WBA Foundation sets candidate criteria for primary debates

The WBA Foundation has set criteria to determine which candidates will participate in live debates televised statewide in the Democratic primary in the race for the Governor of Wisconsin and the Republican primary in the race for a Wisconsin U.S….
Video: Digital Analytics for Broadcasters

The WBA and Jacobs Media are teaming up to bring members a video series aimed at helping stations build their digital strategies. The fourth video titled “Digital Analytics for Broadcasters” is available now in the WBA website’s Members Only section…
Spanish-language station adds weekday newscast

A Spanish-language TV station in Milwaukee is adding an 11 a.m. newscast to its weekday schedule. Telemundo Wisconsin (WYTU) will add the newscast starting June 4. It will be anchored by Jocelyne Pruna who previously co-anchored the station’s 10 p.m….
Chamraz to co-anchor newscasts on WTMJ-TV

Anchor and reporter Steve Chamraz will become the permanent co-anchor of “Live at 5:00” and “Live at 10:00” on WTMJ-TV after filling in as co-anchor since February 2018. Chamraz will join Carole Meekins at the news desk. He will also…
Dates set for 2019 Walker Broadcast Management Institute

The dates have been set for the 2019 Walker Broadcast Management Institute. The 2019 sessions will be held on the UW-Madison campus April 2-4. Registration has not yet started. The Walker Broadcast Management Institute will be in its 22nd year,…
Video: Website Design for Broadcasters

The WBA and Jacobs Media are teaming up to bring members a video series aimed at helping stations build their digital strategies. The third video titled “Web Design for Broadcasters” is available now in the WBA website’s Members Only section…
Get help making the right hire

How do you know you are hiring the right person for the job? Omnia Target Reports will help narrow the field when you are filling sales, engineering, IT or administrative posts. Get a sneak peek of a candidate’s natural job behaviors…
Jowett Fellowship supports training for photographers

The Rick Jowett Fellowship was established in 2017 by the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation to support educational opportunities for photographers and videographers who work in media in Wisconsin. Recipients of the fellowship can use the grant for professional development in…
WBA Awards Gala photos available now

Photos from the 2018 WBA Awards Gala are now available. You can view the photos below. Congratulations to all the winners. See you next year on May 4 at the Madison Marriott West for the 2019 WBA Awards Gala!