Rusk to chair YP Committee, Stevenson stepping down
One of the original members of the WBA’s Young Professionals (YP) Committee is stepping down as chair. Terry Stevenson was also one of the founding organizers of the YP event known as the “Toolbox” which will take place Feb. 21…
Enrollment open for 2025 Walker Broadcast Management Institute
The 26th Walker Broadcast Management Institute is set for April 15-17 on the UW-Madison campus. Enrollment is now open and seats are available. The 2025 Institute marks the second year of another 3-year cycle (although you may join the cycle…
Two promoted at Mid-West Family Madison
Mid-West Family Madison has promoted Randy Hawke to the position of General Manager and Lyndsey Bishop to the position of Vice President of Business Development. Hawke has been a cornerstone of Mid-West Family Madison for more than 22 years. As…
Broadcasters partner to help prevent veteran suicides
I’m proud to have represented our Wisconsin broadcasters at a November announcement of a new effort to prevent veteran suicides. The Medical College of Wisconsin and War Memorial Center received a grant from Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment for the…
Opportunities to engage in 2025
Welcome to the New Year from the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association, and your WBA Chair. As we begin 2025, we’re excited for a year filled with growth, opportunities, and stronger connections within our broadcasting community throughout Wisconsin. I’d like to share…
Grant offers college debt relief for broadcasters
Applications are now being accepted for the Results Broadcasting Education Debt Assistance Grant to help broadcasters pay off their student loans. This $3,000 grant is available to individuals currently employed in Wisconsin broadcasting or related media. Applicants must meet the…
Station’s ‘sharing tree’ supports homeless shelter
A “Sharing Tree” in the lobby of Seehafer Broadcasting in Manitowoc gathered 196 items and monetary donations during the holidays for a local homeless shelter. The Haven Men’s Homeless Shelter Executive Director Alex Hunt told the station he was appreciative….
Big Radio listeners support local charities with holiday fundraisers
The southern Wisconsin stations of Big Radio including WCLO 1230AM, 105.9 The Hog (WWHG), WJVL 99.9 FM, Iron Country (WGEZ) and The Beat (WBEL) supported the community during the holiday season by engaging the listeners with successful fundraisers for local…
WMTV Share Your Holidays raises more than $1.6 million and 30K pounds of food
WMTV’s 29th annual Share Your Holidays Campaign surpassed its goal of raising $1.5 million for Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin. The final total was $1,623,240 raised. The campaign also collected and sorted 30,000 pounds of food. Second Harvest Foodbank…
