Wisconsin media educators are here to serve
The importance of bringing savvy, conscientious, and principled young people into our profession is as important now as at any point in our history. Media are a bigger part of everyday life today than at any point in our history…
Details released for Student Awards for Excellence
The details of the 2019 WBA Student Awards for Excellence were released Tuesday. The program can be found here. Submissions for the awards will begin Dec. 10 and will close Jan. 18, 2019. The awards will be handed out March…
Edwards to retire from WUWM
WUWM-FM General Manager Dave Edwards has announced his plans to retire on May 30, 2019. Edwards joined the public radio station in Milwaukee in 1979 to create a news department. He later served as program director before being named general…
Morrissey recognized for dedication to WBA Newsroom
I hope everyone has been enjoying our beautiful (for the most part) Wisconsin fall weather. As a life-long Wisconsinite (with the exception of a couple of years in Chicago), I must say fall is my favorite season…even if it means…
Milwaukee station flips to country
An adult hits station in Milwaukee is changing to a country format today. Magnum Media-owned WVTY is now known as “92.1 VTY Country.” The change comes the same day that WKTI in Milwaukee changed from a country format to sports….
Chair’s Column: For The Birds
Have you ever seen those huge flocks of starlings flying in formation, changing directions in the blink of an eye? They look like giant clouds of birds moving in the same general direction before they inexplicably change course. According to…
WRST named Radio Station of the Year
UW-Oshkosh student radio station WRST-FM has been named Radio Station of the Year by the College Media Association. The Pinnacle Award winners were recognized this week at the CMA Convention in Louisville.
Wisconsin Broadcaster available now
The November/December issue of the Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. You can download it here. Highlights from his issue: WBA Chair Steve Wexler writes about lessons to be learned from a flock of starlings. WBA President and CEO Michelle…
Wisconsin FOIC marks 40 years of protecting openness
The Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council held an event Tuesday at the State Capitol to celebrate its 40th anniversary. The Council and its supporters gathered in the Assembly Parlor to hear about the beginnings of the Council and the many…
