WTMJ Turns PM Drive To Maxx

• Good Karma Brands’ Newsradio 620 WTMJ/Milwaukee welcomes market veteran Sandy Maxx aboard as the new co-anchor of the station’s iconic Wisconsin’s Afternoon News, joining host John Mercure, Sports Director Greg Matzek, and Traffic Reporter Debbie Lazaga weekdays from 3-6pm, starting Monday, Dec, 12.

“We are thrilled to welcome Sandy to the WTMJ team,” said Ryan Maguire, Director of Content for Newsradio 620 WTMJ. “Her perspective is unique, her energy is infectious, and her love for Milwaukee is truly genuine. Our fans and partners can expect Sandy to make an entertaining and enlightening addition to ‘Wisconsin’s Radio Station,’ and we can’t wait for her to get started.”

Ms. Maxx is a well-known presence in the Milwaukee market, having spent the past eight years across the street on Saga Classic Rock 96.5 WKLH, preceded by a stint at Audacy Hot AC WMYX. She’s also worked at Alpha Media Active Rock 95.1 WIIL-FM/Kenosha, The Eighties Channel in Chicago, and has done marketing at radio stations in Chicago and Atlanta. Outside of radio, Maxx has also served as the in-game host for the Milwaukee Brewers (2003-07); the Milwaukee Wave (2003-07, 2015-20); and the PA announcer for Marquette University women’s basketball and volleyball teams (2003-07, 2015-20). Since 2012, she has hosted the Emmy-Award winning The Arts Page on Milwaukee PBS.

Maxx said, “I’m truly thrilled to join John and the entire team as we collaborate and create the next chapters in the station’s evolution. It’s an honor to be chosen to bring my experience to better engage, entertain and serve our fans across multiple platforms.”