WBA staff celebrates anniversaries
Two WBA team members recently marked service anniversaries. Michelle Vetterkind, President and CEO30 years on Aug. 28 Kyle Geissler, Vice President8 years on Sept. 5 Congratulations and thank you for your service to the WBA.
Half-full or half-empty view on the future of broadcasting
All broadcasters – regardless of market size – understand first-hand the tumultuous times we are living in. The economy is clearly “going through some things,” and concurrently, we continue to see a shift in the way advertisers of all sizes…
WPR’s ‘To the Best of Our Knowledge’ to join American Archive of Public Broadcasting
On the eve of its final broadcast, Wisconsin Public Radio’s “To the Best of Our Knowledge” has announced that every episode of the Peabody Award-winning program will be archived for free, for everyone, forever. The “To the Best of Our…
Milwaukee station gathers $75K for school supplies
The 2025 ‘Class Act School Supply Drive’ raised $57,350 to deliver essential school supplies to local children in need. Through generous donations across southeastern Wisconsin, thousands of students in Milwaukee and Waukesha counties will now have fundamental classroom tools before…
Student scholarship competition underway
Do you know a student who could use assistance with educational expenses? The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation offers three $2,500 scholarships and one $1,500 scholarship. Students who meet eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply for these scholarships. The application process…
Podcast: Broadcasting’s Ongoing Evolution
Digital Content Creator, Journalist, and Producer Dana Schaeffer joins the podcast to discuss the future of broadcasting, including innovation, local relevancy, and engaging the next generation. Learn more about Dana on her website: https://www.danaschaeffer.com/
Morgan Murphy Media announces leadership promotions
Morgan Murphy Media today announced three strategic executive promotions in enhanced leadership roles, effective immediately: Chris Cornelius is named Chief Operating Officer. Cornelius joined Morgan Murphy Media in 2014 as VP of Business Development and will now drive operational excellence…
‘Auction for Ozzy’ raises $1,800 to fight Parkinson’s
Appleton radio station 105.7 WAPL raised $1,800 for the Wisconsin Parkinson Association through a July 28 event titled “Auction for Ozzy.” Listeners to WAPL Morning’s with Laura Lee & Cutter vied for a unique piece of rock memorabilia: A 1999…
YP of the Month described as ‘Voice of Manitowoc News’
A reporter and anchor at Seehafer Broadcasting in Manitowoc, Steven Devine, is the WBA Young Professional of the Month for the month of August. The WBA Young Professional of the Month is a nominee for the WBA Young Professional of…
