Five things to do now to prep for 2027
The gales of November are upon us again, which means strategic plans for 2027 are picking up. In recent weeks alone, the broader media landscape has seen big layoffs at Netflix, the consolidation of Warner with Paramount, and a surging…
YP of the Month ‘rising star’ for Milwaukee newsroom
The Special Projects Executive Producer at CBS 58 (WDJT-TV) in Milwaukee, Jarek Andrzejewski, is the WBA Young Professional of the Month for the month of November. The WBA Young Professional of the Month is a nominee for the WBA Young…
Terry McHugh retires after 40 years in local TV
After more than 40 in local television, and 21 years at WEAU-TV in Eau Claire, Terry McHugh is retiring as Vice President and General Manager. “My career here in Eau Claire, it’s always been about community and our staff,” McHugh…
Spread the word about WBA Student Forum at Lambeau Field
Oh, that perfect line. Journalists crave it. So do novelists, poets, and playwrights. Broadcasters too. Jeff Levering found it. “The Brewers win the pennant! OH MY GOD, the Brewers win the pennant!” Levering’s statewide Brewers Radio Network call sent chills,…
Mauston radio station honored for rural advocacy
Mauston radio station WRJC and its owner, Jim “Murph” Murphy, were recently given the Rural Advocacy Award from the Wisconsin Rural Schools Alliance. The nomination came from Mauston Schools Superintendent Joel Heesch who said the station is a “champion, a…
Gunnar Tessmer to lead sales for WSAW-TV
WSAW NewsChannel 7 in Wausau has promoted Gunnar Tessmer to Director of Sales for WSAW-TV, WZAW-TV, and its sister properties WYOW-TV and ESAW-TV. “This is a win-win. Our team trusts Gunnar and our business community trusts Gunnar,” said Jessica Laszewski,…
Thank you to WBA Hall of Fame video director
Tucker Boyd has told the stories of our Hall of Fame inductees, one video at a time. For 25 years, he’s served as the Director of Production/Editor of the WBA Hall of Fame videos. Tucker is taking a well-deserved retirement…
Elections highlight broadcasters role in democratic process
Political season is upon us! Every election cycle, when it comes to understanding what truly matters in our daily lives, there is no substitute for turning to your local TV or radio station. For months leading up to election day,…
Wisconsin Broadcaster available now
The November/December issue of Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. Highlights from this issue:
