Woodward lights up ‘The FUSE’
Woodward Radio Group has changed its Adult Contemporary station KZ 104.3 (WKZG) to an Alternative music format branded “Wisconsin’s Alternative, 104.3 The FUSE.” “KZ” ended its Christmas music on Dec. 27 and started stunting as “104.3, Weird Al Radio.” The…
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….
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…
