Busse remembered for dedicated broadcasting career
Lifelong broadcaster and WBA Hall of Famer Larry Busse has died. He was 87. His broadcast career began in 1961 as farm director at WBAY-TV in Green Bay. In 1965, he joined the sales department of WLUK-TV in Green Bay,…
Belky promoted to brand manager at WIFC-FM
Long-time radio veteran Paul Belky has been promoted to the position of brand manager at 95.5 WIFC in Wausau. Belky began with WIFC in 2002 as part time air talent, eventually moving full time to afternoon drive and assistant brand…
Broadcaster, educator, Hall of Famer Ruane Hill dies
Ruane Hill, 99, of Milwaukee, known for his 45-year career as a radio station manager and communications professor, died Friday. According to his obituary, Hill’s military service in WWII launched his career in radio and broadcasting. He went on to…
32-year WIXX morning host to retire
The 32-year host of Murphy in the Morning on WIXX in Green Bay is retiring. Jim Murphy started at WIXX in September 1991 when he returned to his hometown of Green Bay after more than three years at WLMG in…
Kastler named VP, market manager for Muzzy
Marketing, business development and media veteran Lou Kastler is joining Muzzy Broadcasting as the company’s Vice President and Market Manager. “Rick and I have formed a great relationship over the years and are aligned on key objectives to keep locally…
Dwyer joins elections advisory committee
WXOW-TV News Director and WBA Board member Sean Dwyer is representing broadcasters on the Wisconsin Elections Commission Advisory Committee Concerning Election Observers. The panel will help the Wisconsin Election Commission rework its rules for poll watchers ahead of the 2024…
Embracing equity and creativity in grading
This fall I will be teaching a course called On-Air Performance. Sadly, only a few of my students are looking at getting into broadcasting. Most take the class as a GenEd to satisfy their speech class retirement. The course is…
WBA program helps stations plan for crisis
Radio and TV stations throughout the state can take an easy step toward being prepared for an emergency by getting Broadcaster Emergency Personnel ID cards for engineering staff members. Many stations already participate in the Broadcaster Emergency Personnel ID program,…
WBA staff celebrates anniversaries
Three WBA team members recently marked service anniversaries. Michelle Vetterkind, President and CEO28 years on Aug. 28 Liz Boyd, NCSA/PEP Coordinator18 years on July 19 Kyle Geissler, Vice President6 years on Sept. 5 Congratulations and thank you for your service…
