Toolbox restocked for 2020
Throughout my time with the WBA and as a founding member of the WBA’s Young Professionals group, I’ve always been outspoken about my belief in continuing education as a foundation for a successful career. As the world around us evolves…
2020 digital trends of different generations
I did a seminar the first week of February and I wanted to include some facts about each generation and what their preferences are for online vs. offline behavior. To my surprise, some of the statistics were much different than…
Fox completes purchase of WITI-TV
Nexstar and Fox have completed a transaction that gives Fox Milwaukee TV station Fox 6 (WITI-TV) which was recently acquired by Nexstar through the purchase of Tribune Media. Fox is also buying a Nexstar station in Seattle and Nextsar is…
Station gathers 30K cans of Play-Doh for pediatric patients
A Madison radio station broke a record when it collected more than 30,000 cans of Play-Doh to benefit the American Family Children’s Hospital. Life 102.5 (WNWC-FM) has held a drive the last three years to support the local children’s hospital….
Students to receive scholarships at Student Seminar
Four scholarships will be given out during the WBA Student Seminar on March 7 to students studying broadcasting in Wisconsin. The recipients are: Enjoyiana Nururdin Enjoyiana Nururdin is the 2020 Morgan Murphy Media Scholarship recipient. Enjoyiana is attending the…
Gov. Evers signs body camera bill into law
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers on Friday signed into law a bipartisan bill to address the use of law enforcement body cameras and public access to video recorded by the devices. The bill was the product of hard work from the…
Broadcasters talk about diversity, other issues on Capitol Hill
Wisconsin’s radio and TV broadcasters spent two days on Capitol Hill this week talking to lawmakers about numerous issues including a proposal to promote diversity in broadcast ownership. The Expanding Broadcast Ownership Opportunities Act of 2019 was introduced in both…
Weekly Radio Addresses focuses on tax cut plan, Black History Month
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin lawmakers focus on the veto of a Republican supported tax cut plan and Black History Month. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries…
WTMJ-AM named finalist for Crystal Radio Awards
WTMJ-AM in Milwaukee is one of 50 finalists for the 2020 NAB Crystal Radio Awards. Since 1987, the NAB Crystal Radio Awards have recognized radio stations for their outstanding year-round commitment to community service. Winners will be announced and the…
