WBA slate of officers, directors announced
The WBA Nominating Committee has set a slate of officers and directors for consideration by the WBA general membership. The committee made the following nominations, which will be voted upon by the general membership during the WBA Summer Conference in…
Creative marketing manager awarded student debt relief grant
The creative marketing manager for Radio Milwaukee (WYMS-FM) is the recipient of the 2023 Results Broadcasting Education Grant. Erin Bagatta has been with the station for more than four years where she started as a marketing coordinator. She was also…
Milwaukee radio programmer named Young Professional of the Year
The content director for Milwaukee radio station 101.7 The Truth (WKGB-FM) is the WBA’s 2023 Young Professional of the Year. Kyle Wallace was the highest ranked of the five young broadcasting professionals recognized this year for making a significant impact…
Duke Wright estate endows MTI, which will now bear his name
An endowment from the estate of WBA Hall of Fame broadcaster and WBA Foundation Legacy Club member Duke Wright will secure the long-term future for the WBA Media Technology Institute, which will now bear the name the “WBA Duke Wright…
Edge donates raffle winnings to WBA Foundation
Stephanie Edge with Radio Plus Bay Cities won the 50/50 raffle at the WBA Awards Gala on May 6 and donated her winnings back to the Foundation. The raffle raised $1,685. Edge is the business manager for Radio Plus Bay…
Kasper to lead QueenB stations in Platteville
Jen Kasper has been named market manager for QueenB Radio in Platteville. Kasper has been with the company more than 16 years, serving as a top performing account executive and most recently as the director of sales. Kasper replaces Herb…
SBE promotes Steve Brown to industry Fellow
The Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE) has elevated Woodward Radio Group Chief Engineer, Steve Brown, to the rank of Fellow. The Fellow honor is the highest membership level in the SBE. Members must have made significant contributions to the broadcast…
WBA Hall of Famer Bob Smith retires
WBA Hall of Famer and Gray Television executive Bob Smith has retired. Smith was executive VP and COO of Gray Television since 2013. He resigned Thursday, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. He had corporate responsibilities…
McPherson named evening anchor for WMTV-TV
Mark McPherson is set to return to Wisconsin as NBC15’s (WMTV-TV’s) next evening anchor/reporter. McPherson will succeed evening anchor John Stofflet, who announced last summer that he will retire from his current role and sign-off for the final time at…
