The Evolution of Broadcasting and its Impact on Journalism Education
Broadcasting has evolved over the last three decades from traditional mass media platforms such as traditional television and radio channels to Digital Multimedia Broadcasting (DMB) avenues. The era of passively consuming content during scheduled time frames is increasingly being overshadowed…
Student scholarship competition underway
Do you know a student who could use assistance with educational expenses? The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation offers three $2,500 scholarships and one $1,500 scholarship. Students who meet eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply for these scholarships. The application process…
Podcast episode highlights broadcast engineering program at UW-Oshkosh
The University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is launching a rare program to train students in broadcast engineering. The emphasis followed years of planning and consultation within the RTF department and the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association. William Kerkhof and Andrew Smock join Chris Tarr…
Artificial intelligence in media, education
The subject of artificial intelligence seems to be everywhere, which at times can be quite controversial but nonetheless good, bad or otherwise it is here to stay. As with most subjects, there is no shortage of “subjectivity” when it comes…
UW-Oshkosh launches broadcast engineering emphasis
The University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is launching a new emphasis next fall to train the next generation of broadcast engineers. The emphasis is through the Radio, Tv, and Film (RTF) Department and includes courses from that school plus the departments of…
Educators’ Column: ‘Still a Thrill’
“In American business, there is nothing stupider than the previous generation of management.” ~Bob Hoffman, The Ad Contrarian As a manager in the radio business, I was acutely aware of the smart generation of broadcasters to succeed my efforts. Thank…
WBA Student Awards for Excellence winners announced
The 2024 Student Awards for Excellence winners were announced at the Student Forum at Lambeau Field on Saturday. The complete list of winners is available here: Congratulations to all the winners! Great job! Four scholarship recipients were also recognized, along…
UW-Oshkosh student TV station manager to receive Student Leadership Award
Jenavieve Plutz, the station manager for student-run Titan TV on the UW-Oshkosh campus, is being recognized for her “exceptional abilities, dedication, and leadership.” She will be awarded the WBA Student Leadership Award at the Student Forum at Lambeau Field on…
Four to be awarded scholarships at 2025 WBA Student Forum
Four scholarships will be given out during the WBA Student Forum at Lambeau Field on Feb. 22 to students studying broadcasting in Wisconsin. Learn more about the WBA Student Scholarship program and apply here. The recipients are: Oliver Gerharz Oliver…
