4 to be inducted into WBA Hall of Fame
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation is proud to announce the 2022 WBA Hall of Fame inductees: · Chris Bernier is a station owner who leads by example, aided by his lifelong career in radio with experience in…
4 to be honored as Local Broadcast Legends
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation is proud to announce the 2022 Local Broadcast Legends honorees: · Jonathan Green was a staple of afternoon radio in Milwaukee for 41 years and is known for his authenticity, good humor, and community service….
WISN-TV to partner with UW-Madison to host debates
WISN 12 in Milwaukee is partnering with the University of Wisconsin-Madison to co-host two pivotal debates in October. The live events will include a Wisconsin gubernatorial debate and one between the candidates for the state’s U.S. Senate seat. “The 2022…
Milwaukee stations join effort to help Ukraine
Several Milwaukee broadcasters are joining a wider effort to raise money for humanitarian relief in Ukraine. MKE for Ukraine is organized by OnMilwaukee.com. The one-day online fundraiser held this coming Friday, March 25, benefits UNICEF’s Humanitarian Relief in Ukraine and…
Green Bay station helps law enforcement with acts of kindness
Green Bay radio station Q90FM (WORQ) is helping law enforcement make a positive impact on the community. During the holiday season, the station provided $165,000 in gift cards to 50 law enforcement agencies throughout Wisconsin. While at the event, officers…
Weekly Radio Addresses talk about helping children, defending voting rights
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin lawmakers talk about helping children of parents who’ve committed a sex crime and defending voting rights. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries…
How new digital platforms are giving broadcasters an opportunity to build communities
Recently, I teamed up with the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association to host an event that was a first for both of us — a social webinar. A social webinar involves an online presentation just like a normal webinar, but before and…
Eau Claire stations celebrate successful toy drive
Personalities from the stations of Mid-West Family Eau Claire, Alex Edwards and Office Cora of WAXX 104.5, John Murphy of Greatest Hits 98.1, Scorch and T-RI of 92.9 The X posed with Amy Giani of Family Promise of the Chippewa Valley…
Membership means being active
I recently paid my credit card bill, and out of the blue a brand slogan popped into my head: “Membership has its privileges.” Yes, I was paying an American Express bill, and yes that slogan has been M.I.A. since the…
