Latest Association News
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Williamsen named to lead WFRV-TV in Green Bay
Carolyn Williamsen has been named Vice President and General Manager of WFRV-TV in Green Bay, overseeing broadcast and digital operations at the Nexstar-owned television station. She will report to Brandin Stewart, Senior Vice President and Regional Manager for Nexstar’s broadcasting division. Williamsen brings more than three decades of experience in television broadcast sales and management…
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WPR names new hosts for WPR Music’s morning, midday programs
Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) today announced a host lineup change for WPR Music, its statewide classical music network. Beginning Sept. 7, Ezra Wall will become the new host of “Morning Classics,” airing weekdays from 6 to 10 a.m., and Stephanie Elkins will become the new host of “Midday Classics,” airing weekdays from 10 a.m. to…
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Eddie named co-host of 95.9 KISS FM morning show
95.9 KISS FM (WKSZ-FM) in Green Bay named interim co-host Eddie to full-time co-host of the station’s morning show. Eddie will permanently join current co-hosts Katie and Nick. In addition to his on-air duties as a permanent member of “Eddie, Katie, and Nick on KISS FM,” Eddie will continue serving in his key leadership capacity…
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Podcast: Always Be Learning
Local Broadcast Sales President Gary Moore and Vice President Eric Moore join the Maine Association of Broadcasters’ Tim Moore (no relation) to discuss the importance of sales training in today’s chaotic media environment. The biggest takeaway? Always. Be. Learning. Take a deep dive with Broadcast Advocate as we tap the expertise of two top media…
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GKB rebrands to Good Karma Sports
Good Karma Brands is changing its name to Good Karma Sports. “This name change reflects what we have always known: Sports are who we are,” wrote Market Manager Tom Olson. “They are at the center of our business, our partnerships, our content, and the connections we create with fans and communities.” You can learn more…
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Telemundo Wisconsin distributes backpacks
Telemundo Wisconsin (WYTU-TV) in collaboration with Alverno College celebrated their 4th annual Backpack Drive on Aug. 4. Hundreds of children came to Alverno College to receive a brand-new Telemundo backpack filled with supplies for the upcoming school year. Anchors Miguel Ramírez and Gilmarie Morales greeted and distributed over 200 backpacks filled with school supplies. More…
