Cold weather fails to bring chill to WBA Winter Conference
Extremely cold weather managed to shut down much of Wisconsin this week, but it failed to shut down the WBA Winter Conference. The conference was held on Wednesday at the Madison Concourse Hotel as wind chills outside reached -50 degrees….
Gov. Thompson accepts award, praises broadcasters
Former Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson received the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association’s first Distinguished Service Award. The award was given out Wednesday at the WBA Business Luncheon during the Winter Conference at the Madison Concourse Hotel. The award was established to recognize…
WBA Winter Conference is on
The WBA Winter Conference scheduled for Wednesday will go on as planned. The WBA is aware of the inclement weather forecast and is diligently working with our contracted hotel, speakers, and legislators to ensure the best possible outcome for attendees….
Grassman honored for supporting veterans
Results Broadcasting owner Bruce Grassman is being honored for his support of veterans and veterans’ families. Grassman received a Legislative Citation on Monday from State Rep. Gary Tauchen (R-Bonduel) recognizing his support of veterans. Grassman said he was humbled by…
WBA Student Awards submissions are closed
Submissions for the WBA Student Awards for Excellence are now closed. Make plans to join us March 2 at the Madison Marriott West for the WBA Student Seminar when we will recognize the winners.
Gousha to end hosting duties
Veteran journalist and WBA Hall of Famer Mike Gousha is ending his role hosting a public affairs program to focus on his duties at Marquette University Law School. Gousha hosted “UPFRONT” on WISN-TV for 11 years. He serves as a…
Wisconsin voices on takeaways from CES
Wisconsin Broadcasters Association President and CEO Michelle Vetterkind and Tom Walker from Mid-West Family Broadcasting appeared on a video published by Radio Advertising Bureau about takeaways from CES 2019. Both Vetterkind and Walker were in attendance at the conference in…
Major General Dunbar to address WBA members at Winter Conference
Wisconsin Adjutant General Major General Donald Dunbar will address WBA members during a luncheon Jan. 30 at the Madison Concourse Hotel during the WBA Winter Conference. Gen. Dunbar commands the Wisconsin National Guard and is responsible for Emergency Management. He…
WISN-TV changes up evening newscasts
WISN-TV is changing the schedule for its late weekday newscasts and has plans to add a new evening newscast this spring. The Milwaukee station is returning its 10 p.m. news to a 35-munute format starting Jan. 14 and starting its…
