JANUARY
January 20, 2010
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
How is Patti Genko like the
classic rock group the Zombies?
"She's Not There" either.
By day, Genko is an announcer on smooth jazz WJZX-FM (106.9).
But on weeknights between 9 p.m. and midnight, Genko is a
disembodied voice on WKLH-FM (96.5). Both stations are owned
by Saga Communications.
When Genko's afternoon shift at WJZX is over, she pre-records
her WKLH evening show, introducing songs from a playlist.
And a sound file of her commentary is merged digitally with
already recorded songs and commercials. By the time the show
ends, she's probably long been tucked into bed.
Outside of morning drive time, when stations generally use
local announcers, it is highly likely that the next voice
you hear on almost any radio station is not at the station
you are listening to, when you are listening to it. The process
is called "voice tracking" and usually features
announcers internally syndicated from one station to another
within the same company.
For instance, "Laura Steele" on Milwaukee's WQBW-FM
(97.3) - or the Brew - works out of a station in Indianapolis
(where her photo on that station's Web site reads "Go
Colts!"). Both stations are owned by Clear Channel Communications.
The reasons for doing this are, of course, economic. And while
industry insiders probably find it as shocking as learning
that there is gambling in Casablanca, listeners are likely
unaware of the extent to which it occurs.
But WKLH may be unique in using voice-track talent from its
own stations for local consumption.
Besides Genko, a former WKLH veteran, Steve Palec - a commercial
real estate broker at CB Richard Ellis, where he is senior
vice president - pre-records a two-hour show that airs from
7 to 9 p.m. weeknights.
click here to view article on JSonline.com
NOVEMBER
November 25, 2009
Crowne Plaza Milwaukee Aiport and the Wisconsin Army National
Guard- bringing families together this holiday season with
free skype event and donations for homeless vets.
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press release
• Click here to view the event poster
SEPTEMBER
September 18, 2009
Patti Genko will emcee a variety of charity fundraising events
this fall including two dinner events for Badger Association
for the blind, a dinner and fundraiser for Grant Park Garden
Club and Mill Pond, and the March of Dimes.
JULY
JULY 28, 2009
Patti Genko Communications is agency of record for
the Crowne Plaza Milwaukee Airport. The hotel's grand opening
will be August 13th. The hotel is newly renovated at a cost
of $14 million, and features 24,000 square feet of meeting
and banquet space.
MARCH
MARCH 3, 2009
Patti Genko Communications has secured three television appearances
for the Ambassador, Milwaukee's Premiere Art Deco Hotel and
their restaurant, Envoy in Marchand April. Patti will act
as spokesperson and be joined by Envoy's Executive Chef to
discuss the "Titanic Dining Experience" the restaurant
is offering in conjunction with their sponsorship of the Titanic
Artifacts Exhibition in Milwaukee.
MARCH 10, 2009
Patti Genko Communications will be an exhibitor booth at the
Small Business Times Business Conference and Expo
at Wisconsin State Fair Park Expo Center April 29th and 30th.
Come and see us in Booth #310.biztimes.com
FEBRUARY
FEBRUARY 2, 2009
Patti Genko Communications has
signed the following new clients for message on hold services:
• Rose and Dejong
• Absolute Electronics
• Seasonal Services
• Antisdel Family Dental
• National Benefit Consultants, Incorporated (N.B.C.I.)
Patti Genko Communications just completed three new public
service commercials for radio for Panera Bread.
Patti Genko Adds 9pm - to Midnight Radio show on 96.5
WKLH:
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here to read the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Article
DECEMBER
December 1, 2008
View
our Holiday Card!
Happy Holidays to Patti Genko Communications' Clients.
OCTOBER
October 20, 2008
Patti Genko featured in Citigal
Magazine!
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here to read the article
October 14, 2008
Patti Genko Communications/ The Voice Pros, recently did a
series of radio commercials for Panera Bread for their new
locations in Appleton and Green Bay
October 1, 2008
Patti Genko Communications recently signed SOS Staffing services
for message on hold services for their corporate offices in
Salt Lake City Utah. SOS is the parent company for a nationwide
group of SUBSIDIARIES, DIVISIONS AND AFFILIATES
MARCH
March 7, 2008
Patti Genko and Patti Genko Communications will produce a
series of radio commercials for the Small Business Times Biz
Tech Expo scheduled for April 30th-May 1st at the Wisconsin
State Fair Park Expo Center.
FEBRUARY
February 4, 2008
Patti Genko Communications contracts with Artic Glacial for
message on hold services for their Menomenee Falls Corporate
office.
JANUARY
January 11, 2008
Patti Genko Communications will provide message on hold services
to all seven Advanced Pain Management and United Medical Center
locations in Wisconsin.
Patti Genko Communications is contracted to write and produce
a series of television commercials voice overs for Panera
Bread, to air in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois.
Patti Genko Communications is contracted to write and produce
radio commercials for Anton's Salon and Spa, Delafield and
Pewaukee.
DECEMBER
December 1, 2007
Patti Genko Communications will write and produce Holiday
radio commercials for Anton's Salon and Spa.
AUGUST
August 6, 2007
PATTI GENKO FOLLOWS SMOOTH JAZZ TO 106.9FM. Veteran radio
talent Patti Genko has announced today that she will be joining
Smooth Jazz 106.9 as mid-day host and Operations Manager.
Ms. Genko joining the staff of Smooth Jazz 106.9 and the Milwaukee
Radio Group is also a homecoming of sorts. Ms. Genko performed
as an on-air talent for 18 years from 1987-2005 on WKLH 96.5FM,
also part of the Milwaukee Radio Group family of stations.
Tom Joerres, President/General Manager for the Milwaukee Radio
Group said, “We welcome the return of Patti Genko to
our radio group with open arms. Clearly with the history we
share plus her dedication and loyalty along with her recently
developed network and connection with the Smooth Jazz community
of listeners and sponsors all made Patti our obvious choice.”
Patti Genko commented, "I'm so pleased to be re-joini
ng the Milwaukee Radio Group where I spent 18 years as on-air
talent. This new opportunity allows me to truly leverage my
past experience at WKLH along with owning and operating Patti
Genko Communications. As Operations Manager and mid-day talent
of the new Smooth 106.9, I'm excited to start planning innovative
ways to grow and retain our Smooth Jazz audience. "
JUNE
June 28, 2007
Patti Genko Communications has signed all Four Bartolotta
Restaurants for Message on Hold Productions. This
includes, Mr. B's, B Ristorante Bartolotta, Lake Park Bistro
and Bacchus.
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June 5, 2007
Patti Genko Communications has signed Daily Direct to create
an Image Video for Trade Shows and Web Streaming.
APRIL
April 17, 2007
Patti Genko Communications has signed Lyle Husar Designs for
Public Relations and Marketing.
FEBRUARY
February 2, 2007 - Ambassador Hotel
Video Update
Patti Genko Communications has just signed a contract with
The Ambassador Hotel Milwaukee to revise a video that was
done in Spring of 2006. The video will showcase their new
chef, Spa and Fitness Center. Patti Genko Communications has
just completed an updated image video for the Ambassador Hotel
Milwaukee, 2308 W. Wisconsin Ave. The video was a follow up
to a project the company did for the Ambassador hotel in the
Spring of 2006. The hotel will use the video for trade shows,
to stream on their website, send out in sales kits, and attach
to their emails. The video showcases the hotels many amenities,
restaurant and lounge.
MAY
May 12, 2006 - “Patti Genko featured
in Milwaukee Journal Sentinel"
Patti Genko offers podcasts. READ
HERE
May 10, 2006 - “Patti
Genko Communciations Creates Travel Podcast for Key Milwaukee
Magazine”
Patti Genko Communications has partnered with Key Milwaukee
Magazine to produce the first travel podcast in Southeastern
Wisconsin. CLICK
HERE to Download Press Release. (Microsoft Word format.)
- view Small Business Times article HERE
- listen to actual podcast HERE
MARCH
March 3, 2006
Small Business Times Article: Former DJ Creates
Ambassador Hotel video
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