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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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YP of the Month brings ‘enthusiasm and creativity’
A news producer at WBAY-TV in Green Bay, Garett Hagen, is the WBA Young Professional of the Month for the month of September. 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…
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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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Local broadcasters as ‘Guardians’
I like writing, but I was young when I realized my ambition of being a sportswriter like my dad was doomed. For two reasons: First, I write like I talk, with very little attention to grammar. I had an excellent English teacher in middle school that praised me as a creative writer but damned me for poor…
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Stop Selling a Station. Start Selling a Brand:
A Conversation About Why Platform Doesn’t Matter Anymore If you run a radio or TV station in a small or medium market, you already have something Google and Meta will never have: a brand your community trusts. You back the best concerts. You break the school closings. Your call letters mean something at the little…
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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, Anna Engelhart, Allen Media, Madison, the current WBA Vice Chair and Chair-Elect, will automatically be elevated to the position of Chair of the Board at the 2026 WBA General Membership meeting.…
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Wisconsin Broadcaster available now
The May/June issue of Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. Highlights from this issue:
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Central Wisconsin radio host, production director wins 50/50 raffle
Production Director and On-Air Host at a group of radio stations in the Wausau/Stevens Point area won the 50/50 raffle at the WBA Awards Gala on May 2. Tonya Haze won $820 in the raffle that generated $1,640 in ticket sales. The raffle benefits the WBA Foundation. Haze said she plans to put the winnings…
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WBA Hall of Famer and Manitowoc broadcaster Lee Davis dies
Lee Davis, WBA Hall of Famer and the former owner of WCUB and WLTU in Manitowoc, has died. He was 90. Davis started his career in radio in high school when he joined the radio club. His talent was immediately noticed, and he was hired by a radio station in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In his…
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Broadcasters collect their WBA Awards for Excellence
Radio and television stations from across Wisconsin came together Saturday to celebrate their award-winning work at the 2026 Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Awards Gala. The awards were handed out at the Madison Marriott West in Middleton with 350 in attendance. Competition for this year’s awards was as strong as ever with 1,322 award entries. A total…
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Stations raise donations for tornado relief
Midwest Communications of Wausau (WSAU, WIFC, WDEZ, WOZZ, WRIG) and Ace Hardware in Weston raised $46,082 for the Town of Ringle’s tornado relief fund during its “Relief for Ringle” cookout fundraiser. “I am thrilled to share the incredible success of our recent fundraiser at Ace Hardware,” said Midwest Communications Market Manager Brian Mitz. “The event…
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7 graduates added to Walker Broadcast Management Institute
Seven graduates of the Walker Broadcast Management Institute got their briefcases on April 15 as the Institute marked the end of another three-year cycle. The Institute is designed for broadcast managers and those seeking or being prepared for broadcast management positions. It’s held at the UW School of Business on the UW-Madison campus. This year…
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Station rallies community to clean up trash
The 5th annual Tory Lowe Community Clean Up brought together over 170 volunteers to remove more than 6,000 gallons of trash across three Milwaukee locations, continuing its mission to create cleaner, safer neighborhoods. This year’s event, run by Good Karma Brands’ 101.7 The Truth (WGKB) expanded its impact with a hazardous waste drop-off hosted by…
