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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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WLUK-TV employee marks 15 years
An employee at Green Bay TV station WLUK-TV is marking a milestone. Brand Market Strategist Dan Spangler has been at the station for 15 years. Congratulations Dan!
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Muzzy Broadcasting honored as Portage County Small Business of The Year
Muzzy Broadcasting has been named Small Business of the Year by the Portage County Business Council at its annual dinner and awards ceremony. The Small Business of the Year award recognizes a company with 25 or fewer employees that demonstrates sustained sales growth, strong human relations, the ability to identify and serve a market niche,…
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WOMT expands to FM in its 100th year
Celebrating its 100th year, WOMT radio in Manitowoc is simulcasting its signal on FM starting Sunday. The Seehafer Broadcasting station will now be available on both 1240 AM and 98.9 FM. “For the past two years, our team has been thoughtfully planning not only how to celebrate 100 years of live, local radio — but…
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Weekly Radio Addresses are about economic data and no taxes on tips
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are about a call to release economic data and an effort to remove taxes on tips. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s Dem radio address, Gov. Tony Evers calls on…
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Reception to celebrate new WBA Hall of Fame
Your WBA Hall of Fame is now available in a newly renovated, more expansive location in the Hilton Milwaukee and a reception is scheduled for April 2 to celebrate it. The reception is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Registration is $75 and available here. To make a hotel reservation, click here or call 414-935-5940…
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Truett named news director at WISC-TV
Mike Truett has been promoted to News Director of WISC-TV in Madison. Truett joined the News 3 Now team last summer as Assistant News Director. The company said he, “has demonstrated strong leadership abilities from day one.” “Over the past several months, he has served as interim news director during a nationwide search process, skillfully…
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Podcast: The Future of Broadcasting Through a CES Lens
In this episode of Broadcast Advocate, host Casey Jones (Michigan Association of Broadcasters) sits down with Fred and Paul Jacobs of Jacobs Media to break down what CES 2026 revealed about the future of broadcasting. From the rise of applied AI to the growing importance of companionship, collaboration, and presence, the conversation focuses on how…
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Morgan Murphy Media unveils new logo
Morgan Murphy Media unveiled its new company logo, marking the first major brand refresh in several decades for the family-owned media enterprise. The company said “the new logo represents strength and a bold attitude while paying homage to the company’s rich 135-year history and evolution across four distinct media pillars.” The centerpiece of the new…
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New education debt relief grant added to WBA Foundation
Your WBA Foundation is adding the Eric Miller PantherVision Education Debt Relief Grant as the third such grant available to Wisconsin broadcasters looking to reduce their debt from post-secondary education. The grant is available to television news producers, photojournalists, or video editors. Funds for the grant were initially raised by a group of Miller’s classmates…
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Broadcasters build relationships at the State Capitol
About 50 Wisconsin broadcasters gathered in Madison on Jan. 21 to talk to state lawmakers about legislative issues and how local radio and TV stations are serving their constituents. Before making calls at the Capitol, broadcasters heard from Professor of Law and Public Policy at Marquette Law School, Chares Franklin, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, and…
