News Archive

  • Wisconsin Broadcaster available now

    Wisconsin Broadcaster available now

    The September/October issue of Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. Highlights from this issue:

  • Engineers gather in Wisconsin for Midwest Regional Broadcasters Clinic

    Engineers gather in Wisconsin for Midwest Regional Broadcasters Clinic

    I’m pleased to report that the Midwest Regional Broadcasters Clinic—a collaborative effort between the engineering teams of the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association and the Minnesota Broadcasters Association—was a success. Now in its 69th year, the Clinic was well attended, drawing participants…

  • YP of the Month is natural storyteller with positive attitude
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    YP of the Month is natural storyteller with positive attitude

    A morning anchor and feature reporter at WBAY-TV in Green Bay, Emerson Lehmann, is the WBA Young Professional of the Month for the month of September. The WBA Young Professional of the Month is a nominee for the WBA Young…

  • 2025 WBA Awards for Excellence Rulebook available now

    2025 WBA Awards for Excellence Rulebook available now

    Hello Wisconsin Broadcasters, On behalf of your WBA Awards Committee, we hope you had a great summer and have been documenting and saving your potential entries for this year’s contest. You are a part of the largest state broadcaster awards…

  • Student scholarship competition underway
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    Student scholarship competition underway

    Do you know a student who could use assistance with educational expenses?      The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation offers three $2,500 scholarships and one $1,500 scholarship. Students who meet eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply for these scholarships. The application process…

  • Sports Workshop returns to Lambeau Field

    Sports Workshop returns to Lambeau Field

    The WBA Doug Chickering – WIAA Sports Workshop was at Lambeau Field in Green Bay on Thursday, during Packer’s training camp. After an introduction from WBA President and CEO Michelle Vetterkind and Doug Chickering, attendees heard first from Doug Russell,…

  • Eau Claire station starts broadcasts from new studio
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    Eau Claire station starts broadcasts from new studio

    Eau Claire radio station Greatest Hits 98.1 (WISM) recently switched to a new studio. Mid-West Family Eau Claire said the new studio’s space has a long history with the company. The former WDRK-FM 99.9 was in that studio, from shortly…

  • Planning underway for big 75th WBA anniversary

    Planning underway for big 75th WBA anniversary

    Your WBA turns 75 in 2026, and planning is already in full swing for the celebrations! By now you’ll have noticed that the theme for the 2026 WBA Awards Gala is Diamond Jubilee, in honor of our 75th Anniversary. We…

  • Andrea Albers named morning co-anchor on WTMJ-TV

    Andrea Albers named morning co-anchor on WTMJ-TV

    Andrea Albers will step into the role of morning co-anchor on TMJ4 News Today on WTMJ-TV in Milwaukee. Albers joined the station in 2021 as a reporter and anchor. Most recently, she has been guiding the Milwaukee area through the…

  • Civic Media names new executive leadership team
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    Civic Media names new executive leadership team

    Civic Media announced a restructuring of leadership at the three-year-old radio and Internet publishing startup. The new leadership structure includes former VP of Operations Kory Hartman being promoted to Chief Operating Officer (COO). Hartman will oversee day-to-day operations across Civic…

  • Mikayla Browne named program director of Life 102.5 
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    Mikayla Browne named program director of Life 102.5 

    Life 102.5 (WNWC-FM) in Madison has named Mikayla Browne program director. Browne, who joined the station in 2023, has served as afternoon host and assistant program director for the past two and a half years.   “I am incredibly proud…

  • The Evolution of Broadcasting and its Impact on Journalism Education
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    The Evolution of Broadcasting and its Impact on Journalism Education

    Broadcasting has evolved over the last three decades from traditional mass media platforms such as traditional television and radio channels to Digital Multimedia Broadcasting (DMB) avenues. The era of passively consuming content during scheduled time frames is increasingly being overshadowed…

  • Podcast: What’s Next for NEXTGEN TV

    Podcast: What’s Next for NEXTGEN TV

    Television broadcasters throughout the country are voluntarily upgrading to ATSC 3.0, known to viewers as NEXTGEN TV. While most viewers have access to the signals today, broadcasters are sharing transmitter signals and hoping to completely move to ATSC 3.0 with…