Fast-growing Wisconsin radio company Civic Media is buying a Wisconsin Rapids-market FM station along with the AM station and translator that just started carrying Civic’s programming.
Newsroom Notes: Coverage Beyond National Ice Cream Sandwich Day
As newsrooms try to keep up with what’s trending, it can be easy to forget why we’re here. The audience is coming to us because we’re local.
Update: Liberal Talk Lineups Launch in Wausau, Wisconsin Rapids
Radio stations in Wausau and Wisconsin Rapids switched most of their lineups to Liberal Talk on Monday, Aug. 1, as new management took over the stations.
FCC Monitor: Details of New Grand Forks, Northern Wis. TV Stations
Recent FCC filings include details of planned new TV stations in Grand Forks, ND, and Eagle River, WI, as well as several new low-power TV stations being constructed.
Off Topic: Unintentionally Vacationing on Volcanoes
A journey brought me to four volcanic national parks in one week, including two days of staring at one of the most spectacular lakes I’ve ever seen.
Broadcast History: The Sound of Twin Cities FM Radio in 1994
1994 was a big year for Twin Cities radio with several format changes, including the launch of cult favorite REV 105. Here’s a listen at what the FM dial sounded like that year.
Weekly Log: CBC Reporter Passes, Public Radio Staff Moves
Items reported this week include the passing of a Thunder Bay-based CBC reporter, public radio staff changes, and a new channel in Madison.
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.