Science writing experts share advice for science reporters
Consider how news science-based stories are framed for the reader. Ask scientists about why a natural or human-caused occurrence happens. Take advantage of Madison-based science resources. Those are some of the suggestions offered at “Secrets for Success in Science Journalism,” the spring…
Students consider careers in broadcast marketing
A WBA Foundation program is preparing college and high school students for careers in broadcast marketing. Ten years ago, your WBA Foundation initiated a pilot project aimed at identifying and training new sales personnel for Wisconsin radio and television stations….
Media mentors should support student travel
It was a typical, sticky April in rural Arkansas back in 2004. I had traveled 300 miles from home once with my parents on vacation all the way to Graceland. Now, I was in a car bound for DFW. The…
Student broadcasters learn, network, are honored at seminar
“Great mix of veterans and persons just starting out and objective honesty;” “Very informative; good to hear about other campus radio and TV stations;” “Really got a lot out of speed networking;” “Kept me engaged about the future of TV…
UW-Madison student honored with WBA Student Leadership Award
A UW-Madison student is being recognized with the WBA Student Leadership Award. Alec (AJ) Garcia was involved in broadcasting activities from the moment he arrived on campus, with an emphasis on sports. He is the Sports Director at WSUM and…
4 students honored with scholarships
Four students were honored at the WBA Student Seminar with scholarships. Kenneth Kosirowski Recipient:WBA Foundation Scholarship $2,000 Grant Ken is a graduate of Marquette University High School in Milwaukee. He is currently enrolled at the University of Wisconsin-Madison majoring…
Agenda set for WBA Student Seminar
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association (WBA) Student Seminar is set for Saturday, March 4, at the Marriott West, Madison (Middleton). Jay Kruz, Program Director and Daytime DJ at WREW, Cincinnati will present the keynote entitled “You Don’t Need Permission.” Kruz is…
The times they are a changin’
Mike O’Brien Who would have guessed that college drop-out, poet, musician, Robert Zimmerman, aka Bob Dylan, would receive The Nobel Prize laureate in literature? Then again, who knew that Mick Jagger would become Sir Michael Philip “Mick” Jagger? The times…they…
Time to plan for 2017 Student Awards for Excellence
Attention Educators: It’s that time of year to gather up those contest entries and prepare to submit them for the “Student Awards for Excellence.” The awards will be presented on March 4, 2017 at the Student Seminar in Madison. The…
