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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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Radio group promotes local businesses operating through COVID-19 crisis
Southern Wisconsin radio group Big Radio has created an online directory connecting customers with businesses continuing to offer services through the COVID-19 crisis. The directory at shoplocal.fm includes information on local restaurants, retailers, and other businesses offering services while still…
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Stevenson remembers Don Seehafer
I began my career in broadcasting at the age of 15, when I took my idea for a weekly radio program to my grandfather, Don Seehafer. He told me that I would have to earn my airtime by selling sponsorships,…
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Update link to Wisconsin Amber Alert
The Wisconsin Department of Justice has updated the website address for Wisconsin Amber Alert. The new address is: https://amberalert.widoj.gov/ The website contains resources and statistics about Wisconsin’s Amber Alert system.
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WBA Awards Gala to change format to accommodate COVID-19
A letter to WBA Members: While it may come as no surprise, sadly, like so many other events, our WBA Awards Gala has to take a major pivot this year. Because of the new restrictions imposed as a result of…
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Walker Broadcast Management Institute postponed to 2021
The 2020 Walker Broadcast Management Institute is being postponed to 2021 because of the closures prompted by COVID-19. The courses, hosted on the UW-Madison campus, will be rescheduled for April 20-22, 2021. The UW campus is shut down until at…
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Young professionals show what they bring to broadcasting
Two more young professionals are getting recognized for the mark they’re leaving on broadcasting in Wisconsin. The WBA Young Professional of the Year Award seeks to recognize young broadcasters who have made a significant impact on their stations and communities….
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Why the Iowa Caucus app disaster matters to broadcasters
Regardless of your political orientation, the mess created at the Iowa Caucuses primarily by the reliance on a mobile application has lessons for all broadcasters. Today, radio and television stations rely on all forms of technology to manage information, connect…
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WBA gathers COVID-19 resources for broadcasters
Your WBA has gathered a list of resources for broadcasters related to COVID-19 that it will update continuously. The page includes information about preparing stations and employees, links to resources for newsrooms regarding coverage, links to critical information sources, and…
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Radio station recognized by Wausau PD
Wausau radio station 89Q (WCLQ) was recently named a Wausau Police Department 2020 Community Partner of the Year. 89Q organized “Lights of Christmas” with two area Culver’s restaurants. More than $3,000 was raised for the program. General Manager Coy Sawyer…
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Success highlights importance of member involvement
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association is regarded as one of the best state broadcasting associations in the country. This is according to Sen. Gordon Smith, the President and CEO of the National Association of Broadcasters. During our recently completed legislative trip…
