Station’s school supply drive raises more than $51,000
The “Class Act School Supply Drive,” hosted by WISN 12 in partnership with the Salvation Army, delivers school supplies to those who need them the most. The campaign this year raised $51,015 with donations placed online, through text messaging, and…
WBA Foundation announces broadcast teams for general election debates
The WBA Foundation Board is proud to announce the names of the journalists from across the state who will continue its 32-year tradition of conducting debates in the Wisconsin Governor and the U.S. Senate races for Wisconsin voters. Both debates…
2 photographers awarded Jowett Fellowship
A television photographer working in Milwaukee and another working in La Crosse are the 2022 recipients of the Rick Jowett Fellowship. Andrew Huggins works at WTMJ-TV in Milwaukee. He was awarded $1,000 to attend a NPPA workshop in Nashville and…
2022 WBA Awards program released
The 2022 WBA Awards for Excellence booklet is out and it includes some changes. Copies are in the mail, but you can also download it here. Here’s an update from Your WBA Awards Committee Co-Chairs: On behalf of your WBA Awards…
Perez promoted at Radio Milwaukee
Kenny Perez has been named as Assistant Program Director and Afternoon Drive Host on Radio Milwaukee (WYMS). His resume includes five years as Audio Production Manager at the station and six years on the air at the UW-Madison’s WSUW-FM. “Throughout…
Beaver Dam stations announce format changes
Two radio stations in Beaver Dam are changing formats on Aug. 15. Your Hometown Station 1430 WBEV will move to an FM signal as 95.3 WBEV, powered by Daily Dodge. The existing 1430 WBEV-AM signal will transition to 1430 ESPN,…
Broadcasters Clinic named ‘Best Educational Event’ by SBE
The SBE Wisconsin chapters and the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association have won an award from the Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE) for the Best Educational Event for the Wisconsin Broadcasters Clinic held in October 2021. The SBE said of the event,…
Wexler finalist for Marconi Award
Good Karma Brands Milwaukee Vice President and Market Manager Steve Wexler is a finalist for a 2022 Marconi Radio Award from the NAB. He’s one of five finalists for the title of Legendary Radio Manager of the Year. The finalists…
Gylock to lead Nexstar stations in La Crosse
Cory Gylock has been named Vice President and General Manager of WLAX-TV and WEUX-TV, wiproud.com, and their related digital and social media channels. Gylock assumes the position from Judson Beck, who was named Vice President and General Manager of Nexstar’s…
