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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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Stations begin transition to holiday music
At least two Wisconsin radio stations have switched formats to holiday music this week. Woodward station KZ 104.3. (WKZG) in Green Bay launched its “Green Bay’s Christmas Station” brand on Friday. Entercom’s Mix 105.1 (WMHX) in Madison made the change…
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Dunlap remembered for leadership, generosity
The chair of the Wisconsin Public Radio Association (WPRA), Ron Dunlap, has died. According to WPR, Dunlap joined the WPRA board in 2011. He was elected vice chair of the board in 2016 before becoming chair in 2018. As head…
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Sheboygan station changes format, branding
A Sheboygan area radio station changed formats on Wednesday from standards to adult contemporary. WGXI was formerly known as “1420 The Breeze” and is now known as “Love 98-5” and is branded as “Awesome Variety.” The station is owned by…
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Basketball star and Appleton sports radio host joins Big Ten Network
Appleton native and Wisconsin basketball star Brian Butch will be working with the Big Ten Network this season as a game and studio analyst. “I’m excited for this opportunity and for a chance to get back to my Big Ten…
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Student scholarship competition ends Friday
Do you know a student who could use assistance with educational expenses? The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation offers two $2,000 scholarships and two $1,000 scholarships. Students who meet eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply for these scholarships. The application deadline…
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WBA Hall of Fame video available
A half-hour program highlighting the 2019 WBA Hall of Fame inductees is available to view online and available for stations to air. The program showcases the contributions of the four 2019 WBA Broadcasters Hall of Fame inductees: Clif Groth, Fannie…
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Marketing trends to look for in 2020
If there is one thing to note as a young professional in the media industry, it should be to get comfortable with change. Everything in the media is constantly changing, from consumer behavior to the next “new” marketing trend. This…
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Radio Milwaukee seeking new executive director
Non-commercial radio station Radio Milwaukee (WYMS-FM) is seeking a new executive director to replace Glenn Kleiman who is leaving in spring 2020. The station’s board of directors has established a search committee and has begun work to identify the organization’s…
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Age is not a factor
I thought the biggest hurdle I would face when I became a Local Sales Manager at 25 would be managing some people with more professional experience than I have years on this earth. Now 29, it turns out the biggest…
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Stress is unavoidable – How can you use it to your advantage?
Stress. No matter what the position is in the broadcasting industry, we’ve all felt the pinch of a deadline, difficult situations with co-workers, or just the stress to prove yourself as a young professional. Instead of trying to eliminate it…
