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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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Industry leaders bring expertise to Broadcasters Clinic
I am pleased to report that the 67th WBA Broadcasters Clinic was a success. The event was very well attended with attendees from at least 23 states, as well as Ontario, Nova Scotia, and Quebec. We also had an international visitor from the Republic of Georgia. He was a representative from the local SBE chapter there…
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Kay to lead listener engagement for WNWC
Life 102.5 (WNWC) in Madison has named Cristina Kay as Listener Engagement Director. Kay has been a part of the Life 102.5 team as a Listener Engagement Specialist. “Cristina has greatly increased the effectiveness of our social media efforts.” said Life 102.5 station manager Steve Young. “I’m excited she will now be directing all of…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss indigenous communities, women in sports
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol highlight indigenous communities and protecting women in sports. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s Democratic radio address, Gov. Tony Evers highlights efforts to build strong relationships with Indigenous communities in…
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Zelich remembered as Wausau broadcasting legend
WSAW-TV broadcasting legend and WBA Hall of Fame inductee Mark Zelich, affectionately known by many as “Z,” has died at the age of 95. Zelich’s trademark “Courage” sign-off carried him through nearly 20 years as WSAU-TV’s sports anchor, which was the major part of his 43-year broadcast career. He began his career in 1951 with…
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Busse remembered for dedicated broadcasting career
Lifelong broadcaster and WBA Hall of Famer Larry Busse has died. He was 87. His broadcast career began in 1961 as farm director at WBAY-TV in Green Bay. In 1965, he joined the sales department of WLUK-TV in Green Bay, starting a 19-year tenure with the Post Corporation. During that time, he managed Post Corporation…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss inflation, diary farming
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are about inflation and dairy farming. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s Republican radio address, Sen. Rachael Cabral-Guevara argues inflation is hurting Wisconsin families. The Appleton Republican slams Dem Gov.…
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Belky promoted to brand manager at WIFC-FM
Long-time radio veteran Paul Belky has been promoted to the position of brand manager at 95.5 WIFC in Wausau. Belky began with WIFC in 2002 as part time air talent, eventually moving full time to afternoon drive and assistant brand manager. He will continue to host his afternoon show. “Born and raised in central Wisconsin,…
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Broadcaster, educator, Hall of Famer Ruane Hill dies
Ruane Hill, 99, of Milwaukee, known for his 45-year career as a radio station manager and communications professor, died Friday. According to his obituary, Hill’s military service in WWII launched his career in radio and broadcasting. He went on to manage four radio stations around the country, including WUWM-FM in Milwaukee which he put on…
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32-year WIXX morning host to retire
The 32-year host of Murphy in the Morning on WIXX in Green Bay is retiring. Jim Murphy started at WIXX in September 1991 when he returned to his hometown of Green Bay after more than three years at WLMG in New Orleans. “Working on a legendary station for 32 years has been a phenomenal ride,…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss broadband, higher education
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin Capitol are about broadband access and higher education. 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 touts efforts to expand high-speed internet access across the state. Evers…
