YP of the Month ‘rising star’ for Milwaukee newsroom
The Special Projects Executive Producer at CBS 58 (WDJT-TV) in Milwaukee, Jarek Andrzejewski, is the WBA Young Professional of the Month for the month of November. The WBA Young Professional of the Month is a nominee for the WBA Young…
Terry McHugh retires after 40 years in local TV
After more than 40 in local television, and 21 years at WEAU-TV in Eau Claire, Terry McHugh is retiring as Vice President and General Manager. “My career here in Eau Claire, it’s always been about community and our staff,” McHugh…
Gunnar Tessmer to lead sales for WSAW-TV
WSAW NewsChannel 7 in Wausau has promoted Gunnar Tessmer to Director of Sales for WSAW-TV, WZAW-TV, and its sister properties WYOW-TV and ESAW-TV. “This is a win-win. Our team trusts Gunnar and our business community trusts Gunnar,” said Jessica Laszewski,…
WPR Music launches ‘The River Flows with Ava Kuredjian’
On Saturday, Nov. 7, Wisconsin Public Radio’s WPR Music service will launch a new world music program, “The River Flows with Ava Kuredjian,” bringing listeners four hours of music from across cultures and traditions each Saturday from 5 to 9…
Ashworth named PBS Wisconsin, WPR’s first Executive General Manager
Sarah Ashworth has been named Executive General Manager of PBS Wisconsin and Wisconsin Public Radio. She will officially begin in this role Nov. 29. Ashworth has served as WPR’s Director of Radio for more than three years. Ashworth’s 25 years of…
Geissler to receive WSAE ‘Service Excellence Award’
WBA Vice President Kyle Geissler will receive the Service Excellence Award from the Wisconsin Society of Association Professionals at the WSAE Summit. The award is given to a WSAE member “who demonstrates exceptional commitment, service, and leadership through volunteer involvement…
Wexlers join Legacy Club
A WBA Hall of Famer and WBA Foundation Board member and his wife are joining the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation’s Legacy Club. Steve and Amy Wexler join a list of 30 other individuals and couples who make up the Legacy…
UW-Madison to host ‘Renewing Our Courage: Journalism Ethics in Troubled Times’
The Center for Journalism Ethics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison will host its 17th annual journalism ethics conference at the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery on Friday, Oct. 30. The conference is free, open to the public and made possible by…
WBA team marks anniversaries
Two WBA team members recently marked service anniversaries. Michelle Vetterkind, President and CEO31 years on Aug. 28 Kyle Geissler, Vice President9 years on Sept. 5 Congratulations and thank you for your service to the WBA.
