Wisconsin Broadcaster available now
The May/June issue of the Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. You can download it here [PDF]. Highlights from his issue: WBA Chair Steve Lavin writes about the importance of local elections. WBA President and CEO Michelle Vetterkind highlights the…
Storytelling workshop with international collaboration sends powerful messages
The act of collaboration or working with others as a team applies to many aspects of life and certainly the work that we as storytellers and educators do with our students and colleagues. The reasons for collaborating vary from using…
NRG Media Chairman, CEO to receive National Radio Award
NRG Media Chairman and CEO Mary Quass will receive the National Radio Award during the Radio Show luncheon program on Sept. 25 Wednesday, September 25. The 2019 Radio Show, produced by the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) and the Radio Advertising…
YP Corner: How big dreams begin in small markets
There is nothing more exciting than accepting a job offer. And if you’ve cast a wide net, that job offer could be hundreds or thousands of miles away. It can be a lot of ‘new’ if you’re just beginning your…
2 photographers awarded Jowett Fellowship
Two television photographers working in Madison are the 2019 recipients of the Rick Jowett Fellowship. Ethan Freel works at WKOW-TV in Madison. He was awarded $500 to join the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) and attend the NPPA’s week-long video…
FCC visits Wisconsin consumers
Representatives of the Federal Communications Commission’s Consumer Affairs and Outreach Division visited Wisconsin this week as part of a two-state swing through the Midwest to talk to residents about consumer issues. The meetings started earlier this week in Minnesota. The…
Jay Wilson leaving WISC-TV in December
WISC-TV Sports Director Jay Wilson plans to resign in December after 39 years covering local sports. “After 39 years in local television, it’s time for a change. I’ve had great experiences along the way. I’m in good health and will…
Janesville radio station named Station of the Year at Conclave
WCLO in Janesville was recognized as Small Market Station of the Year at the Conclave radio conference. The awards were handed out June 20 in Minneapolis. One station in each of four market sizes is recognized by their peers at…
Hall of Fame photos available now
Photos from the WBA Hall of Fame induction last week at the Osthoff Resort are now available. See below. The four inductees are: · Clif Groth’s engineering expertise has touched countless radio stations throughout Wisconsin and the Midwest….
