Detroit Radio: WJR Honored as Station of the Year

Cumulus Media announces that Detroit News/Talk station 760 WJR-AM has been named Commercial Station of the Year by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters (MAB), marking the 9th consecutive year that 760 WJR has taken Station of the Year honors.

The station has been honored as the top commercial station in Michigan for 28 of the last 32 years. 

This year, 760 WJR also received 11 MAB Broadcast Excellence “Best” Awards and 10 “Merit” Awards, taking home “Best” Awards in categories including Breaking News Story, Continuing Coverage, Features Programming, Feature Story, Investigative Story, Mini-Documentary or Series, OTT Content, Play-by-Play Sports, Special Show Broadcast Personality or Team, Sports Feature or Series, and Station Promos.

The annual MAB Broadcast Excellence Awards Gala was held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the Sound Board inside MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit.

Steve Finateri, Regional Vice President/Market Manager, Cumulus Media, said: “What an honor to be recognized by MAB as we continue to raise the bar for providing the highest quality news, information, and insights for our listeners and community. Congratulations to WJR Program Director Ann Thomas and the extraordinary WJR team, who have earned our listeners’ trust for many years and continue to build on that every day. A special thanks to the MAB and our listeners and partners for their ongoing support.”

Ann Thomas, Program Director, 760 WJR, commented: "This is an incredible honor for WJR and a testament to the dedication, talent, and passion of our entire team. This recognition reflects not just the strength of our programming, but the strong connection we have with our listeners across the State of Michigan."