The Upswing

Jeff Sherman was joined in-studio by Matt Sabljak from the Milwaukee film company SRH which was ranked #10 by Fast Company’s most innovative film companies. Jeff asked Matt about the story behind their hit movie Hundreds of Beavers Jeff asked Matt how he works and what’s next for SRH

WTMJ host Jeff Sherman went west to The Red Circle Inn in Neshotah, WI for this week’s fish fry and the Northwoods Walleye sandwich at Culver’s. TWO UP: 1. Nvidia’s president pledged to invest in more U.S.-based chipped manufacturing 2. Wells-Fargo announced that they would be leaving downtown Milwaukee. The NCAA tournament was in full swing, and Jeff Sherman was joined on the phone by Justin Arne...

The NCAA tournament was in full swing, and Jeff Sherman was joined on the phone by Justin Arnett, Vice President of Digital Gaming at Potawatomi Casino & Hotel to talk about the business of sports gambling during this big event. Jeff asked Justin what first-time sports betters should expect, regulations with college sports and how March Madness compares to the Super Bowl when it comes to people wa...

TWO UP: 1. Nvidia’s president pledged to invest in more U.S.-based chipped manufacturing 2. Wells-Fargo announced that they would be leaving downtown Milwaukee.

INTRO TWO UP 1. Ian’s Pizza announced a new location would be coming to Cedar Rapids, Iowa 2. X had raised a huge amount of money in private equity funding. WTMJ host Jeff Sherman and Koss Stereophones’ Martin Moore discussed the record-breaking sale of the Boston Celtics basketball team. Jeff Sherman and Martin Moore were joined on the phone by James Bell, Head of Corporate Communications at Kia...

Jeff Sherman and Martin Moore were joined on the phone by James Bell, Head of Corporate Communications at Kia of America, to talk about sedans, their advantages, potential comeback, the cost, the future of touch screens in their cars, subscription services in cars, their reputation in Milwaukee and color schemes.

TWO UP 1. Ian’s Pizza announced a new location would be coming to Cedar Rapids, Iowa 2. X had raised a huge amount of money in private equity funding.

AI was announced to be coming to Yum Brands TWO UP: 1. The tell all book about Facebook had come out 2. Greater Milwaukee Foundation received grant money that it would be giving to local businesses. WTMJ host Jeff Sherman was joined on the phone by Dr. Monica Vasudev, allergist and immunologist at Aurora Healthcare to talk about allergy season and the difference between allergies and common cold....

Jeff Sherman was next joined by Lauren Bennett McGinty, director of Explore Minnesota and board chair for Great Lakes USA, to talk about tourism and funding for film production in Minnesota as it compared to Wisconsin and Great Lakes cruises. Jeff asked Lauren to compare Minneapolis to Milwaukee, traveling to Canada, popular destinations, digital advertising

WTMJ host Jeff Sherman was joined on the phone by Dr. Monica Vasudev, allergist and immunologist at Aurora Healthcare to talk about allergy season and the difference between allergies and common cold. Next, Jeff asked Dr. Vasudev about treatment options.

TWO UP: 1. The tell all book about Facebook had come out 2. Greater Milwaukee Foundation received grant money that it would be giving to local businesses.

WTMJ host Jeff Sherman discussed home prices in Milwaukee and the Midwest as a whole, Marcus Center’s Broadway show announcements and more. WTMJ host Vince Vitrano’s feature on the Celtic cover band Red Hot Chili Pipers was played TWO UP 1. Yellow Tail Wine was looking to reinvent its look and feel. 2. Harvard for Everyone: The Ivy League institution was starting an initiative for students coming...

Jeff Sherman was joined in-studio by Abby Hauke, Regional Manager-Southeast & Northeast Wisconsin for First Weber, and they began by discussing her background, and the recent decline in home sales in the Milwaukee area. Jeff asked Abby about uncertainty and challenges in the housing market as well as the solutions. Jeff asked Abby the how and why of renting versus buying houses, the upcoming Home...

TWO UP 1. Yellow Tail Wine was looking to reinvent its look and feel. 2. Harvard for Everyone: The Ivy League institution was starting an initiative for students coming from lower income families

Happy St. Patrick’s Day; WTMJ host Jeff Sherman discussed the parade from the previous Saturday and Guinness's new non-alcoholic beer and how it compares to the more proofed original. TWO UP: 1. Northwestern Mutual’s Downtown Milwaukee location was about to have its’ top off ceremony and what it means for the greater Milwaukee staff when it is officially finished 2. Pepsi had agreed to purchase “h...

Jeff Sherman was joined in-studio by Brad Wallace from Go Riteway Transportation Group to talk about what they do and the appeal of using a bus company for vacations. Jeff next asked Brad about recruitment for a bus company, especially on the school bus side of Go Riteway. Jeff then asked Brad about expanding Go Riteway and their partnership with Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport

MONDAY MARKET PREVIEW: Jeff Sherman was joined remotely by Annex Wealth Management CEO Dave Spano, and they began by discussing economic uncertainty as it pertains to falling consumer sentiment. Jeff asked Dave about growing old without a spouse and the financial implications. Plus, the potential situation of several kids inheriting a vacation home from their parents.

TWO UP: 1. Northwestern Mutual’s Downtown Milwaukee location was about to have its’ top off ceremony and what it means for the greater Milwaukee staff when it is officially finished 2. Pepsi had agreed to purchase “healthy” soda company Poppi. What would Coca-Cola do?

For this week’s pick of WTMJ host Jeff Sherman’s Lenten Fish Fry Friday is at Carini’s Southern Italian Restaurant on Milwaukee’s East Side. Jeff also went over some Pi Day deals. WO UP: Choiceful is the Word 1. Costco’s demand on the grocery front is choiceful due to inflation and many people were shifting to Dollar General. 2. John Dye, owner of bars like The Estate and At Random, would be takin...

Jeff Sherman was joined in-studio by Jake Dehne from the Sydra Group Megan Kujawa, the Marketing & Events Director at the Westown Association to discuss Sunday’s St. Patrick’s Day parade in Milwaukee. They next talked about the economic impact the parade has on downtown businesses. Jeff asked Jake about beer pricing at the various bars that he owns in the Milwaukee metropolitan area and asked Mega...

TWO UP: Choiceful is the Word 1. Costco’s demand on the grocery front is choiceful due to inflation and many people were shifting to Dollar General. 2. John Dye, owner of bars like The Estate and At Random, would be taking control of Von Trier