Wisconsin broadcasters take bow at WBA Awards Gala
Radio and television stations from across Wisconsin were on hand Saturday to be recognized at the 2024 Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Awards Gala. The awards were handed out at the Madison Marriott West in Middleton with 400 in attendance. Competition for…
Good Karma stations to air UW women’s volleyball
Good Karma Brands (GKB) stations 1000.5 ESPN Madison (WTLX) and 620 WTMJ in Milwaukee will serve as the new home for University of Wisconsin women’s volleyball, beginning in the 2024-2025 season. UW Women’s Volleyball completed the 2023 season at No….
Date set for 2 to join KISS FM morning show
Katie Schurk and Nick Vitrano will join Otis Day on 95.9 KISS FM (WKSZ-FM) in Green Bay on June 10. The move was announced in January and will happen now that a non-compete clause is expiring. “The question I get…
New radio, TV spots promote updated WBA Hall of Fame
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation is releasing new radio and TV spots promoting the WBA Hall of Fame at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center. The spots feature WBA and WBA Foundation President and CEO Michelle Vetterkind. They feature recent changes made to…
Beno to retire from WBA Education Committee
WBA Education Committee Chair Ken Beno is retiring from the committee. He’s shared the following thoughts. Thank you for your service Ken! I have recently made the very difficult decision to step aside as Chair of the WBA Education Committee….
Jezo named Brand Ambassador for Mid-West Family Madison
Amanda Jezo has been named Brand Ambassador for Mid-West Family in Madison. In her role, she will act as a marketing manager for the group. Jezo started with Mid-West Family in 2021 and has completed Center for Sales Strategy Training…
SBE releases broadcast station self-inspection guides
The Society of Broadcast Engineers has released new Broadcast Station Self-Inspection Guides for FM and TV broadcast stations. The SBE partnered with the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) to produce the documents, which are the first part of a planned…
Magnum station makes move to southern Wisconsin
A Portage radio station owned by Magnum Media, WBKY, has moved to the Stoughton-Janesville area. Dave Magnum said the process took 21 years. “My two sons, Reid and Ty, were just lads when we started this process,” Magnum said. “Whenever…
Deleste leaving WISC-TV
News 3 Now (WISC-TV) anchor Charlotte Deleste is leaving the anchor desk at the Madison television station later this month. Deleste, who has 32 years of experience in broadcast journalism, has spent the last 18 years with News 3 Now….
