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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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Ownership changes prompt dial, format changes at 5 La Crosse stations
Five radio stations in the La Crosse area are undergoing dial position changes or format changes after La Crosse Media Group sold the stations to three new owners. Magnum Media closed last week on its acquisition of 106.3 WQCC-FM, 102.7…
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Radio group promotes Black-owned businesses
A group of iHeartMedia’s radio stations in Milwaukee are launching an initiative to support Black-owned businesses, restaurants, and nonprofits. The Brilliantly Black initiative is being led by radio stations V100.7 (WKKV-FM), FM106.1 (WMIL-FM), 95.7 BIG FM (WRIT-FM), 97.3 The Game…
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Broadcasters to air PSAs to promote voter education
Wisconsin’s radio and TV stations are invited to participate in a nationwide PSA campaign to promote voter education ahead of the 2020 election. The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) partnered with the League of Women Voters to produce and distribute…
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Local Radio Freedom Act gains support of majority of U.S. House
A bipartisan majority of the House of Representatives now supports the Local Radio Freedom Act (LRFA) after 12 House Members added their cosponsorship to the resolution opposing “any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge” on local broadcast radio…
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Baun to resign in September
WBA Vice President Linda Baun will resign from the organization in September after 14 years. Baun joined the WBA in 2006 and led numerous WBA events including the Broadcasters Clinic, the WBA Awards for Excellence program and Awards Gala, the…
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Magnum closes deal for 3 NRG stations
Magnum Communications has completed the purchase three southern Wisconsin radio stations from NRG Media. Included in the deal are Kool 106.5 (WKCH) in Whitewater, 107.3 WSJY in Fort Atkinson, and News/Talk 940 WFAW in Fort Atkinson. The deal was first announced in December….
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Eau Claire station flips to sports format
An iHeartMedia station in Eau Claire flipped Friday to a sports format. Classic Hits station “98.7 The Brew” is now “The Fan” 98.7/1400 (WBIZ-AM). The station will broadcast Chippewa Valley area high school sports and professional sports including Minnesota Twins,…
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Weekly Radio Addresses address unemployment insurance claims and WisCovered program
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from the Wisconsin Capitol highlight the issues of unemployment insurance claims and the WisCovered program. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: —…
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Green wraps up broadcasting career with final radio appearance
WBA Hall of Famer Marty Green is putting a wrap on his broadcasting career today by making his last appearance on Sportstalk 105.1 (WAYY) in Eau Claire. Green retired for the first time in 2003 after a career that began…
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Selvey remembered for leadership at TV stations
A Madison man who worked in sales and management at numerous Wisconsin television stations has died. Bob Selvey died July 14 at the age of 85. Selvey started his carrier in television in 1967 as an account executive at WAOW-TV…
