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New education debt relief grant added to WBA Foundation
Your WBA Foundation is adding the Eric Miller PantherVision Education Debt Relief Grant as the third such grant available to Wisconsin broadcasters looking to reduce their debt from post-secondary education. The grant is available to television news producers, photojournalists, or…
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New WBA Hall of Fame at Hilton Milwaukee
Your WBA Hall of Fame is now available in a newly renovated, more expansive location in the Hilton Milwaukee. As part of a wider renovation project at the hotel, the Hall of Fame recently reopened at its new location in…
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Four to be awarded scholarships during Student Forum at Lambeau
Four scholarships will be given out during the WBA Student Forum at Lambeau Field on Feb. 28 to students studying broadcasting in Wisconsin. Learn more about the WBA Student Scholarship program and apply here. The recipients are: Lexi Hull Lexi…
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Join young broadcasters for ‘Coffee, Critiques, and Community’
Join your fellow young broadcasters (within the first years of working in the profession) for professional development through conversation, helpful critiques, and getting your questions answered at Lambeau Field on Saturday, Feb. 28. Schedule:9-9:30 a.m. Coffee and networking9:30 am. –…
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Agenda announced for 2026 Student Forum at Lambeau Field
The agenda for the 2026 Student Forum at Lambeau Field on Feb. 28 is available now! The keynote address will be delivered by Bill Jartz, legendary WBAY-TV anchor and PS announcer for the Green Bay Packers. Watch for updates as…
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How often should you post to social media?
It’s a question many journalists likely have. Sara Maslar-Donar is the anchor of WKOW’s Wake Up Wisconsin Weekend morning show and reports for the weekday morning show. She was also recipient of the WBA’s ‘Best Online Personality” award, placing second….
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Radio station raises $822K for children’s hospital
Milwaukee radio station WKLH raised more than $822,000 for Children’s Wisconsin during its WKLH Miracle Marathon. The fundraiser has raised more than $27.8 million to benefit Children’s Wisconsin over 24 years. The station posted video interviews with real patients, family…
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Former TV reporter lands new gig as radio DJ
I know a handful of people who have made a successful move from radio to TV or vice versa, and many more on the sales side. There is nothing wrong when your dreams change and the great part is all…
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WBA names recipient of Results Broadcasting Education Grant
A producer at WBAY-TV in Green Bay is the recipient of the Results Broadcasting Education Grant. Morgan Schillinger graduated from St. Norbert College in 2017 and worked at WLUK-TV and WFRV-TV in Green Bay before joining WBAY-TV in June 2018….
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss Medicaid expansion, support for veterans
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol focus on Medicaid expansion and funding for Wisconsin’s veterans. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — Gov. Tony Evers…
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Rep. Gallagher joins cosponsors of Local Radio Freedom Act
Wisconsin Congressional Representative Mike Gallagher is joining Representatives Ron Kind, Glenn Grothman, and Tom Tiffany are in supporting the recently reintroduced Local Radio Freedom Act (LRFA). The resolutions in the House of Representatives and the Senate oppose “any new performance…
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VCY America marks 60 years on the air
VCY America is celebrating its 60th anniversary of Christian broadcasting in Milwaukee. VCY America was originally Youth for Christ Milwaukee, a ministry that was organized by Theo McCully. Theo’s son, Ed McCully, would join Jim Elliot and three other missionaries…
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Fletcher Keyes joins TroyResearch
Radio industry and research leader Jonathan Little has announced the addition of a vital new player to his TroyResearch team. Longtime radio programmer Fletcher Keyes has been named Director of Development for TroyResearch, the company that invented online research for…
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Morgan Murphy stations host vaccine clinics
Morgan Murphy Media broadcast stations in 11 states, including stations in Madison, La Crosse, and Platteville, held a day-long effort to fight vaccine hesitancy. The company-wide effort titled “Vaccine Day” included phone banks, digital outreach, and no-appointment, drop-in vaccination clinics…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss state budget, elder care
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol provide updates on the state budget and elder care legislation. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — Gov. Tony…
