Meekins to retire from TMJ4 News

Carole Meekins will retire from TMJ4 (WTMJ-TV) on Nov. 30 after 32 years at the station and more than 40 years in television. Meekins is an award-winning journalist and the most veteran anchor in the Milwaukee market. She is well…
Applications accepted for Student Leadership Award

The WBA Student Leadership Award is given to a broadcasting or broadcast journalism student of junior standing or above at a Wisconsin college or university who has most noticeably developed and exercised effective and creative skills in leadership. The student…
Leverage strengths to find new digital revenue

In the 2023 media landscape, it’s not enough for broadcasters to be just broadcasters anymore. The most successful companies in the industry are reaching beyond their airwaves to find other ways to convert their highly valuable audiences into other businesses….
EAS test successful

The Nationwide Periodic Test of the Emergency Alert System was a success not only in Wisconsin, but nationwide. I only had a few issues in the state reported to me, and each of those was a station-level problem. After the…
Dates set for 2024 Walker Broadcast Management Institute

The 25th Walker Broadcast Management Institute is set for April 23-25 on the UW-Madison campus. The 2024 Institute marks the first year of another 3-year cycle (although you may join the cycle at any time) and is designed for broadcast…
Nominations open for WBA Hall of Fame, Local Broadcast Legends

Nominations are now open for the WBA Hall of Fame and the Local Broadcast Legends, and there are changes to the nomination process. The WBA Hall of Fame Committee will now require all Hall of Fame nominations to come from…
Membership renewals in the mail, can be paid online

It’s WBA membership renewal time. When 2023 ends, so does your WBA membership. You should soon be receiving your 2024 WBA membership renewal notice in the mail. Sign up now and keep your membership in full force, without interruption, through…
Morgan Murphy general counsel to retire

After 45 years of service, Morgan Murphy Media general counsel Richard Burns will retire at the end of the year. Media attorney Jonathan Allen will assume the leadership role after decades of legal consulting work with MMM. “It’s been a…
Milwaukee Radio Group recognized for helping firefighters

Milwaukee Radio Group is being recognized for its efforts to help local firefighters. The Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin Charitable Foundation presented its annual media award to Milwaukee Radio Group for its “Answering the Call” campaign in support of first…