Changes coming to WBA events in 2021

Some big changes are coming to your WBA event schedule in 2021 which will affect the Winter Conference, State Legislative Day, and Student Seminar. While there are a lot of reasons for the change, we’re most excited about bringing more…
Changes coming to WBA event line-up in 2021

Your WBA is planning changes to the 2021 event line-up to, in part, connect broadcasters with educators and future broadcasters. This is the tentative plan for 2021: –Elements of the WBA Winter Conference will be split up into separate events….
Wisconsin Broadcaster available now

The March/April issue of the Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. You can download it here [PDF]. Highlights from his issue: WBA Chair Chris Bernier writes about the importance of member involvement WBA President and CEO Michelle Vetterkind highlights changes…
Broadcasters meet the future at Student Seminar

“It was a great seminar and helpful information.” “I had a very eye opening experience and learned there are a lot of opportunities.” “I enjoyed the variety of sessions.” “I have been inspired.” “The seminar was overall very beneficial.” Those…
Download list of WBA Student Awards for Excellence winners

The 2019 Student Awards for Excellence winners were announced at the WBA Student Seminar held March 7, 2020. The complete list of winners is available here. Congratulations to all the winners! Great job!
Weekly Radio Addresses focus on Respect Women Act, combating addiction

This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin lawmakers focus on the Respect Women Act and offering hope against addiction. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — Senate…
Polar Bear Plunge raises $34K for cancer charity

A Polar Bear Plunge event hosted by an Eagle River radio station raised more than $34,000 for a local cancer charity. WRJO led the 2020 Northwoods Original Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Angel On My Shoulder. Sixty plungers came from…
Bailey remembered for love of music

A member of the music industry with connections to Wisconsin broadcasting is being remembered for his love of music and work with numerous recording artists. Michael Thomas Bailey, 50, of Madison, formerly of Sheboygan, died Saturday. According to his obituary,…
YP Corner: The trick to bulking up your saving account

I know January is the month when most people set goals or resolutions, but for me, spring, especially March is when I make the most change in my life. For one, I usually get my tax refund and two; what…

