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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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More than 1,500 entries submitted for WBA Awards
Wisconsin’s radio and TV stations have submitted 1,559 entries to the Wisconsin Broadcasters Associations Awards for Excellence. The submission deadline for the 2019 awards was Wednesday night. A total of 127 stations submitted entries, up from 123 last year. Stations…
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Panelists announced for podcasting session
Four panelists will be part of a session in Madison for broadcasters interested in finding out what others are doing with podcasting to reach new audiences. The following will sit on the panel on Jan. 28 at the Madison Concourse…
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Grant takes new approach to supporting future of broadcasting
While the WBA’s scholarships continue to support students looking to start a career in broadcasting, one of our scholarships is changing to a grant aimed at helping young broadcasters who might want help paying down their student debt. The Results…
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Getting back to basics
As a young professional, I find that circling back to the basics is a great reminder on how to approach every day in the workplace. I think this article does an excellent job highlighting some key traits that are critical…
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Young professionals recognized for contributions to broadcasting
Young professionals are making their mark on broadcasting in Wisconsin and the WBA is recognizing them. 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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Tomah, Sparta station changes to ‘Bog Country’
A Tomah/Sparta radio station is changing formats to play 80’s, 90’s and early 2000’s country music. WBOG, known now as “BOG County,” is heard on 101.3 FM and AM 1460. Robin Jon Olson, who played his first country record on…
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New grant offers college debt relief for broadcasters
Results Broadcasting has established a $1,000 Education Debt Assistance Grant to help broadcasters pay off their student loans. This grant is available to individuals currently employed in Wisconsin broadcasting or related media. Applicants must meet the following criteria: Must be…
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Clearing the clutter
Coming back to work in 2020 after a week off for the holidays, I noticed my desk at the office was cluttered with piled with papers – notes for stories I was working on, scripts revisions from previous stories, contact…
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Wisconsin Broadcaster available now
The January/February issue of the Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. You can download it here [PDF]. Highlights from his issue: WBA Chair Steve Lavin writes about broadcasters’ efforts to report the news without bias. WBA President and CEO Michelle…
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WBA Awards deadline approaching rapidly
Competition for the 2019 WBA Awards for Excellence closes Jan. 8 at 11:59 p.m. Stations should submit award entries through BetterBNC. If you’re the type that thinks, “Less than a week!? That’s plenty of time!”…check this out: You can find…
