Lifelong radio, TV broadcaster remembered for long career
Lifelong broadcaster, Roger Mann, died Sept. 22 at his home in Orlando, Florida after a battle with cancer. He was 84. According to his obituary, Mann’s broadcast journalism career began in his early teens when, after finding a way to…
Longtime central Wisconsin broadcaster dies
Longtime central Wisconsin broadcasters Richard (Rick)Muzzy died Sept. 24. He was 77. Muzzy joined broadcasting after college, a career that took him to markets in Elyria- Lorain, Piqua and Toledo, Ohio as well as Boston, Massachusetts and Colorado Springs, Colorado….
Valkoun named VP of sales for iHeartMedia Milwaukee
Colleen Valkoun has been named Vice President of Sales for iHeartMedia Milwaukee. As Vice President of Sales, Valkoun will work closely with iHeart Milwaukee’s sales team to deliver innovative marketing solutions for advertisers across iHeart’s broadcast, digital, and live event…
Reyer remembered for his passion for storytelling
A Wausau man with a lifetime passion for storytelling and a 35-year career at Wisconsin Public Radio, Rick Reyer, died Sept. 22 after his battle with ALS. He was 64. According to his obituary, during his career, Reyer, “lent his…
Broadcaster remembered as ‘Voice of Sheboygan’
A longtime Wisconsin broadcaster, Kelly Meyer, died Thursday after a seven-year battle with cancer. He was 59. According to his obituary, Meyer began his broadcasting career in 1985 at WAUN in Kewaunee. During his career, Meyer held positions at WNBK…
Eau Claire station starts broadcasts from new studio
Eau Claire radio station Greatest Hits 98.1 (WISM) recently switched to a new studio. Mid-West Family Eau Claire said the new studio’s space has a long history with the company. The former WDRK-FM 99.9 was in that studio, from shortly…
Wisconsin Broadcaster available now
The September/October issue of Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. Highlights from this issue:
Planning underway for big 75th WBA anniversary
Your WBA turns 75 in 2026, and planning is already in full swing for the celebrations! By now you’ll have noticed that the theme for the 2026 WBA Awards Gala is Diamond Jubilee, in honor of our 75th Anniversary. We…
Civic Media names new executive leadership team
Civic Media announced a restructuring of leadership at the three-year-old radio and Internet publishing startup. The new leadership structure includes former VP of Operations Kory Hartman being promoted to Chief Operating Officer (COO). Hartman will oversee day-to-day operations across Civic…
