Items reported this week include the passing of a Thunder Bay-based CBC reporter, public radio staff changes, and a new channel in Madison.
Author: Jon Ellis
Data Dump: Did You Know Big TV Networks Aren’t 24-Hour Services?
The big broadcast networks are not actually 24 hour services, with syndicated programming filling out affiliates’ schedules. How much programming does each network offer?
New Company Buys More Wisconsin Radio Stations
An FCC filing indicates new Wisconsin radio company Civic Media is buying stations in Berlin, Oshkosh, and Wisconsin Rapids.
Full Service Format to Move to FM in Beaver Dam, WI
With the FCC database indicating a pending callsign change to WBEV-FM, WXRO/95.3 (Beaver Dam) has confirmed that it will change formats on Aug. 1.
Ask NorthPine: Twin Cities HD Radio Outages
A reader asks why dozens of HD Radio channels have suddenly disappeared from the Twin Cities radio dial this summer.
Newsroom Notes: Sweeps Week? Sweeps Month? TV Ratings Basics Explained
Ratings, share, impression, what do they mean? Is there such a thing as a “sweeps week” or “sweeps month?”
FCC Monitor: Wis. FM Callsign Change; Plans for NE Wis. TV Station
Recent FCC activity includes a pending callsign change for a Wisconsin FM station, plans for a new Wisconsin TV station, and a proposed upgrade for an Eau Claire-area FM signal.
Off Topic: Exploring An Excellent Park Hidden Between Two Bigger Names
There are a lot of parks to visit across America, but one place I’ll surely be returning to is Kings Canyon. The campsite there was so great I checked three times to make sure I was in the right spot!
Broadcast History: The Sound of Twin Cities AM Radio in 1994
In 1994, the Twin Cities AM band had five Nostalgia stations and four stations relaying FM music formats, the latter of which was quite handy if you happened to be a high…
Weekly Log: New GM in La Crosse, New Morning Show in Winnipeg
Developments include a new TV GM in La Crosse, a departing GM in Milwaukee, a new radio morning show in Winnipeg, and eight regional finalists for Marconi Awards.