John Murphy
The Eau Claire area has known John Murphy (Murph) since 1982, from his broadcast career on WAXX 104.5, WAYY and Greatest Hits 98.1 (WISM-FM).
John has served in numerous on-air roles including morning show host, co-host, traffic reporter, news reporter, movie critic, and talk show host.
John has been recognized during his career as a CMA and Marconi Award Personality of the Year.
Beyond the studio, John is deeply embedded in the community. He is a frequent emcee at local events. He has served as president of the Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild Board, a United Way Marketing Committee Chairman, Voice of the Future Committee member for Boys and Girls Club of the Chippewa Valley, and Literacy Chippewa Valley tutor.
John spearheads the annual Festival of Toys toy drive and Back to Schools Bucks and Books school supply drive. Under John’s direction over 15 years, the two drives combined have helped to raised more than $ 350,000 in books, school supplies, and toys for those in need in the greater Eau Claire-Chippewa Falls area.
He’s described as versatile, a tireless promoter, funny and fun to work with. John said he is forever grateful for the ability and opportunity to do what he loves to do as a broadcaster, and is particularly grateful to his wife, Juli Murphy, for letting “Murph be Murph.”
I worked with John in the beginning–1982 at WAXX and WEAU-TV–and I’m not the least bit surprised that he went on to become a legend. Congratulations!
Very versatile, very dependable, extremely talented, and I don’t recall ever hearing John say an unkind word about his co-workers or his competition, or anyone else. A rare Radio Guy!
It was my pleasure to work with John at WAXX/WAYY. He deserves the honors.
I have worked with John for over 25 years and am always amazed at his passion and drive to do the absolute best job in whatever he’s doing and to help others along the way. The award(s) and kudos are well deserved! Congratulations John!
Congratulations John! Your help in promoting the Eastern Regional side of the large WAXX listening area was invaluable to making our Marshfield office a success. It was always a pleasure to work with you.
I worked with John while doing mornings at WAXX in the early 80s. Great sense of humor. Also, it’s rare that a talent will stay at the same station for 40 years! He’s worked hard and deserve the accolades.