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2026 WBA Awards for Excellence Rulebook available now
Hello Wisconsin Broadcasters, On behalf of your WBA Awards Committee, we hope you have had a great first half of the year, and that you have been saving your potential entries for this year’s contest. You are a part of the largest state broadcaster awards program in the nation, and we can’t wait to see…
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Ambassador program extends to second UW campus
The WBA campus ambassador program is expanding to a second campus after its pilot year at UW-Oshkosh. Two students at UW-Whitewater will serve as WBA ambassadors starting in the fall semester. The ambassador program was launched in 2025 on the UW-Oshkosh campus with two students: Dylan Przybylski and Jacob Link. The students acted as representatives…
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Wisconsin Broadcaster available now
The September/October issue of Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. Highlights from this issue:
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Shockleys establish Young Broadcasters Development Fund
WBA Hall of Famers Terry and Sandy Shockley are the founding grantors of the newly established Young Broadcasters Development Fund, aimed at inspiring career building in the broadcast industry. “Our mission with this fund is to inspire and motivate young people to pursue a career in broadcasting,” Terry and Sandy Shockey said. “The rewards are…
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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 three $2,500 scholarships and one $1,500 scholarship. Students who meet eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply for these scholarships. The application process is online. It’s available on the WBA website at wi-broadcasters.org/scholarships Students who have completed at…
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Weekly Radio Addresses focus on Black History Month, GOP tax cut plan
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin lawmakers focus on Black History Month and the Republican tax cut plan. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — State Sen. LaTonya Johnson focused on the celebration of Black History Month in this week’s Democratic…
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Deadline approaches for grant offering college debt relief for broadcasters
Results Broadcasting has established a $1,000 Education Debt Assistance Grant to help broadcasters pay off their student loans and the deadline to apply is a week away. This grant is available to individuals currently employed in Wisconsin broadcasting or related media. Applicants must meet the following criteria: Must be currently employed at a Wisconsin broadcast…
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WBA Gala registration open
Registration is now open and hotel reservations are now available for the WBA Gala which will be held May 2 at the Madison Marriott West. Make your hotel reservations by clicking here. The Madison Marriott West is offering a rate of $137 per night, but you must book before April 20. Register for the gala by clicking…
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Dick Zaragoza to receive 2020 WBA Distinguished Service Award
The WBA’s now retired Washington lawyer, Richard (Dick) Zaragoza, will receive the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association’s Distinguished Service Award. The Award was established to recognize those who “reflect the values embodied in the Wisconsin broadcast industry of promoting economic vitality, engagement in civic affairs, advocacy for the First Amendment and dissemination of community information and community…
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Doty to lead recruitment, retention for Morgan Murphy Media
Morgan Murphy Media has named Kate Doty to the newly-created role of director of talent and team development. She will lead company-wide efforts to find and build relationships with quality talent, help current employees grow their careers, and promote the overall company culture. She previously worked in various marketing, sales, and research positions for Morgan…
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New GM named for WKBT-TV
Christopher Palmer has been named vice president and general manager of WKBT-TV in La Crosse. Palmer has worked in broadcast management and sales for more than 20 years, most recently at WMC in Memphis, Tennessee where he worked since 2015. He has previously worked at WTOL in Toledo, Ohio, KLAS in Las Vegas, WorldNow in…
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Nominations sought for 2020 Distinguished Wisconsin Watchdog Award
Nominations are being sought for the 10th annual Distinguished Wisconsin Watchdog Award, recognizing an individual’s extraordinary contributions to open government or investigative journalism in Wisconsin. The award is presented jointly by the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism, the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council, the Madison Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, the Wisconsin Newspaper Association, Wisconsin Broadcasters Association and University…
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Weekly Radio Addresses focus on public education funding, crime bills
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin lawmakers focus on public school funding and a package of bills on public safety. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — Rep. Sondy Pope in this week’s Dem radio address touted the Gov. Tony Evers’…
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WUWM duo awarded IRE fellowship
WUWM-FM digital producer Lauren Sigfusson and reporter Maayan Silver are two of 25 journalists to be awarded a fellowship from Investigative Reporters and Editors. Sigfusson and Silver received a Data in Local Newsroom Training Program fellowship, which is funded by Google News Initiative. Before working for WUWM, Sigfusson was associate editor for Discover magazine and Drone360 magazine.…
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Deadline nears for WBA Hall of Fame, Local Broadcast Legends
The 2020 deadline for nominations to the WBA Hall of Fame and Local Broadcast Legends is Saturday, Feb. 15. To learn more about each and to find nomination forms, follow these links: WBA Hall of Fame WBA Local Broadcast Legends
