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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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Owner of northern Wisconsin radio stations dies
A broadcaster with two radio stations in northern Wisconsin has died. Stephen Marks was President and CEO of The Marks Media Group. He died May 11 at the age of 72. Marks Media Group owns five television stations and 14 radio stations, including WCQM and WPFP in Park Falls. Marks started his broadcasting career at…
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We see now why conventions matter
For the past couple of years, the pandemic has forced many of our interpersonal activities onto platforms like Zoom or Teams. While these platforms existed prior to the pandemic, they definitely allowed us to keep in touch with clients, family, and colleagues after March 2020. Once again, digital came to the rescue and made our…
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Be an ‘I’ll Do It’ person
Of the thousands of “How to Succeed in Business” books, mine would be the shortest. One chapter, three words: “I’ll do it.” If you want to succeed, it’s that simple. Be an “I’ll do it” person. I’ve seen evidence time and time again of how those three tiny words can change an organization. In fact,…
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Springtime means renewal for your WBA
This spring is a spring we’ve been waiting for for such an oh so long time. Since 2020, we’ve been waiting for the day when we could bring back our beloved in-person events. These events are about more than just the agendas. They’re about connection, which is something particularly important to broadcasters. The easing of…
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WBA Awards Gala photos available now
Thank you to everybody to came to the WBA Awards Gala to celebrate the great work broadcasters did in 2021. It was a great event! We now have photos from the event to share with you. Here’s a sampling: This year we’re making all the photos from our photographer available to you to…
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Broadcasters should focus on retention, reinvesting, reimagining
Broadcasters take great pride in keeping our communities informed and entertained, even during the most difficult of environments. Like for many businesses, the past two years has been challenging. The financial stability of our broadcast stations was challenged, yet our unwavering public responsibility as a “first informer” won out. Radio and television stations throughout Wisconsin…
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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, Lupita Montoto, La Movida Radio, Madison, the current WBA Vice Chair and Chair-Elect, will automatically be elevated to the position of Chair of the Board at the 2022 WBA General Membership…
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Walker Broadcast Management Institute returns to UW campus
The Walker Broadcast Management Institute returned to the UW Madsion campus in April after a two-year break because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s instructors were Steve King on leadership, Moses Altsech on customer service, and Tom Walker on financial management for broadcasters. The keynote speaker was Binu Palta Hill, the Assistant Dean for Diversity…
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Weekly Radio Addresses focus on Wisconsin businesses
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are about Wisconsin businesses. 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. Dan Feyen says Gov. Tony Evers’ vetoes hurt Wisconsin businesses. The Fond du Lac Republican slams…
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Dunn marks 30 years on WMMM
Kitty Dunn recently marked 30 years on the air at 105.5 Triple M (WMMM) in Madison. Dunn started in 1992 as an afternoon news personality and advertising copywriter. In 1993, she moved to the morning show, where she’s been ever since. As a junior in high school, Dunn was hired as a reporter for WFHR-WWRW…
