Most powerful medium ever invented
I look forward to the opportunity to serve the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association as your Chair this year. I have been blessed to work in the broadcast business for the bulk of my career and I have been fortunate to not…
Wisconsin Broadcaster available now
The March/April issue of the Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. You can download it here. Highlights from his issue: WBA Chair Steve Lavin says radio and TV are the most powerful advertising mediums ever invented. WBA President and CEO…
Antigo radio host dies
The host of a morning radio show in Antigo has died. Gary Hartl hosted the WATK Breakfast Club. During his career he served as DJ, news director, and salesman at WRLO/WATK. He was also a car salesman for Parsons of…
Radio personality rescued by 13-year-old
A middle school student in Merrill received a special commendation for his efforts to save a local radio personality who was trapped in the snow. Merrill police said on Feb. 21 they were called to the WJMT studios when 13-year-old…
WBA Foundation Educational Support Grant Program taking applications now
In 2010, the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation Board of Directors created the Educational Support Grant Program. This program awards up to $10,000 annually to assist non-profit college and technical school broadcast education programs to acquire equipment, hardware, software, and/or other…
Sen. Johnson, Rep. Stiel join cosponsors of Local Radio Freedom Act
Sen. Ron Johnson and Rep. Bryan Stiel are joining four other Congressmen from Wisconsin supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. The resolutions in the House of Representatives and the Senate oppose “any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge”…
Students ‘learn a lot’ at WBA Student Seminar
“Great to meet with possible contacts.” “Thought it was great overall” “I learned a lot.” ”Great experience that stretched me out of my comfort zone.” “This is my third year attending, and it’s always fantastic.” ”Thankful I have this outstanding…
List of WBA Student Awards for Excellence winners
2019 Student Awards for Excellence Winners High School High School – Sports Programming (TV) 1st Place Union Grove High School – UGHS Broncos Media Sports Play-By-Play 2nd Place Lakeland Union High School – LUHS Sports Features 3rd Place Only two…
Wisconsin broadcasters take their message to Capitol Hill
More than 35 people representing Wisconsin broadcasters were in Washington DC this week to meet with the state’s two Senators and eight House Representatives to talk about their service to their local communities and several issues facing the industry. WBA…
