WBA Student Seminar to focus on diversity of career options

The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association (WBA) Student Seminar is set for Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Madison Marriott West in Middleton. Hayley Tenpas is presenting the keynote address. Tenpas, a UW-Whitewater grad, is also featured on a panel in the morning and will hand out the 20th…
Wisconsin Broadcaster available now

The November/December issue of the Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. Highlights from his issue:
Work lies ahead during a busy 2023

Since this is my first column as WBA Chair, I want to start by saying that I am honored and excited to take on this new responsibility. And to assure you that I am committed to working with the WBA…
International visit reminder of broadcasting’s critical role

Your WBA was recently invited to meet with a group of international journalists traveling the U.S. to talk about the role of local broadcasters in Wisconsin. It was a lively and enlightening session for all. The U.S. State Department organized…
Jacobs: My Biggest Observation of 2022

As many of you know, we work with a broad array of broadcasters – commercial stations in markets of all sizes, public radio and Christian radio – and for a lot of media-adjacent companies whose products support broadcasters. We also…
WBA, Wisconsin Army National Guard boost partnership

I’m baaaack! Many of you knew me as Shannon Kilcoyne, when I worked with my beloved WBA previously. Years later…after marriage, a new name, a child, and a few promotions…I am thrilled to return to this partnership with you! In…
SBE chapter donates to media fund, encourages additional support

SBE Chapter 80 recently donated $500 to the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Advancement Office in support of the Gary Mach Excellence in Media Fund. The Gary Mach Excellence in Media Fund is inspired by Mach’s achievements in broadcast engineering as…
Don’t panic when facing awards deadline stress

It’s Monday, Jan. 9, 2023. You get to the office and open your weekly calendar and … Oh No! You put down the WBA Awards for Excellence Entry Deadline on Wednesday at 6 p.m., but forgot all about it. …
Radio station brings hope with shoebox gifts for kids

For years, Life 102.5 (WNWC) listeners have shared hope by providing kids in Madison and the surrounding areas with Shoebox Gifts for Kids. This year, when listeners shopped for everything on their Christmas list, they picked up a few extra…