WDEZ adds veteran brand manager, afternoon host

Veteran morning personality Bill Fox is joining Midwest Communications 101.9 WDEZ, Wausau as brand manager and afternoon host. Fox comes to Wausau from Classic Rock WWZY 107.1 The Boss/Monmouth-Ocean, New Jersey. This is a return to the Country format for…
Weekly Radio Addresses discuss law enforcement, dairy industry

This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are about law enforcement and the dairy industry. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — State Sen. Van Wanggaard…
Kiefer retires after 34 years at WLUK-TV
Bill Kiefer is retiring after an inspirational career 34-year career as a broadcast journalist at WLUK-TV in Green Bay. Kiefer is an award-winning producer of newscasts and documentaries. He also served as a member of the WBA Awards committee. Since 1995,…
Troy Research acquires Hit Music Research

Troy Research is announcing an agreement to acquire Hit Music Research, a Nashville based internet music research company. Following the acquisition, Hit Music Research’s clients and resources will be transferred to TroyResearch.net. “Hit Music Research President Ken Farley and I…
Weekly Radio Addresses discuss support for small businesses, Medicaid

This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are about helping small businesses and Medicaid expansion. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — Gov. Tony Evers in…
How often should you post to social media?

It’s a question many journalists likely have. Sara Maslar-Donar is the anchor of WKOW’s Wake Up Wisconsin Weekend morning show and reports for the weekday morning show. She was also recipient of the WBA’s ‘Best Online Personality” award, placing second….
Radio station raises $822K for children’s hospital

Milwaukee radio station WKLH raised more than $822,000 for Children’s Wisconsin during its WKLH Miracle Marathon. The fundraiser has raised more than $27.8 million to benefit Children’s Wisconsin over 24 years. The station posted video interviews with real patients, family…
Former TV reporter lands new gig as radio DJ

I know a handful of people who have made a successful move from radio to TV or vice versa, and many more on the sales side. There is nothing wrong when your dreams change and the great part is all…
WBA names recipient of Results Broadcasting Education Grant

A producer at WBAY-TV in Green Bay is the recipient of the Results Broadcasting Education Grant. Morgan Schillinger graduated from St. Norbert College in 2017 and worked at WLUK-TV and WFRV-TV in Green Bay before joining WBAY-TV in June 2018….