Marketplace - Nov. 16, 2009
Advertising strategies that go in one ear and out the other
I'm probably more impressed than the average Joe when I see or hear good ads, and I'm especially puzzled when I see companies blowing their money on bad ads. For every excellent ad in Milwaukee, there must be 10 terrible ones.
Tags: commercials, tv, radio, billboard, teeth whitening

Arts & Entertainment - Sept. 24, 2009
Will Phil Cianciola follow Steve Dahl's lead?
It's been a few weeks since the firing of Phil Cianciola from his long-time WTMJ gig. Now he's considering launching a podcast until he can find another radio job. His role model: pioneering Chicago radio voice Steve Dahl.
Tags: Phil Cianciola, WTMJ, Steve Dahl, Jonathan Green, podcast, radio

Arts & Entertainment - Sept. 4, 2009
Milwaukee radio vet Phil Cianciola gets the ax
There aren't many details just yet, but veteran WTMJ-AM (620) voice Phil Cianciola confirms via Twitter that he's been shown the door.
Tags: WTMJ, cianciola, Jonathan green, Greenhouse, 620, radio, AM620

Arts & Entertainment - July 8, 2009
Milwaukee Talks: FM 102.1's Jacent Jackson
Like many radio personalities, Jacent Jackson describes his career path as "nomadic." The FM 102.1 program director and midday DJ knew from the age of 12 that he wanted to be on the radio, and spent years following opportunities whether they were in Boise, Detroit or right here in Brew City.
Tags: jacent jackson, 102.1, wlum, kramp and adler, radio

Milwaukee Buzz - June 9, 2009
What's up at "The Mix?"
Something's up at WMYX-FM (99.1), and it is likely to involve more sounds of the '90s.
Tags: radio, wmyx, entercom, '90s music, kidd o'shea

Sports - Feb. 15, 2009
Cory in the house: Brewers hire Provus for radio gig
With pitchers and catchers already cavorting in Arizona, the Brewers announce Jim Powell's replacement today. Cory Provus, who worked for the Cubs, will sit next to Hall of Famer Bob Uecker.
Tags: brewers, radio, cory provus, jim powell, bob uecker

Music - Dec. 14, 2008
88NINE names Jordan Lee new Morning Drive DJ
While most Milwaukee music fans know DJ Madhatter as the master of the turntables for hip-hop trio The Rusty Ps, his new position as the weekday morning host at 88Nine RadioMilwaukee introduces him to local audiences as a different kind of DJ, one known to friends, family and listeners as Jordan Lee.
Tags: radiomilwaukee, jordan lee, dj madhatter, rusty ps, radio

Music - Oct. 22, 2008
Take a listen to The Lodge
Door County residents and visitors have a radio station, The Lodge, that sounds as unique and special as the area. It has Milwaukee ties, too, and today we talk to the station's owner, Justin Case.
Tags: The Lodge, radio, The Point, 106.9 FM, Justin Case, Door County, Mike Mesic, AAA, modern rock

Music - Nov. 14, 2007
The top five presets on my FM dial
When I moved back to Milwaukee in 1996, I set the presets on the radio of my shiny new Toyota Tercel, and in some ways, I've never looked back. Until today.
Tags: WUWM, WLUM, WMSE, WYMS, WKLH, radio

Milwaukee Buzz - Sept. 10, 2007
Milwaukee Talks: WKTI's Matthew Blades, A.J. and Erin Austin
This summer, 94.5 WKTI-FM launched its new morning show, replacing the spot vacated by Reitman, Mueller and Amy Taylor. We recently caught up with the new trio.
Tags: WKTI, matthew blades, erin austin, a.j., reitman, mueller, amy taylor, radio, FM

Sports - Aug. 8, 2007
WTMJ drops the ball in picking Packers over Brewers
The Business Journal reported today that several key Brewers games will be bumped from WTMJ 620 AM to WSSP 1250 AM to make room for Packers' exhibition broadcasts.
Tags: wtmj, wssp, radio, brewers, cubs

Milwaukee Buzz - April 20, 2007
Communication
Everyday we use some form of it. Writing in this blog is one kind -- it’s simple, we exchange thoughts through words. Talking on the radio is another form of communicating. We offer statements or announce facts that we find interesting hoping to entertain our listener.
Tags: communication, radio, the office, 4/20, wikipedia, kramp, adler

Milwaukee Buzz - March 22, 2007
88Nine announces launch concert at Miramar
88.9 FM, 88Nine RadioMilwaukee, will officially introduce itself to the community with a free launch party on Wed., April 4 from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Miramar Theatre, 2844 N. Oakland Ave.
Tags: 889 RadioMilwaukee, 88.9 FM, WYMS, Miramar, Fever Marlene, De La Buena, Black Elephant, concerts, radio

Music - Feb. 23, 2007
New 88.9 FM launches today
As OnMilwaukee.com first reported in the OnMilwaukee.com Weekend Preview yesterday, 88Nine RadioMilwaukee launched today at 7 a.m.
Tags: 88.9 FM, 889, 88.9, new, radio, Radio for Milwaukee, 88Nine, 889, RadioMilwaukee, Buffet, NPR, Milwaukee radio

Milwaukee Buzz - Oct. 11, 2006
Milwaukee Talks: WMIL's Karen Dalessandro
In this second segment of OnMilwaukee.com's "women in radio" series, WMIL Moo Crew morning show co-host Karen Dalessandro is as down-to-earth as the lyrics in a country song. Also, a special podcast with Dalessandro who describes co-host Scott Dolphin in three words.
Tags: Karen Dalessandro, WMIL, Scott Dolphin, radio, country