This article showcases our top picks for the best Wisconsin based News companies. These startups and companies operate a variety of News solutions. We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands. Regardless, they are all exceptional startups and companies well worth a follow.
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We selected these startups for exceptional performance in one of these categories:
- Innovation
- Innovative ideas
- Innovative route to market
- Innovative product
- Growth
- Exceptional growth
- Exceptional growth strategy
- Management
- Societal impact
Top Wisconsin News Companies
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The New American
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The New American is a magazine that provides coverage and analysis of news from a pro-freedom, pro-constitution point of view. It is published every day online, and twice each month in print.
The New American’s editorial point of view is guided by its support of the U.S. Constitution and the principles upon which its Constitution is based.
In the area of foreign policy, its editorial point of view is based on avoiding foreign entanglements and going to war only when necessary to defend its country and citizens. Twice a year, The New American publishes a congressional scorecard called the “Freedom Index” that rates every member of the U.S.
House and Senate on key issues. In addition to political topics, it also publishes articles about economics, culture, and history.
It is published by American Opinion Publishing, a wholly owned subsidiary of The John Birch Society. The New American is based in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin..
Tap Media
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A media group focused on combat sports. We operate 3 of the largest MMA news sites in Asia – thefightnation.com, asiamma.com & rough.asia.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel is an online and offline daily newspaper that features local news and information in southeast Wisconsin. It features news articles in the categories of national, business, life and style, politics, social affairs, education, entertainment, sports, world, opinion, finance, technology, health, automobile, and more.
In addition, it provides several other features such as video clips, classified advertisements, an online blog, forum, editorials, opinions, and more. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin..
pc/nametag
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pc/nametag is an events services company offering name tag, lanyard and badge ribbon services.
Lake Geneva Regional News
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Lake Geneva Regional News is a provider of local news and publishes weekly.
FOX6Now
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Fox6now.com is a website that features news, weather forecasts, sports highlights, and information from the Milwaukee area.
La Crosse Tribune
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La Crosse Tribune is a newspapers company providing breaking local news, travel, movies, and events news.
Madison.com
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Madison.com is the premier website for news, sports and entertainment in the Madison area.
WDJT CBS 58
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WDJT CBS 58 is a Wisconsin-based local news television station.
Flurl.com
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Flurl is a Belgium-based video focused search engine company. Flurl strives to index any media site on the Internet with its comprehensive media search engine.
Flurl also indexes images, audio and flash content. Flurl visitors are presented with a latest updated sites section, which almost instantly reflects any updates within the indexed media sites..
Green Bay Press Gazette
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Green Bay Press-Gazette is a daily newspaper that covers the latest news, sports, entertainment, and daily life in Northeastern Wisconsin.
Trade Show News Network
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The Trade Show News Network (TSNN) is the world’s leading news and online resource for the trade show, exhibition and event industry since 1996. TSNN.com owns and operates the most widely consulted event database on the Internet, containing data about more than 25,000 trade shows, exhibitions, public events and conferences.
We help facilitate the exchange between buyers and sellers with more than 137,000 registered website users, more than 140,000 monthly newsletter subscribers and more than 7,000 LinkedIn group members and 10,000-plus followers on Twitter. TSNN is a member of the Tarsus Group plc.
Tarsus Group was founded, and listed on the London Stock Exchange, in 1998. With offices in the UK (London), USA (Boston, Boca Raton and Milwaukee, WI), France (Paris), Germany (Dusseldorf), United Arab Emirates (Dubai) and China (Shanghai), the international business-to-business media group has interests in exhibitions, conferences, publishing and online media..
The Journal Times
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The Journal Times is the daily newspaper for Racine County, an urban, suburban, and rural community in southeastern Wisconsin. The county sits between Milwaukee and Chicago.
Interstate 94, connecting Chicago and Milwaukee, divides Racine County into eastern and western portions. The east is more urban and suburban.
The west is more suburban and rural, with several beautiful lakes. The population of Racine County is 196,000, with roughly half living in or near the city of Racine, which abuts Lake Michigan.
The Journal Times is committed to offering relevant local news and information to the residents of Racine County. They seek to provide you with quality and timely news, and with interactivity online..
Leader Telegram
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Leader-Telegram is the best local source for breaking news, local news, local sports, prep sports, entertainment news.
TheSixthAxis.com
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TheSixthAxis.comis an online entertainment website that provides the latest gaming news, reviews, and opinions.
Isthmus
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Isthmus is a source for news and opinion, nightlife, arts, theater, music, movies, food and restaurants, beer and wine, recreation, events, and much more. It presents coverage of arts, entertainment, politics, media, food and drink, family, and business and economics, while producing comprehensive events guide in the Madison metro area.
Advertising in print and online with Isthmus reaches more than 150,000 readers in the Madison metro area, about one-third of adults in the state capital region. Isthmus was first published in 1976 and is based in Marion, W.I.
Its online platform was launched in 1995.. .
Chippewa Herald
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Chippewa Herald is a newspaper that publishes classifieds & news related to sports, local, politics, national, entertainment and lifestyle.
Sawyer County Record
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Sawyer County Record is a weekly newspaper based in Hayward, Wisconsin.
Goliath Networks
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Goliath Networks is providing pop culture and trending news.
Kalmbach Publishing
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Kalmbach Publishing is a book publishing house that handles editorial, art, advertising, circulation, distribution and related services.
BizTimes Milwaukee
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BizTimes Milwaukee bi-weekly (26 issues per year) magazine, BizTimes Milwaukee, is a “must read” for CEOs, CFOs, presidents, owners and other top executives throughout southeastern Wisconsin. They rely upon BizTimes Milwaukee to provide exclusive news, analysis and strategic insights to help them grow their companies.
This high-end, glossy publication has no rival in the region.. .
Milwaukee Courier
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Milwaukee Courier is a newspaper that is published weekly and provides news, healthcare, editorials, and business information.
Brava Enterprises
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Brava Enterprises is a publisher of Brava magazine.
PR Watch
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The Center for Media and Democracy (CMD) is a boutique investigative research and reporting group with a demonstrated capacity to break major news stories and highlight the work of advocates. Located in Madison, Wisconsin, it is a national, non-profit watchdog organization, founded in 1993.
CMD’s niche is investigating and exposing the undue influence of corporations and front groups on public policy, including PR campaigns, lobbying, and electioneering. CMD’s original reporting helps educate the public and aids grassroots action about policies affecting people’s lives—their rights and the health of their democracy..
Community Newspapers
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Community Newspapers Inc. publishes 18 weekly newspapers from its offices in New Berlin.
It sometimes can be difficult to know who to contact about your press releases. A good source is the information box found on Page 4 of each newspaper.
It lists key staff, including the editor, reporter and photographer, for each community.. .
Waupaca County Post
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Waupaca County Post provides news and information services.
WKBT News 8
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WKBT News 8 is a TV station operating in Western Wisconsin and South Eastern Minnesota.
Sidekick Magazine
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Sidekick Magazine is your source for dental equipment and technology. Check out our magazine or find us online at sidekickmag.com.
Great Northern Connection
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Great Northern Connection is a newspaper and media production company.
Vilas County News Review
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Vilas County News Review is a media, news and newspaper publishing company.
WisPolitics.com
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WisPolitics.com is a news site that covers Wisconsin politics. It features news articles, opinion pieces, press releases, event updates, interviews, and multimedia content.
WisPolitics.comwas launched in 2000 and is operated from Madison, Wisconsin.. .
The Badger Herald
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Founder and powered by students, The Badger Herald provides an alternative voice on the University of Wisconsin’s flagship campus. Debuting in fall of 1969, the Herald was born to cover and combat the turmoil of Vietnam protests.
The Herald has maintained its maverick spirit to become the widest read paper on campus. The Herald remains completely independent of university funding.
We are supported by advertising and powered entirely by students. We take great pride in reflecting the tastes and perspectives that are unique to students on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.
The Herald strives to present objective news, entertaining sports and arts coverage and insightful editorial stances that reflect the interests and tastes of UW-Madison’s student community. In the process, we also hope to train the next generation of student journalists for success in any of life’s paths.
We are a family, dedicated and enthusiastic. As we pursue our goals, we invite you to join us by writing a letter, purchasing an ad, applying for a job or just taking the time to read the paper, online and off..
WHBL
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WHBL News Radio 1330 – Sheboygan County's news leader. Sheboygan's home for the Packers, Brewers and Badgers
TheOneRing.net
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TheOneRing.netbrings together news, rumors, and discussion concerning the Hobbit movies, Lord of the Rings Movies.
Wisconsin Rapid Stribune
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Wisconsin Rapid Stribune provides News and weather, sports, business, and entertainment.
Retriever News
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Retriever News is magazine that publish news about competitive retriever sports, the magazine is available in print and online.
Greater Milwaukee Today
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Greater Milwaukee Today is a news and media company.
Buyers Express
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Buyers Express is a direct mail magazine for La Crosse and the surrounding communities.
WJFW Newswatch 12
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WJFW Newswatch 12 is a broadcast media company providing cover news, sports, and weather reports in the Northwoods.
Surgical Products
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Surgical Products is a print and web publication reporting on cutting-edge surgical technology.
Daily Jefferson County Union
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Daily Jefferson County Union is a weekday newspaper that publishes every afternoon Monday through Friday.
GameZombie TV
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In five years time, GZ has produced over 500 original game videos for global webcast garnering over 100 front page editor’s picks on major video sharing sites, front page articles in 40 online newspapers, and competitive visibility on the world’s top search engines. Official partnerships with YouTube, Dailymotion, and Metacafe, and a loyal fan base, pushed GameZombie’s global view count over 10,000,000.
GZ’s world exclusive video interview series–more than 200 to date–features some of the biggest names in the business, including Peter Molyneux of Fable, Ed Boon of Mortal Kombat, Todd Howard of Fallout, and Cliff Bleszinski of Gears of War. In the fall of 2008, GameZombie launched ButtonMashers, an original gaming news show shot in a $2.5 million HDTV studio—the first season garnered view counts in the millions.
The highly anticipated second season, eight months in the making, dropped August 4th, 2009, quickly becoming the most popular game video series in the world that summer. After winning a 2008 and 2009 Webby Honoree Award for Online Video, GameZombie won the Internet Industry’s two highest honors in 2010, a Webby Award and a People’s Voice Webby Award..
The Monticello Express
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The Monticello Express is a digital newspaper that offers information on sports, agriculture, lifestyle, blogs, classifieds, and obituaries.
eeNews Europe
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eeNews Europe is a combined print and online publication that brings news, analysis, and product and design information to the electronics engineering community. Its vertical design centers connect engineers with expert sources of knowledge, from vendors, consultants, independent designers, and application engineers.
It delivers breaking news, reviews, product announcements, in-depth product research tools, expert advice and analysis, insights into industry trends, and hands-on how-to details. The three design sites feature an independent website and a weekly email newsletter.
EETimes Europe is operated from Brussels, Belgium.. .
Eau Claire Press Company
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Eau Claire Press is a media company with a daily newspaper, a weekly agricultural newspaper.
Madison Startups
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Madison Startups is an online source for news and events from the startup, tech, and biotech scene in Madison, Wisconsin.
The Independent-Register
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The Independent-Register provides local news coverage and advertising through print and the internet.
APG Media of Wisconsin
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Ashland Daily Press is a community newspaper serving northern Wisconsin.
iNews LLC
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iNews LLC provides broadcast news software solutions for television, radio, and the Web.
MyCommunityNow
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A Local news, local opinions, plus your photos and stories, and so much more!.
joozip
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joozip is now closed. It was derived from joozy gozzip.
joozips were basically messages that can be posted by people for other people anonymously and enabled them to earn money. joozips could be in the form of typed messages, audio messages, videos or photos.
joozips also contained uploaded files.. .
Startup Blawg
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STARTUP BLAWG is published by The Gauthier Law Group, LLC.
Antigo Daily Journal
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Antigo Daily Journal is a local news company located in Antigo.
iWireNews
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iWireNews is an online platform to publish press releases.
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