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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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President’s Column: WBA mourns the loss of Liz Boyd
The whole WBA family is mourning the loss of WBA NCSA/PEP Coordinator Liz Boyd. Liz was a friend to broadcasters, and dear friend to your WBA team. She was 71. Liz was with the WBA for 20 years and before that worked for WKOW-TV in Madison. As NCSA/PEP Coordinator, Liz had relationships with traffic personnel…
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Outgoing chair reflects on time with a rhyme
These days it is almost impossible to find a headline that doesn’t include ‘AI’ in some capacity. There’s no doubt that it can be useful…when used appropriately. The broadcast industry as a whole has been able to use AI in a variety of ways to help streamline specific workflows. In honor of this fantastic tool,…
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Student Forum to return to Lambeau Field in 2026
The recent Wisconsin Broadcasters Student Forum at Lambeau Field will return to Green Bay in 2026. The date for the next Forum will be Feb. 28, 2026. The recent Forum drew about 200 high school students and 200 college students to the legendary venue to learn about careers in broadcasting and try their hand at…
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Podcast: Local Airwaves, National Impact
Jim Timm (NE Broadcasters Assoc.) and Wendy Paulson (MN Assoc. of Broadcasters) dive into the most critical issues facing local radio and television with National Association of Broadcasters President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt.
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Adams joins WTMJ-TV as sales manager
Don Adams is joining WTMJ-TV in Milwaukee as the station’s sales manager. Adams is a seasoned media sales leader with more than 20 years of experience spanning local station, regional, and national leadership roles at Univision, Warner Media/Xandr, and Ampersand. Starting his career in local broadcast sales as an account executive at WBAY-TV in Green…
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Raffle winner to support veterans’ park
The winner of the 50/50 raffle at the WBA Awards Gala on May 3 will donate half of her winnings to a remodeling project at Fond du Lac County Veterans Park. Cheryl Millay had recently made a donation to the park, and will add to that half of the $850 she earned by winning the…
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Richards remembered for talent, professionalism
Longtime WRJN program director and air personality, Ron Richards, died Saturday. Richards began his radio career in 1968 in Mauston at WRJC. After six months, he joined KFIZ, in Fond du Lac, then WZUU, now WRIT, in Milwaukee. He moved on to become program director at WNUW, now WMYX, in Milwaukee. That was followed by stints…
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WBA mourns the loss of Liz Boyd
WBA NCSA/PEP Coordinator, friend to broadcasters, and dear friend, Liz Boyd, died on May 7. She was 71. Her obituary is available here. Liz was with the WBA for 20 years and before that worked for WKOW-TV in Madison. As NCSA/PEP Coordinator, Liz had relationships with traffic personnel all across Wisconsin. In her many other…
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Wescott to join Big Radio in Monroe
Josh Wescott, former radio news director and host of a top ranked morning show in the Madison market, has joined Big Radio stations in Monroe and Freeport to enhance the company’s local news presence. Wescott worked in the Madison radio market as news director for WIBA-AM for more than five years. He led a team…
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Beno keynotes WLKL anniversary celebration
Ken Beno, retired WBA Education Committee Chair and WBA Hall of Famer, was the keynote speaker at the 50th anniversary celebration of WLKL, the college radio station at Lake Land College in Illinois. Beno compiled the original license application for the station and constructed the studios. The station went on the air on Jan. 20,1975. Beno…
