New leadership of WHOW and the Hart Media Group is looking forward to building and growing in 2026.

Owner of the Hart Media Group, WHOW/WEZC/Dewittdailynews.com, Matt Hart explains that it all comes back to the company's tagline: "Connecting People." He wants to continue providing the compelling local content that people have come to know, while meeting audiences where they are in the current day. 

Video content has been a big focus for the company's new direction. Hart's goal is to go to where the audience is, rather than bringing the audience to them. 

Hart recognizes the importance of ag radio in central Illinois. He wants to continue supporting WHOW's reputation as Central Illinois' Ag Station, and reiterates that it's about telling the stories of local producers. 

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