Wausau station finalist for CMB Station of the Year award

A Wausau radio station is one of five finalists in its market category to be named the Christian Music Broadcasters Station of the Year. 89Q (WCLQ) and the other finalists will be judged by a panel of radio professionals primarily…
4 to be inducted into WBA Hall of Fame

The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation is proud to announce the 2023 WBA Hall of Fame inductees: · Al Lancaster earned a reputation over this more than 40-year career as a leader of stations that succeed by numerous measures, including community…
4 to be honored as Local Broadcast Legends

The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation is proud to announce the 2023 Local Broadcast Legends honorees: · Dan Breeden‘s name is synonymous with weather in the La Crosse area because of his dedication to meteorology and the many connections he’s made…
How Wisconsin broadcasters can use ChatGPT , other AI writing tools

There’s been a lot of hype lately about writing tools that use artificial intelligence (AI) and what they might mean for the future of the broadcasting industry. The conversation has focused largely on ChatGPT, as well as recent rivals created…
Sen. Johnson joins Local Radio Freedom Act

Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson has joined as a cosponsor of the Local Radio Freedom Act in the U.S. Senate. He is one of 20 senators to sign on to the bill shortly after it was introduced. The resolutions in the…
Broadcasters extend partnership with Wisconsin Army National Guard

I’d like to start off my column by sharing with you a note from our friends at the Wisconsin Army National Guard: Dear WBA members, We are extremely pleased to announce that our contract is live, effective March 1, 2023!…
Broadcasters bring advocacy effort to Madison, DC

Fellow WBA members, I begin today with a very sincere Thank You! Thank you for joining us in January for the “WBA State Legislative Day” and for your very meaningful lobbying efforts. With your help, we lobbied our legislators from…
Young broadcasting professionals recognized for contributions

Young professionals are making their mark on broadcasting in Wisconsin and the WBA is recognizing them. The WBA Young Professional of the Year Award seeks to recognize young broadcasters who have made a significant impact on their stations and communities….
Wisconsin Broadcaster available now

The March/April issue of the Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. Highlights from his issue: