FCC approves new ownership rules, ATSC 3.0
The FCC on Thursday approved new ownership rules that would allow companies to own a television station and newspaper or television station and radio station in the same market. The rule would also allow the FCC to waive on a…
Wisconsin stations among those getting into holiday spirit
At least three Wisconsin radio stations are switching formats to all Christmas music programming. WRIT-FM, 95.7 BIG FM, is switching to all Christmas Music to coincide with Thursday’s holiday lighting in downtown Milwaukee and surrounding parks. Host (Dave) Murphy and…
Broadcasters call on peers to join State Legislative Day
Wisconsin broadcasters who have participated in State Legislative Day are calling on their peers to join them for calls on the State Capitol on Jan. 31. A video published this week explains why it’s important for broadcasters to visit their…
Station helps with food drive at Miller Park
A Milwaukee TV station is taking part in a Thanksgiving food drive to help families in need this holiday season. CBS 58 is partnering with the Hunger Task Force and Brewers Community Foundation for the Thanksgiving Drive Thru Food Drive…
Radio station raises $42K for USO service vehicle
A Milwaukee radio station raised $41,986 to replace a broken-down service vehicle for USO Wisconsin. WKTI-FM ran a radiothon after hearing about the need for a new service vehicle. It aired the fundrasiser Nov. 10 from 5 a.m. to 5…
Longtime WPT host dies after long battle with cancer
Nancy Zieman, the longtime host of Wisconsin Public Television’s Sewing With Nanc,y has died after a long battle with cancer. Zieman died Tuesday at her home in Beaver Dam. “An educator, author, pattern maker, television producer, entrepreneur and innovator, Zieman…
Alternative rock station goes on the air in Madison
Mid-West Family Broadcasting in Madison went on the air with a new alternative rock station in October. 106.7 The Resistance debuted at noon on Oct. 31. It replaced a simulcast of sports talk station WOZN at 106.7, which has moved…
Support the WBA with a click of your mouse
Wisconsin radio and TV stations that participate in the NCSA/PEP program already know that it’s an important way to support the services provided by Your WBA. But did you know that the WBA recently added a social media component to…
Senate version of tax reform preserves ad tax deductibility
The U.S. Senate version of a tax reform bill released this week preserves the deductibility of business advertising expenses. “Local broadcasters support tax reform that promotes economic growth and job creation, and it is undeniable that advertising is a stimulus…
