‘HYFIN’ to focus on Black music
Radio Milwaukee’s (WYMS-88.9FM) new Urban Alternative channel will be called HYFIN, a name that signals the full spectrum of Black music that will be played. “A hyphen is a connector that bridges the gap between words or parts of words,…
Weekly Radio Addresses highlight bills about teaching, elections
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol highlight the veto of a bill about teaching about race in the classroom and election reform bills passed by lawmakers. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see…
Station’s listeners connect with love
Listeners to a Madison radio station are helping gather needed items for a children’s hospital for Valentine’s Day. For the last five years, Life 102.5 listeners have shown love every Valentine’s Day to the kids and their families at the…
New radio, TV spots promote WBA Hall of Fame
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation is releasing new radio and TV spots promoting the WBA Hall of Fame at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center. The spots feature WBA and WBA Foundation President and CEO Michelle Vetterkind. you can download…
Wisconsin Rapids stations cut ribbon on new location
A group of radio stations in Wisconsin Rapids is coming together in a newly renovated building. In April 2021, AM 1320 WFHR was purchased by Heart of Wisconsin Media, joining 105.5 FM WIRI and 106 FM WCWI. A new building…
Weekly Radio Addresses discuss State of the State, empowering parents
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are about the State of the State and empowering parents. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this…
Black inspired students while leading UW campus station
Republished with permission. Dave Black, who inspired generations of students as general manager of UW–Madison’s student radio station WSUM 91.7, has died at age 66. Dave started work on WSUM in 1993 as a graduate student in the School of Journalism…
Fish returns to Madison to host ‘Fish with Friends’
Mid-West Family Madison has announced the return of Fish Calloway to mornings in Madison. Starting Feb. 21 Q106FM (WWQM) will be the new home of “Fish with Friends.” “We’re so happy to have him back in Madison,” said Randy Hawke,…
Maguire named to lead content for GKB Milwaukee
Ryan Maguire has been named director of content for Good Karma Brands Milwaukee. Maguire has an extensive background in news, talk and sports brands, including as Director of News and Programming at News/Talk KIRO in Seattle. While there, he led a team that earned…
