Broadcasters mark anniversary of Amber Alert program
Wisconsin broadcasters are among those being recognized for their role in the 20-year history of Wisconsin’s Amber Alert program. The anniversary of Amber Alert in Wisconsin was recognized Thursday during a ceremony at the Madison Club that involved the Wisconsin…
WBA Board approves Diversity Statement
The WBA Board approved a Diversity Statement at its April meeting. The statement was recommended by the WBA Diversity Committee: The Wisconsin Broadcasters’ Association (WBA) supports initiatives that improve diversity in broadcasting and creates new opportunities for women, people of…
WBA slate of officers, directors announced
The WBA Nominating Committee has set a slate of officers and directors for consideration by the WBA general membership. The committee made the following nominations, which will be voted upon by the general membership during the WBA Summer Conference in…
Creative marketing manager awarded student debt relief grant
The creative marketing manager for Radio Milwaukee (WYMS-FM) is the recipient of the 2023 Results Broadcasting Education Grant. Erin Bagatta has been with the station for more than four years where she started as a marketing coordinator. She was also…
WBA Board spells out strategic plan for coming years
Late last year, the WBA Board began the important process of building a new strategic plan. The strategic plan we are currently using is one we have used a bit longer than we normally would have, due to the great…
Using your big toe instead of both feet
I’ve been in the media business for close to five decades. I’ve witnessed all sorts of new technology and innovations during that time – everything from the CD’s replacing vinyl, broadcast automation replacing live hosts, and social media replacing marketing….
Sen. Baldwin among original sponsors of bill to protect AM radio
Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin is among a group of 11 bipartisan lawmakers leading the support for the “AM Radio in Every Vehicle Act,” aimed at preserving AM radio in the dashboard. If passed, the bill would: The full list of…
Milwaukee radio programmer named Young Professional of the Year
The content director for Milwaukee radio station 101.7 The Truth (WKGB-FM) is the WBA’s 2023 Young Professional of the Year. Kyle Wallace was the highest ranked of the five young broadcasting professionals recognized this year for making a significant impact…
Wisconsin Broadcaster available now
The May/June issue of the Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. Highlights from this issue:
