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Woodward Radio Group New Hires and Position Shifts for Succession Planning

Appleton, WI – Woodward Radio Group (WRG) has hired a new Brand Manager for WHBY and WSCO-The Score talk stations and has added three additional sales executives to its staff. WRG has also put into place a proactive Business Manager succession plan.

Jonathan Krause takes over as Brand Manager for the talk stations. Krause comes to Woodward after 18-years as Program and News Director for stations in Oshkosh. Before that, he was News Director for a station group in Marinette/Menominee, MI for two years. Jonathan has won numerous Broadcasters Association and Associated Press awards for News and Editorial Comment. “I look forward to continuing the traditions of WHBY and WSCO providing high-quality information and entertainment for the Fox Valley,” Krause said. “And I hope to expand our community involvement throughout the region.”

Brian Butch joins the Woodward Radio Group as morning Co-Host of Bj and The Bear on The Score. Brian played professional basketball for 10 years and is excited to join the WRG team as he and his wife return to his hometown of Appleton. Brian will also serve as a part-time sales executive for WHBY and WSCO.

Jennifer Valeri joins the Woodward Radio Group as a sales executive for KISS and KZ. Jennifer has over 20 years of experience in sales and marketing. She is excited to join the Woodward Team.

Jason Davis joins the Woodward Radio Group as a sales executive for WAPL and Razor. Jason has 12 years of radio sales experience, most recently for stations in Oshkosh. With his 10+ years of experience in the market he’s excited to contribute to the WAPL and Razor sales team immediately.

Former sales executive Jennifer Ball transitions to become Business Manager in-training. She will eventually take over Business Manager duties when 40- year WRG veteran Sandi Schmidt retires.

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Woodward Radio Group (WRG) is a recognized broadcast industry leader, having won multiple local, regional and national awards for its programming. WRG operates six stations in the Oshkosh, Appleton, and Green Bay, Wisconsin markets, including 1150 WHBY, 105.7 WAPL, Razor 94.7|104.7, 95.9 KISS FM, KZ 104.3 and 99.1| 95.3 The Score.

Roxanne Steele Promotions Director|Woodward Radio Group 2800 E. College Ave|Appleton, WI 54915 Office: 920-831-5657 | [email protected]

105.7 WAPL | 95.9 Kiss FM Razor 94.7 | 104.7 WHBY | The Score | KZ 104.3