In the News Archive

WBA Awards profiled in WSAE magazine

The WBA Awards for Excellence program was profiled in the most recent issue of the Wisconsin Society of Association Executives magazine. The two-age article in “VantagePoint” was written by WBA staff members Kyle Geissler and Linda Baun at the request…

Lifelong reporter, producer dies

A man who spent his career producing content at radio and TV stations in Wisconsin and Illinois has died. Ronald R. Anderson stated his career in the 1960’s as a DJ and reporter for radio stations in Two Rivers, Madison,…

Column: Finalists’ names should be made public

When the Oconto Police and Fire Commission said in April that it had interviewed two finalists for the open position of chief of police, Kent Tempus of the Oconto County Reporter asked who the finalists were. It was a simple…

Following rules about drones

Are you still fuzzy on what the rules are regarding drones? You’re not alone. The WBA, through the Michigan Association of Broadcasters, recently offered a webinar titled “Broadcasters and Drone – Rules and Regulations Governing Operations.” If you missed it,…

WBA Board member, Broadcasters Clinic, honored by SBE
Jeff Welton

A WBA Board member and the WBA Broadcasters Clinic are each being honored by the Society of Broadcast Engineers. The 2018 SBE National Awards recognizes excellence and achievement by individual members, SBE chapters, and sustaining member companies. WBA Board member…

Good Karma to buy 2 Scripps stations in Milwaukee

The E.W. Scripps Company has reached an agreement to sell its two radio stations in Milwaukee to Good Karma Brands for $16 million. Wisconsin-based Good Karma Brands is purchasing WTMJ (620 AM and 103.3 FM) and WKTI (94.5 FM). The…

Committee begins work on police body cameras

A legislative committee studying the use of police body cameras held its first meeting on Thursday. The committee is trying to establish uniform regulations for law enforcement using body cameras. A body cameras proposal passed in the Assembly but was…

Video: SEO for Broadcasters

The WBA and Jacobs Media are teaming up to bring members a video series aimed at helping stations build their digital strategies. The sixth video titled “SEO for Broadcasters” is available now in the WBA website’s Members Only section and…