Wisconsin anchor, station owner remembered
Former TV news anchor and radio station owner Ray Louis Wheeler has died. Wheeler, 81, died April 16 at his home in Minnesota, according to his obituary. Wheeler was a broadcaster for the American Forces Korea Network while in the…
News director takes on questions about how managers view awards
People in the news industry are often posing questions on social media regarding various journalism awards and job seeking. I am going to try to answer some of them today. Do news directors care about awards when looking at a…
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…
