‘Place economics’ represents unique opportunity to demonstrate journalistic relevancy

For nearly two years Competitive Wisconsin has worked with local officials and business and civic leaders helping communities to compete more effectively on recruiting and retaining the workforce and populations essential to their wellbeing. If these local and regional renewal…
Internships can open doors to eager students

Maybe you remember this line from Robert De Niro in The Intern, “I just know there’s a hole in my life and I need to fill it…soon.” There may be a hole in a college students resume and they need…
Like it or not, it’s time to prepare for an AI avalanche

In January we attended our 14th Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. If you’ve ever been there, you know that CES provides an amazing lens on the future of technology and its impact on our culture, our businesses, and us…
Broadcasters Clinic agenda published

The Broadcasters Clinic Committee is excited to announce the award-winning Broadcasters Clinic will return Oct. 10-12 at the Madison Marriott West! The agenda, including the list of speakers, registration links, and hotel information are available here.
Every season is WBA Awards season

WBA AWARDS DEADLINE APPROACHING. Well, it is. The truth is, so many broadcasters do so many great things all year long, you’re missing out on a chance to be 2023’s Station of the Year if you’re not thinking “awards” right…
Two awarded Jowett Fellowship for photography training

Two radio station employees looking to expand their photography and videography skills are the 2023 recipients of the Rick Jowett Fellowship. Josephine Avila works at Milwaukee Radio Group. She was awarded $500 to put toward courses at UW-Milwaukee to further…
SBE Chapter 80 provides ongoing sponsorship honoring Don Borchert

SBE Chapter 80 in northeast Wisconsin is pleased to provide a contribution to the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association in the name of Don Borchert, founder of the Broadcasters Clinic. The fund is to be named the “Fox Valley SBE Chapter 80…
Long legislative effort comes to successful conclusion

For many years your WBA, as part of a coalition of other business groups in Wisconsin, has been calling for the repeal of the personal property tax. The long effort has finally ended in success. On June 20, Gov. Tony…
Wisconsin Broadcaster available now

The July/August issue of Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. Highlights from this issue: