2020 Summer Conference canceled
WBA members, First and foremost, I hope that you and your families are all safe and healthy! As I realize this (sadly) is a recurring theme, it is with deep regret and sadness that the WBA Conference Committee and the…
Wisconsin’s broadcasters step to help during pandemic
Wisconsin’s radio and TV station are stepping up to help their local communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some examples of how they’re helping: Madison radio group donates more than $900K in advertising to local businesses WWIS launches ‘People…
Antigo stations boosting businesses during pandemic
Two Antigo radio stations run by Results Broadcasting are working to help local businesses suffering through the economic downturn brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. WACD-FM County 106 and WATK-AM/FM are broadcasting messages on each station 10 times per day…
WISN-TV’s ‘Operation: Shop Local’ aimed at helping businesses through down turn
Milwaukee TV station WISN-TV has launched an effort to help local businesses through the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Operation: Shop Local” is a community initiative to benefit small businesses in southeast Wisconsin. It is a direct link…
Heartland stations supporting local businesses in northern Wisconsin
Heartland Communications radio stations in Eagle River and Ashland are doing what they can to help local communities and local businesses through the COVID-19 crisis. The four Eagle River radio stations are hosting a free program with local businesses letting…
Wisconsin’s public TV stations to begin at-home learning broadcasts Monday
As schools in Wisconsin have closed to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, PBS Wisconsin and Milwaukee PBS have outlined an ambitious plan, in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, to support at-home learning for students and families by broadcasting…
Weekly Radio Addresses focused on COVID-19, Safer at Home
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos are focused on COVID-19 and the state’s “Safer at Home” order. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here…
La Crosse radio stations gather, share info to help with COVID-19
Mid-West Family radio stations in La Crosse are working on gathering information for the community to help residents cope with the COVID-19 crisis. The stations are using the website aroundrivercity.com to allow local businesses to post updates about changes in…
Radio Milwaukee mixes up programs to address needs under COVID-19
Community radio station Radio Milwaukee is changing up its programming in reaction to the needs of listeners coping with the effects of the COVID-19 crisis. The station created a weekday program called “School of Rock” to teach kids home from…
