Employees buy Black River Falls radio stations
A family-owned pair of radio stations in Black River Falls is being sold to some employees. WWIS Radio was owned by the Bob Smith family for more than 55 years. Bob’s son, Dan, who took ownership in 2019, is selling…
Vetterkind extends contract with WBA
WBA President and CEO Michelle Vetterkind has signed a new contract to continue leading the WBA for another four years. WBA Board Chair Jan Wade made the announcement. “The WBA Executive Committee is delighted to renew Michelle’s contract,” Wade said….
WBA Awards Gala going ‘vintage’
Hopefully everyone enjoyed some fun in the sun this summer! Now it’s time to fall into a new season…award season. The best season of all! Start gathering all your best work from this past year and submit your entries for…
Morgan Murphy Media buying TV, radio stations in Michigan
Morgan Murphy Media, headquartered in Madison, is buying three TV stations and five radio stations in northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula from the Marks Media Group. “For more than 100 years and through four generations, our company has been…
Student scholarship competition underway
Do you know a student who could use assistance with educational expenses? The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation offers two $2,500 scholarships and two $1,500 scholarships. Students who meet eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply for these scholarships. The application process…
Midwest broadcast associations visit Wisconsin
Your WBA was honored to recently host a gathering of state broadcasters association executives from states across the upper Midwest. Representatives from 11 other states visited Madison for three days of meetings and enjoying the city. These gatherings are always…
Wisconsin broadcaster’s ‘Fight On’ in service to our communities
Our FCC license ensures our inherent responsibility to serve our respective communities. That is something we all take very seriously and welcome the opportunity to do. Yet this year we find ourselves in a fight to keep a very important…
Wisconsin TV veteran remembered
A career Wisconsin TV producer, Ronald J. Erickson, 87, has died. Erickson was an Eau Claire native who started his 38-year broadcasting career while at UW-Eau Claire when he was employed by Post Corporation at WEAU-TV. In 1966, he transferred…
Wisconsin Broadcaster available now
The September/October issue of Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. Highlights from this issue:
