Student scholarship competition underway
Do you know a student who could use assistance with educational expenses? The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation offers two $2,500 scholarships and two $1,500 scholarships. Students who meet eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply for these scholarships. The application process…
Jayson Slade to join 95.9 KISS FM middays
Jayson Slade will be joining the 95.9 KISS FM (WKSZ) team for the midday show at the Green Bay station. “As the current Creative Services Director at Woodward Community Media, Slade will bring his creativity and dynamic presence to the…
Whitewater station switches to classic country
A Whitewater radio station is switching formats from Contemporary Country to Classic County. Magnum Media-owned WKCH is making the change after Magnum launched Bucky Country on WBKY earlier this year. Magnum carries WKCH programming on WSJY HD-4 . To add…
Wisconsin Broadcaster available now
The September/October issue of Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. Highlights from this issue:
Industry leaders bring expertise to Broadcasters Clinic
I am pleased to report that the inaugural Midwest Regional Broadcasters Clinic, a collaborative effort between the engineers of the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association and the Minnesota Broadcasters Association, was a success. The event was well attended, with participants from at…
Gerretsen remembered as ‘best in the business’
WBA Hall of Fame inductee (2021) Thom Gerretsen died Saturday after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 71. Gerretsen touched millions of lives during his long career covering news and sports in Wisconsin. His writing and his voice…
Green Bay anchor named YP of the Month
WBAY-TV news anchor Aisha Morales 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 Year Award. The award seeks…
Beaver Dam ‘Local Legend’ Bill McCollum dies
WBA Local Broadcast Legend and beloved member of the Beaver Dam community Bill McCollum has died. Known as “Uncle Bill,” he started his career in Beaver Dam in 1963. Ten years later, he joined the late John Moser on the…
Manek marks 30 years at WLUK-TV
WLUK-TV anchor Rachel Manek is celebrating a milestone anniversary with the Green Bay TV station. The Good Day Wisconsin morning show anchor is marking 30 years at the station on Saturday. Congrats!
