Broadcasters extend partnership with Wisconsin Army National Guard
I’d like to start off my column by sharing with you a note from our friends at the Wisconsin Army National Guard: Dear WBA members, We are extremely pleased to announce that our contract is live, effective March 1, 2023!…
Broadcasters bring advocacy effort to Madison, DC
Fellow WBA members, I begin today with a very sincere Thank You! Thank you for joining us in January for the “WBA State Legislative Day” and for your very meaningful lobbying efforts. With your help, we lobbied our legislators from…
Young broadcasting professionals recognized for contributions
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….
Wisconsin Broadcaster available now
The March/April issue of the Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. Highlights from this issue:
WTMJ-AM finalist for Crystal Radio Awards
WTMJ-AM in Milwaukee is one of the 50 finalists for the 2023 NAB Crystal Radio Awards. Ten Crystal Radio Award winners will be chosen from the finalists by a panel of judges representing the broadcast industry, community service organizations and…
Station’s effort generates 1.3 million diapers
A Madison station generated monetary donations combined with physical donations of diapers equaling 1,375,737 diapers during its third annual diaper drive. NBC15 (WMTV-TV) raised the diapers for the Village Diaper Bank which provides diapers to families in need across south…
Timm to retire as EAS Committee chair
After more than 30 years as Broadcast Chair of the Wisconsin EAS Committee, Gary Timm retired from this position on March 1. The Wisconsin SECC unanimously elected committee member Chris Tarr as Timm’s successor. Tarr is Group Director of Engineering…
WBA Student Awards for Excellence winners announced
The 2022 Student Awards for Excellence winners were announced at the WBA Student Seminar on Saturday. The complete list of winners is available here. Congratulations to all the winners! Great job! Four scholarship recipients were also recognized, along with the…
Radio group’s effort supports low income residents
Heartland Communications Group teamed up with a local business in Ashland over the holidays to support the Magic Stocking, an annual initiative that supports the work of The BRICK Ministries. The effort raised $2,185. Magic Stockings were placed in select…
