Debate builds on broadcasters’ public service mission
We’re so very proud of our recent WBA Foundation U.S. Senate debate, which many member stations aired on or after Oct. 18. There are countless hours put into these debates from the host station and many other supporting stations, including…
Our Wisconsin Army National Guard recruiting partners change leadership
In the military, ceremonies and traditions are important ways we acknowledge change. We conducted a Change of Command ceremony in the Recruiting and Retention Battalion on Oct. 18. This tradition is time-honored, and it formally signifies the transfer of total…
Siegler named Wisconsin Public Media Interim Executive Director
Jordan L. Siegler has been named Interim Executive Director of Wisconsin Public Media (WPM), the division at the University of Wisconsin–Madison that oversees PBS Wisconsin and Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR). Siegler currently serves as Associate Director of WPM. The announcement…
Erica Ayisi named Indigenous Affairs Multimedia Reporter for PBS Wisconsin News and ICT
PBS Wisconsin News and ICT (formerly Indian Country Today) have selected Erica Ayisi as an Indigenous Affairs Multimedia Reporter for a collaborative partnership between PBS Wisconsin and ICT’s parent company, IndiJ Public Media. An independent journalist and media educator, Ayisi…
Membership renewals in the mail, can be paid online
When 2024 ends, so does your WBA membership. You should soon be receiving your 2025 WBA membership renewal notice in the mail. Sign up now and keep your membership in full force, without interruption, through 2025. I’m sure you’ll agree…
Randy Hawke promoted to Mid-West Family Market Manager
Randy Hawke has been promoted to Market Manager at Mid-West Family Marketing Madison. In this role, Hawke will be responsible for ensuring the best media products are serving the community, and the marketing team is building strong strategic marketing plans…
Belling transitioning to podcast series
Milwaukee conservative radio talk host, Mark Belling, announced that he will be moving his daily radio show on WISN to a weekly podcast series available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. “The Mark Belling Podcast,” which will…
Young broadcasters to gather at Lambeau Field
The Toolbox is a one-day young professional conference held at Lambeau Field on the afternoon of Feb. 21, ahead of the WBA Student Forum at Lambeau Field on Feb. 22. REGISTRATION DEADLINE FEB. 7 There will be a range of speakers…
La Crosse TV journalist named YP of the Month
WKBT-TV multimedia journalist Allyson Fergot is the WBA Young Professional of the Month for the month of October. The WBA Young Professional of the Month is a nominee for the WBA Young Professional of the Year Award. The award seeks…
