Merrill radio station airs Easter service
Merrill radio station WJMT joined with a local church to produce a live “Drive-In” Easter Sunday morning service to help worshippers who couldn’t gather for a traditional service because of social distancing. Church volunteers erected a stage and tents for…
WISN-TV hosts online food drive
WISN 12 and Hunger Task Force launched an online ‘food drive’ in April to help local families in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. While the fundraising campaign continues and the importance of financial support is more critical now than ever,…
Eau Claire stations launch ‘Operation Support Local’
Mid-West Family radio stations in Eau Claire launched “Operation Support Local” to help Chippewa Valley businesses suffering through the pandemic. The stations air quick phone conversations with local businesses to help alert the public to changes at the businesses and…
Weekly Radio Addresses focused on COVID-19 developments
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses remain focused on COVID-19 with Assembly Speaker Robin Vos talking about the legislature’s response bill passed this week and Gov. Evers talking about the extension of his “Safer at Home” order. These addresses are available…
Radio stations raise spirits with new ‘Jump Around’ tradition
Radio stations from around Wisconsin united with a social media effort to raise the spirits of Wisconsinites during the COVID-19 pandemic by airing Jump Around on Saturdays at 3 p.m. Jump Around by House of Pain is traditionally played for…
Willie Davis remembered for NFL, broadcasting career
Green Bay Packer legend and WBA Hall of Famer Willie Davis is being remembered for his landmark run with the Green Bay Packers and long career in broadcasting. Davis died Wednesday at the age of 85. His broadcast career spanned more…
Koser joins NAB Board
Tom Koser, owner of Koser Radio Group in Rice Lake, has been elected to the NAB Radio Board. His two-year term begins June 2020. ‘I am honored to be elected by fellow broadcasters in the Midwest region to represent them…
Get help navigating SBA loans
The Small Business Administration is at the heart of the financial relief programs Congress has authorized in response to the pandemic. From Economic Injury Disaster Loans to the new Paycheck Protection Program, these SBA administered programs contain many helpful features…
Tarr named to lead engineering for Magnum Media
Christopher Tarr has been named Group Director of Engineering for Magnum Media which operates 16 radio and three LPTV stations in Wisconsin. Tarr accepted the position on March 16. His last day with Entercom was April 10. He was with…
