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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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Linda Grassman remembered as loving wife, mother
A broadcasting family in northern Wisconsin is mourning the loss of Linda Grassman. Linda and Bruce Gassman moved to Shawano in 1984 where they purchase radio stations WTCH and WOWN and created Results Broadcasting. She worked at the stations as…
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Gallagher returns to the air in Madison
A Madison native is returning to the city to take over mornings on WRIS, The Resistance. Pat Gallagher worked in alternative radio in Madison for 27 years before joining Mid-West Family Madison for a brief time then heading to WCNR,…
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Good Karma Brands to operate ESPN Radio Chicago
Good Karma Brands will assume operations and control of ESPN Radio Chicago effective Sept. 29. The company reached a long term local marketing agreement and lease with ESPN Radio. Good Karma Brands CEO Craig Karmazin said the company’s Midwest roots…
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YP Corner: Producers: The newsroom MVP
No little kid ever says, “When I grow up I want to be a producer!” Kids only dream about being on TV, right? The same can sometimes go for those first beginning their broadcast news career. Maria Szatkowski shares how…
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WBA program helps stations plan for crisis
Radio and TV stations throughout the state can take an easy step toward being prepared for an emergency by getting Broadcaster Emergency Personnel ID cards for engineering staff members. Many stations already participate in the Broadcaster Emergency Personnel ID program,…
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Webinar recordings available now
Recordings of two webinars held last week are now available for members to view. A link to the webinar with David Oxenford about preparing for license renewal can be found here. A link to the webinar with Don Backus about…
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Stations gather school supplies for thousands of children
Milwaukee TV station WISN-TV and radio station WKLH-FM raised more than $46,000 for classroom supplies during the seventh annual “Class Act School Supply Drive.” The stations teamed up with the Salvation Army to host a phone bank Wednesday and dedicated…
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WBA moves to new member app
The WBA has a new member app to more closely integrate member services. The new app is available now and includes: –Member directory –News headlines –Job postings –Podcast directory –Other WBA resources This is a fairly new app from our…
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Fellowship available for Broadcasters Clinic attendees
A fellowship is available to cover expenses for attendees of the Broadcasters Clinic. The Don Borchert Fellowship honors the founder of the Broadcasters Clinic conference and provides all expenses to attend the Clinic in Madison Oct. 15-17. The application is…
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Directory shares podcasts from Wisconsin broadcasters
A new directory on the WBA website catalogs podcasts published by Wisconsin’s radio and TV stations. More radio and TV stations are podcasting their programs and exclusive content to reach the podcasting audience. The directory can be found here and…
