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Scalzo to lead GKB Milwaukee stations

Greg Scalzo has been named Milwaukee Market Manager for Good Karma Brands (GKB), giving him oversight of ESPN Milwaukee (WKTI), 101.7 The Truth (WGKB), and 620 WTMJ. Emily Dillinger, interim market manager for GKB Milwaukee, said, “Greg’s impressive leadership, deep…

WIXX names new midday host

WIXX-FM in Green Bay is promoting Jayson Slade to the midday shift starting Sept. 5. He will also assume music director duties for the station.  “I’m absolutely honored and thrilled to be handed the keys in my new role,” Slade…

WPR journalist honored for audio documentary

In 1947, fourteen years before the famous Freedom Rides of the early 1960s, a small group of courageous civil rights activists boarded buses and trains to fight segregation laws in the South. Their little-known story was captured by Wisconsin Public…

Kasper named first MIW, WBA mentee

The WBA and “MIW Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Wisconsin” program announces Jen Kasper from QueenB Radio as their inaugural mentee.  Kasper is an accomplished professional with 29 years of experience in the broadcast industry. She began her career at…

Gazette journalist joins Big Radio

Janesville Gazette journalist Neil Johnson is joining Big Radio covering southern Wisconsin news. Johnson brings with him 14 years of experience at the Gazette covering communities in and around the Janesville area. “In a local news environment, the independent aspect…

Teuber remembered for lifetime influence on radio

Tom Teuber, known for his lifelong love for and influence on radio, particularly in Wisconsin, died on Thursday in Fitchburg. He was 76. According to his obituary, Teuber developed an interest in radio while spending his youth in Milwaukee. He…

Retired UW-Whitewater media professor dies

A retired professor of mass communications and founder of the student cable TV channel on campus, has died. Peter Conover died July 16 in Tucson, Arizona from complications of Parkinson’s. Conover earned many awards for Outstanding Faculty Service and for…

Steinmetz leaving WITI-TV, replacement named

WITI-TV general manager Chuck Steinmetz is retiring after 27 years with the Milwaukee TV station. Steinmetz has been with WITI since 1996. He has been senior VP and general manager since 2001, after his promotion from VP and general sales…