Velic named to PD position at ‘The Hog’ in Milwaukee
Seasoned music director and longtime on-air personality, Borna Velic, was named program director at 102.9 The Hog (WHQG) in Milwaukee. He fills the seat vacated by Joe Calgaro. Velic spent his career in the Midwest working in rock radio, leaving…
Journalists host post-election discussion in Madison
The Madison chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists is partnering with UW-Madison’s Center for Journalism Ethics to host a panel discussion Nov. 7 on journalism ethics and the challenges of covering politics in highly polarized times. The event — which is…
Wisconsin gubernatorial candidates appear in first televised debate
Wisconsin gubernatorial candidates Gov. Scott Walker and State Superintendent Tony Evers debated Friday night in Madison at a one-hour televised event sponsored by the WBA Foundation with funding provided by the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities. It was…
It’s time to show clients their advertising investment worked
One of the most challenging questions a media salesperson can be asked is, “How do I know advertising on your station worked?” For most broadcasters today, there is no definitive answer to that question. Historically, radio and television stations have…
Preparations underway for WBA gubernatorial debate
The panelists for the WBA Foundation’s gubernatorial debate on Friday night are meeting Thursday to finish preparing questions for the candidates, Gov. Scott Walker and State Superintendent Tony Evers. The debate will be held at WMTV-TV in Madison. WBA Hall…
Panel talks about dangers facing journalists
A panel discussion on Wednesday talked about the safety of broadcasters and journalists in light of new threats. The panel discussion titled “Personal Safety in Today’s Broadcasting Environment” was led by WLUK-TV News Director and WBA Board member Juli Buehler….
Broadcasters Clinic attracts engineers from throughout the Midwest
Hundreds of broadcast engineers from across the Midwest and beyond ventured to Madison this week for the WBA’s Broadcasters Clinic. The Clinic runs Oct. 16-18. Photos from the event are below. Find the full agenda here.
Carriage list updated for WBA gubernatorial debate
The second of two WBA Foundation debates will take place Friday, Oct. 19, at 8 p.m. and air live or delayed on more than 80 radio and TV stations in Wisconsin. View the most current carriage list here (Updated Oct….
Monfre named GM of Sinclair station in Milwaukee
Pete Monfre has been named general manager of Sinclair-owned WVTV-TV in Milwaukee. Monfre was most recently the executive vice president of Lammi Sports Management. Before that he was the vice president of sales at Clear Channel Outdoor for two years…
