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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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Milwaukee station collects $100K for toy drive
For its 18th annual Toy Drive, Audacy Milwaukee’s 105.7 The Fan (WSSP-FM/1250AM) with support from 103.7 KISS-FM, collected $100,000 to benefit the Robyn’s Nest program at Children’s Wisconsin. Robyn’s Nest supports children in foster care and their caregivers with clothing, hygiene items and supplies, as well as Children’s Wisconsin families who have unmet needs. “Thanks…
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Brewers to air on ESPN Madison
Beginning with the 2025 MLB season, 100.5 ESPN Madison will become Madison’s new radio home of the Milwaukee Brewers. With the addition of Milwaukee Brewers baseball, 100.5 ESPN (WTLX) expands its sports coverage lineup, which already includes Wisconsin Badgers Volleyball and the Milwaukee Bucks Radio Network. Good Karma Brands Milwaukee-owned station 620 WTMJ has served…
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Investigative journalism competition offers cash prizes
Investigative reporters are highly trained to uncover and expose stories that reveal critical information that may not be immediately apparent or readily accessible. However, pursuing these stories is no simple task, which is why the Wisconsin Newspaper Association and the A-Mark Foundation have established a new $15,000 cash prize for reporters and newsrooms in Wisconsin,…
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Weekly Radio Addresses highlight holidays
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol talk about the holiday season. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s , Gov. Tony Evers encourages Wisconsinites to support local businesses this holiday season. The Dem governor Nov. 30 through Dec. 31…
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Adriana Mendez named co-anchor for TMJ4’s morning newscast
Kenosha native Adriana Mendez has been named to a co-anchor post on the TMJ4 (WTMJ-TV) morning newscast in Milwaukee. Mendez will anchor alongside Tom Durian weekday mornings from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. She’s been the traffic anchor on the show since 2019. Mendez said she’s excited to expand her contributions to the broadcast. “I…
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Oswald named to lead WISN-TV
Longtime Hearst Television executive Shawn Oswald has been named president and general manager of WISN-TV, Hearst Television’s ABC affiliate in Milwaukee. He succeeds Jan Wade, who is retiring at year-end. Since 2020, Oswald has served as president and general manager of KETV, Hearst Television’s ABC affiliate in Omaha, Nebraska. Before that, he was president and…
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Milwaukee station’s food drive raises $156,000
The 13th annual ‘Food For Families’ holiday food drive, hosted by WISN 12 and long-time partner Hunger Task Force, has raised $156,156 to for local families to have healthy meals during the holidays. The donations from Milwaukee area viewers, along with corporate matching funds, equate to more than 10,400 turkeys, or 1,000 holiday meal boxes…
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New midday host joins Racine radio station
Wisconsin radio veteran Dan Markus joined WRJN as midday host on Nov. 27. Markus most recently hosted the midday show at WVBO in Appleton/Oshkosh and prior to that was program director at WOGB in Green Bay. He replaces Cindy Huber who stepped down from her full-time role at the station to spend more time on…
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La Crosse station mourns loss of Local Broadcast Legend
Long-time La Crosse talk show host Mike Hayes has died, a few months after being diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer. Hayes was a familiar figure in La Crosse broadcasting for nearly 40 years. The Michigan native had worked on radio in several cities before arriving at WIZM in June of 1986. Hayes had hosted “La…
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WBA Awards for Excellence contest opens for entries
You can start submitting your award-winning entries for the WBA Awards for Excellence RIGHT NOW! and if you’re looking to get starlight to submitting entries…here’s the Your WBA Awards Committee meets every year to ensure your feedback is heard and items are addressed and improved. A few items we would like you to be aware…
