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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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Building better relationships with sources
Whether you’re a journalist or in sales, we all have to develop bonds with people in the community to successful do our jobs. I found this article from Poynter 5 tips for journalists who want to do a better job…
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Sunrise station changes formats, promotes second change
A Wausau radio station is switching from an oldies format to a sports format and the owner is suggesting another station will also change formats soon. “Cool Oldies” (WXCO) changed Monday to Sports Fan 1230. A post on the WXCO…
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YP Corner: Not enough hours in the day?
In the media industry, we tend to wear multiple hats- from marketing to on-air, the list goes on and on. With so much of the day dedicated to other things, how do you find time to improve yourself? Doing a…
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Hess named to lead WUWM
John Hess has been named the new director and general manager of 89.7 FM – Milwaukee’s NPR (WUWM) effective Jan. 13. Hess succeeds Dave Edwards, who has served as general manager since 1985. Prior to joining WUWM, Hess was chief…
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La Crosse station group GM dies battling cancer
Howard Gloede, the general manager of six Mid-West Family stations in La Crosse, has died after a year and a half battling cancer. Gloede died Monday. He was 61. An article posted on the WIZM website called Gloede a sales…
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2 Milwaukee stations flip Christmas music
Two Milwaukee radio stations are turning their programming to Christmas music this week. WLDB-FM (93.3) switched to all-Christmas music at 3 p.m. Monday. WRIT-FM (95.7) made the switch at 7 a.m. Tuesday. At least three other stations in Wisconsin, one…
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Liberal talk radio gets FM signal in Milwaukee
A liberal talk radio network is on the air with an FM signal in Milwaukee. Talk 101.7 is owned by New WRRD and part of Wisconsin’s Political Talk Network, which includes WRRD 1510 in Waukesha, Talk 92.7 in Madison, and…
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2020 Walker Broadcast Management Institute agenda released
The agenda for the 2020 Walker Broadcast Management Institute has been released. The three-day institute will be held April 14-16 at the UW Business School in Madison. The Walker Broadcast Management Institute is now in its 23th year, having completed…
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Ashland station changes to classic country
An Ashland radio station is changing its format to classic country. WATW is now “Bay County.” The changeover happens as the station added an FM translator (101.3 FM). The station features a morning show hosted by Big Bill Small. Before…
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Quiz determines what type of broadcaster you are
What kind of broadcaster are you? This is a fun, tongue in cheek quiz, but also somewhat insightful into your habits as a professional. Results range from “The Brand Jock – STATION ALWAYS COMES FIRST. BRAND! BRAND! BRAND!” to “Future…
