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Four Leaf Communications Establishes Advisory Board

In June 2025, Four Leaf Communications established an Advisory Board to help guide the company’s growth and long-term strategy. The board includes three respected media veterans: Jim Arneson, Brad Heinkel, and Mike Smith, who bring decades of experience in broadcasting, sales, and executive leadership. Their insight will help strengthen Four Leaf’s mission to support small and mid-sized businesses across Northeast Wisconsin.

Thank You, Juli Buehler: A Mentor and Friend

After decades of dedicated service to Northeast Wisconsin’s viewers, FOX 11 News Director Juli Buehler is retiring. Juli’s leadership, commitment to excellence, and unwavering journalistic integrity have left a lasting mark on local news and on those of us lucky enough to work alongside her.

Four Leaf Founder John Laughrin was honored to be included in this tribute piece alongside fellow newsroom veterans, sharing stories and reflecting on Juli’s incredible career. From major elections to community coverage, her guidance helped shape the way news was delivered in our region.

Watch the full story from FOX 11:
Juli Buehler Retires: Tributes from Newsroom Colleagues

John Laughrin reflects on 25 years in local news, launching Four Leaf Communications

After 25 years in local television news, John Laughrin made the leap into something entirely new, and deeply personal. He recently had the honor of being featured in a story by WFRV Local 5’s Timothy Littau, who captured not only John’s career journey, but also the heart behind launching Four Leaf Communications.

🎥 The video and article take you inside the highs, the challenges, and the “what if” that became a “why not.”

📖 Take a look, and thank you for being part of this next chapter.
👉 https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/john-laughrin-reflects-on-25-years-in-green-bay-news-launches-four-leaf-communications/

John Laughrin Reflects on His Career and WFRV’s 70th Anniversary in The Business News

WFRV celebrating 70 years of committed, local broadcast journalism – The Business News

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Four Leaf Communications Owner John Laughrin tells Livability what makes higher education so great here in Wisconsin.

Score Excellent Colleges and Universities in Northeast Wisconsin – Livability.com

Read Article at livability.com

Four Leaf Owner wins Edward R. Murrow Award for “Project: Drive Sober”.

NBC26 wins regional Edward R. Murrow Award for Best Newscast

Read Article at nbc26.com

Laughrin received a United States Coast Guard award for his role in promoting boating safety.

Local 5 receives award from United States Coast Guard for efforts in promoting boating safety | WFRV

Read Article at wearegreenbay.com

Four Leaf Owner John Laughrin leads the way in New York State Associated Press Association awards.

Laughrin’s station, WBNG-TV, was named “Outstanding News Operation.”

NYSAPA broadcast, newspaper award winners announced

Read Article at njherald.com