Sheboygan station changes format, branding
A Sheboygan area radio station changed formats on Wednesday from standards to adult contemporary. WGXI was formerly known as “1420 The Breeze” and is now known as “Love 98-5” and is branded as “Awesome Variety.” The station is owned by…
Basketball star and Appleton sports radio host joins Big Ten Network
Appleton native and Wisconsin basketball star Brian Butch will be working with the Big Ten Network this season as a game and studio analyst. “I’m excited for this opportunity and for a chance to get back to my Big Ten…
Student scholarship competition ends Friday
Do you know a student who could use assistance with educational expenses? The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation offers two $2,000 scholarships and two $1,000 scholarships. Students who meet eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply for these scholarships. The application deadline…
WBA Hall of Fame video available
A half-hour program highlighting the 2019 WBA Hall of Fame inductees is available to view online and available for stations to air. The program showcases the contributions of the four 2019 WBA Broadcasters Hall of Fame inductees: Clif Groth, Fannie…
Radio Milwaukee seeking new executive director
Non-commercial radio station Radio Milwaukee (WYMS-FM) is seeking a new executive director to replace Glenn Kleiman who is leaving in spring 2020. The station’s board of directors has established a search committee and has begun work to identify the organization’s…
DC trip restructured for 2020
The WBA’s annual trip to Washington D.C. to make calls on Capitol Hill is being restructured for 2020. The change comes after the creation of the WBA Legislative Committee which consists of broadcast representatives from each of Wisconsin’s eight Congressional…
YP Corner: How great connections with PIOs can lead to enterprise and promotable story ideas
Hannah Mohelnitzky went to the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minn. for broadcast journalism. She interned at WCCO-TV, KSTP-TV, KDWB-FM and worked intensely to run her student media TommieMedia.com. Hannah got her professional start at WSAW-TV/WZAW-TV in Wausau,…
Montotos join conference in Mexico
Lupita and Luis Montoto from La Movida Radio in Madison were invited to a two-day conference of Spanish-speaking media outlets from the United States in Mexico City. The Institute for Mexicans Abroad (IME) organized a binational day for on Oct….
Mayville station GM, host dies
A 35 year Wisconsin radio veteran has died. Tom Biolo was general manager and host at RadioPlus-owned Great 98 (WMDC) in Mayville. Was also part owner of the company. He joined RadioPlus in Fond du Lac in 1996. For many…
