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Civic Media Welcomes Two New Broadcasting Execs

Civic Media welcomes two media executives to the company as Chuck Sullivan is named regional market manager with based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin and Philip J. Jimenez is theimg new regional director of sales and digital sales manager. Sullivan previously served with Audacy as SVP/market manager for Milwaukee & Madison. He says, “It’s a homecoming of sorts, having spent several imgyears in Milwaukee and Madison. It’s truly a unique opportunity in our industry, given the fiercely independent and community focused culture of Civic Media. I was drawn to their guiding strategy of ‘Hometown Radio Refreshed.’ I look forward to working with the team and serving our local communities.” Jimenez most recently was general manager for Adams Publishing Group in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. He remarks, “I look forward to working with all Civic Media team members to maximize their personal and professional growth, as well as assisting our clients and partners to thrive in the communities we mutually serve in Wisconsin and the Midwest.”

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iHM’s Berge Named to NAB Radio Board of Directors

iHeartMedia Eau Claire, Wisconsin and Rochester, Minnesota market president Jeanna Berge isim appointed to the National Association of Broadcasters Radio Board of Directors by Radio Board chair Collin Jones. Berge started her career in the broadcast industry in 2011 as an account executive for iHeartMedia in Eau Claire. She was named SVP of sales in 2018, before assuming her current role as market president. Berge assumes the board seat of Joel McCrae.

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Civic Media Launches News/Talk Format on Three More Wisconsin Stations

Civic Media announces the addition of three Wisconsin radio stations to its network of news/talk/sports outlets. The company calls itself “a network of 18 radio stations across Wisconsin in 12 distinct news/talk media markets.” The new stations – WLCX-AM, Eau Claireim “The Eagle”; WCFW-HD2, Chippewa Falls/W228EP, Eau Claire “93.5 The Tap”; and WRJN-AM/W260CV, Racine – are carrying the Civic Media talk show lineup that includes “As Goes Wisconsin” with Kristin Brey; “The Todd Allbaugh Show”; “Matt Flynn-Direct”; “The Devil’s Advocates” with Crute and Dom; and more. The early morning shows across the network are local, with “UpNorthNews Radio” with Pat Kreitlow airing on WLCX and WCFW, and “The Lou Rugani Show” airing on WRJN.