Broadcasters bring people together for the holiday season
The holiday season is here and despite the pressures that go with broadcasting and Fourth Quarter…I love it. I’m all in. I love every single thing about the holidays, except the crash when they are over. The holidays are about multitasking,…
Wisconsin Broadcaster available now
The November/December issue of Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. Highlights from this issue:
Station support for boat races raises money for medical care
A radio group in Rhinelander is supporting local medical care by being part of annual boat races. Duff Damos and Mike Michalak of NRG Media Northwoods have been emceeing the Minocqua Dragon boat races since it began a decade ago. …
Scholarship established to recognize Ken Beno
The Lake Land College Foundation has established a scholarship to recognize broadcasting educator and WBA Hall of Famer Ken Beno. The Foundation wrote: Ken Beno’s journey in broadcasting began in Southern Illinois, and led him to become a transformative figure…
Awards contest opportunity to inspire staff
“Find a group of people who challenge and inspire you, spend a lot of time with them, and it will change your life forever.” – Amy Poehler, actor and comedian It will soon be time to submit entries for the…
Northwoods NRG stations shine spotlight on Alzheimer’s
NRG radio stations in the Rhinelander area helped spotlight the National Alzheimer’s Association at the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s Sept. 20. NRG Northwoods Operations Manager Duff Damos and WMQA/WRHN Program Director Scott King are longtime emcees of the event…
Student Forum agenda coming soon
You might want to conjure up your inner Hermione Granger for the 2026 Student Forum at Lambeau Field. For those of you unfamiliar with the Harry Potter series, Hermione, a studious, overachieving protagonist, time travels in “Harry Potter and The…
Listeners step up to help those in need
A Madison radio station rallied listeners to help families in need during the holiday season. Life 102.5 (WNWC) launched Christmas Kindness to help families facing financial, medical, or other difficulties. In its first year, they helped four families. One family’s…
YP of the Month is ‘unsung hero’ for station group
An announcer and producer at Woodward Community Media in Appleton, Zach Zelinski, is the WBA Young Professional of the Month for the month of November. The WBA Young Professional of the Month is a nominee for the WBA Young Professional…
