Journal Broadcast Group

While we don't like to brag about our company, just try to stop us from talking about our people and their accomplishments! Below are our announcements about those talented individuals and the products they produce.

94.5 Lake FM Invites Listeners to Join Its First Anniversary Celebration - “Shareholders’ Meeting” scheduled for Friday, November 6
Wednesday, November 04, 2009

Milwaukee, Wis. —After creating a new chapter in Milwaukee radio history, 94.5 Lake FM will celebrate its first anniversary with its first Shareholders’ Meeting on Friday, November 6.

Journal Broadcast Group CFO to Retire
Wednesday, November 04, 2009

MILWAUKEE, WI – November 4, 2009 – Ron Kurtis, senior vice president and chief financial officer for the Journal Broadcast Group, today announced he will retire effective December 27, 2009. Journal Broadcast Group is a division of Journal Communications, Inc. (NYSE:JRN).

TODAY’S TMJ4 Names New Co-Host of The Morning Blend - Tiffany Ogle joins Molly Fay beginning November 2
Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Milwaukee, Wis. — TODAY’S TMJ4, Milwaukee’s NBC affiliate, has named Tiffany Ogle as the new co-host for its daily local talk show, The Morning Blend.

TODAY’S TMJ4 Nominated for Four Midwest Emmy Awards
Monday, October 12, 2009

Milwaukee, Wis. – TODAY’S TMJ4 (WTMJ-TV) has received four Emmy nominations from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Chicago/Midwest Chapter.

Two of the nominations are for outstanding achievement in regularly scheduled news programs in the following categories:

Journal Broadcast Group – Springfield Operations Launches The New 106.7 The River
Thursday, October 01, 2009

Springfield, Mo. — The Springfield Operations of the Journal Broadcast Group announced today that The New 106.7 The River began operations at noon on October 1, 2009. In making the change, 106.7 moves from a “Hard Rock” station to a “Variety” format.

Journal Communications’ Broadcast Group Closes on Sale of KGEM and KCID in Boise
Saturday, September 26, 2009

MILWAUKEE, WI – September 25, 2009 – Journal Communications, Inc. (NYSE:JRN) announced today that Journal Broadcast Group, Inc. and Journal Broadcast Corporation completed the sale of 1140 KGEM and 1490 KCID in Boise to the non-profit Salt & Light Radio, Inc. for $950,000.

Jason Wituk Promoted to General Sales Manager
Thursday, September 17, 2009

Wichita, Kan. — Journal Broadcast Group announced this week that Jason Wituk has been promoted to General Sales Manager for the company’s six local radio stations in Wichita: KFDI-FM, KFTI-AM, KFTI-FM, KICT-FM, KFXJ-FM and KYQQ-FM.

94.9 MIXfm and Mega 106.3/104.9 Highlight Women’s Health at the Women’s Spa & Wellness Showcase
Thursday, September 17, 2009

Tucson, Ariz. – Local radio stations 94.9 MIXfm and Mega 106.3/104.9 are holding the Women’s Spa and Wellness Showcase on Saturday, October 3 at The Courtyard of La Encantada.