Golf event pays tribute to Eau Claire broadcaster
A golf event in Eau Claire paid tribute to a well-known broadcaster who died in 2015. Peter Murphy, known to many as “Mr. Lucky,” had a hole-in-one trophy named after him at the United Cerebral Palsy Hole-in-One Million Dollar Shoot…
Student scholarship competition underway
Do you know a student who could use assistance with educational expenses? The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation offers two $2,000 scholarships and two $1,000 scholarships. Students who meet eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply for these scholarships. The application process…
Workshop aimed at helping journalists understand Middle East
A three-day workshop at the George Washington University’s Institute for Middle East Studies is aimed at helping journalists understand the Middle East. The workshop will take place in Washington DC, Nov. 19-21 in conjunction with the annual meeting of the Middle…
Madison TV station celebrates ‘Epic’ grand opening
WMTV in Madison celebrated the grand opening of its new facility with a huge party that brought in guests from all over the country. WMTV started broadcasting in the new facility in October 2016 and the final construction and landscaping…
Storytellers hone their photojournalism skills
Course introduces Rick Jowett Fellowship A two-day photojournalism course in Madison brought together more than 40 visual storytellers who began the event with a remembrance of long-time WBA photographer Rick Jowett. The event introduced the creation of the Rick Jowett…
WBA staff celebrates anniversaries
Late summer is a time for celebrating anniversaries for the WBA staff. Three staff members marked work anniversaries in July and August. Michelle Vetterkind, President and CEO 22 years on August 28 Linda Baun, Vice President 11 years on July…
Officials shouldn’t block social media users
In an age where major public policies are announced and debated through platforms like Facebook and Twitter, the courts are increasingly barring public officials from limiting people’s access to social media. In late July, a Virginia judge ruled that public…
Eagle River station raises money for VFW
An Eagle River radio station held a summer event to raise money for the VFW/American Legion Post. WRJO’s second annual Pooler Bear Plunge added a 5K run to this year’s event. Thirty-nine plungers jumped into a pool filled with water,…
Targeting Millennials requires research, strategic thinking
Without question, the most sought-after generation – and the least understood – is Millennials. If you’re a Baby Boomer or a Gen Xer, there are more of “them” than there are of “us.” And yet, professional managers often ascribe qualities…
