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….
Award to recognize young professionals in broadcasting
A new WBA Award will recognize the young professionals forging new paths in broadcasting. The WBA Young Professional of the Year Award seeks to recognize young broadcasters who have made a significant impact on their stations and communities. Nominees must…
Nelson joins Legacy Club
Recent WBA Hall of Fame inductee David L. Nelson (1921-2017) is joining the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation’s Legacy Club. Nelson’s family announced the creation of the David L. Nelson Scholarship during his posthumous induction to the WBA Hall of Fame…
Young professionals hone their skills at ‘The Toolbox’
Recently more than 30 young broadcasters came out for the second annual Toolbox Conference, put on by the WBA Young Professionals Committee. The Toolbox was a one-day young professional conference held at The Osthoff Resort in Elkhart Lake during this…
