Sun-Times joins Yahoo ad consortium Jun 5, 2008
Other additions include Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, which is owned by Journal Communications, and the Akron Beacon Journal and the Honolulu Star-Bulletin, which are owned by Black Press Ltd.. You May Also Like. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Station Groups Ad Revenue Off Slightly in Q1 Jun 5, 2008
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Yahoo will stream CBS TV shows online Jun 5, 2008
Other additions include Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, owned by Journal Communications; the Akron Beacon Journal and the Honolulu Star-Bulletin, owned by Black Press Ltd.. The venture now has 779 members. (USA Today -- Tech)
Journal Communications April media revenue down 5.3 percent May 24, 2008
Journal Communications April media revenue down 5 ... Journal Communications April media revenue down 5 ... Milwaukee-based Journal Communications (NYSE:JRN) said Thursday afternoon that for the four weeks ending April 27, total revenue for its publishing and broadcast groups was $35. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Bonaiuto Retiring as Journal Communications CFO May 14, 2008
CHICAGO Paul M. Bonaiuto, Journal Communications Inc.'s chief financial officer during its transition from a private to publicly traded company, plans to retire from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel publisher once a successor is found later this year ... Spencer Stuart has been retained to conduct a national search for his replacement, who will also lead Journal Communications' strategy and business development with the title executive vice president/finance and strategy. (MediaWeek.com)
Journal's CFO Bonaiuto to retire May 14, 2008
Journal Communications (NYSE: JRN) owns and operates newspapers, radio and television stations, including the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WTMJ-TV (Channel 4) and WTMJ-AM (620). Related Industry News. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Journal Communications shrinks board by one seat May 6, 2008
The Milwaukee-based media firm's (NYSE: JRN) board approved the change on May 1, Journal Communications said in a filing Monday with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. "We're not adding anyone at this point," said Mary Hill Leahy, the company's senior vice president and general counsel, said. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Journal Communications Inc. May 6, 2008
Journal Communications shrinks board by one seat - The Business Journal of Milwaukee ... Journal Communications shrinks board by one seat ... The Milwaukee-based media firm's (NYSE: JRN) board approved the change on May 1, Journal Communications said in a filing Monday with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Milwaukee Brewers and Newsradio 620 WTMJ Announce Extension of Radio Rights Agreement Apr 4, 2008
Journal Broadcast Group, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is the broadcast business of Journal Communications, Inc. (NYSE: - ) ... Journal Communications is a diversified media company with operations in publishing, radio and television broadcasting, interactive media and printing services ... This press release contains certain forward-looking statements related to Journal Communications businesses that are based on our current expectations. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Media chain buys Sierra Vista TV station Mar 20, 2008
Milwaukee-based media chain Journal Communications Inc. said this week that it will buy KWBA-TV in Sierra Vista, its second station in southern Arizona ... Journal Communications also owns and operates the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and 49 community newspapers and shoppers, 11 TV stations, 35 radio stations and numerous Web sites. (AZCentral -- Business)
Journal Communications buying Sierra Vista TV station Mar 19, 2008
(AP) -- Milwaukee-based Journal Communications Inc. has announced it will buy KWBA-TV in Sierra Vista, its second station in southern Arizona ... Journal Communications already owns ABC affiliate KGUN-TV in Tucson ... Journal Communications owns and operates the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and 49 community newspapers and shoppers, 11 TV stations, 35 radio stations, numerous Web sites, provides commercial printing services and offers direct marketing support services. (FOX 11, AZ)
Journal Communications' Broadcast Group Signs Asset Purchase Agreement for KWBA-TV in Sierra Vista, Arizona Mar 19, 2008
Source: Journal Communications, Inc. ... MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Journal Communications, Inc. (NYSE: - ) announced today that its Journal Broadcast Group, Inc. and Journal Broadcast Corporation have entered into an asset purchase agreement with Tucson Communications, LLC and Cascade Broadcasting Group, LLC to purchase KWBA-TV in Sierra Vista, Arizona (serving the Tucson television market), subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions ... About Journal Communications. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Smith: Journal will remain a public company Feb 25, 2008
Analysts have raised that question as the company's stock is mired near all-time lows and Journal Communications continues to buy back its own inexpensive shares. The answer to the going-private question is "no," Journal Communications chairman and chief executive officer Steve Smith said last week during an analyst conference call on the company's fourth-quarter results ... Analyst Peter Salkowski of Goldman Sachs in San Francisco noted that Journal Communications' stock has reached a low... (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Ex-Rockwell CEO Davis retiring from Journal board Feb 15, 2008
The Milwaukee-based media company said Thursday that Davis is retiring from the company's board of directors "as part of his personal retirement plans." Journal Communications (NYSE: JRN) said there have been no disagreements between the company and Davis ... He has been a Journal Communications director since December 2003, and is the chair of the board's executive committee and the nominating and corporate governance committee. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Journal closes $4.7M purchase of Palm Springs TV station Jan 29, 2008
Milwaukee-based Journal Communications (NYSE: JRN) had announced in September 2007 that it had entered into an asset-purchase agreement with to buy KPSE-LP (Channel 50). Channel 50 is a MyNetworkTV affiliate that is carried on cable channel 13. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Journal Communications' Broadcast Group Completes Acquisition of KPSE in Palm Springs, California Jan 29, 2008
Source: Journal Communications, Inc. ... MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Journal Communications, Inc. (NYSE: - ) announced today that its Journal Broadcast Group has completed the purchase of KPSE-LP, Channel 50, in Palm Springs, California ... About Journal Communications. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
TONIC is Proud to Introduce Chris Blackwell, Rob Broggi, Jennifer and Peter Buffett, Donna Karan, Phil Quartararo, David and Ellen Siminoff and Pankaj Shah as Its Esteemed Board of Creators Jan 23, 2008
Currently, she serves on the board of directors for US Auto Parts and Journal Communications. Entrepreneur Pankaj Shah has a proven track record for building companies, and TONIC, is his latest success. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Shares of Newspaper Publishers Fall To 52-Week Low Jan 10, 2008
The analyst also cut profit forecasts and price targets on Dallas-based Belo Corp., Milwaukee-based Journal Communications Inc. and Cincinnati-based E.W. Scripps Co.. . (MediaWeek.com)
Mixed Media Signals Dec 19, 2007
Journal Communications Class A () ... USING THE MATH of Wall Street takeover specialists, Journal Communications () stock seems a bargain ... Founded in 1882, Journal Communications publishes Milwaukee's only major newspaper, the Journal Sentinel, along with a stable of community papers and shoppers. (SmartMoney)
Finding Value In Newspaper Stocks Dec 12, 2007
Credit Suisse analyst John Klim initiated coverage Tuesday of eight newspaper companies, rating the sector at "market weight" and assigning neutral ratings to Belo (nyse: - - ), McClatchy (nyse: - - ), Media General (nyse: - - ), E.W. Scripps (nyse: - - ), Journal Communications (nyse: - - ) and Lee Enterprises (nyse: - - ). But Klim gave "outperform" ratings to the New York Times Co. (nyse: - - ) and industry bellwether Gannett (nyse: - - ), quipping in a report, "tell the chaplain to save his... (Forbes -- Business)
Journal Communications to Present at the UBS Annual Global Media and Communications Conference on December 4th Nov 28, 2007
Source: Journal Communications, Inc. ... MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Journal Communications (NYSE: - ) announced today that its executives will speak to the investment community at the UBS Annual Global Media and Communications Conference on Tuesday, December 4th at 3:30 p.m. ET, at the Grand Hyatt New York (Park Avenue at Grand Central) ... The presentation is being webcast live, and both the audio portion and the slides will be available on the Journal Communications web site, , beginning... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
UBS Hosts 35th Annual Global Media Conference Dec. 3-5 - ''The Longest Running Show on Wall Street'' Nov 27, 2007
The preliminary list of presenting companies includes: America Movil American Tower Belo Corp. BSkyB Careerbuilder CBS Corporation CBS Vision CenturyTel, Inc. Charter Communications Cincinnati Bell Citizens Communications Company Cogent Communications Group Crown Castle Discovery DoubleFusion eBay Inc EMBARQ Gannett Co., Inc. Idea Cellular Idearc Indosat Journal Communications Knology KTF Level 3 Communications, Inc. Liberty Global, Inc. Liberty Media Lionsgate Live Nation LodgeNet Entertainment... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Journal Sentinel says 55-60 workers volunteered for job cuts Nov 8, 2007
The paper is owned by Journal Communications Inc. and published by Journal Sentinel Inc.. Shares of Journal Communications fell 51 cents, or 5 ... Journal Communications publishes 46 community newspapers and shoppers in Wisconsin and Florida. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Journal Communications Executive Enters into Rule 10b5-1 Purchase Plan Oct 27, 2007
Source: Journal Communications, Inc. ... MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Journal Communications, Inc. (NYSE: - ) today announced that Elizabeth (Betsy) Brenner, Executive Vice President of Journal Communications and Chief Operating Officer of the Companys publishing group, has established a stock purchase plan in accordance with guidelines specified by Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and in accordance with the Company's policies with respect to insider trading ... About... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Journal 3Q revenue down Oct 24, 2007
Journal Communications (NYSE: JRN) also announced Tuesday that its September revenue from continuing operations in its publishing and broadcast groups decreased 7. 1 percent, to $47. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Shrink! Buybacks of 5 Undervalued Stocks Oct 16, 2007
Journal Communications (NYSE: JRN). 10/9/07. (MSNBC -- Business)
Journal adds to share repurchase plan Oct 10, 2007
Milwaukee-area holdings for Journal Communications (NYSE: JRN) include the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WTMJ-TV (Channel 4), WTMJ-AM (620) and WKTI-FM (94. 5). (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Journal/Monster Web site launches Sep 25, 2007
It promises to attract audiences via Milwaukee-based Journal Communications' (NYSE: JRN) multiple online platforms at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WTMJ-TV (Channel 4), WTMJ-AM (620) and WKTI-FM (94 ... Journal Communications announced in June that it was partnering with Maynard, Mass. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Journal's August revenue down 7.5 percent Sep 20, 2007
Journal Communications (NYSE: JRN) owns the daily newspaper Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 44 community newspapers and shoppers, 35 radio stations -- including WTMJ-AM (620) and WKTI-FM (94. 5) in Milwaukee -- and 10 television stations, including WTMJ-TV (Channel 4) in Milwaukee. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Journal Communications Names David Harwood Vice President of Online Sales Aug 21, 2007
Source: Journal Communications, Inc. ... MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Journal Communications (NYSE: - ) announced today that David Harwood is joining its interactive group as vice president of online sales ... About Journal Communications. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Journal names new GM for Channel 4 Aug 15, 2007
Journal Communications Inc.'s radio and television division said Tuesday that it has named Steve Wexler, head of the firm's media outlets in Omaha, Neb ... The announcements were made Tuesday by Doug Kiel, vice chairman and CEO of the Journal Broadcast Group, a division of Milwaukee-based Journal Communications (NYSE: JRN). (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Journal group completes sale Aug 9, 2007
Journal Communications also recently sold its Ohio- and Louisiana-based community publishing and printing operations. The sale of the three clusters allows Journal Communications to focus on its media offerings in the Wisconsin and Florida markets, the company said ... 5 million, according to Journal Communications. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Lovejoy named editor of The Journal Times Aug 2, 2007
He worked as a reporter at the North Shore Herald, a Journal Communications weekly, and the Ozaukee Press in Port Washington before coming to the Journal Times a month ago. He is married to Melanie O Brien. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Journal Communications 2Q revenue declines Jul 24, 2007
Journal Communications' net earnings, including items, were $14 ... For the third quarter, Journal Communications (NYSE: JRN) management said it anticipates that its publishing revenues will be down compared to the prior year, reflecting continued advertising revenue challenges. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Hersam Acorn Newspapers acquire Hometown papers and Trumbull Printing Co. Jul 11, 2007
Journal Community Publishing Group is a division of Journal Communications (NYSE:JRN), headquartered in Milwaukee, WI. It is a diversified media company with operations in publishing, radio and television broadcasting, interactive media and printing services ... " Hometown Publications began as Trumbull Publishing Co. in 1959 with the launch of the company's flagship newspaper, the Trumbull Times. A few years later the company included Trumbull Printing to its fold and also started publishing... (Huntington Herald, CT)
Journal Communications to Announce Second Quarter 2007 Results on July 23 Jun 26, 2007
Source: Journal Communications, Inc. ... MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Journal Communications, Inc. (NYSE: - ) will announce second quarter 2007 earnings on Monday, July 23, before the market opens ... The full text of the earnings announcement and accompanying financial tables will be available on the Journal Communications' website. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Gannett's May advertising revenue falls Jun 19, 2007
With its Monday announcement, Gannett joined St. Louis Post-Dispatch owner Lee Enterprises and Milwaukee Journal owner Journal Communications in reporting continued declines in newspaper ad sales. Gannett (NYSE: GCI) reported a 2 percent drop in newspaper and broadcasting revenue in April. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Journal to sell Louisiana unit Jun 14, 2007
"We made the strategic decision to sell our Louisiana-based publishing operations to more closely focus our community newspaper and shopper clusters in areas where we either currently have, or can create, a deep media offering," said Elizabeth (Betsy) Brenner, president and chief operating officer of Journal Communications' publishing group. Dirks, Van Essen and Murray advised Milwaukee-based Journal Communications on the transaction ... Journal Communications (NYSE: JRN) publishes the Milwaukee... (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Filling the Gluten Gap May 23, 2007
You Are Viewing: Ban on Chinese Gluten Should Aid U.S. Supplier (MGP Ingredients, American Woodwork, Fred's, Longs Drug Store, Journal Communications). (SmartMoney)
Journal Communications Names Wexler and Wilkins as Vice Presidents May 5, 2007
Source: Journal Communications ... MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Journal Communications (NYSE: - ) today named Steven H. Wexler and Sara Leuchter Wilkins as corporate vice presidents ... Wilkins joined Journal Communications as Director of Investor Relations in December 2003, shortly after its Initial Public Offering, and is responsible for the company's shareholder, financial and corporate communications; analyst and investor contact; and media relations. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Journal Communications, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend and Announces Additional Share Repurchase Authorization May 4, 2007
Source: Journal Communications, Inc. ... MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Journal Communications, Inc. (NYSE: - ) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0 ... The Board of Directors also authorized the repurchase of up to five million additional shares of Journal Communications' class A common stock over the next 18 months. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Secret Lisbon probe might be over Apr 27, 2007
Before the meeting, Vliet told a lawyer for Journal Communications that the closed session was legal because the town might be involved in a lawsuit involv-ing personnel issues in the Police Department. Both Martorano and Alioto attended the public portions of the meeting before the Town Board moved into closed session. (Lake Country Reporter, WI)
Journal profits up on Norlight sale Apr 25, 2007
Journal Communications reported Tuesday that net income jumped to $73 ... Journal Communications anticipates second-quarter publishing revenue to be up modestly from the prior year because of comparisons with last year's quarter, which included costs to settle litigation brought by advertiser Shorewest Realtors ... Shares of Journal Communications (NYSE: JRN) rose 6 cents to close at $12. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Harassment suit against LCP reinstated; appeals court overturns federal judge's dismissal Apr 19, 2007
The Hartland company is owned by JCPG, which is a subsidiary of Journal Communications Inc. (JCI). The printing facility where Bombaci worked has since been closed. (Sussex Sun, WI)
New weekly shopper debuts in Green Bay Mar 31, 2007
The publication is being printed by Add Inc., a subsidiary of Journal Communications Inc.. Related Industry stories. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Journal Broadcast Group Announces Sale of KOMJ-AM and Completion of Purchase of KMTV-TV Mar 28, 2007
Source: Journal Communications, Inc. ... Journal Broadcast Group is a Journal Communications' (NYSE: - ) company ... About Journal Communications. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Journal, Broadcast Interactive to Launch YouNewsTV Mar 8, 2007
This is an additional way for our company to become more involved in the lives of our viewers in Milwaukee and Las Vegas through the use of innovative, digital interactive media platforms, said Doug Kiel, president of Journal Communications and vice chairman and CEO of the Journal Broadcast Group. Based on the performance of YouNewsTV in Milwaukee and Las Vegas, Journal could roll it out to its other seven TV stations. (MediaWeek.com)
Join the Club Mar 8, 2007
You Are Viewing: Takeover Math Adds Up to a Buy Signal for BJ's (BJ's Wholesale Club, Wal-Mart Stores, Costco Wholesale, Journal Communications, Elizabeth Arden). (SmartMoney)
Journal completes sale of Norlight Feb 27, 2007
Net proceeds of the transaction are expected to be between $125 million and $130 million, which Journal Communications will use in the short-term to reduce its obligations under its unsecured revolving credit facility. Journal Communications' after-tax gain on the sale -- which will be recorded in the first quarter 2007 -- is expected to approximate $60 million ... and of Milwaukee advised Journal Communications (NYSE: JRN) on the transaction. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Journal Sentinel buys Wisconsin Trails, Milwaukee Home magazines Feb 25, 2007
The two magazines will join Journal Sentinel's specialty publications group, which include mke, AquiMilwaukee and MetroParent, said Elizabeth (Betsy) Brenner, president and chief operating officer of Journal Communications' publishing group. "The acquisition of these two great titles underscores our strategy to go deeper into our local markets to reach the quality readers that advertisers most desire," she said. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Journal Sentinel Inc. Purchases Two Magazines from Trails Media, Inc. Feb 24, 2007
Source: Journal Communications, Inc. ... Journal Sentinel Inc. is a Journal Communications' (NYSE: - ) company ... "We are very pleased to add Wisconsin Trails and Milwaukee Home to our growing group of high quality specialty publications including mke, AquiMilwaukee and MetroParent," said Elizabeth (Betsy) Brenner, president and chief operating officer of Journal Communications' publishing group. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Journal reports lower ad revenue Feb 23, 2007
In addition to the daily newspaper, Journal Communications owns WTMJ-TV (Channel 4), WTMJ-AM (620) and WKTI-FM (94. 5) in Milwaukee. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Ex-Yahoo! executive joins Journal board Feb 15, 2007
Journal Sentinel Inc., the publisher of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and a Journal Communications company, announced that it has joined a newspaper advertising pilot program that allows buyers of Google online advertising space to buy surplus ads in the Milwaukee daily. Last week, Journal Communications said it appointed Carl Gardner, an executive from its broadcast division, to a new post overseeing development and implementation of an online strategy for the company. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Extra week, new TV stations fuel Journal growth Feb 15, 2007
For the year, Journal Communications posted net income of $64. 4 million, or 89 cents per share, down 3 percent compared with $66. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Journal Broadcast Restructures Management Feb 1, 2007
We believe these moves will heighten the efforts of our company and extend our successful brands across multiple media platforms, said Doug Kiel, president of Journal Communications and vice chairman and CEO of Journal Broadcast Group. . (MediaWeek.com)
Journal Broadcast Group Announces Realignment of Management Responsibilities Feb 1, 2007
Journal Broadcast Group is a Journal Communications (NYSE: - ) 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... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Court to name special prosecutor for Lisbon; new DA has conflict Jan 27, 2007
Paul Kritzer, media attorney for Journal Communications, the parent company of Lake Country Publications, which publishes the Sussex Sun, sent a letter Jan. 19 to Reilly asking him to identify the special prosecutor. "It seems consistent with the open style of government in Wisconsin that the public be informed of who the special prosecutor will be," Kritzer said in an interview. (Sussex Sun, WI)
Court to name special prosecutor for Lisbon Jan 19, 2007
Paul Kritzer, media attorney for Journal Communications, Lake Country Publications' parent company, said, "It seems consistent with the open style of government in Wisconsin that the public would be informed of who the special prosecutor will be.". "Perhaps that decision has not been made yet. I would expect that once a special prosecutor has been appointed and has accepted the position, his appointment will be made public," Kritzer concluded. (Lake Country Reporter, WI)
