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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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Weekly Radio Addresses focus on new year
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin lawmakers focuses on the new year. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — Assembly Speaker Robin Vos touted the passage…
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Vetterkind signs new 4-year contract
WBA President and CEO Michelle Vetterkind has agreed to a new four-year contract to continue leading the association. “Michelle’s leadership talents are held in the highest regard among her peers in the broadcast association business,” WBA Board Chair Steve Lavin…
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WBA updates job postings process
The WBA is updating its job postings system which, we hope, will mean an easier experience for those posting jobs available on our website. The new job posting form lives in the “MyWBA” area of the WBA website. If you’ve…
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Clark joins WBA Young Professionals Committee
Jerad Clark, the General Sales Manager at Mid-West Family Broadcasting in Madison, is joining the WBA Young Professionals Committee. Clark started his career with Mid-West Family in La Crosse in 2010 as an account executive. In 2013 he continued with…
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YP Corner: Picking an on-air name
Broadcasting is one of the few career choices where you really get the chance to pick a name. While radio may offer the option to pick something a little more fun, TV news gives you the chance to add a…
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Moms still strong audience on Facebook
Don’t forget Mom! Research shows that while Facebook usage has declined overall, the mom crowd is going strong and they are actively seeking content. The biggest hurdle lies in providing the best content that provides an emotionally positive impact as more than…
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Radiothon raises $120K for Marshfield Children’s Hospital
A radiothon raised a record $120,560 in just 48 hours for Marshfield Children’s Hospital. NRG radio stations in Wausau/Stevens Point teamed up for radiothon held Dec. 5-6. The radiothon aired on Y106.5 (WYTE-FM). “This event is highly anticipated by the…
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Radio veteran offers consulting, training
Mike O’Brien has started a broadcast consulting and training business, O’Brien Betterment, LLC. After 40 years in sales management, general management, and training, he is offering consulting services for fellow broadcasters. His emphasis is on top-line growth through retention, training,…
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Station collects hats for pediatric cancer patients
Milwaukee Radio station FM106.1 (WMIL-FM) collected more than 800 hats for pediatric cancer patients during its first annual “Hatsgiving Drive.” The drive featured on-air personalities Ridder, Scott, Shannen, Quinn, Billy Greenwood, J.R. and Hannah who encouraged listeners to donate handmade…
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10,000 coats collected for Milwaukee area children
A Milwaukee TV station expects to deliver more than 10,000 coats to local children after its 35th annual Coats for Kids campaign. FOX6 (WITI-TV) held a month-long coat drive with a one-day finale event in Waukesha. For the second consecutive…
