Media and Advertising
Journal Sentinel Circulation Still Plummeting
'Astonishing' decline in both print and digital readership over last five years.
Oct 9th, 2024 by Bruce MurphyState Senator’s Defamation Suit Against Wausau Publication Tossed by Appeals Court
Cory Tomczyk sued the Pilot & Review for defamation for reporting he used anti-gay slur.
Sep 20th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioUrban Milwaukee Wins Press Club Awards
National journalist James Bennet cites Urban Milwaukee's theater review as fine example of local cultural coverage.
May 6th, 2024 by Bruce MurphyAssociated Press Will Decline in Wisconsin
Decision by Gannett and McClatchey to drop AP will reduce state news coverage.
Mar 27th, 2024 by Bruce MurphyCounty’s Top Attorney Leaving For Broadcasting Job
Corp Counsel Margaret Daun will join Civic Media and host daily radio show.
Feb 12th, 2024 by Graham KilmerProtect the Rights of Student Journalists
17 states have passed such legislation. Wisconsin should do the same.
Dec 5th, 2023 by Larry GallupBipartisan Bill Protects Student Newspapers
Bill would bar college or high school administrators from pulling articles.
Nov 24th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Watch Now A Unionized Publication
Nonprofit organization voluntarily recognizes unionization effort.
Nov 7th, 2023 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerWisconsin Watch Employees Seek Union
Its new CEO George Stanley, former Journal Sentinel editor, faces push to unionize news publication's 10 staff.
Oct 24th, 2023 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerJournal Sentinel Has Lost 81% Of Readers
In last 20 years. Numbers likely to decline even further in January.
Oct 17th, 2023 by Bruce MurphyProtect The Press From Bogus Lawsuits
Legal costs can put publications out of business. Other states' laws help stop this.
Oct 14th, 2023 by Bill LuedersProposal Would Help Media Outlets Hit With Frivolous, Costly Lawsuits
Democrats' proposal inspired by lawsuit from GOP senator against Wausau publication.
Aug 24th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr