WTMJ-AM finalist for Crystal Radio Awards
WTMJ-AM in Milwaukee is one of the 50 finalists for the 2023 NAB Crystal Radio Awards. Ten Crystal Radio Award winners will be chosen from the finalists by a panel of judges representing the broadcast industry, community service organizations and…
Station’s effort generates 1.3 million diapers
A Madison station generated monetary donations combined with physical donations of diapers equaling 1,375,737 diapers during its third annual diaper drive. NBC15 (WMTV-TV) raised the diapers for the Village Diaper Bank which provides diapers to families in need across south…
Timm to retire as EAS Committee chair
After more than 30 years as Broadcast Chair of the Wisconsin EAS Committee, Gary Timm retired from this position on March 1. The Wisconsin SECC unanimously elected committee member Chris Tarr as Timm’s successor. Tarr is Group Director of Engineering…
WBA Student Awards for Excellence winners announced
The 2022 Student Awards for Excellence winners were announced at the WBA Student Seminar on Saturday. The complete list of winners is available here. Congratulations to all the winners! Great job! Four scholarship recipients were also recognized, along with the…
Radio group’s effort supports low income residents
Heartland Communications Group teamed up with a local business in Ashland over the holidays to support the Magic Stocking, an annual initiative that supports the work of The BRICK Ministries. The effort raised $2,185. Magic Stockings were placed in select…
Station gathers Lego sets for children’s hospital
The American Family Children’s Hospital received almost 1,000 Lego sets after a Madison radio station’s annual Lego Drive. Life 102.5 (WNWC) has partnered with the hospital for six years to bring hope to the kids during their stay at the…
5 Wisconsin House representatives join Local Radio Freedom Act
Five Wisconsin Congressional Representatives are supporting the recently reintroduced Local Radio Freedom Act (LRFA) as cosponsors. The resolutions in the House of Representatives and the Senate oppose “any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge” on local broadcast radio…
Wisconsin EAS plan approved by FCC
The Wisconsin State Emergency Communications Committee has won approval of its state EAS plan from the FCC. In 2022, the FCC initiated a review of all State EAS plans. After multiple rounds of changes, the FCC approved the Wisconsin State…
Four to be awarded scholarships at 2023 WBA Student Seminar
Four scholarships will be given out during the WBA Student Seminar on Feb. 25 to students studying broadcasting in Wisconsin. Learn more about the WBA Student Scholarship program and apply here. Interested in supporting the scholarship program? Learn more here….
