Media

A promotional image for Dead Media Day at the Ann Arbor District Library.

“Dead Media,” from arcade games to typewriters, to take spotlight in Ann Arbor library event

Attendees at Dead Media Day can explore vintage TVs, VHS tapes, audio cassettes, film, cameras, video games, and more.

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Former WEMU-FM Music Director Linda Yohn.
WEMU at 60: How Ypsi’s public radio station became a Washtenaw County musical institution

Ypsi's WEMU-FM is a rarity: a community-oriented radio station that plays over 75 hours of jazz and blues a week. Here's how its format and sound came to be.

Kara Inmon, Darius Smith, and J.B. Ricks at the Food Folks Fun studio in Ypsi.
New Ypsi-based podcast network aims to uplift local community and neighboring businesses

The new podcast network Food Folks Fun will showcase a variety of local voices in order to promote the businesses, organizations, and people of Depot Town and beyond.

"The Drumbeat with Josie and Pete" podcast hosts Peter Martel and Josie Ann Lee.
Hosts of new Ann Arbor-based podcast aim to discuss public policy with empathy

"The Drumbeat with Josie and Pete" podcast features safe, courteous, and surprisingly entertaining conversations about how Michigan's legislature and courts impact people and communities.

Voices of Youth: How media affect young people’s body image and self-worth

In this installment of our Voices of Youth series, student writer Vaishnavi Attili examines media's impact on young people's self-perception.

Voices of Youth Freedom School organizers, guest speakers, and students. Aaron Foley, the author of this story, is pictured at far left.
Voices of Youth: Where are kids getting their news? (Hint: It’s not TikTok.)

During Concentrate’s Voices of Youth Freedom School summer program, we asked young participants where they get their news – and the results were surprising.

The executive board of the Michigan Fashion Media Summit.
U-M student-run fashion media summit to host Condé Nast board chair

The University of Michigan student-led Michigan Fashion Media Summit will return April 5 to the Stephen M. Ross School of Business in Ann Arbor. 

"blaring silence" by Lola Khasnabis Upton.
Voices of Youth: Art about the isolating effects of quarantine

In this installment of our Voices of Youth series, student artist Lola Khasnabis Upton shares her art about the COVID-19 quarantine's impact on her generation.

WEMU hosts Lisa Barry and Michael Jewett.
Ypsilanti’s WEMU radio station sees major audience growth during pandemic

Increased hunger for local news could be behind a significant increase in listenership at Eastern Michigan University's radio station.

Ann Arbor's Main Street in 1874.
Ann Arbor District Library announces major project to celebrate Ann Arbor’s bicentennial

Over the course of the city's bicentennial in 2024, the library will release 200 pieces of content focused on the city's history, including articles, documentaries, podcasts, illustrations, musical recordings, and animations.

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