Media and Advertising
New Talk Radio Station Offers “The Truth”
FM 101.7 The Truth features Black hosts and viewpoints, goes live on January 4th.
Dec 22nd, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneTrump Lawsuit Against TV Station Dismissed
Campaign’s claim of defamation for ad run by Rhinelander TV station dismissed by federal court.
Nov 17th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioConservative Backed Website Spread Misleading Claims During Election
Designed to look like a news site, it published insinuations of voter fraud that were spread on social media.
Nov 12th, 2020 by Ethan DuranAppeals Court Hears MacIver Institute Case Against Evers
The MacIver Institute argued before appeals court first amendment rights were violated.
Oct 30th, 2020 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public RadioBiden Buries Trump in State’s TV Ads
Big advantage in all five markets in state. Wisconsin getting 4th most ads in the U.S.
Oct 20th, 2020 by Bruce MurphyLiberal WRRD-AM to End Broadcasts
Liberal talk radio station will close Milwaukee office and concentrate on Madison station.
Aug 27th, 2020 by Michael HorneQuadracci Sets Off Employee Rebellion
Quad CEO ignites Black Lives Matters spat, later apologizes to 179-member staff of Minneapolis ad agency.
Jul 6th, 2020 by Michael HorneJournal Sentinel Website Goes Generic
New site even more USA Today-like, a cookie cutter version of other Gannett papers.
Jun 23rd, 2020 by Bruce MurphyJournal Sentinel Ads Will Drive Stories?
As ad sales plummet, Gannett wants stories to support advertising initiative.
May 25th, 2020 by Bruce MurphyState’s Liberal Talk Radio Chain Growing
Mike Crute’s stations, audience growing, so why the resistance from Democratic leaders?
May 20th, 2020 by Bruce MurphyTrump Lawsuit Tests Limits of Free Speech
The president's campaign is suing a local television station in Rhinelander for running a political ad that allegedly defamed him.
May 1st, 2020 by Natalie A. HarrisHow Eugene Kane Fought Racism
Colleagues remember a writer who was “unapologetically black,” unafraid of controversy.
Apr 21st, 2020 by Tannette Johnson-Elie, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service