Grant offering college debt relief for broadcasters increases
A debt relief grant for Wisconsin broadcasters is increasing. Results Broadcasting established an Education Debt Assistance Grant to help broadcasters pay off their student loans. This grant is available to individuals currently employed in Wisconsin broadcasting or related media. The…
Tanz named President of Midwest Communications
Duke Wright’s Midwest Communications announced Tuesday the appointment of 37-year company veteran Peter Tanz to succeed company Wright as President. Duke Wright died Dec. 21. “Peter has worked with and learned the business of broadcasting from Duke for over 35…
Stations should budget for an EAS unit upgrade this year
Wisconsin EAS Participants, Broadcasters should be budgeting money for an EAS unit upgrade in 2023. The FCC has mandated what it calls a “CAP Prioritization” feature to be installed into all EAS units by Dec. 12, 2023. This is where…
Geissler earns CAE, promoted to WBA VP
WBA Director of Operations and Public Affairs, Kyle Geissler, is being promoted to WBA Vice President after earning the Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential from the American Society of Association Executives. The change is effective immediately. “I’ve been fortunate to…
Lancaster to retire after 45 years in broadcasting
WSAW-TV VP/GM Al Lancaster is retiring in March after nearly 45 years in broadcasting. Lancaster served in the role for nearly 23 years. Before that he was a station manager at WLAX-TV-WEUX-TV in La Crosse and general sales manager at…
Hutchings remembered for storied career, MMI
Career broadcaster, leader of the Madison Media Institute, and WBA Hall of Famer Ed Hutchings died Sunday. He was 92. Hutchings’ 37-year career spanned radio announcing, television sportscasting, sales and management, and education. Hutchings became a broadcaster early in life….
WBA Awards competition draws 1,502 entries
Wisconsin’s radio and TV stations have submitted 1,502 entries to the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Awards for Excellence contest. The submission deadline for the 2022 awards was Wednesday night. A total of 113 stations submitted entries. “Wisconsin’s broadcasters have a lot…
2 engineers awarded ‘Engineering Fellowship Grants’
Two Wisconsin broadcasting engineers have been awarded $500 Engineering Fellowship Grants from the WBA Foundation. Christian Hoyer was a broadcast engineer for WEAU-TV in Eau Claire and is moving to fellow Gray station, WMTV-TV in Madison. He’s pursuing Cisco IT…
Preparing next generation workers: Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship Media Broadcast Technicians Pathway
Preparing next generation workers: Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship Media Broadcast Technicians Pathway Not only do businesses require next-generation systems and technology, they also need next-generation workers. Youth apprenticeship is making this possible. Wisconsin’s Department of Workforce Development (DWD) recently launched the…
