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Discourse Coffee opens their doors at Radio Milwaukee
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Discourse Coffee opens their doors at Radio Milwaukee

Open officially Sunday, March 17th, Discourse Coffee offers all day refreshment, from coffee and cocktails to brunch and dessert

High school music education program, Grace Weber’s Music Lab, returns for its seventh season
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High school music education program, Grace Weber’s Music Lab, returns for its seventh season

Free, monthly program from Radio Milwaukee returns Sept. 29 with session on indie music careers

Radio Milwaukee’s Amplifier program announces 2023 public workshop line-up
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Radio Milwaukee’s Amplifier program announces 2023 public workshop line-up

Free, monthly workshops are open to all and feature the varied expertise of national music industry talent

HYFIN to co-host “Blackity Black Holiday Market” with MKE Black at Marcus Performing Arts Center on Nov. 26
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HYFIN to co-host “Blackity Black Holiday Market” with MKE Black at Marcus Performing Arts Center on Nov. 26

Market an opportunity to support local Black-owned businesses on “Small Business Saturday”

Radio Milwaukee Names Public Media Leader Maxie C. Jackson III as New Executive Director
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Radio Milwaukee Names Public Media Leader Maxie C. Jackson III as New Executive Director

Jackson brings over three decades of experience in radio, television, digital and live events to non-commercial media organization

Radio Milwaukee’s new HYFIN channel to launch this Sunday on Juneteenth Day at 1 p.m.
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Radio Milwaukee’s new HYFIN channel to launch this Sunday on Juneteenth Day at 1 p.m.

New Urban Alternative channel to launch with special hour of programming

Radio Milwaukee’s new HYFIN channel to launch with Milwaukee Bucks and Soul Brew Kombucha partnerships
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Radio Milwaukee’s new HYFIN channel to launch with Milwaukee Bucks and Soul Brew Kombucha partnerships

DJ LOLO and DJ GEMINI GILLY will perform at Juneteenth’s TeenZone stage, presented by HYFIN

Radio Milwaukee announces on-air talent for upcoming Urban Alternative channel HYFIN
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Radio Milwaukee announces on-air talent for upcoming Urban Alternative channel HYFIN

Element Everest-Blanks and Anthony Foster to host shows, alongside HYFIN Program Director Tarik Moody

Radio Milwaukee Names Former Artist Manager and DJ Ayisha Jaffer as Afternoon Drive Host / Promotions Coordinator
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Radio Milwaukee Names Former Artist Manager and DJ Ayisha Jaffer as Afternoon Drive Host / Promotions Coordinator

Beginning today, Jaffer will host the station’s weekday afternoon on-air shift (2 p.m. – 6 p.m.).

88Nine Radio Milwaukee Names Nonprofit Leader Maggie Corry As Development Director
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88Nine Radio Milwaukee Names Nonprofit Leader Maggie Corry As Development Director

Corry holds a master of public administration-nonprofit management degree from New York University.

Top Milwaukee chefs and 88Nine DJs at SoundBites event blend gourmet creations with the perfect songs
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Top Milwaukee chefs and 88Nine DJs at SoundBites event blend gourmet creations with the perfect songs

Newest Milwaukee restaurants included in 88Nine Radio Milwaukee SoundBites fundraiser Feb. 9 at the Iron Horse Hotel

Radio Milwaukee Statement on Transition of Executive Director Mary Louise Mussoline
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Radio Milwaukee Statement on Transition of Executive Director Mary Louise Mussoline

Mary Louise Mussoline, 88Nine Radio Milwaukee’s longtime Executive Director, has decided to leave the progressive, community-focused station in March 2016.

88Nine Radio Milwaukee (WYMS-FM) Promotes Ken Sumka to APD and Justin Barney to MD
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88Nine Radio Milwaukee (WYMS-FM) Promotes Ken Sumka to APD and Justin Barney to MD

The station also announced two other promotions.

Station APD and DJ Jordan Lee Named Program Director At Non-Comm 88Nine Radio Milwaukee
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Station APD and DJ Jordan Lee Named Program Director At Non-Comm 88Nine Radio Milwaukee

Lee replaces former PD Sean Demery, who recently resigned to return to his home in Park City, Utah.

Field Report Band Tops Field in 2014 Radio Milwaukee Music Awards
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Field Report Band Tops Field in 2014 Radio Milwaukee Music Awards

Best Milwaukee bands chosen by fans, station DJs and critics’ panel

88Nine Radio Milwaukee “Halloween Bash” at Turner Hall Oct. 31 Features Live Soul Music, DJ Sets, Costume Contest and Drag Revue
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88Nine Radio Milwaukee “Halloween Bash” at Turner Hall Oct. 31 Features Live Soul Music, DJ Sets, Costume Contest and Drag Revue

Annual Halloween Extravaganza Benefits Award-Winning Non-Commercial Milwaukee Radio Station

88Nine Radio Milwaukee Named 2013 Wisconsin Music Radio Station of the Year (Large Market)
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88Nine Radio Milwaukee Named 2013 Wisconsin Music Radio Station of the Year (Large Market)

At its annual Awards Gala in Madison, Wis., on Saturday, the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association gave Radio Milwaukee a total of 11 “2013 Awards for Excellence.”

88Nine RadioMilwaukee (WYMS-FM) Names Radio Veteran Sean Demery as PD
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88Nine RadioMilwaukee (WYMS-FM) Names Radio Veteran Sean Demery as PD

Demery an award-winning broadcaster with experience in multiple music formats

RadioMilwaukee Announces Rollicking Mardi Gras Party at Turner Hall Ballroom March 4 With Two Top Milwaukee Bands
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RadioMilwaukee Announces Rollicking Mardi Gras Party at Turner Hall Ballroom March 4 With Two Top Milwaukee Bands

Milwaukee’s Herman Astro and Extra Crispy Brass Band will help the city celebrate Fat Tuesday at 88Nine RadioMilwaukee’s 4th annual Mardi Gras Party starting at 7:30 p.m. March 4, 2014, at Turner Hall Ballroom.

RadioMilwaukee Hires Linda Daley as CFO/COO, Peter Adams as Marketing & Promotions Manager
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RadioMilwaukee Hires Linda Daley as CFO/COO, Peter Adams as Marketing & Promotions Manager

New positions reflect station’s growth, focus on increasing listenership