What we learned in 2020 and what this means for 2021 (and beyond)
A few weeks ago, we joked in our daily blog that in 2015, everyone who answered the question, “Where do you want to be in five years?” got it terribly wrong. Nobody could have predicted the upheaval all of us…
Weekly Radio Addresses discuss state’s response to pandemic
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are focused on the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — Gov. Tony…
Wisconsin Broadcaster available now
The January/February issue of the Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. You can download it here [PDF]. Highlights from his issue: WBA Chair Chris Bernier highlights signs of hope for broadcasters in 2021 WBA President and CEO Michelle Vetterkind writes…
More than 1,300 entries submitted for WBA Awards
Wisconsin’s radio and TV stations have submitted 1,365 entries to the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Awards for Excellence contest. The submission deadline for the 2020 awards was Wednesday night. A total of 112 stations submitted entries. Stations are competing…
Wausau stations shatter holiday fundraising record
A holiday fundraising effort from two Wausau TV stations shattered its own record by more than doubling its previous campaign record. WSAW and WZAW raised $208,532 during their 2020 Share Your Holidays campaign. The previous record was $100,091. The donations…
Gear up! Breaking News! You’re going live
Large police presence. Raise your hand if you’ve uttered those words once or twice. I cannot think of a story harder to tell than the one where you have no information. I’ll set the scene: Newsroom phone rings. It’s a…
Making the most of an overnight work schedule
“When do you go in?” If you’ve ever worked a morning show shift you’ve likely been asked that question with a look of disgust from inquiring minds. Kassandra Sepeda has anchored Sunrise 7 in Wausau for nearly four years and…
Janesville sports fans remember local broadcaster
A longtime radio sports director in Janesville is being remembered for his hard work and dedication. Al Fagerli, 67, died unexpectedly on Dec. 14 in Illinois. He retired from WCLO radio in Janesville in 2016. According to his obituary, Fagerli…
Converge Radio returns to new dial location in Eau Claire
Converge Radio is back on the air in the Eau Claire area on a new transmitter after its previous station was sold. Converge Radio was previously on the air on WDRK, which the UW-Eau Claire Foundation recently sold to The…
