Food drive aims to help hungry veterans
A radio group in the Appleton/Green Bay area generated 10,329 meals for hungry veterans in an inaugural food and donation drive. Woodward Radio Group partnered with Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin for the Combat Hunger Drive-Thru Food Drive held Sept. 7….
The Family Radio Network marks 50 years
The Family Radio Network celebrated 50 years on the air with a free concert, inflatables, games, fun for the kids, and a free picnic supper for the first 1,000 guests. The concert with Sanctus Real was held Aug. 29 at…
Wright joins WBA Legislative Committee
Jeff Wright is joining the WBA Legislative Committee as the liaison for the 8th Congressional District. The committee, formed in 2018, is involved in planning the WBA State Legislative Day in January, the WBA’s Washington DC trip in February, and…
Nationwide EAS test reveals FEMA equipment problem
On August 7, 2019 at 1:20 p.m. CDT, FEMA conducted a Nationwide EAS Test. The test was only partially successful in Wisconsin. There are two parts to every National EAS Test. The first is that our State EAS Network is…
Deadline quickly approaching for YP nominations
There are only a few weeks left to submit your nominations for the WBA Young Professional of the Year. We will recognize six finalize and award the YP of the Year at the 2020 WBA Summer Conference. The nomination deadline…
Find out how on air talent feels about the industry
If you missed the Jacobs Media webinar this week about a survey of on air talent, you can watch the recording and view the slide deck. The materials are available to members here. Jacobs Media, in partnership with Don Anthony…
Get your Digital Checkup from Seth Resler
Looking to step up your station’s digital game? As a FREE service from YOUR WBA, you can get a personalized assessment of your station’s digital strategy from Jacobs Media’s Digital Dot Connector, Seth Resler. Seth will get some basic information…
Take time to appreciate broadcasting’s strength
I was in a training session with some of the station staff in mid-August. I reviewed my notes this week to try to spark an idea for this column. I have to admit, I have a ton of ideas of…
Daniels signs extension with Entercom
Entercom’s Chase Daniels will continue his operations manager duties for the company’s stations in Madison. He recently signed a multiyear extension to continue to oversee WOLX, WMMM, and WMHX. Daniels joined Entercom in 2013 in Indianapolis and joined the Madison…
