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…
6 Wisconsin broadcasters named to Silver Circle
Six Wisconsin broadcasters will be named to the Wisconsin Silver Circle on Oct. 13. The awards are given by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. The following are 2019 inductees: Denise Callaway, Milwaukee PBS Liddie Collins, Milwaukee PBS Clint…
Wisconsin Broadcaster available now
The September/October issue of the Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. You can download it here [PDF]. Highlights from his issue: WBA Chair Steve Lavin writes about appreciating the strength of broadcasting WBA President and CEO Michelle Vetterkind highlights the…
WBA staff celebrates anniversaries
Three WBA staff members marked work anniversaries in July and August. Michelle Vetterkind, President and CEO 24 years on August 28 Linda Baun, Vice President 13 years on July 17 Liz Boyd, NCSA/PEP Coordinator 14 years on July 19 Congratulations…
Milwaukee hosts extends contract, expands duties
Bailey Coleman has extended her broadcast agreement to serve as midday host on V100.7 (WKKV) in Milwaukee and will serve as Urban Program Director for the Western Great Lakes Region for iHeartMedia. Coleman will continue to broadcast weekday mornings from…
Vesely to represent 1st District on Legislative Committee
WBA Vice Chair-Television, Don Vesely, who also serves as the Chair of the Legislative Committee, will remain on the committee as the liaison to the First Congressional District. The First District position opened when Mike O’Brien retired from WCLO/WJVL in…
