YP Corner: Earning money with shopping apps
As promised, the month of March will be devoted to money topics. In the last six or so months, I’ve been able to ‘make’ $160 using iBotta and Rakuten. Now, ‘make’ perhaps isn’t the correct word because you have to…
Young professionals show what they bring to broadcasting
Two more young professionals are getting recognized for the mark they’re leaving on broadcasting in Wisconsin. The WBA Young Professional of the Year Award seeks to recognize young broadcasters who have made a significant impact on their stations and communities….
YP Corner: The trick to bulking up your saving account
I know January is the month when most people set goals or resolutions, but for me, spring, especially March is when I make the most change in my life. For one, I usually get my tax refund and two; what…
Toolbox restocked for 2020
Throughout my time with the WBA and as a founding member of the WBA’s Young Professionals group, I’ve always been outspoken about my belief in continuing education as a foundation for a successful career. As the world around us evolves…
2020 digital trends of different generations
I did a seminar the first week of February and I wanted to include some facts about each generation and what their preferences are for online vs. offline behavior. To my surprise, some of the statistics were much different than…
What do stations get right?
We as an industry often focus on what we (and others) do wrong, but what about what stations “get it right?” Radio Insight’s Sean Ross took an informal poll of which “radio stations get it,” and the results were varied, but Alternative…
What makes a good leader
“Leaders are made, they are not born. They are made by hard effort, which is the price which all of us must pay to achieve any goal that is worthwhile.” And Vince Lombardi would know best. He never had a losing season…
Financial planning for young broadcasters
Keep in mind, I am not a financial professional, so take this advice with a grain of salt, but these are my experiences as a young professional who was once afraid to give up any part of my paycheck (first…
Young professionals should focus on work, life balance
As I sit here on #SuperMonday, reflecting back on another crazy Packer postseason run and final Super Bowl push over the last several weeks, I am reminded of the importance of “unplugging.” Balancing work and life is something that seems…
