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  • New education debt relief grant added to WBA Foundation

    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…

  • New WBA Hall of Fame at Hilton Milwaukee

    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…

  • Four to be awarded scholarships during Student Forum at Lambeau
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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…

  • Join young broadcasters for ‘Coffee, Critiques, and Community’

    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. –…

  • Agenda announced for 2026 Student Forum at Lambeau Field
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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…

  • Radio station toy drive breaks record

    Radio station toy drive breaks record

    A Milwaukee radio station raised more than $200,000 worth of cash and toys to benefit Children’s Wisconsin and Robyn’s Nest. WSSP held its 13th annual toy drive in December. It broke a record, topping the $160,000 it raised in 2018….

  • “Christmas Blessing” effort raises more than $15,700 for families in need

    “Christmas Blessing” effort raises more than $15,700 for families in need

    The Family Radio Network raised more than $15,700 for families in need during its first ever “Christmas Blessing” fundraiser. On Giving Tuesday, December 3rd, The Family went on air to ask listeners to donate $100 which would provide a grocery…

  • Magnum to buy 3 radio stations from NRG Media

    Magnum to buy 3 radio stations from NRG Media

    Magnum Communications is planning to purchase three southern Wisconsin radio stations from NRG Media. An application is being filed with the FCC regarding the ownership transfer of Kool 106.5 (WKCH) in Whitewater, 107.3 WSJY in Fort Atkinson and News/Talk 940 WFAW in Fort…

  • Station connects listeners with children looking for holiday cheer

    Station connects listeners with children looking for holiday cheer

    WACD/WATK teamed up with Antigo area law enforcement and the school district to gather and distribute presents for local children. This was the 10th year for the annual Crusade for Kids. The stations connected listeners with local children. Station owner…

  • Wisconsin radio, TV stations extend First Amendment campaign

    Wisconsin radio, TV stations extend First Amendment campaign

    Wisconsin’s radio and television stations are extending a national public awareness campaign that brings attention to the importance of the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association joined more than 20 state broadcast associations and state press…

  • Wish-a-thon raises more than $252K for Make-A-Wish Wisconsin

    Wish-a-thon raises more than $252K for Make-A-Wish Wisconsin

    A Milwaukee radio station raised more than $252,000 for Make-A-Wish Wisconsin with its 11th annual Wish-A-Thon fundraiser. 95.7 Big FM (WRIT-FM) hosted its Wish-A-Thon on Dec. 12-13 featuring on-air personalities Brett Andrews, Eric Paulsen, Hannah, and Dave Michaels who encouraged listeners…

  • UW diversity and inclusion expert to address Walker Institute

    UW diversity and inclusion expert to address Walker Institute

    Binnu Palta Hill, the Assistant Dean for Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Wisconsin School of Business, will be the guest speaker at the 2020 Walker Broadcast Management Institute dinner. The dinner will be held at April 15 at…

  • Milwaukee station raises more than $238K for children’s hospital

    Milwaukee station raises more than $238K for children’s hospital

    Milwaukee radio station FM106.1 (WMIL) raised more than $238,000 to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. This was third time the station hosted the two-day radiothon. The radiothon featured FM106.1 on-air personalities who encouraged listeners to donate on-air and online…

  • Hosts deliver trees to share holiday cheer

    Hosts deliver trees to share holiday cheer

    Madison radio station WOLX-FM is delivering holiday cheer to families nominated by their listeners. Jim McGaw and Teri Barr from McGaw in the Morning on WOLX delivered the trees as part of their “12 Trees of Christmas.” The hosts also…

  • Station helps collect 65K pounds of food

    Station helps collect 65K pounds of food

    Milwaukee TV station CBS 58 (WDJT-TV) was part of a team that collected 1,215 turkeys and 65,000 pounds of food during a drive-thru food drive. CBS 58 worked with Hunger Task Force and the Milwaukee Brewers Community Foundation to host…