Latest Association News
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Seehafer teams up to help veterans
Seehafer Broadcasting in Manitowoc joined numerous other local organizations with a golf event to support veterans. American Legion Post 477 – St. Nazianz held its annual Tee It Up Fore Troops Golf Outing May 14 at Autumn Ridge Golf Course, raising thousands of dollars to support Old Glory Honor Flight. Golfers, veterans, and volunteers raised…
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Recently retired leader of PBS Wisconsin dies
The recently retired Emeritus Director of Television for PBS Wisconsin, Jon Miskowski, died Saturday following a long battle with cancer. Miskowski started as a volunteer for public television more than 40 years ago. A statement from PBS Wisconsin said, “Jon’s career was marked by his dedication and passion for public media to improve the lives…
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Stations promote event to honor veterans
A group of Magnum Media radio stations in the La Crosse area supported a veterans event that raised $38,731 for Freedom Honor Flight. The March to the Cross event held April 18 at Holmen Middle School was promoted on 102.7 WKBH, KICKS 106.3 WQCC, Mix 96.1 & 97.9 WLXR, and ALT 107.1 (WKBH). “Your coverage, enthusiasm,…
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Podcast: RAB – THIS is Radio
RAB President and CEO Mike Hulvey joins host Oscar Rodriguez (TX Assoc. of Broadcasters) for a discussion on the continued relevance of radio and how advertisers can leverage radio’s power to increase ALL of their advertising portfolio. Mike also discusses the RAB’s new “The Audio Leader, THIS is Radio” initiative along with recent work from…
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WBA’s 75th anniversary opportunity to look to future
Your WBA’s celebration of our 75th anniversary was on full display at our Awards Gala on May 2. The theme of Diamond Jubilee was a huge hit, and is a wonderful lead into our WBA Summer Conference celebration June 17-18 at the beautiful Grand Geneva Resort. You can find the full agenda here. You can…
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Local broadcasters as ‘Guardians’
I like writing, but I was young when I realized my ambition of being a sportswriter like my dad was doomed. For two reasons: First, I write like I talk, with very little attention to grammar. I had an excellent English teacher in middle school that praised me as a creative writer but damned me for poor…
