Buehler, Downs join ‘Silver Circle’
The Silver Circle Award was established to recognize and honor outstanding individuals who have devoted 25 years or more to the television industry and who have made significant contributions to Wisconsin broadcasting. Nominees in journalistic, academic, administrative, creative, performing, or…
The times they are a changin’
Mike O’Brien Who would have guessed that college drop-out, poet, musician, Robert Zimmerman, aka Bob Dylan, would receive The Nobel Prize laureate in literature? Then again, who knew that Mick Jagger would become Sir Michael Philip “Mick” Jagger? The times…they…
WBA supports Operation Welcome Home
As the country observes the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, the Wisconsin Department of Veteran’s Affairs (WDVA) is overseeing a two-year statewide commemoration named Operation Welcome Home in 2015 and 2016. Organizations like your Wisconsin Broadcasters Association have helped lead…
Understanding new forms of media
Terry StevensonSeehafer Broadcasting Corp. The advertising industry is constantly changing with new forms of media and opportunities to reach audiences coming onto the scene all the time. As advertising executives, we need to be consistently staying up to date with…
Watch for your 2017 WBA dues mailing
Even though there are still a few weeks left in this year, it’s time to pay next year’s dues! When 2016 ends, so does your WBA membership. You should soon be receiving your notice for 2017 WBA dues so sign…
WBA and the WBA Foundation offer programs for engineers
Engineering Fellowship Grant Program The WBA and the WBA Foundation appreciate those who committed to broadcast engineering as a profession. They realize that all broadcast engineers must stay current in broadcast engineering knowledge, skills, practices and technologies, and that it…
Time to plan for 2017 Student Awards for Excellence
Attention Educators: It’s that time of year to gather up those contest entries and prepare to submit them for the “Student Awards for Excellence.” The awards will be presented on March 4, 2017 at the Student Seminar in Madison. The…
Looking for insights on the election?
Our friends at Pillsbury have released their election night guide [PDF]. It’s a great guide to all the big races being tallied around the country. Take a look before election night.
Nominations open for Local Broadcast Legends Award
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association is now requesting and accepting nominations for the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Local Broadcast Legends Award. Download nomination form The Local Broadcast Legends Award nomination process is open and will run through Feb. 15, 2017. Submissions should…
