Entercom News Reporter Vickie Thomas Inducted Into Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame
WWJ News Radio 950 Reporter Honored for Radio Career and Community Service Work
PHILADELPHIA, PA – April 15, 2019 – Entercom, a leading media and entertainment company and one of the two largest radio broadcasters in the U.S., announced the induction of reporter Vickie Thomas to the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame. Thomas, a reporter for WWJ News Radio 950 (WWJ-AM) in Detroit, was recognized for her career in radio and community service. She was honored at a ceremony at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center at Michigan State University on April 14.
“For more than 25 years, Vickie Thomas has been informing our listeners on major stories that impact our community in and around Detroit,” said Debbie Kenyon, Senior Vice President and Market Manager, Entercom Detroit. “Vickie is an incredible journalist who isn’t afraid to pose tough questions to city leaders and other officials to report a fair and accurate story. She is well deserving of this honor and we are extremely proud to have Vickie inducted into the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame.”
“In thinking about my over 30-year career in radio, with most of that time spent at WWJ News Radio 950, I can’t help but acknowledge all the people who took the time to encourage me and guide me,” said Thomas. “I’m really a reflection of those outstanding individuals. To them, I say thank you. This award is extremely special because it comes from my peers. I’m blessed to have my body of work in journalism acknowledged by the selection committee and I thank each member who poured over all the applications and deemed me worthy of this honor.”
Thomas joined WWJ News Radio 950 in 1991. Throughout her career, Vickie has earned awards from the Detroit Press Foundation, the Michigan Association of Broadcasters, the Michigan Associated Press and the National Association of Black Journalists. Vickie has served as the Detroit President and Regional II Director of the student and professional chapters in the Midwest of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ).
Listeners can tune in to WWJ News Radio 950 (WWJ-AM) in Detroit on air, as well as nationwide on the RADIO.COM app and website. Fans can also connect with the station on social media via Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
WWJ News Radio 950 is a RADIO.COM station. RADIO.COM, the fastest growing digital audio app in the United States and the current leader in local sports coverage, has over 300 stations and 3,000 podcasts. RADIO.COM is a part of Entercom.
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About Entercom Communications Corp.
Entercom Communications Corp. (NYSE: ETM) is a leading American media and entertainment company reaching and engaging over 170 million people each month through its premier collection of highly rated, award winning radio stations, digital platforms and live events. As one of the country’s two largest radio broadcasters, Entercom offers integrated marketing solutions and delivers the power of local connection on a national scale with coverage of close to 90% of persons 12+ in the top 50 markets. Entercom is the #1 creator of live, original, local audio content and the nation’s unrivaled leader in news and sports radio. Learn more about Philadelphia-based Entercom at www.audacyinc.wpengine.com, Facebook and Twitter (@Entercom).
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