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New WBA Hall of Fame at Hilton Milwaukee
Your WBA Hall of Fame is now available in a newly renovated, more expansive location in the Hilton Milwaukee. As part of a wider renovation project at the hotel, the Hall of Fame recently reopened at its new location in…
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Four to be awarded scholarships during Student Forum at Lambeau
Four scholarships will be given out during the WBA Student Forum at Lambeau Field on Feb. 28 to students studying broadcasting in Wisconsin. Learn more about the WBA Student Scholarship program and apply here. The recipients are: Lexi Hull Lexi…
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More than 1,300 entries submitted for WBA Awards for Excellence, Gala registration open
Wisconsin’s radio and TV stations submitted 1,322 entries to the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Awards for Excellence contest. The submission deadline for the 2025 awards was Friday. A total of 108 stations submitted entries. “The competition for this year’s WBA Awards…
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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. –…
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Agenda announced for 2026 Student Forum at Lambeau Field
The agenda for the 2026 Student Forum at Lambeau Field on Feb. 28 is available now! The keynote address will be delivered by Bill Jartz, legendary WBAY-TV anchor and PS announcer for the Green Bay Packers. Watch for updates as…
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NRG’s McKay named newest MIW, WBA mentee
The WBA and “MIW Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Wisconsin” program announces Kori McKay from NRG Media in Wausau/Stevens Point as their newest mentee. McKay, known to her listeners as ‘Kori with a K,’ has been the Program Director for…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss infrastructure, Lincoln Hills
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are about infrastructure investments and Lincoln Hills. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s , Gov….
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Milwaukee radio host, APD, dies
Afternoon radio host and Assistant Program Director Justin Cooper, known publicly as Ian McCain, died Monday after a brief illness. He was 54. Cooper held the positions at WLUM since 2011 and also served as the Digital Program Director for…
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Manitowoc marketer named YP of the Month
Seehafer Broadcasting’s executive assistant and marketing consultant Genesis Lois is the WBA Young Professional of the Month for the month of August. The WBA Young Professional of the Month is a nominee for the WBA Young Professional of the Year…
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Weekly Radio Addresses talk about energy rebates, election
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are about energy rebates and the primary election. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s ,…
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Bjorson to lead Audacy stations in Madison
Audacy has named Jason Bjorson Senior Vice President and Market Manager of its Madison market. In this role, Bjorson will oversee the market’s portfolio of 94.9 WOLX (WOLX-FM), MIX 105.1 (WMHX-FM), 105.5 Triple M (WMMM-FM) and CHANNEL Q (WOLX-HD2). Bjorson…
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Weekly Radio Addresses promote State Fair, ballot questions
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol promote the Wisconsin State Fair and some items on the ballot. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In…
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Longest-tenured Scripps employee remembered for 53 years at Milwaukee station
WTMJ-TV News Operations Manager Sean O’Flaherty died Friday after 53 years at the Milwaukee station. He was 74. While in college at UW-Madison, O’Flaherty reported on the 1970 Sterling Hall bombing for WTMJ-TV and joined the station full-time when he…
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Merrill man remembered for commitment to broadcasting
Wayne H. Smith, of Merrill, worked in radio for more than 40 years. He died July 22 at the age of 96. After serving in the Navy during the Korean War, Smith attended broadcasting school in California. He and his…
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WOZZ Wausau flips to Rock
Midwest Communications radio station WOZZ in Wausau is switching formats from Variety Hits to Rock. “The Beast” has taken over the airwaves at 94.7 and 102.9. The Beast is a mainstream Rock Station that plays the best Rock from artists…
