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…
WBA Hall of Famer Duke Wright dies after lifetime in broadcasting
Legendary broadcaster and WBA Hall of Famer Duke Wright died Wednesday. He was 83. During his career, Duke, born Duey Edward Wright Jr., built Midwest Communications into one of the largest privately owned, family-operated radio operating companies in the United…
500 coats collected during station drive
Milwaukee’s Jammin’ 98.3, WJMR-FM held its annual Stokes Coats Drive, sponsored by the Milwaukee County Office of Equity, at Southeast Sales Powersports on Dec. 15 and gathered more than 500 cold weather items. Jammin’ On Air Personality and namesake of…
