Broadcasters Clinic attracts hundreds from 29 states
More than 300 people from 29 states came to Madison this week for the 2019 Broadcasters Clinic. The award-winning regional broadcast engineering conference started Tuesday and wraps up Thursday. The event included sessions focused on topics like new technology, security,…
Golden remembered as voice of WPT
A man known as a familiar voice on Wisconsin Public Television has died. Jeffery Golden did voice work for WP’s statewide broadcasts for decades and was known by friends and family as “Mr. Golden Tones.” WPT posted on Facebook, “…
Magnum stations share stories from Honor Flight
Magnum Media radio stations followed veterans on an Honor Flight visit to Washington DC last weekend and shared their stories on the air. Reid and Chelsey Magnum joined the flight and filed reports up through the group’s return to Madison….
Stations draws hundreds to breast cancer charity walk
A Milwaukee radio station and TV station drew 1,000 walkers during a 3K charity walk aimed at raising awareness about the importance of breast cancer screenings. V100.7 (WKKV-FM) and Fox 6 (WITI-TV) held their eighth annual Sista Strut on Saturday…
Big Radio consolidates stations in Janesville
Big Radio will consolidate its Rock County radio operations into a single location. Big Radio, owned by Benjamin Thompson, increased its radio holdings in Rock County to five primary signals in August when the company closed on the acquisition of…
Bob Barry podcast highlights unearthed interviews
A new podcast from Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Hall of Famer Bob Barry highlights his interviews with musicians and celebrities, and it’s supported by the newest member of the WBA Foundation’s Legacy Club. The Bob Barry’s Unearthed Interviews Podcast is…
‘WTMJ 2020’ brings influential names to single stage
Milwaukee radio station WTMJ-AM hosted a live broadcast event on Monday that brought together influential names in politics, sports, education, public safety, business, and faith. WTMJ 2020 was held at Potawatomi Hotel and Casino and was open to the public….
Chorski to retire from WKBT-TV
WKBT-TV General Manager Scott Chorski will retire at the end of the year. Chorski joined Morgan Murphy Media in 2000 when the company purchased the station. He also served on the WBA Board and as Board Chair in 2015. “Broadcasting…
Radio Milwaukee takes up efforts to fight hunger
Non-commercial Radio Milwaukee (WYMS-FM) held two events in September aimed at fighting hunger during National Hunger Action Month. The station hosted a hackathon Sept. 14-15 and a tech talk Sept. 18 by the founder of an innovative company that leverages…
