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Wisconsin Broadcaster available now
The September/October issue of Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. Highlights from this issue:
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Shockleys establish Young Broadcasters Development Fund
WBA Hall of Famers Terry and Sandy Shockley are the founding grantors of the newly established Young Broadcasters Development Fund, aimed at inspiring career building in the broadcast industry. “Our mission with this fund is to inspire and motivate young people to pursue a career in broadcasting,” Terry and Sandy Shockey said. “The rewards are…
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Engineers gather in Wisconsin for Midwest Regional Broadcasters Clinic
I’m pleased to report that the 70th Midwest Regional Broadcasters Clinic was a tremendous success. This annual event, a collaborative effort between the engineering teams of the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association and the Minnesota Broadcasters Association, attracted attendees from 36 states, Washington, D.C., and four countries, making it one of the most geographically diverse Clinics to…
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YP of the Month brings ‘enthusiasm and creativity’
A news producer at WBAY-TV in Green Bay, Garett Hagen, 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 Professional of the Year Award. The award seeks to recognize young broadcasters who have made a significant impact…
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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 is online. It’s available on the WBA website at wi-broadcasters.org/scholarships Students who have completed at…
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Weekly Radio Addresses tackle taxes, redistricting
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol discuss rebate for taxpayers and a proposal to ban partisan gerrymandering. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s GOP radio address, state Sen. Julian Bradley, R-New Berlin, knocks Dem Gov. Tony…
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2026 WBA Awards Gala presenters announced
The radio and television personalities who will present the awards at the WBA Gala on May 2 have been announced. The award presenters represent the stations that won Station of the Year awards last year. Stations representing radio will present the television awards and stations representing television will present the radio awards. The presenters are…
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Appleton station expands local sports lineup
The Score (WSCO 1570 AM / 95.3 FM / 99.1 FM) in Appleton is expanding local sports programming on the station. Today, the station said it, “premiered a revamped midday lineup featuring veteran voices and fresh perspectives to provide unparalleled coverage of local, statewide, and national sports.” The Bullpen with PJ and Nick (Weekdays, 11…
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College debt relief grants available for broadcasters
Applications are now being accepted for three education debt relief grants for Wisconsin broadcasters. Results Broadcasting established the Results Broadcasting Education Grant to help broadcasters pay off their student loans. This grant is available to individuals currently employed in Wisconsin broadcasting or related media. Thank you to Bruce and Don Grassman for their support of broadcasting in Wisconsin.…
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WBA hands out Student Awards for Excellence
The 2024 Student Awards for Excellence winners were announced at the Student Forum at Lambeau Field on Saturday. Congratulations to all the winners! Great job! Four scholarship recipients were also recognized, along with the WBA Student Leadership Award winner.
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Green Bay TV programmer retiring after 21 years
WFRV-TV’s Jaci Haakonson is retiring on March 3 after more than 21 years at the station. Haakonson has been a part of the station’s programming and research departments and played key roles in the launch of Local 5 Live, the launch of local news and an affiliate change for WJMN-TV in Marquette, Michigan, and numerous…
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Kendall Keys named weekend anchor on WISN-TV
Kendall Keys will be the new weekend evening news anchor on WISN-TV in Milwaukee starting March 1. She will join meteorologist Gino Recchia during WISN 12 News at 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. on Saturdays, along with WISN 12 News at 5:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. on Sundays. Keys will also provide reporting…
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WSUM named ‘Best College Station in the Nation’
WSUM, UW-Madison’s student radio station, has been named Best College Station in the Nation by Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS). WSUM students were presented with the award at the IBS conference in New York City on Feb. 21. The following day, WSUM celebrated its 24th year on the air. The IBS Media Awards program is a…
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Magic 98 Launches ‘A New Day with Lanette & Charlotte’
Mid-West Family Madison is launching “A New Day with Lanette & Charlotte,” debuting Feb. 23 from 6–10 a.m. on Magic 98 (WMGN-FM). The new morning show pairs longtime Magic 98 host Lanette Hansen with former Madison TV journalist and nonprofit founder Charlotte Deleste. Hansen has been part of the Magic 98 family for more than…
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Weekly Radio Addresses come from State of the State address
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are about this week’s State of the State address. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s , Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu praises the work of the GOP-controlled Legislature following Gov.…
