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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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Platteville area radio stations launch ‘Operation Small Business’
QueenB Radio in Platteville has created “Operation Small Business” to support local businesses during the COVID-19 crisis. “Operation Small Business” is an online list of local small businesses the community can support during the crisis. It includes a list of…
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Woodward raises spirits during COVID-19 crisis with online sing-along
In addition to keeping listeners constantly updated with new information about COVID-19 and hosting a free website where local restaurants can add their hours of operation, Woodward Radio Group stations in the Appleton area are hosting an online sing-along to…
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Radio group interviews local businesses, leaders on COVID-19
The Radio Plus radio stations in the Fond du Lac area are keeping listeners connected to their communities through interviews with businesses, non-profits, religious groups, and other community groups. In addition to daily updates from local health officials, the stations…
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Madison TV station calls for food bank donations
Madison TV station NBC15 (WMTV-TV) is seeking online donations to help a local food bank during the COVID-19 crisis. As of Friday, The Care Box Challenge has raised $186,299 (which includes $48,500 in matching funds) to benefit the Second Harvest…
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Radio station updates Black River Falls area listeners on local COVID-19 developments
A radio station serving the Black River Falls area is providing daily updates to listeners about how COVID-19 is affecting their region. WWIS Radio is continually broadcasting information on the state and local level about the effects of the virus….
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Durand radio station connecting listeners through COVID-19 crisis
Durand radio station WRDN is helping listeners through the COVID-19 crisis by providing official updates, helping local businesses, and forming social connections. The station also facilitated milk and cheese curd donations for families and local school districts. The station is…
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Radio group promotes ‘We Love Local’ through COVID-19 crisis
Cumulus radio stations in the Green Bay area are working to help local businesses through the COVID-19 crisis. The four radio stations in the group have posted a list of area restaurants and bars offering curbside, drive thru, and delivery…
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Midwest stations keep audience connected
Midwest Communications radio stations from around Wisconsin are trying to keep their listeners connected with businesses still open during the COVID-19 crisis. Stations are running a PSA campaign asking listeners to support local businesses including restaurants and asking the businesses…
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Weekly Radio Addresses focus on COVID-19
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are focused on COVID-19. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — Gov. Tony Evers in this week’s Dem radio…
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YP Corner: Earning money with shopping apps
As promised, the month of March will be devoted to money topics. In the last six or so months, I’ve been able to ‘make’ $160 using iBotta and Rakuten. Now, ‘make’ perhaps isn’t the correct word because you have to…
