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2026 WBA Awards for Excellence Rulebook available now
Hello Wisconsin Broadcasters, On behalf of your WBA Awards Committee, we hope you have had a great first half of the year, and that you have been saving your potential entries for this year’s contest. You are a part of the largest state broadcaster awards program in the nation, and we can’t wait to see…
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Ambassador program extends to second UW campus
The WBA campus ambassador program is expanding to a second campus after its pilot year at UW-Oshkosh. Two students at UW-Whitewater will serve as WBA ambassadors starting in the fall semester. The ambassador program was launched in 2025 on the UW-Oshkosh campus with two students: Dylan Przybylski and Jacob Link. The students acted as representatives…
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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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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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Small mistakes can disqualify WBA award entries
Greetings from your WBA Awards Committee. We hope you are paying attention to that new countdown clock at wi-broadcasters.org. The submission window opens Dec. 1. Do yourself a favor and get some of your entries in early. You’ll thank us on Jan. 10, 2018 at 11:58 p.m. when you’re not trying to press “submit” on…
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Radio station delivers 2,000 gifts
Evangel Ministries WEMI-FM in Appleton collected more than 2,000 Christmas Care shoe box gifts in the 19th annual ‘Christmas Care’ drive, benefiting 35 local crisis programs and emergency rooms. Shelter staff and hospital emergency room workers watch carefully for patients who are in crisis or lack adequate clothing. A staff member at St. Mary’s Medical…
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Sign-up underway for trip to Washington D.C.
The WBA’s 2017 Annual Call on Congress is scheduled for February 28 & March 1 (Tuesday & Wednesday). Download the sign up form for all the details. Here’s the schedule: Tuesday, February 28 3:30 p.m. Limo Bus pick up at Courtyard – Embassy Row 4 p.m. Briefing at NAB host hotel (JW Marriott)…
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WSAW-WZAW sets new ‘Share Your Holidays’ record
Gray Television’s CBS affiliate WSAW-TV and WZAW-TV Wausau, shattered records by raising more than $90,000 in its “Share Your Holidays” drive, held Dec. 2 – 22. The campaign benefits the food pantries at The Salvation Army of Wausau and The Neighbors’ Place. The previous record was $63,432. In 14 years, the campaign has raised more than…
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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 with his dad on Christmas Day in 1959. He was seven years old. He doesn’t…
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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 individuals, companies and foundations through Jan. 19. WCIJ is among 57 news organizations selected for…
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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 two drones with HD video technology and three FAA licensed drone pilots on staff with…
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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 or email David with general questions about FCC legal issues, and David or someone from…
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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 in the “connected car” are a major focus. In television, cord cutting and time shifting…
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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 will be “The Great Gatsby,” so come “Gatsby Style.” Great Reasons, Great Fun Whether you…
