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  • Reception to celebrate new WBA Hall of Fame

    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….

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Veteran music journalist joins Radio Milwaukee

    Veteran music journalist joins Radio Milwaukee

    A veteran music journalist whose work has been featured extensively in Milwaukee and national publications is joining 88Nine Radio Milwaukee (WYMS-FM) as the station’s web editor. Evan Rytlewski has been music editor for the weekly and online Shepherd Express for…

  • Green Bay radio station rebrands

    Green Bay radio station rebrands

    Woodward Radio Group’s KZ 104.3 (WKZG) is rebranding itself as Green Bay’s Best Variety, with a music library of hit songs spanning nearly four decades. The station staged a soft relaunch in mid-April. It’s hoping to reach women who grew…

  • Liberal talk radio back on the air in Madison

    Liberal talk radio back on the air in Madison

    Liberal talk radio station is adding an FM translator in Madison. Resistance Radio (WTTN-AM) in Columbus went on the air Saturday in Madison as “Talk 92.7.” Mike Crute is programming the station and hosts the afternoon show. The station will…

  • Broadcasters Clinic call for papers open until June 7

    Broadcasters Clinic call for papers open until June 7

    The Call for Papers for the 2019 Broadcasters Clinic is currently open and will remain open until June 7. All the details are available here: Call For Papers [PDF] The 2019 Broadcasters Clinic will be held Oct. 15-17 at the…

  • Get help making the right hire

    Get help making the right hire

    How do you know you are hiring the right person for the job? Omnia Target Reports will help narrow the field when you are filling sales, engineering, IT or administrative posts. Get a sneak peek of a candidate’s natural job behaviors…

  • YP Corner: When competiveness morphs into sabotage and jealously
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    YP Corner: When competiveness morphs into sabotage and jealously

    Broadcasting is a tough business. It’s so competitive. You’re competing with other stations, streaming services, and satellite – radio and TV… the list goes on.  Sometimes you’re even competing with coworkers when it comes to internal promotions. Every one wants…

  • Deadline approaching for photographer fellowship

    Deadline approaching for photographer fellowship

    The Rick Jowett Fellowship was established in 2017 by the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation to support educational opportunities for photographers and videographers who work in media in Wisconsin. Recipients of the fellowship can use the grant for professional development in…

  • Wright, Koser join Legacy Club

    Wright, Koser join Legacy Club

    Two WBA Hall of Fame inductees are joining the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation’s Legacy Club. Duke Wright, President and CEO of Midwest Communications and Tom Koser, President and General Manager of Koser Radio Group, were named to the Legacy Club…

  • WBA Awards Gala photos available now

    WBA Awards Gala photos available now

    Photos from the 2019 WBA Awards Gala are now available. You can view the photos below. Congratulations to all the winners. See you next year on May 2 at the Madison Marriott West for the 2019 WBA Awards Gala!

  • Milwaukee morning sports talk show debuts

    Milwaukee morning sports talk show debuts

    A new morning sport talk radio show debuted in Milwaukee this week. “The Steve Czaban Show” first aired Monday on 97.3 The Game (WRNW). It’s on every weekday from 6-9 a.m. Starring Steve Czaban, the new morning show will feature…