Milwaukee TV station to celebrate 70 years with campaign to end hunger
WISN 12 in Milwaukee is honoring its 70th anniversary by launching the ‘70 Years of Service’ campaign, in partnership with Hunger Task Force. Throughout 2024, WISN 12 will highlight a different hunger-related need each month, with a call-to-action to address…
WBA Awards competition draws 1,535 entries
Wisconsin’s radio and TV stations submitted 1,535 entries to the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Awards for Excellence contest, a increase over last year (1,502). The submission deadline for the 2023 awards was Wednesday night. A total of 120 stations submitted entries….
Get to know first two 2024 Young Professional honorees
Young professionals are making their mark on broadcasting in Wisconsin and the WBA is recognizing them. The WBA Young Professional of the Year Award seeks to recognize young broadcasters who have made a significant impact on their stations and communities….
Creative radio pioneer Bill Vancil dies
WBA Hall of Famer and creative radio pioneer Bill Vancil died Jan. 3 after a long illness. He was 82. Vancil grew up in Kewanee, Illinois. While attending Wesleyan University, he hit the air at KSTT, Davenport, Iowa in the…
2023 – The Year of the Rocket Ship or The Tortoise?
As we come to the end of another interesting, yet challenging year for broadcasters, we are constantly asked to try to put things in perspective. Unlike many years, 2023 had two main themes. One was like a rocket ship, potentially…
Broadcasters making themselves heard from Lambeau to the Capitol
We hope you’ve had a relaxing holiday season, because your WBA is off to a running start in 2024! You’ve no doubt already heard a lot about our Student Forum at Lambeau Field on Feb.24. We’re hearing from schools in…
AI is great, but don’t forget to keep the human touch in broadcasting
As the year comes to a close, I am filled with excitement and gratitude. I am excited to see where the future of the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association is headed with our updated image and dedication to ushering in a younger…
WSAW-TV holiday campaign raises $166K
WSAW NewsChannel 7’s annual Share Your Holidays campaign raised $166,834 and thousands of pounds of non-perishable food during its 21st year. The money will be split between the Wausau Salvation Army and The Neighbors’ Place. Food that was donated will…
Koehn to retire after 46 years in broadcasting
WISC-TV anchor Mark Koehn is retiring after 46 years in broadcasting. Over the course of his career, Koehn has traveled to Super Bowls, Rose Bowls, political conventions, and much more. Behind the scenes, he has been a mentor to many…
