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Reception to celebrate new WBA Hall of Fame
Your WBA Hall of Fame is now available in a newly renovated, more expansive location in the Hilton Milwaukee and a reception is scheduled for April 2 to celebrate it. The reception is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m….
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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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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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YP Corner: 3 Keys to your financial future
It’s likely the toughest lesson any 20-something has ever learned. You can’t spend money you don’t have. We get it. You’re young and you want to live—what’s wrong with putting a vacation or new clothes on a credit card? Brent…
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Owner of WWIS Radio dies
The owner of WWIS Radio in Black River Falls, Robert “Bob” Smith, has died. Smith died Monday at Red Cedar Canyon Assisted Living in Hudson. He was 90. Smith has owned WWIS since 1968. Visitation will be June 7 at…
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Bliss to sell Janesville radio stations to Ben Thompson
Bliss Communications announced Monday it will sell its two Janesville radio stations (WCLO-AM/WJVL-FM) to Ben Thompson, CEO of Big Radio. The Janesville Gazette also reported that Bliss’ numerous newspapers, including the Gazette, are being sold to Adams Publishing Group. Terms…
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Milwaukee Bucks Senior VP to speak at WBA Summer Conference
Milwaukee Bucks Senior Vice President Alex Lasry will be the keynote speaker at the WBA Summer Conference. Lasry was instrumental in the Bucks rebrand and the historic public-private partnership for a new arena and 30-acre development project in downtown Milwaukee. He’s…
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Former Wisconsin Rapids news director dies
A man who once served as news director at a radio station in Wisconsin Rapids has died. Cliff Borden died April 27 at the age of 89. He was news director at WFHR from approximately 1971-81. He also served as…
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Station raises $59K for Honor Flight
Milwaukee TV station WISN-TV raised $59,000 to send veterans on a trip to see their monuments in Washington D.C. The station hosted a fundraising phone bank on Wednesday in conjunction with a one-hour primetime television special to honor veterans. The…
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Radio station brings attention to struggling farmers
A radio station in Durand is getting national attention for holding a town hall meeting that highlighted the stories of struggling farmers in rural Wisconsin. WRDN General Manager Brian Winnekins said the stories from farmers were heartbreaking and included the…
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Entercom names station manager for Madison cluster
Entercom Madison’s General Sales Manager, Andrea Hansen, has been promoted to Station Manager and Director of Sales for the cluster. In her new role, Hansen will oversee sales efforts for 105.5 Triple M (WMMM-FM), 94.9 WOLX (WOLX-FM) and MIX 105.1…
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Edwards celebrates retirement
WUWM-FM General Manager Dave Edwards celebrated his retirement Tuesday at a party in Milwaukee. Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett declared May 21 as “Dave Edwards Day.” Guests at the gathering included WUWM’s founding manager Ruane Hill, previous GM George Bailey, and…
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Radio show established to train high school students
Converge Radio in Eau Claire is teaching high school students how to produce a radio show by giving them a radio show. Rock And Roll Homeroom airs Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon. Every Tuesday at 5 p.m., area high school students…
