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WUWM names new leadership

David Lee has been appointed the new director and general manager of WUWM 89.7 FM – Milwaukee’s NPR. He joins WUWM as the station and the NPR Network ecosystem continue their important work to leverage longstanding strengths while exploring innovative…

WTMJ-AM finalist for Crystal Radio Awards

WTMJ-AM in Milwaukee is one of the 50 finalists for the 2023 NAB Crystal Radio Awards. Ten Crystal Radio Award winners will be chosen from the finalists by a panel of judges representing the broadcast industry, community service organizations and…

Tanz named President of Midwest Communications

Duke Wright’s Midwest Communications announced Tuesday the appointment of 37-year company veteran Peter Tanz to succeed company Wright as President. Duke Wright died Dec. 21. “Peter has worked with and learned the business of broadcasting from Duke for over 35…

Woodward lights up ‘The FUSE’

Woodward Radio Group has changed its Adult Contemporary station KZ 104.3 (WKZG) to an Alternative music format branded “Wisconsin’s Alternative, 104.3 The FUSE.” “KZ” ended its Christmas music on Dec. 27 and started stunting as “104.3, Weird Al Radio.” The…

Heller sells stations to Civic Media

Long time station owner, Mark Heller has sold WGBW-AM and it’s FM translator along with WLAK-AM and it’s FM translator to Civic Media. Heller who celebrated 50 years in broadcasting earlier this year, has owned WGBW for 40 years. Civic…