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WBA Foundation announces panel, data team for gubernatorial debate
The WBA Foundation Board will continue its 36-year tradition of holding statewide televised debates for Wisconsin’s voters by airing a general election debate in the 2026 Wisconsin gubernatorial race. The debate will be conducted by teams of broadcasters from stations and communities across Wisconsin. Qualifying gubernatorial candidates will be invited to participate in the debate…
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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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Duke Wright named ‘Legend’ inductee to Radio Hall of Fame
WBA Hall of Fame broadcaster Duke Wright is one of nine “Legends” inductees to the Radio Hall of Fame. The “Legends” inductees are deceased individuals who will be immediately inducted. They were determined by the hall’s 2026 Nominating Committee. Committee Co-Chair Dennis Green said, “The Radio Hall of Fame is proud to honor this year’s…
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Podcast: The State of Spanish Radio: Its Future and Relevance
Monica Armenta (NM Broadcasters Assoc.) is joined by SDC Broadcasting’s Matt Martinez and Radio Ink and RBR+TVBR publisher Deborah Parenti to talk about Spanish-language radio; its growth, its challenges, and why it’s one of the most vibrant and resilient sectors of broadcasting.
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WBA joins DC fly-in to keep AM radio in every vehicle
Your WBA was in Washington D.C. this week, along with broadcasters representing 30 other states, to call on Congress to pass the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act. The bills in both houses of Congress have overwhelming bipartisan support. The House bill has more than 300 cosponsors and the Senate bill has 60 cosponsors. Broadcasters…
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Jowett Fellowship recipient wants radio to excel with video
A multimedia videographer at Woodward Community Media is the recipient of the Rick Jowett Fellowship. Logan O’Leary says while Woodward has a strong radio tradition, they’re forging a new path forward to also making it a reliable video production company. As the sole videographer for the company, he wants to grow the effort into a…
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WBA Foundation announces date for gubernatorial debate
The WBA Foundation Board will continue its 36-year tradition of holding statewide televised debates for Wisconsin’s voters by airing a general election debate in the 2026 Wisconsin gubernatorial race. Qualifying gubernatorial candidates will be invited to participate in a debate on Oct. 9 at 7 p.m., hosted by Milwaukee PBS. Radio and television stations from…
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WPR names new hosts for WPR Music’s morning, midday programs
Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) today announced a host lineup change for WPR Music, its statewide classical music network. Beginning Sept. 7, Ezra Wall will become the new host of “Morning Classics,” airing weekdays from 6 to 10 a.m., and Stephanie Elkins will become the new host of “Midday Classics,” airing weekdays from 10 a.m. to…
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Eddie named co-host of 95.9 KISS FM morning show
95.9 KISS FM (WKSZ-FM) in Green Bay named interim co-host Eddie to full-time co-host of the station’s morning show. Eddie will permanently join current co-hosts Katie and Nick. In addition to his on-air duties as a permanent member of “Eddie, Katie, and Nick on KISS FM,” Eddie will continue serving in his key leadership capacity…
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Podcast: Always Be Learning
Local Broadcast Sales President Gary Moore and Vice President Eric Moore join the Maine Association of Broadcasters’ Tim Moore (no relation) to discuss the importance of sales training in today’s chaotic media environment. The biggest takeaway? Always. Be. Learning. Take a deep dive with Broadcast Advocate as we tap the expertise of two top media…
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GKB rebrands to Good Karma Sports
Good Karma Brands is changing its name to Good Karma Sports. “This name change reflects what we have always known: Sports are who we are,” wrote Market Manager Tom Olson. “They are at the center of our business, our partnerships, our content, and the connections we create with fans and communities.” You can learn more…
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Telemundo Wisconsin distributes backpacks
Telemundo Wisconsin (WYTU-TV) in collaboration with Alverno College celebrated their 4th annual Backpack Drive on Aug. 4. Hundreds of children came to Alverno College to receive a brand-new Telemundo backpack filled with supplies for the upcoming school year. Anchors Miguel Ramírez and Gilmarie Morales greeted and distributed over 200 backpacks filled with school supplies. More…
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Westerman joins CBS58 sports team
Julia Westerman recently joined the sports team at CBS58 (WDJT-TV) in Milwaukee. Westerman spent four years at WIS-TV in Columbia, South Carolina, where she covered four-straight women’s Final Fours, complete with the Gamecocks’ undefeated national championship run in 2024. She was on the sidelines for countless SEC and ACC sporting events and made annual trips…
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School supply drive raises $52K
Generous community members across southeastern Wisconsin donated $52,844 to support the 2026 ‘WISN 12 Day of Giving Class Act School Supply Drive.’ As a result, thousands of students in Milwaukee and Waukesha counties will have essential classroom supplies. The 13th annual fundraising campaign is made possible through an ongoing partnership between WISN 12 and The…
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YP of the Month ‘strong and steady leader’
An anchor/reporter at WEAU-TV in Eau Claire, Kim Leadholm, is the WBA Young Professional of the Month for the month of August. 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 on…
