Use the internet to develop your next generation of stars
As I talk to radio and television stations across the country, one of the things that I frequently hear is a concern about where the next generation of broadcasters will come from. Once upon a time, a career in broadcasting…
Photos from WBA Summer Conference in La Crosse
Keep moving forward, life is full of challenges
We were just together during the Summer Conference in the gorgeous city of La Crosse, learning from experienced speakers, having a good time with colleagues and friends, honoring the milestone of four amazing broadcasters added to the WBA Hall of…
Thank you for a great WBA Summer Conference
It’s hard to boil down this year’s WBA Summer Conference to a few key highlights. It was two days of some excellent sessions, fun activities, time together, and great inspiration. Our keynote speaker, Tom Thibodeau, had everyone on their feet…
Platteville student station to host reunion
“It all started in a little 240-watt radio station in southwest Wisconsin many years ago.” Somewhat humorously, so begin many stories of successful broadcasting careers. Ironically, for students who majored in Radio-Television Broadcasting at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville or who…
Erin Wolf joins Radio Milwaukee
Radio Milwaukee (WYMS-FM) has hired Erin Wolf to serve as Music Director. She most recently held the position of Music Director and Program Host at WMSE-FM in Milwaukee. “Erin’s experience with and passion for public radio is unmatched in this…
Andrews named Senior VP of Programming for iHeart Madison, Milwaukee
Brett Andrews has been named Senior Vice President of Programming for the iHeartMedia stations in Madison and Milwaukee as well as Program Director for 95.7 BIG FM (WRIT-FM) and Z104 FM (WZEE-FM). Andrews will be responsible for all programming and…
Wisconsin Broadcaster available now
The July/August issue of the Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. You can download it here [PDF]. Highlights from his issue: WBA Chair Don Vesely writes about retention, reinvesting, and reimagining WBA President and CEO Michelle Vetterkind looks ahead to…
Donations raised by Eau Claire station given to playground, gym
Backyard Dreams, the charitable entity for WAYY Sports Talk 105.1/790 AM and The Dan Kasper Show made a $1,000 donation to Roosevelt Elementary School in Eau Claire for playground equipment and gymnasium needs. Kids playing at school and in playgrounds…
