WBA Awards Gala to change format to accommodate COVID-19
A letter to WBA Members: While it may come as no surprise, sadly, like so many other events, our WBA Awards Gala has to take a major pivot this year. Because of the new restrictions imposed as a result of…
Walker Broadcast Management Institute postponed to 2021
The 2020 Walker Broadcast Management Institute is being postponed to 2021 because of the closures prompted by COVID-19. The courses, hosted on the UW-Madison campus, will be rescheduled for April 20-22, 2021. The UW campus is shut down until at…
Young professionals show what they bring to broadcasting
Two more young professionals are getting recognized for the mark they’re leaving on broadcasting in Wisconsin. The WBA Young Professional of the Year Award seeks to recognize young broadcasters who have made a significant impact on their stations and communities….
Why the Iowa Caucus app disaster matters to broadcasters
Regardless of your political orientation, the mess created at the Iowa Caucuses primarily by the reliance on a mobile application has lessons for all broadcasters. Today, radio and television stations rely on all forms of technology to manage information, connect…
WBA gathers COVID-19 resources for broadcasters
Your WBA has gathered a list of resources for broadcasters related to COVID-19 that it will update continuously. The page includes information about preparing stations and employees, links to resources for newsrooms regarding coverage, links to critical information sources, and…
Radio station recognized by Wausau PD
Wausau radio station 89Q (WCLQ) was recently named a Wausau Police Department 2020 Community Partner of the Year. 89Q organized “Lights of Christmas” with two area Culver’s restaurants. More than $3,000 was raised for the program. General Manager Coy Sawyer…
Success highlights importance of member involvement
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association is regarded as one of the best state broadcasting associations in the country. This is according to Sen. Gordon Smith, the President and CEO of the National Association of Broadcasters. During our recently completed legislative trip…
Weekly Radio Addresses focused on COVID-19, bipartisan bills in the Assembly
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin lawmakers focus on the state’s reaction to COVID-19 and bipartisan bills in the Assembly. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics:…
Toolkit available for broadcasters’ COVID-19 response
The National Association of Broadcasters today announced it is distributing new public service announcements to radio and TV stations to educate Americans on how to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The PSA effort is part of a Coronavirus Response Toolkit,…
