WBA Board welcomes new members
Changes were made to the WBA Board of Directors at its August meeting and General Membership meeting, including the naming of a new chair. Don Vesely, WMTV-TV, Madison, was named chair and board members Judson Beck, WLAX-TV/WEUX-TV, La Crosse was…
How a line from ‘My Cousin Vinny’ describes a career in journalism
This fall marks my 20th year in the classroom. Teaching was supposed to be a temporary job until I could land my next TV gig. Remember Marisa Tomei’s character Mona Lisa in “My Cousin Vinny”? She learned about automotive issues…
Changes made to Foundation Board
The WBA Foundation Board added a new member at its August meeting after Scott Trentadue declined to seek another term on the board. Chris Bernier, Radio Plus, Marinette/Fond du Lac will take the seat held by Trentadue. Bernier was already…
Raffle winner donates prize to WBA Foundation
The winner of the 50/50 raffle at the WBA Summer Conference donated their winnings to the WBA Foundation. Jerad Clark from Mid-West Family in Madison won the raffle during the Wednesday reception at the WBA Summer Conference and donated his…
Wisconsin Broadcaster available now
The September/October issue of the Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. You can download it here [PDF]. Highlights from his issue: Incoming WBA Chair Don Vesely writes about the servant’s heart WBA Board welcomes new members, thanks outgoing members Nationwide…
Milwaukee photographer awarded Jowett Fellowship
A television photographer working in Milwaukee is the 2021 recipient of the Rick Jowett Fellowship. Ryan Whittaker works at WTMJ-TV. He was awarded $539 to take classes to take a series of classes on visual storytelling and drone photography through…
Radio Milwaukee gets grant to start urban alternative channel
88Nine Radio Milwaukee (WYMS-88.9FM) has received a $450,000 grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) to start a new Urban Alternative channel to reach young, multicultural audiences through on-air and digital streaming platforms, the station announced Tuesday. “Radio Milwaukee…
Milwaukee station raises $130K for hurricane victims
Milwaukee TV station WISN-TV partnered with the American Red Cross to raise money for the victims of Hurricane Ida. The ‘WISN 12 Hurricane Relief Drive’ raised $130,505 from local viewers to deliver urgent assistance for those affected by the natural…
Former student named to lead WSUM
A former student who worked at the student-run radio station on the UW-Madison campus is returning to serve as general manager. Kelsey Brannen previously worked as the assistant program director at The Current and as the afternoon show manager at…
