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ob1 · 02-01-2007

Milwaukee, Wis. – Journal Broadcast Group today announced that it has made several adjustments in its management alignment to heighten its focus on Interactive and New Media opportunities. Journal Broadcast Group is a Journal Communications (NYSE:JRN) company.

Doug Kiel, President of Journal Communications Inc., and Vice Chairman and CEO, Journal Broadcast Group, Inc., stated “Responding to the changing audience base, and a commitment to building successful businesses in both interactive and traditional media, requires focus and dedication – which is why Journal Broadcast Group is adjusting its organizational structure. We believe these moves will heighten the efforts of our company and extend our successful brands across multiple media platforms.”

Carl Gardner, Executive Vice President, Television and Radio Operations and Digital Interactive Media, who has been working with Journal Broadcast Group’s Web teams to launch dozens of sites and revenue initiatives over the past few years, now has responsibility for building and leading that business across all Journal Broadcast markets. He also continues to oversee the Milwaukee, Green Bay and Lansing broadcast markets.

Jim Thomas becomes Vice President Marketing, Programming and New Media Development and is responsible for developing new programs, new channels and cross-media initiatives to create ratings, revenue and additional reach. Jim will help our company integrate our cross-platform product initiatives and develop new products and multicasting opportunities.

Steve Wexler has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Television and Radio Operations and adds responsibility for the Knoxville radio market. Jim Prather, also a Journal Broadcast Executive Vice President, Television and Radio Operations, adds responsibility for Journal's Boise cross-platform television and radio market.

Kiel added, “This realignment of several of our key executives should help us take advantage of opportunities in the Interactive and New Media space, while at the same time maintaining a strong focus in our core broadcast business.”

Journal Broadcast Group owns and operates 36 radio stations and nine television stations in 12 states and operates two television stations under local marketing agreements. The broadcast business of Journal Communications Inc., Journal Broadcast Group is headquartered in Milwaukee. Journal Communications is a diversified media and communications company with operations in publishing, broadcasting, telecommunications and printing services.

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Original Article: Journal Broadcast Group > All About Us
Source: Journal Broadcast Group > Home

Thender · 02-01-2007

Congratulations Steve!

Dave · 02-01-2007

Shoot, think what position he'd be in if he fired everybody!

Sounds like to me they're just trying to organize their web presence under one roof.

KUfan_Donnie · 02-01-2007

I'll echo Thender by saying congrats Steve as well...very interesting news

Thanks for the post ob1

ob1 · 02-01-2007

I do what I can bro

02-01-2007	#1
ob1 Sith Chef Listens: Z92 - Mornings Join Date: May 2005 Location: CBIA Age: 38 Posts: 5,813	Journal Broadcast Group Announces Realignment of Management Responsibilities Milwaukee, Wis. – Journal Broadcast Group today announced that it has made several adjustments in its management alignment to heighten its focus on Interactive and New Media opportunities. Journal Broadcast Group is a Journal Communications (NYSE:JRN) company. Doug Kiel, President of Journal Communications Inc., and Vice Chairman and CEO, Journal Broadcast Group, Inc., stated “Responding to the changing audience base, and a commitment to building successful businesses in both interactive and traditional media, requires focus and dedication – which is why Journal Broadcast Group is adjusting its organizational structure. We believe these moves will heighten the efforts of our company and extend our successful brands across multiple media platforms.” Carl Gardner, Executive Vice President, Television and Radio Operations and Digital Interactive Media, who has been working with Journal Broadcast Group’s Web teams to launch dozens of sites and revenue initiatives over the past few years, now has responsibility for building and leading that business across all Journal Broadcast markets. He also continues to oversee the Milwaukee, Green Bay and Lansing broadcast markets. Jim Thomas becomes Vice President Marketing, Programming and New Media Development and is responsible for developing new programs, new channels and cross-media initiatives to create ratings, revenue and additional reach. Jim will help our company integrate our cross-platform product initiatives and develop new products and multicasting opportunities. Steve Wexler has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Television and Radio Operations and adds responsibility for the Knoxville radio market. Jim Prather, also a Journal Broadcast Executive Vice President, Television and Radio Operations, adds responsibility for Journal's Boise cross-platform television and radio market. Kiel added, “This realignment of several of our key executives should help us take advantage of opportunities in the Interactive and New Media space, while at the same time maintaining a strong focus in our core broadcast business.” Journal Broadcast Group owns and operates 36 radio stations and nine television stations in 12 states and operates two television stations under local marketing agreements. The broadcast business of Journal Communications Inc., Journal Broadcast Group is headquartered in Milwaukee. Journal Communications is a diversified media and communications company with operations in publishing, broadcasting, telecommunications and printing services. --- Original Article: Journal Broadcast Group > All About Us Source: Journal Broadcast Group > Home

02-01-2007	#2
Thender Always riding the ragged edge of disaster. Listens: Z92 - Mornings Join Date: May 2005 Age: 38 Posts: 18,144	Re: Journal Broadcast Group Announces Realignment of Management Responsibilities Congratulations Steve! __________________ Two in the mouth is worth one in the bush. 4th place, 2008 TNTU.net college fantasy football... Bud came in 6th...

02-01-2007	#3
Dave Straight Pimpin Listens: Z92 - Mornings Join Date: Jun 2004 Age: 38 Posts: 4,992	Re: Journal Broadcast Group Announces Realignment of Management Responsibilities Shoot, think what position he'd be in if he fired everybody! Sounds like to me they're just trying to organize their web presence under one roof. __________________ "Perverting the court of justice" -------------------------------------------- Todd and Tyler Streaming Questions, comments, concerns? Contact the Empire

02-01-2007	#4
KUfan_Donnie 1-800-BETS-OFF Listens: Podcast Join Date: May 2005 Age: 21 Posts: 3,480	Re: Journal Broadcast Group Announces Realignment of Management Responsibilities I'll echo Thender by saying congrats Steve as well...very interesting news Thanks for the post ob1 __________________ One weekend survived

02-01-2007	#5
ob1 Sith Chef Listens: Z92 - Mornings Join Date: May 2005 Location: CBIA Age: 38 Posts: 5,813	Re: Journal Broadcast Group Announces Realignment of Management Responsibilities I do what I can bro

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