Looking for insights on the election?

Our friends at Pillsbury have released their election night guide [PDF]. It’s a great guide to all the big races being tallied around the country. Take a look before election night.
Nominations open for Local Broadcast Legends Award

The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association is now requesting and accepting nominations for the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Local Broadcast Legends Award. Download nomination form The Local Broadcast Legends Award nomination process is open and will run through Feb. 15, 2017. Submissions should…
Don’t let WBA awards rules confuse you

By Nancy Douglass, WLKG-FM You know how sometimes you can read something ten times and still not get it? Or look for something over and over and it’s right there in front of you? The WBA Awards Committee does not…
It’s time to go all-in on digital revenue

By Paul Jacobs It seems that virtually every day someone writes a blog post or gives a speech outlining what radio and television need to do to ward off threats (including yours truly) that are off on the horizon. Traditional…
Funny Halloween news bloopers

Looking for a laugh on Halloween? You’ll enjoy this:
Nominations open for Hall of Fame Award

The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation Hall of Fame Committee is now requesting and accepting nominations for the Wisconsin Broadcasters Hall of Fame. Download nomination form The Hall of Fame nomination process is open and will run through Feb. 15,…
Chair: WBA Foundation in ‘great shape’

I am pleased to have had the honor of serving as Chair of the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation during 2016. The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation (WBAF) has had another productive year under the leadership of Michelle Vetterkind. I am happy…
Use WBA awards to motivate your station

By Andrew Felix, WEAU-TV, Eau Claire One positive thing you can say about the broadcast industry is there is no shortage of awards programs or awards you and your station can win. Our industry really shines when it comes to…
2016 Broadcasters Clinic ‘renowned’ success

By Leonard Charles, Clinic Committee Chair The 2016 Broadcasters Clinic was another renowned event with a strong session agenda and an extensive exhibit hall. After winning the 2015 National Society of Broadcast Engineers Best Chapter or Regional Educational Event award,…