Advocacy efforts could bear fruit
We’re at the halfway point of 2025 and looking back at the past six months it has been an unprecedented whirlwind. We have had successful engagement at a number of events like the WBA Summer Conference, just recently completed in beautiful…
Podcast episode highlights broadcast engineering program at UW-Oshkosh
The University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is launching a rare program to train students in broadcast engineering. The emphasis followed years of planning and consultation within the RTF department and the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association. William Kerkhof and Andrew Smock join Chris Tarr…
Laszewski named GM at WSAW-TV
WMTV-TV News Director Jessica Laszewski was named General Manager of WSAW-TV in Wausau on Monday. Laszewski has served as news director at WMTV-TV in Madison since October 2017. The announcement from Gray Media said that under her leadership, “WMTV rose…
Tyler retires after 47 years in radio
iHeartMedia Wisconsin Metro President Jeff Tyler is retiring after 47 years in radio that included leadership roles in Madison, Milwaukee, and Minneapolis. Tyler started his career on the air but by 1997 he played a key role in one of…
Artificial intelligence in media, education
The subject of artificial intelligence seems to be everywhere, which at times can be quite controversial but nonetheless good, bad or otherwise it is here to stay. As with most subjects, there is no shortage of “subjectivity” when it comes…
Come to Packers Training Camp at Lambeau Field with the WBA
Join us Thursday, July 24 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay for the WBA’s Doug Chickering – WIAA Sports Workshop! We’ll hear speakers from the Green Bay Packers, take in a session of training camp, and tour the press box….
Reboot your prospecting strategy
The economy over the last 18 months could best be described as quirky. The headlines from CNBC and D.C. often paint a picture of strength—stocks are up, unemployment is low. But when we talk with media companies in small and…
Podcast: Broadcast Journalism, First Amendment, and the Future
Dan Shelley of the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) joins Kyle Geissler (WI Broadcasters Assoc.) and Chris Kline (AZ Media Assoc.) to talk about broadcast journalism and the first amendment.
Guy David joins Chandra Lynn on 107.1 The Bull
107.1 The Bull in Fond du Lac (WFON) is welcoming the return of renowned broadcaster Guy David to Wisconsin, where he will join the talented Chandra Lynn on the morning show. “With an impressive career spanning major markets including Denver,…
