After a two-year run, Maino and the Mayor has ended its time on 97.9 FM WGBW in Green Bay.
The Civic Media-owned morning show paired longtime Green Bay broadcaster John Maino with former Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt.
The decision to cancel the program came shortly after Station Manager Todd Michaels stepped down. Michaels also produced the show and is leaving radio to begin a new career outside of the broadcasting industry.
“Ultimately, the best laid business plans sometimes don’t accomplish what we believe it will,” a statement from the station read. “This is not only a mission, it’s also a business. We’ll take some of that weight off of Jim and John. They can only do what they do.”
Maino addressed the show’s cancellation online, saying the decision was made by Civic Media and came in light of Michaels’ departure.
Maino, a fixture in Northeast Wisconsin media, and Schmitt, who served as mayor for 16 years, offered a unique blend of local insight and entertainment during the show’s run.
There’s no word yet on what will fill the morning slot on 97.9 FM WGBW. Civic Media is expected to announce updated programming plans in the coming weeks.
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