. 

Tim has won several awards in the industry and serves on numerous area charities. 

Tim has hosted a number of coaches shows over the years and has hosted Big Ten Basketball play-by-play for more than 10 years. 

Tim is married to Cathy and they have three sons, all residing in Okemos. 

He graduated from East Lansing High School in 1967 and Michigan State University with a journalism degree in 1971.

Read More: Tim Staudt | The Game 730 AM WVFN | https://thegame730am.com/author/tstaudt/?utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral

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Media Business | Tim Staudt - How the Media Deals with Sports

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Margaret Dimond, Ph.D., President, E.W. Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

Dimond joined Sparrow Health System in May 2023, their conversation in this interview covers her background, and some of her experiences already while with E.W. Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, MI. 

--Tell us about your background and your Michigan connections?

--I understand you’ve been involved in merging hospitals with health systems like the one Sparrow is now undergoing with the University of Michigan Health. Tell us about that?

--What are your initial impressions of Sparrow?

--What are your priorities as hospital president?

--There’s been a lot of talk about the labor shortage in healthcare. Do you have any thoughts on how to address it?

--I understand you have a passion for behavioral health issues. How well are behavioral health patients in Michigan being addressed?

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Michigan Business Beat | Margaret Dimond, Ph.D., Introducing the President, of E.W. Sparrow Hospital

Chris Holman welcomes Terry Stanton, State Administrative Manager; Unclaimed Property, MI Department of Treasury, Lansing, MI.

Topic: Michigan and Ohio Battle to Find Forgotten Funds in Football Challenge during November in Football Challenge during November

Terry, Michiganders are Encouraged to Find Lost or Unclaimed Property November 1-25, Why, and How?

www.MissingMoney.com is that a new website specific for this challenge?

Is this just for personal property or should businesses check as well?

Michigan Unclaimed Property has a good track record of reconnecting owners with their items?

What else about the challenge do we need to know, and what's that website again?

LANSING, Mich. – Michiganders have a long-standing rivalry with our Buckeye neighbor to the south, especially during football season. This November, you too can channel your competitive Spartan or Wolverine spirit and be part of Michigan’s blitz for the win.

Throughout the month, Michigan Unclaimed Property is challenging the Ohio Division of Unclaimed Funds to see which state’s residents can find and claim the most forgotten funds. Special focus on the Michigan State vs. Ohio State college football game on November 11, and the University of Michigan vs. Ohio State game on November 25 will spotlight the sparring states’ Find Forgotten Funds-Football Edition competition.

All Michigan residents are encouraged to visit www.MissingMoney.com between November 1 and November 25 to scoop up forgotten cash or property.

Michigan Unclaimed Property has returned $500 million to rightful owners or their heirs over the last five years, and a quick online search could reunite you, your friends and your family members with a potential windfall, including long-lost:

· Checking and savings accounts

· Certificates of deposit (CD)

· Over payments

· Uncashed Checks (payroll, refunds, money orders, cashier checks, insurance benefits, etc.)

· Dividends

· Stocks and bonds

· Contents of a safe deposit box

As part of the home team, we want you to be returned the MVP (Most Valuable Property), but even more – we want our state to win the Find Forgotten Funds-Football Edition challenge. Rush to www.MissingMoney.com and let’s beat Ohio on and OFF the field.

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Be part of the Michigan / Ohio Rivalry and see which state’s residents claim the most money! 

The campaign will run November 1 – 25, 2023 during the college football. Since the big rivalry games are between the Ohio State University and Michigan State University on Nov. 11 and the Ohio State University and University of Michigan on Nov. 25, the competition will run during November. Please note, that anyone can search to find funds at any time throughout the year.  

The Competition 

The state with the greatest number of searches on missingmoney.com from November 1-25 wins. Everything will be tracked by a third-party vendor who manages missingmoney.com and reported back to us during the week of November 27-29, so that we can make the final winner announcement. While we will track the dollar amount claimed, it will not influence the competition winner because the dollar amounts of each claim can vary greatly. Also, the amount paid out during the month can be from claims initiated prior to November, so this data point will not be a factor. The winner gets bragging rights.  

The Request 

Invite viewers to go to missingmoney.com and search their name, their family members, friends, neighbors, and any deceased loved ones to find forgotten funds. Follow the prompts to generate a claim form and begin the process to claim their fund$. 

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Michigan Business Beat | Terry Stanton MI Unclaimed Property - MI/OH Battle to Find Forgotten Funds!

For Media Business Episode 63:

Tony Conley welcomes back Gary Miles who was named Editor and Publisher of The Detroit News on May 10, 2019, the first Michigan native to lead the newsroom since 1986.

For their conversation Tony covered several questions with Gary:
QUESTIONS -----

News consumers seem to gravitate towards news organizations that presents news those consumers agree with as opposed to seeking the truthful news. What is your take on that?

What is the latest with the State of Michigan wanting local control to approve windmill & solar panel farms? 

What is the latest with the University of Michigan and sign stealing story. (Note the discussion current to the day of the recording earlier in November, as this has been an ever evolving story). 

Previously, Gary served as managing editor for five years and in various other editing roles at The News since 2000. He has been a propelling force for investigative journalism and in the digital transformation of The News, which leads the market in digital reader loyalty and engagement.

A native of the Detroit area, Gary grew up in Midland and has served in reporting and editing roles in Port Huron, Lansing, New Jersey, and Washington, D.C. He serves on the board of Michigan Associated Press Media Editors and the Rosa Parks Scholarship Foundation. He and his wife Dorothy, a physician, have four children.

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Media Business | Gary Miles - How the Media Deals with Consumer Preferences and Truthful News

Originally uploaded November 14, 2023, for Episode 64:

Tony Conley welcomes back Hondo Carpenter, who covers the Las Vegas Raiders for Sports Illustrated & is the owner Spartan Nation which covers Michigan State athletics. Co-host Morning Tailgate on Raider Nation Radio.

Tony and Hondo cover a wide range of current sports and media topics for November 2023.

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Media Business | Hondo Carpenter | How Media Deals with Sports Issues in Michigan

Originally uploaded Nov. 7th.
Chris Holman welcomes back Paul Krutko, President & CEO, Ann Arbor SPARK, Ann Arbor, MI.

Please remind the Michigan business community of SPARK's focus and mission.

How did a2Tech360 go, back in September?

We're weeks away from Tech Homecoming, that lines up with Thanksgiving, tell us all about that?

What's the focus or highlight for the remainder of 2023 for SPARK?

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Michigan Business Beat | Paul Krutko, Ann Arbor SPARK Review Busy Fall & Previewing Tech Homecoming!

Originally uploaded Nov. 13th.
Chris Holman welcomes back Paul Krutko, President & CEO, Ann Arbor SPARK, Ann Arbor, MI.

Paul, welcome back, we just spoke with you last week about Ann Arbor SPARK highlighting recent events, and looking ahead to Thanksgiving's Tech Homecoming - can you give one more quick reminder on what that is?

We left off on our conversation, and you seemed to have a lot on your mind about projects Ann Arbor SPARK is involved with,...

1. Can you highlight some successful startups that have benefitted from investment through Ann Arbor SPARK,
and what impact has this had on the local economy?

2. How does Ann Arbor SPARK evaluate and support potential startup candidates for investment?
Are there specific industries or technologies that you’re focusing on for the future?

3. The American Center for Mobility has been at the forefront of testing and research for connected and autonomous vehicles.
With the growing interest in hydrogen fuel, could you discuss any new initiatives or partnerships the Center is engaging in to advance hydrogen infrastructure and technology?

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Michigan Business Beat | Pauk Krutko, Ann Arbor SPARK, Tech Homecoming Reminder and Helping StartUps

Originally uploaded December 1st.
Chris Holman welcomes Ian Kress, Sports Anchor, WLNS-Channel 6, Lansing, MI.

Ian welcome and thank you for serving as the introducer of our featured speaker Jake Boss Jr. MSU Baseball Head Coach at the 2023 Fall Business Sports Luncheon.

Can you share some of your background for your career up to now?

What have been some big stories you've reported on in Sports?

What draws you to Mid Michigan at this point in your career?

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Michigan Business Beat | Ian Kress - WLNS 6, A Conversation with the New Head of Sports at Channel 6

This month our conversation is about advancing public leadership and what it takes to create vibrant, healthy communities, including  how neighborhood building and investment can play a role. We’ve known for some time that stable housing and strong neighborhoods contribute to healthy places and healthy lives and  improved well-being.  We're joined by Dr. Nisha Botchwey, dean of the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota

Race Place Policy Podcast:  Healthy Communities & Neighborhood Building

Originally uploaded, Feb. 20th, reedited Mar. 8th.
Chris Holman welcomed Gabriel (Gabe) Ehrlich, Director of Research Seminar in Quantitative Economics (RSQE),  U of M Dept. of Economics, Ann Arbor, MI.

Welcome Gabe can you tell us about your department at U of M?

We learned of your work in an article in the Michigan Chronicle, about conditions in Detroit, can you tell us a bit about that?

You had an updated release about Detroit back on the 2nd of February, what were its findings?

What other projects are you currently working on?

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Michigan Business Beat | Gabe Ehrlich, RSQE - Research Regarding Detroit's Economic Circumstances

Vic Verchereau welcomes Russ Climie, who is the Founder of Tiberius Images.

For nearly 20 years, Russ Climie has helped businesses across the country stand out with photos that do more than look good—they work. In a world where everyone has a camera, Russ takes things further, making clients and their teams feel at ease in front of the lens and creating images that tell a story and drive results.

“Our job is simple: help clients and their guests feel confident in front of the camera, then turn those moments into visual assets businesses can use for years,” Russ explains.

With 2,000 events and 5,000+ portraits under his belt, Russ knows what separates a decent photo from one that truly captures the heart of a business or event.

In this episode of Leadership Lowdown, host Vic Verchereau dives into Russ’s entrepreneurial journey and game-changing approach. It’s a must-listen for leaders who want their business to look as good as it performs. Tune in for a fresh take on seeing the bigger picture!"

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Leadership Lowdown | Russ Climie - Look Through a Different Lens!

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Throughout 2024, the city of Ann Arbor celebrated its 200th anniversary with community events, festivals, and art displays that highlighted its rich culture and history. To cap off the celebrations, in December 2024 the EMU Center for Oral History Research invited community members to Skyline High School to share what makes Ann Arbor special. In this interview, Charlie Reischl talks about growing up in the city, working for non-profits, and the importance of Ann Arbor's art and music scene.

Charlie Reischl, Interview, 2024

Throughout 2024, the city of Ann Arbor celebrated its 200th anniversary with community events, festivals, and art displays that highlighted its rich culture and history. To cap off the celebrations, in December 2024 the EMU Center for Oral History Research invited community members to Skyline High School to share what makes Ann Arbor special. In this interview, mother Merrily Hart and daughters Rachel Klayman and Julie Roberts each talk about growing up in Ann Arbor close to family, attending the University of Michigan, and finding their ways back to each other after leaving.

Merrily Hart, Rachel Klayman, and Julie Roberts, Interview, 2024

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