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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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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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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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Two promoted at Mid-West Family Madison
Mid-West Family Madison has promoted Randy Hawke to the position of General Manager and Lyndsey Bishop to the position of Vice President of Business Development. Hawke has been a cornerstone of Mid-West Family Madison for more than 22 years. As General Manager, Hawke will oversee the day-to-day operations of the stations/company, working closely with the…
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Broadcasters partner to help prevent veteran suicides
I’m proud to have represented our Wisconsin broadcasters at a November announcement of a new effort to prevent veteran suicides. The Medical College of Wisconsin and War Memorial Center received a grant from Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment for the development of a Sustainable Public Awareness Campaign that will be aired through our WBA Public…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss 2024, tax cuts
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol offer a review of 2024 and a tax cut proposals. 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 highlighted his accomplishments from 2024. Evers declared 2024…
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Opportunities to engage in 2025
Welcome to the New Year from the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association, and your WBA Chair. As we begin 2025, we’re excited for a year filled with growth, opportunities, and stronger connections within our broadcasting community throughout Wisconsin. I’d like to share some upcoming initiatives and invite you to join us in making 2025 a truly memorable…
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Grant offers college debt relief for broadcasters
Applications are now being accepted for the Results Broadcasting Education Debt Assistance Grant to help broadcasters pay off their student loans. This $3,000 grant is available to individuals currently employed in Wisconsin broadcasting or related media. Applicants must meet the following criteria: Applications will be accepted Jan. 1 through Feb. 28. “Results Broadcasting is so…
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Station’s ‘sharing tree’ supports homeless shelter
A “Sharing Tree” in the lobby of Seehafer Broadcasting in Manitowoc gathered 196 items and monetary donations during the holidays for a local homeless shelter. The Haven Men’s Homeless Shelter Executive Director Alex Hunt told the station he was appreciative. “We are super grateful for all of the good things that Seehafer Broadcasting for has…
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Big Radio listeners support local charities with holiday fundraisers
The southern Wisconsin stations of Big Radio including WCLO 1230AM, 105.9 The Hog (WWHG), WJVL 99.9 FM, Iron Country (WGEZ) and The Beat (WBEL) supported the community during the holiday season by engaging the listeners with successful fundraisers for local charities. The events included an online auction called the Big Radio Radiothon, which included items…
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WMTV Share Your Holidays raises more than $1.6 million and 30K pounds of food
WMTV’s 29th annual Share Your Holidays Campaign surpassed its goal of raising $1.5 million for Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin. The final total was $1,623,240 raised. The campaign also collected and sorted 30,000 pounds of food. Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin helps families and individuals facing food insecurities in 16 southern Wisconsin counties.…
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Sarah Carlson returns to News 3 Now in Madison
Sarah Carlson is returning to the anchor desk at News 3 Now (WISC-TV) in Madison, marking a comeback over epilepsy. After an 11-year hiatus, Carlson is returning to co-anchor the 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. newscasts alongside Eric Franke. During her time at News 3 from 2010 to 2013, Carlson, who was known for her…
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YP of the Month described as newsroom’s ‘Swiss Army knife’
A young reporter for a Milwaukee radio station, Adam Roberts, is the WBA Young Professional of the Month for the month of December. 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…
