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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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Green Bay TV engineer retiring
The Assistant Chief Engineer at WFRV-TV in Green Bay, Stan Zuidema, is retiring at the end of the year. Zuidema had a 46-year career in TV, with the last 11 years at WFRV-TV. “Working alongside such dedicated and talented people has been a true privilege and made coming to work enjoyable,” Zuidema said. “I’ll cherish…
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Wausau stations name new news director
Jacob Wilson is joining WSAW-TV/WZAW-TV in Wausau as news director starting Jan. 22. Wilson will lead the stations’ daily news operation and special projects, including expanding and elevating work on digital platforms. He most recently led the morning team at WTTV/WXIN, the CBS/FOX duopoly in Indianapolis. “It’s an absolute privilege to step into the role…
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1130 WISN announces new weekday lineup
iHeartMedia Milwaukee today announced a new weekday programming lineup for NewsTalk 1130 WISN , effective Jan. 2, reinforcing the station’s commitment to delivering trusted, live and local talk programming for Wisconsin listeners. Benjamin Yount, currently WISN’s weekday midday host (9 a.m. – 11 a.m.), will move to morning drive (6 a.m. – 9 a.m.). Yount…
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Shiroma promoted to Morgan Murphy Vice President of Digital Strategy
Jill Shiroma has been promoted to Vice President of Digital Strategy for Morgan Murphy Media, based in Madison. Shiroma will lead the company’s digital strategy initiatives in the newly created role, building on more than two decades of progressive leadership within the organization. According to the company, Shiroma joined Morgan Murphy Media in July 2003…
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Weekly Radio Addresses touch on holidays, affordability
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capito are about the holidays and affordability. 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 wishes Wisconsinites happy holidays and reminds those in need that services are…
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Janesville area radio stations raise $50K for local charities
Big Radio’s Janesville radio stations raised a record $51,000 during annual holiday charity events during the first two weeks of December. The stations said the events demonstrate how local listeners, advertisers, and on-air talent can unite to make a tangible impact. An online auction ran Dec. 1-8, featuring 35 items from 18 clients and generating…
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WMTV Share Your Holidays raises more than $1.7 million and 83K pounds of food
WMTV’s 30th annual Share Your Holidays Campaign surpassed its goal of raising $1.5 million for Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin. The final total raised was $1,737,236. The campaign also collected and sorted 83,000 pounds of food, more than double the amount from last year. Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin, which helps families and…
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Fox Valley AM station to sign off
Neenah-Menasha area AM radio station WNAM is signing off after more than 78 years on the air. The Cumulus-owned station posted the announcement to its website on Wednesday. “We’ve had the privilege of being a trusted voice in your homes, cars, and workplaces. From timeless music and unforgettable personalities to vital storm coverage and community…
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Bychinski was Reedsburg’s ‘Mr. Radio’
The WBA Hall of Famer known as “Mr. Radio” in Reedsburg, Tommy Lee Bychinski, died Monday. He was 79. Bychinski had a 44-year career in radio built on a strong foundation of community service and involvement. He was inducted into the WBA Hall of Fame in 2009. After attending Brown Institute, Bychinski began his career…
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Join young broadcasters for ‘Coffee, Critiques, and Community’
Join your fellow young broadcasters (within the first years of working in the profession) for professional development through conversation, helpful critiques, and getting your questions answered at Lambeau Field on Saturday, Feb. 28. Schedule:9-9:30 a.m. Coffee and networking9:30 am. – 10:30 a.m. Get critiques of your work from professional Wisconsin broadcasters (submitted ahead of time)10:30…
