News Archive

  • 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…

  • Lauter named to head iHeartMedia stations in Madison

    Lauter named to head iHeartMedia stations in Madison

    Drew Lauter has been named to lead iHeartMedia stations in Madison. As Market President, Lauter will oversee the market’s programming, advertising, and operations across multiple platforms within Madison as well as create new business and revenue opportunities. He will report…

  • Unleash your broadcast, digital sales success

    Unleash your broadcast, digital sales success

    Today’s advertising and marketing selling environment can be unkind to sales veterans, vicious to rookies, and harsh to every broadcast seller who fits in-between. Local Broadcast Sales’ president, Gary Moore, recently hosted a webinar to motivate, encourage, and challenge every…

  • News director testifies in favor of police body cameras bill
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    News director testifies in favor of police body cameras bill

    WISN-TV News Director Ben Hart testified Tuesday in favor of a bill that would set standards for Wisconsin law enforcement agencies that use body cameras. WBA President and CEO Michelle Vetterkind introduced Hart at the Senate Committee on Judiciary and…

  • EEO credit available by supporting WBA Foundation Scholarship

    EEO credit available by supporting WBA Foundation Scholarship

    Your WBA can help you earn non-job vacancy specific menu option initiative credits for EEO compliance through support of WBA Foundation scholarships. The scholarships are offered to worthy students on an annual basis. The application process is currently underway with…

  • WYMS names Jaffer PM drive host, promotions coordinator

    WYMS names Jaffer PM drive host, promotions coordinator

    Ayisha Jaffer is the new afternoon drive host and promotions coordinator for 88Nine Radio Milwaukee (WYMS-FM). Jeffer is a former artist manager and radio DJ. Starting Monday she will host the station’s weekday afternoon on-air shift. As promotions coordinator, Jaffer…

  • Utnehmer to sell stations, sites to Mazur

    Utnehmer to sell stations, sites to Mazur

    Roger Utnehmer is selling Nicolet Broadcasting, which includes five radio stations and two websites, to Bryan Mazur. Mazur is the sales manager for Nicolet Broadcasting. The sale includes WBDK, Algoma; WRKU, Forestville; WRLU, Algoma; WSBW, Ephraim; an HD translator station,…

  • Educational Support Grants total $3,000 in 2019
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    Educational Support Grants total $3,000 in 2019

    The WBA Foundation has awarded three grants totaling $3,000 under its Educational Support Grants Program for 2019. Grants of $1,000 each for three schools were approved by the Foundation Board at the WBA/WBA Foundation Joint Board Meeting in June: UW-Green…

  • Hermanson joins Mid-West Family in Madison

    Hermanson joins Mid-West Family in Madison

    Shar Hermanson has been named local sales manager for Mid-West Family Madison. Hermanson is a sales veteran of more 21 years with radio, billboard, promotion, and digital sales experience.  “We are excited to welcome Shar to our team,” said Sales…

  • Quincy stations to host telethon for farm relief

    Quincy stations to host telethon for farm relief

    A group of TV stations in Wisconsin are hosting a telethon to help family farmers. Quincy Media stations (WKOW, WAOW, WXOW, WQOW and KBJR) will hold the telethon Sept. 20 to help farmers with the effects of corporate consolidation, a…

  • Student scholarship competition underway
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    Student scholarship competition underway

    Do you know a student who could use assistance with educational expenses?       The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation offers four scholarships. Students who meet eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply for these scholarships: David L. and Rita E. Nelson Family Fund…