Hug it out | Guest: Tyler Cooper | Ep. 65
Do you think that feelings have a place in business? How do you feel about that? It’s the eternal debate — business is about making money and it’s a place devoid of all emotion…unless you’re aware that...
View ArticleBears’ Revamped Front Office, Coaching Staff Garners Respect At Senior Bowl
MOBILE, Ala. — The Chicago Bears have put the NFL on notice. Less than a month removed from firing their general manager and head coach, the Bears were a hot topic in Mobile this week as league...
View Article2 – 1/22/15: Jeff Glover, Steve Green from @foodiechats
Jarrett Payton kicks off the latest episode of Sports, Life, and Everything In Between with Chicago-born actor Jeff Glover. They talk about Glover’s upbringings in Chicago, playing hockey and the...
View ArticleLegal Face-off: Rauner Overturns Executive Orders
Rich Lenkov and Jason Whiteside tackle the recent political debate of new Illinois governor, Bruce Rauner, as he decided to overturn some executive orders just set in place by former governor, Pat...
View ArticleWGN Radio Classic Advertising including TV commercials featuring “the WGN Bird”
Over the years, WGN Radio has used a number of methods of getting the word out about the station. Below are some examples. The WGN Bird He gets his own page! Pint Ads Gallery Program Montage Ad Cubs...
View Article“THE WGN BIRD”
The WGN Bird In the 1980’s, WGN Radio ran a print and television advertising campaign featuring a cartoon bird. “Hi, I’m Chicago” he would say as he promoted the station and various programs. Below are...
View ArticleErnie Banks dies at age 83
Ernie Banks, one of baseball’s most ebullient and optimistic ambassadors, died Friday, his wife, Liz, confirmed. Known worldwide as “Mr. Cub,” Banks became the Cubs first African-American player on...
View ArticleIt’s True | Guest: Johanna Roach | Ep. 66
When you started your business, did people give you “helpful advice” that were a pack of lies? Did you hear all kinds of tales you believed that turned out to be quite the opposite of what you thought?...
View ArticleVIDEO: Financial New Year’s Resolutions – CJ Jensen
When it comes to financial resolutions for the New Year, they should be thought out and approached with a financial plan. CJ Jensen, Financial Advisor and Managing Director of Jensen and Associates,...
View ArticleLegal Face-Off: American Sniper – Punching out ‘Scruff Face’
Box office hit, American Sniper, is causing a big stir in the media for various reasons. Rich Lenkov and Jason Whiteside discusss the latest buzz with Jessie Ventura suing because he says the...
View ArticleBob Costas and Joe Girardi remember Ernie Banks
Bob Costas and Joe Girardi joined Kap and Haugh to remember “Mr. Cub,” Ernie Banks. Bob Costas http://cdn.tribtv.com/wgnam/podcasts/kapandhaugh/012615BobCostas_KH.mp3 Joe Girardi...
View ArticleHate LinkedIn? Not After This | Guest: Michelle Humphrey | Ep. 67
Do you know anything about LinkedIn? Jill doesn’t either. She and Brad discuss how sad her life is because she barely knows how to use it and needs a lot of help to understand why on earth she should...
View ArticleJP Presser: Now that the dust has settled at Halas Hall…
After “Black Monday,” the Bears had a lot of questions to answer as they headed into the off-season. It was the end of the Trestman/Emery era that couldn’t come fast enough for Bears fans all over the...
View ArticleBears Offseason Notebook No. 2: 2014 Player Rankings, Grades
Matt Forte celebrates a touchdown. (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune) Each week during the season, I take the time to grade every Bears player using the “coaches” film available on NFL Game Rewind and...
View ArticleLegal Face-off: 20 Year Anniversary of the OJ Trial
It’s the 20th anniversary of the OJ Simpson trial and the infamous car chase. Listen as WGN’s Brian Waterkotte and Sam Panayotovich talk with our favorite legal duo, Rich Lenkov and Jason Whiteside as...
View ArticleFlavor HD: Chicago Restaurant Week
Bill and Wendy talk with Hannah and Dane about Chicago Restaurant Week, Super Bowl food, and more. http://cdn.tribtv.com/wgnam/podcasts/billandwendy/BW0128_FlavorHD.mp3
View ArticleHow to get in front of clients you want #EverydayEntrepreneur @PitchCircus...
Today’s Everyday Entrepreneur, Sion Owen asks how do you get in front of bigger clients? Go through the side door. Have something really interesting to say, make it relevant to the trending...
View ArticleBuilding the right business narrative @JillPollack of @StorystudioChicago....
For writer and communications expert, Jill Pollack, a great novel and a great marketing come down to one thing: building a compelling narrative. Every business has a story tell, but how do you do it...
View ArticleYour brand wants to capture a new market. Here’s a big Glamour Don’t. This...
Virgin is targeting women travelers for their new hotel in Chicago. Great idea— too bad their marketing doesn’t understand what women want. Their mistake? Stereotyping their audience. Here’s the...
View ArticleWGN Radio to broadcast Ernie Banks memorial service
Kathy and Judy show available on wgnplus.com CHICAGO, January 29, 2015 – WGN Radio today announced it will carry the memorial service for Cubs legend Ernie Banks on Saturday, January 31, 2015. The...
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