Station collects hats for pediatric cancer patients
Milwaukee Radio station FM106.1 (WMIL-FM) collected more than 800 hats for pediatric cancer patients during its first annual “Hatsgiving Drive.” The drive featured on-air personalities Ridder, Scott, Shannen, Quinn, Billy Greenwood, J.R. and Hannah who encouraged listeners to donate handmade…
10,000 coats collected for Milwaukee area children
A Milwaukee TV station expects to deliver more than 10,000 coats to local children after its 35th annual Coats for Kids campaign. FOX6 (WITI-TV) held a month-long coat drive with a one-day finale event in Waukesha. For the second consecutive…
Radio station toy drive breaks record
A Milwaukee radio station raised more than $200,000 worth of cash and toys to benefit Children’s Wisconsin and Robyn’s Nest. WSSP held its 13th annual toy drive in December. It broke a record, topping the $160,000 it raised in 2018….
“Christmas Blessing” effort raises more than $15,700 for families in need
The Family Radio Network raised more than $15,700 for families in need during its first ever “Christmas Blessing” fundraiser. On Giving Tuesday, December 3rd, The Family went on air to ask listeners to donate $100 which would provide a grocery…
Magnum to buy 3 radio stations from NRG Media
Magnum Communications is planning to purchase three southern Wisconsin radio stations from NRG Media. An application is being filed with the FCC regarding the ownership transfer of Kool 106.5 (WKCH) in Whitewater, 107.3 WSJY in Fort Atkinson and News/Talk 940 WFAW in Fort…
Station connects listeners with children looking for holiday cheer
WACD/WATK teamed up with Antigo area law enforcement and the school district to gather and distribute presents for local children. This was the 10th year for the annual Crusade for Kids. The stations connected listeners with local children. Station owner…
Wisconsin radio, TV stations extend First Amendment campaign
Wisconsin’s radio and television stations are extending a national public awareness campaign that brings attention to the importance of the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association joined more than 20 state broadcast associations and state press…
Wish-a-thon raises more than $252K for Make-A-Wish Wisconsin
A Milwaukee radio station raised more than $252,000 for Make-A-Wish Wisconsin with its 11th annual Wish-A-Thon fundraiser. 95.7 Big FM (WRIT-FM) hosted its Wish-A-Thon on Dec. 12-13 featuring on-air personalities Brett Andrews, Eric Paulsen, Hannah, and Dave Michaels who encouraged listeners…
UW diversity and inclusion expert to address Walker Institute
Binnu Palta Hill, the Assistant Dean for Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Wisconsin School of Business, will be the guest speaker at the 2020 Walker Broadcast Management Institute dinner. The dinner will be held at April 15 at…
