Planning underway for whatever comes our way next year
Like you, your WBA is working with a lot of uncertainty these days. And, it probably comes as no surprise that there’s a lot we don’t yet know about our 2021 events. That said, please know that we are making…
Keep social interaction going during pandemic
….and it goes on and on. The pandemic continues with no end in sight. Sorry to start this column on such a depressing note. The biggest challenge we face is how to keep morale up. The age-old traditions of company…
Weekly Radio Addresses push for voting, stopping virus spread
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are focused on voting and stopping the spread of COVID-19. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — Sen. Chris…
Cat rhymes to help WBA Awards contestants
If rhymes help you remember, you’ll want to see this video before December. Remove awards stress in no time flat. Get advice from the WBA’s own Cat in a striped Hat. The WBA Awards contest opens on Dec. 1. The…
Milwaukee radio legend Bob Barry marks year of episodes for “Unearthed Interviews” podcast
A podcast from Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Hall of Famer Bob Barry is marking more than one year’s worth of episodes. The Bob Barry Unearthed Interviews podcast highlights his historic interviews with musicians and celebrities. Bob Barry had a long…
2 new members named to Young Professionals Committee
The WBA’s Young Professional Committee is welcoming two new members from different parts of the state. Kristen Shill is the News Director at WQOW-TV in Eau Claire. She began her career there in 2013 as an intern and has since…
Weekly Radio Addresses encourage voting
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are focused on the importance of voting. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — Sen. Howard Marklein in this…
WWIS launches ‘People Helping People’ campaign
WWIS Radio in Black River Falls is promoting small town pride with its “People Helping People” campaign. Through the rest of the year, the stations are promoting reminders to local communities of what small business do for the area. In…
Station helping address pandemic-related hunger
A radio station in Green Bay is teaming up with partners to help feed those facing hunger because of the COVID-19 pandemic. 101WIXX is working Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin and Associated Bank to provide 101,000 meals for Wisconsin families in…
