Wausau TV veteran dies
A retired Wausau TV veteran died unexpectedly last week. Mark Oliver, 65, died Wednesday at his home. He worked for WAOW-TV for 40 years as the station’s marketing director. He retired in September 2017. “Mark was truly a friend to…
Madison stations raise $711K for Children’s Hospital
Two Madison radio stations raised $711,278 during its 14th annual UW Health American Family Children’s Hospital Radiothon. Today’s Q106 (WWQM) and 93.1 Jamz (WJQM) broadcast live for 39 hours during May 8-10 in the fundraising effort. Three other Mid-West Family…
WBA joins radio executives at NAB fly-in
The WBA was on hand today for a NAB “Fly-In” event in Detroit. The fly-in was for radio executives and focused on the automotive industry. Attendees learned about the future of audio consumption, how that future is being viewed by…
O’Brien to retire from Janesville stations
The general manager of two Janesville radio stations is retiring. Mike O’Brien made the announcement after Bliss Communications announced the sale of WCLO/WJVL on Monday. He said he had intended to announce the retirement earlier this year but was asked…
YP Corner: 3 Keys to your financial future
It’s likely the toughest lesson any 20-something has ever learned. You can’t spend money you don’t have. We get it. You’re young and you want to live—what’s wrong with putting a vacation or new clothes on a credit card? Brent…
Owner of WWIS Radio dies
The owner of WWIS Radio in Black River Falls, Robert “Bob” Smith, has died. Smith died Monday at Red Cedar Canyon Assisted Living in Hudson. He was 90. Smith has owned WWIS since 1968. Visitation will be June 7 at…
Bliss to sell Janesville radio stations to Ben Thompson
Bliss Communications announced Monday it will sell its two Janesville radio stations (WCLO-AM/WJVL-FM) to Ben Thompson, CEO of Big Radio. The Janesville Gazette also reported that Bliss’ numerous newspapers, including the Gazette, are being sold to Adams Publishing Group. Terms…
Milwaukee Bucks Senior VP to speak at WBA Summer Conference
Milwaukee Bucks Senior Vice President Alex Lasry will be the keynote speaker at the WBA Summer Conference. Lasry was instrumental in the Bucks rebrand and the historic public-private partnership for a new arena and 30-acre development project in downtown Milwaukee. He’s…
Former Wisconsin Rapids news director dies
A man who once served as news director at a radio station in Wisconsin Rapids has died. Cliff Borden died April 27 at the age of 89. He was news director at WFHR from approximately 1971-81. He also served as…
