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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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PBS Wisconsin launches racial justice digital series
PBS Wisconsin is producing a nine-part digital series focused on important issues affecting Wisconsin’s Black communities titled “Why Race Matters.” In the new series, host Angela Fitzgerald interviews Black Wisconsinites about race, identity, and achieving racial equity in the state….
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Tenpas moves to middays on WHBY
Radio host Hayley Tenpas is moving to the middays timeslot on WHBY in Appleton. “Focus Fox Valley” will air 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., filling the hours previously held by Kathy Keene’s “The Good Neighbor Show.” Keene will retire on…
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Wisconsin Broadcaster available now
The March/April issue of the Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. You can download it here [PDF]. Highlights from his issue: NAB President and CEO Senator Gordon Smith is coming to Summer Conference WBA Chair Chris Bernier focuses on the…
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Students go online to learn from broadcasters, receive awards
“I thought all the professionals were great!” “It was an absolute pleasure attending this years seminar!” “This was a great experience, I’m so happy to have been a part of it.” “I got one-on-one connections with professionals that not only…
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WBA Student Awards for Excellence winners announced
The 2020 Student Awards for Excellence winners were announced at the WBA Student Seminar on Saturday. The complete list of winners is available here. Congratulations to all the winners! Great job! Charlie Berens presented a keynote speech. Thank you Charlie!…
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Keene to retire as WHBY’s Good Neighbor
After 40 years behind the microphone, WHBY’s Good Neighbor Kathy Keene is announcing her retirement. Keene joined Woodward Communications in January 1981. In September of that same year she became the host of the Good Neighbor Show on WHBY. During her…
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Richard and Joy Wood to retire
After 40 years of doing projects for the broadcasting industry, Richard and Joy Wood are announcing their retirement. As married business partners they were the owners of Skyline Communications from 1980 to 1999, specializing in tower construction and maintenance work….
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Weekly Radio Addresses used to discuss American Rescue Plan, schools
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol discuss the American Rescue Plan and support for schools offering in-person instruction. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: …
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Radio legend leaving Milwaukee
One of the most recognizable voices in Milwaukee radio is leaving the market at the end of the month. Karen Dalessandro has been on the air in Milwaukee for more than 20 years and is currently the host of 96.5…
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Socializing returns to WBA Awards Gala in 2-night online event
Nobody does an awards gala like the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association. Despite challenges and changes, the WBA Awards Committee has, once again, planned an Awards Gala we will “virtually” remember for years to come. Presented over two nights: Radio…
