2 additional broadcast debates announced
Wisconsin broadcasters are putting two additional debates on the air this fall to help inform voters ahead of the Nov. 6 election. WISN-TV will host a live televised Wisconsin Attorney General debate on Sunday, Oct. 14 at 6 p.m. between…
Wexler named VP, Market Manager for Good Karma Brands Milwaukee
Milwaukee native Steve Wexler is being named Vice President and Market Manager for Good Karma Brands Milwaukee, overseeing 540 ESPN in Milwaukee, the Wisconsin Sports Awards, ESPN Digital, the Tundra Trio, as well as the two radio stations Good Karma…
Morgan Murphy Media, investors, join purchase of Milwaukee radio stations
Morgan Murphy Media and a group of local investors will join in the purchase two Milwaukee radio stations, WTMJ and WKTI. A release from Morgan Murphy Media said it’s joining Good Karma Brands in the purchase that’s expected to close…
Video: Seth Resler on Mobile Apps
How can broadcasters use mobile apps to expand their audience? This is the topic of the most recent video in a series produced through a WBA partnership with Jacobs Media. The series is aimed at helping stations build their digital…
Rebecca Ryan to speak at 2019 Broadcast Management Institute
Futurist and economist Rebecca Ryan will speak to students at the Walker Broadcast Management Institute on April 3, 2019. Ryan is the Resident Futurist at the Alliance for Innovation, a Senior Advisor at the Governing Institute, a faculty member at…
$129,000 raised during Madison telethon
A Madison television station raised nearly $130,000 for victims of flooding in South Central Wisconsin during a telethon with the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Red Cross. WKOW-TV encouraged viewers to donate money during the Sept. 6 broadcast. The effort…
Broadcasters team up for Hurricane Florence victims
iHeartMedia Milwaukee and Fox 6 (WITI) in Milwaukee teamed up to raise $84,130 for victims of Hurricane Florence. The radio and TV pair was also working with Clear Channel Outdoor Americas. On-air personalities from iHeartMedia Milwaukee’s News/Talk 1130 WISN, FM106.1,…
Tools available to help stations facing repack
Numerous tools are available to help the 28 television stations in Wisconsin that are part of the repack stemming from the broadcast spectrum incentive auction. The National Association of Broadcasters has built a website with resources for station as well…
Get the WBA member app for Broadcasters Clinic
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association app is updated and ready to help visitors to the WBA Broadcasters Clinic at the Madison Marriott West from Oct 16-18. The app is available in the Apple App Store and Google Play. It’s also available…
