WBA renews partnership with Wisconsin Army National Guard
I’m thrilled to report that your WBA is once again partnering with the Wisconsin Army National Guard (WIARNG) to help the critical recruitment mission of this important state institution. As most of you know, we have a long history of…
Chair: Back to school, back to the signal: How local broadcasters keep our communities connected
Every year, as the late-summer air turns crisp across our great state of Wisconsin, my house turns into a chaotic staging ground of school supplies piles, backpacks, brand-new shoes fresh out of the box and first-day outfits. Watching my kids…
Wisconsin Broadcaster available now
The September/October issue of Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. Highlights from this issue:
Williamsen named to lead WFRV-TV in Green Bay
Carolyn Williamsen has been named Vice President and General Manager of WFRV-TV in Green Bay, overseeing broadcast and digital operations at the Nexstar-owned television station. She will report to Brandin Stewart, Senior Vice President and Regional Manager for Nexstar’s broadcasting…
Shockleys establish Young Broadcasters Development Fund
WBA Hall of Famers Terry and Sandy Shockley are the founding grantors of the newly established Young Broadcasters Development Fund, aimed at inspiring career building in the broadcast industry. “Our mission with this fund is to inspire and motivate young…
Engineers gather in Wisconsin for Midwest Regional Broadcasters Clinic
I’m pleased to report that the 70th Midwest Regional Broadcasters Clinic was a tremendous success. This annual event, a collaborative effort between the engineering teams of the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association and the Minnesota Broadcasters Association, attracted attendees from 36 states,…
YP of the Month brings ‘enthusiasm and creativity’
A news producer at WBAY-TV in Green Bay, Garett Hagen, is the WBA Young Professional of the Month for the month of September. The WBA Young Professional of the Month is a nominee for the WBA Young Professional of the…
WPR names new hosts for WPR Music’s morning, midday programs
Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) today announced a host lineup change for WPR Music, its statewide classical music network. Beginning Sept. 7, Ezra Wall will become the new host of “Morning Classics,” airing weekdays from 6 to 10 a.m., and Stephanie…
Eddie named co-host of 95.9 KISS FM morning show
95.9 KISS FM (WKSZ-FM) in Green Bay named interim co-host Eddie to full-time co-host of the station’s morning show. Eddie will permanently join current co-hosts Katie and Nick. In addition to his on-air duties as a permanent member of “Eddie,…
