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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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Deadline coming soon for Jowett Fellowship for photographers
The deadline for a fellowship for photographers is coming June 1. The Rick Jowett Fellowship was established in 2017 by the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation to support educational opportunities for photographers and videographers who work in media in Wisconsin. Recipients…
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Weekly Radio Addresses focus on Memorial Day, use of CARES Act funds
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses focus on Memorial Day in the COVID-19 era and Wisconsin’s use of CARES Act funds. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: —…
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WBA names Stations of the Year, full winners list released
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association is announcing the winners of the coveted “Station of the Year” honor during its online Awards for Excellence presentations and has released the full list of winners in the 2019 awards competition. The full list of…
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Stations honored for news operations, social and digital media efforts
The Social and Digital Media Operations of the Year and News Operations of the Year were recognized during the WBA’s second of three days of online Awards for Excellence presentations. The awards were presented on Facebook Live at 10 a.m….
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Best shows, newscasts recognized in first round of WBA award presentations
The best radio shows, TV newscasts, and significant community impacts were recognized during the WBA’s first of three days on online Awards for Excellence presentations. The awards were presented on Facebook Live at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Awards…
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La Crosse radio station fundraiser helps caregivers, pandemic research
The La Crosse Media Group embraced the spirit of Giving Tuesday on May 5 by hosting a mini radiothon with Gundersen Health System to raise $21,300 to support caregivers and local COVID-19 research. The La Crosse Media Group in La…
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Stations team up to celebrate Hometown Heroes
Midwest Communications radio stations in central Wisconsin and WAOW-TV in Wausau are running a Hometown Hero campaign to honor and celebrate front line workers. The stations are offering a prize package to winners to help them cover food, expenses, and…
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Weekly Radio Addresses focused on court decision on ‘Safer at Home’, Peace Officer Memorial Day
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses are focused on the court decision striking down “Safer at Home” and Peace Officer Memorial Day. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics:…
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Woodward radio stations provide variety of pandemic relief initiatives
A group of radio stations in Appleton and Green Bay are providing a variety of initiatives for listeners in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. 105.7 WAPL is offering “Get a Little, Give a Little” for listeners to get a chance…
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Central Wisconsin radio station honoring graduates
A radio station in Wausau/Stevens Point is honoring local 2020 graduates by letting listeners send south outs on air and online. Parents, grandparents, siblings, fellow students, and friends are encouraged to submit a short dedication to the 2020 graduate in…
