Sucher named to head Radio Milwaukee
Entertainment management professional Kevin Sucher has been named executive director of non-commercial radio station 88Nine Radio Milwaukee (WYMS-FM). A Milwaukee native, Sucher worked as a professional musician for several years, teaching himself recording and sound engineering skills that eventually led…
V100.7 names new program director
Reggie Brown has been named Program Director for V100.7 (WKKV-FM). Brown will be responsible for the overall branding of V100.7 including on-air, online, and community events. In addition, he will continue to broadcast on the station as an afternoon host…
Speakers sought for 2020 Broadcasters Clinic
Speakers are being sought for the 2020 Broadcasters Clinic to be held Oct. 13-15 at the Madison Marriott West. Do you have unique perspectives or ideas on trends and technologies as we move forward to the future of radio, television,…
Weekly Radio Addresses focused on continued pandemic response
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos are focused on Wisconsin’s continued response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are…
Converge Radio names first program director
Converge Radio announced today the promotion of Ashley Wiswell to Program Director. This is a new role for the station. Wiswell will be responsible for keeping the station operating properly and working with Converge Radio staff and volunteers on current…
WBAY-TV breaks telethon record
WBAY-TV in Green Bay broke a new record when it raised more than $1,450,000 during a telethon to benefit Cerebral Palsy Inc. The total broke the previous record by $30,000. The 66th annual CP Telethon was hosted March 7-8. It’s…
WBA Awards judging delayed
Judging of submissions for the WBA Awards for Excellence is delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Judges at radio and TV stations in other states are busy with pandemic coverage and have been given extra time to complete their work….
Live code test called off because of pandemic response
Wisconsin Emergency Management and the National Weather Service has decided to call off the live code test scheduled for Thursday, April 16 because of the ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic. There will not be an EAS code going out….
Coleman takes promotion in New Orleans
A program director for an iHeartMedia station in Milwaukee is leaving to take a bigger role at the company’s station group in New Orleans. Bailey Coleman was Urban Program Director for the Western Great Lakes Region for iHeartMedia and a…
