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Podcast: Lifeline: Inside the Broadcasters Foundation of America
The Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA) reaches across the United States and Puerto Rico to provide an anonymous safety net for radio and television broadcaster professionals who find themselves in acute financial need due to an illness, accident, or emergency….
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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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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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La Crosse host signs off show passed to him from his father
A La Crosse area radio show host who took over a show started by his father in 1948 is leaving the show after 44 years. Mike Kearns said he remembered being on the air at WKTY for the first time…
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Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism needs donors to get matching grant
The Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism is looking for matching contributions to make itself eligible for up to $25,000 in grant money from the Knight Foundation. The center is looking for matching contributions of up to $1,000 per donor, including…
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Milwaukee TV station adds news drone
Milwaukee TV station CBS 58 says it’s the first Milwaukee TV station to use drones in its news coverage. The first video images from ‘Sky Drone 58’ appeared on the CBS 58 News at 4 p.m. on Wednesday. WDJT has…
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WBA gets new hotline attorney for FCC issues
With the retirement of our long-time D.C. counselor, Dick Zaragoza, as of Jan. 1, David Oxenford of the Washington D.C. law firm of Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP will be our new “hotline” attorney for FCC issues. Feel free to call…
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What Is Your Audience Doing When They’re Not Using Your Station?
Whether you’re in radio or television, there’s no question that new technology, gadgets, and consumer behavior are going through rapid changes that affect the future of your business. In radio, competitors like Pandora and Spotify, and the challenges of access…
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Great reasons to come to the WBA Gala
There are a lot of great reasons why managers should attend the WBA Awards Gala and bring as many people as possible. Some are great business reasons and some are great fun. The theme of the gala on May 6…
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Pelley talks about state of journalism
CBS anchor Scott Pelley recently accepted the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism, and during his acceptance speech he talked about the state of journalism. “There is no democracy without journalism, and the quality of our democracy is bound tightly…
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Agenda set for WBA Student Seminar
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association (WBA) Student Seminar is set for Saturday, March 4, at the Marriott West, Madison (Middleton). Jay Kruz, Program Director and Daytime DJ at WREW, Cincinnati will present the keynote entitled “You Don’t Need Permission.” Kruz is…
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Last minute holiday promotions
Christmas is almost here, but there’s still time to squeeze in a last-minute holiday promotion. Here are some ideas from Jacobs Media.
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Damberg named to run WPR northern regional office
Wisconsin Public Radio has named a public radio veteran from Duluth, Minnesota to head its northern regional office based in Superior. WPR said in a release that Paul Damberg was chosen after an extensive national search. He’s only the second…
