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…
More than radio: Expanding multimedia opportunities for students
In my role as Director of Student Radio at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, I’m often asked questions about the vitality of terrestrial radio in today’s sprawling media landscape. From well-meaning visitors who are curious about how many people really listen…
Keeping pace with media industry trends: The role of social media assignments in college courses
As an educator in higher education in the ever-evolving field of media studies, I have the privilege of being entrusted with preparing our students for careers in a rapidly changing broadcast industry. With the advent of social media, the landscape…
Zoromski to lead WBA Education Committee
Wisconsin media veteran and educator Mark Zoromski will chair the WBA Education Committee. The announcement comes after the recent retirement of long time Education Committee Chair Ken Beno. Zoromski has 20 years of experience at three Wisconsin television stations and…
UW-RF embraces international collaboration in media production
While the old adage of “Teamwork makes the dream work” may seem cliché, the idea of collaboration has proven to be a successful model for many things including student projects and work. Last summer five University of Wisconsin-River Falls students…
Beno to retire from WBA Education Committee
WBA Education Committee Chair Ken Beno is retiring from the committee. He’s shared the following thoughts. Thank you for your service Ken! I have recently made the very difficult decision to step aside as Chair of the WBA Education Committee….
