Waupaca LPFM changes formats
A city-owned LPFM in Waupaca is changing formats after another Waupaca station changed formats. Waupaca Radio (WILM-LP) announced on its Facebook page that it was switching to an “Adult Alternative” format during weekdays, overnights, all day Saturday, and Sunday afternoon…
Contest awards best quarantine hair
The WBA Young Professionals Committee hosted a fun contest on Facebook last month. Members were asked to submit photos of their current hairdo—amid the Safer at Home Order and the ability to not get a haircut. Participants submitted their selfies…
iHeart radio stations in Madison deliver 4 trailers of food
Madison’s six iHeartMedia radio stations gathered four trailers full of food during a food drive in May. Listeners left donations at Metro Market and Pick N’ Save stores and the stations delivered the food to Selfless Ambition and the Goodman…
Weekly Radio Addresses focused on death of George Floyd, dairy month
In this week’s Weekly Radio Addresses, Wisconsin Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes talks about the death of George Floyd and Republican Representative Bob Kulp talks about June Dairy Month. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see…
VCY America airs special to honor high school graduates
VCY America hosted a 2020 graduation special honoring high school seniors. The special aired Sunday and included a call-in portion allowing high school seniors to give a one-minute challenge to their class. There was also a segment for parents and…
Magnum Media to buy 3 La Crosse radio stations
Magnum Media is planning to purchase three radio stations from La Crosse Media Group. The announcement released Wednesday said La Crosse Media Group has filed an application with the FCC to sell WQCC-FM, KQEG-FM, and WLFN-AM to Magnum Media. “A…
Madison TV station helps generate 18K meals for food pantries
Madison TV station WKOW-TV raised nearly $30,000 for food pantries through an 18-hour text-a-thon. The Feeding Hope event in May 14 was in partnership with the Community Action Coalition and was aimed at supporting local food pantries struggling to meet…
Take time to unplug
As a young professional, it’s easy to be absorbed in your career aspirations and your pursuit of advancement but don’t underestimate the importance of unplugging. Finding a work-life balance that works for you is a crucial process that takes years…
Station airs concert to benefit hungry students
Eagle River radio station WRJO aired a concert featuring local artists to benefit a charity that feeds school-aged children from food insecure homes in the Northland Pines School District. The concert aired May 23 and raised more than $40,000 for…
