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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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More than 1,300 entries submitted for WBA Awards for Excellence, Gala registration open
Wisconsin’s radio and TV stations submitted 1,322 entries to the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Awards for Excellence contest. The submission deadline for the 2025 awards was Friday. A total of 108 stations submitted entries. “The competition for this year’s WBA Awards…
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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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Andrea Albers named morning co-anchor on WTMJ-TV
Andrea Albers will step into the role of morning co-anchor on TMJ4 News Today on WTMJ-TV in Milwaukee. Albers joined the station in 2021 as a reporter and anchor. Most recently, she has been guiding the Milwaukee area through the…
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Civic Media names new executive leadership team
Civic Media announced a restructuring of leadership at the three-year-old radio and Internet publishing startup. The new leadership structure includes former VP of Operations Kory Hartman being promoted to Chief Operating Officer (COO). Hartman will oversee day-to-day operations across Civic…
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Mikayla Browne named program director of Life 102.5
Life 102.5 (WNWC-FM) in Madison has named Mikayla Browne program director. Browne, who joined the station in 2023, has served as afternoon host and assistant program director for the past two and a half years. “I am incredibly proud…
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Engineers gather in Wisconsin for Midwest Regional Broadcasters Clinic
I’m pleased to report that the Midwest Regional Broadcasters Clinic—a collaborative effort between the engineering teams of the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association and the Minnesota Broadcasters Association—was a success. Now in its 69th year, the Clinic was well attended, drawing participants…
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The Evolution of Broadcasting and its Impact on Journalism Education
Broadcasting has evolved over the last three decades from traditional mass media platforms such as traditional television and radio channels to Digital Multimedia Broadcasting (DMB) avenues. The era of passively consuming content during scheduled time frames is increasingly being overshadowed…
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YP of the Month is natural storyteller with positive attitude
A morning anchor and feature reporter at WBAY-TV in Green Bay, Emerson Lehmann, 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…
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Podcast: What’s Next for NEXTGEN TV
Television broadcasters throughout the country are voluntarily upgrading to ATSC 3.0, known to viewers as NEXTGEN TV. While most viewers have access to the signals today, broadcasters are sharing transmitter signals and hoping to completely move to ATSC 3.0 with…
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WBA Awards updated for 2025 contest
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association turns 75 next year, and what better way to mark the occasion than with the “Diamond Jubilee” theme Wisconsin Broadcasters Awards? Like a diamond, the Association’s legacy, and the work of Wisconsin broadcasters, shines with brilliance,…
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WOLX in Madison to air new morning show
94.9 WOLX (WOLX-FM) in Madison announced that “The Brett Andrews Radio Show” will debut as its new morning show, airing weekdays from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Andrews will continue to serve as the Brand Manager for Mix 105.1 FM…
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Balancing pain, opportunity of change for broadcasters
I feel your pain. Opportunities abound and as the Romans said, Fortes fortuna adiuvat or the modern translation of “Fortune favors the bold.” As I wrote last quarter, deregulation is upon us and that’s good for broadcasting. Bold moves are grabbing…
