Hybrid events can keep the “broad” In broadcasting
One of the more perplexing aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic is the fact that as we recover from it, there’s no clear finish line. How will we know when it’s really over? No lifeguard will blow a whistle to give…
Coming together: A routine worth celebrating!
After a year of not knowing what’s around the corner, it’s certainly comforting to see the gradual return of routines. We hear from so many in broadcasting about the importance of being nimble and open to new ideas. Well, if…
Chair honored to serve unusual 18-month term
Here we are in July already! As we get older, we can’t believe how fast time flies, except for a year ago during the pandemic. The Brewers are now at 100 percent capacity. The Packers are planning to operate at…
Wisconsin Broadcaster available now
The July/August issue of the Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. You can download it here [PDF]. Highlights from his issue: WBA Chair Chris Bernier reflects on his unusually long term as WBA Board Chair Nationwide EAS test coming up…
Weekly Radio Addresses tout vaccinations, state budget
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol talk about vaccinations and the state budget. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s Democratic radio…
Rep. Steil joins cosponsors of Local Radio Freedom Act
Wisconsin Congressional Representative Bryan Steil is joining Representatives Ron Kind, Glenn Grothman, Tom Tiffany, and Mike Gallaher in supporting the recently reintroduced Local Radio Freedom Act (LRFA). The resolutions in the House of Representatives and the Senate oppose “any new…
Decker named WZOR music director, host
Woodward Radio Group active rock station Razor 94.7/104.7 (WZOR) has named Decker its new music director and afternoon host. Decker replaces Cutter who moved to sister station WAPL as a morning show co-host. “I’m so excited to be back in…
Weekly Radio Addresses highlight plans to spend on tourism, health care
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol tout funding proposals for tourism, nursing homes, and health care. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — Gov. Tony…
UW-Parkside campus station to remain off-air
A campus radio station at the University of Wisconsin Parkside in Kenosha will remain off the air. In a post to the WIPZ Facebook page, the station announced that it was decided on May 14 the university and SUFAC chairperson…
