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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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Jezo named Brand Ambassador for Mid-West Family Madison
Amanda Jezo has been named Brand Ambassador for Mid-West Family in Madison. In her role, she will act as a marketing manager for the group. Jezo started with Mid-West Family in 2021 and has completed Center for Sales Strategy Training and Email Marketing Mastery with Digital Marketer. Mid-West Family described Jezo as “a trusted consultant…
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SBE releases broadcast station self-inspection guides
The Society of Broadcast Engineers has released new Broadcast Station Self-Inspection Guides for FM and TV broadcast stations. The SBE partnered with the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) to produce the documents, which are the first part of a planned series to cover all broadcast services. These guides are designed to aid stations and Alternative…
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Magnum station makes move to southern Wisconsin
A Portage radio station owned by Magnum Media, WBKY, has moved to the Stoughton-Janesville area. Dave Magnum said the process took 21 years. “My two sons, Reid and Ty, were just lads when we started this process,” Magnum said. “Whenever we reminisce about the umpteen town and county zoning meetings and hearings, we make sure…
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Deleste leaving WISC-TV
News 3 Now (WISC-TV) anchor Charlotte Deleste is leaving the anchor desk at the Madison television station later this month. Deleste, who has 32 years of experience in broadcast journalism, has spent the last 18 years with News 3 Now. She began on News 3 Now This Morning alongside Rob Starbuck. “This is such a…
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WBA slate of officers, directors announced
The WBA Nominating Committee has set a slate of officers and directors for consideration by the WBA general membership. As provided by WBA by-laws, Aleese Fielder, NRG Media, Wausau/Stevens Point/Rhinelander, the current WBA Vice Chair and Chair-Elect, will automatically be elevated to the position of Chair of the Board at the 2024 WBA General Membership…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss PFAS, health care, and education
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin lawmakers….. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s Democratic , Gov. Tony Evers urges Republicans to release funds to fight PFAS statewide and stabilize health care access in western Wisconsin. Evers urges…
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Gov. Evers signs AI bill, including critical amendment for broadcasters
Gov. Evers signed into law on March 21 a bill requiring the disclosure of content from artificial intelligence in political ads, which included an amendment protecting broadcasters and other parties from legal liability. The legislation requires a new disclaimer on political campaign commercials using artificial intelligence in video, audio, or print content. Your WBA successfully…
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WPR simplifies networks for news, music listeners beginning May 20
Following two years of analysis, audience research and planning, WPR is reorganizing its statewide service to help listeners more easily find and enjoy news and music on the radio and on wpr.org. Beginning May 20, WPR’s two current networks – “NPR News & Music” and “The Ideas Network” – will become “WPR News” and “WPR…
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2 WLUK employees mark 20 years at Green Bay station
Two employees of WLUK-TV in Green Bay are marking 20 years with the station. Chief Meteorologist Patrick Powell’s 20th anniversary is April 5 and Digital Executive Producer Scott Hurley is marking 20 years on April 21.
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss public safety, teaching Asian history
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are about public safety and adding Asian history to school curriculum. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s GOP , state Sen. Rob Hutton talks about how Republicans prioritize public safety. The…
