Marketing & Media

The Federal Communications Commission has approved the merger of The E.W. Scripps Co. and Journal Communications and authorized the transfer of control of Milwaukee-based Journal’s television and radio station licenses to Cincinnati-based Scripps.

New Berlin-based GMR Marketing has announced founder Gary Reynolds will become chairman of the marketing agency, and chief operating officer Cameron Parsons will replace him as global chief executive officer in January.

Tony Stone, regional graphic artist and marketing expert, has launched Brandish Creative Group, an Oconomowoc company that offers a variety of services for small businesses.

The Milwaukee Press Club has crafted a contest in preparation for 2015 City Birthday Party, scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 29.

After about a decade of living with the same branding, the Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center has announced plans to adopt the brand of the Jewish Community Centers of North America.

A general focuses on the battlefield and where the enemy is coming from, while the soldier in the foxhole keeps his sight within a 10-yard perimeter. In a similar vein, business leaders must understand the lay of a more expansive external environment while others define and execute day-to-day tactics.

Zizzo Group, a Milwaukee-based integrated marketing firm, has acquired Clear Verve Marketing, an Elm Grove-based content and business-to-business marketing agency.

Following her first few months on the job as Milwaukee Public Schools superintendent, Darienne Driver, Ph.D., will be the featured guest of a Milwaukee Press Club Newsmaker Luncheon on Dec. 17.

Zizzo Group, a Milwaukee-based integrated marketing firm, today announced it has acquired Clear Verve Marketing, an Elm Grove-based content and business-to-business marketing agency.

Milwaukee-based Sosh is branching outside its social media services with the addition of a new public relations and communications division.