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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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Challenge the convention of targeting ‘Adults 25-54’
Adults 25-54 is not a demo, it is a family reunion, and why are buyers targeting that demo anyways? The most targeted demographic in our business is Adults 25-54. That age group includes grandparents, parents, and children. It looks more…
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NAB Show offers view of broadcasting’s future
Having just returned from the NAB Show in Las Vegas, I can tell you without a doubt that there’s a lot of enthusiasm for the future of broadcasting! Technology is just a part of it. The people involved in broadcasting’s…
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YP Corner: Dealing with an impossible workload
It doesn’t matter what industry you are in—if you are a hardworker, your boss will notice. But why does it seem like sometimes hardworkers are rewarded with… more work!? Dr. Brian Weiland is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist at the Behavioral…
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Wisconsin Broadcaster available now
The May/June issue of the Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. You can download it here [PDF]. Highlights from his issue: WBA Chair Steve Lavin challenges a convention of marketing. WBA President and CEO Michelle Vetterkind highlights the major headlines…
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iHeartMedia Milwaukee opens performance lounge
iHeartMedia Milwaukee has opened a performance lounge to showcase musical talent, live broadcasts, and viewing parties. The Steinhafels Relax Lounge is at iHeartMedia Milwaukee headquarters and will house performances and events for the company’s brands and franchises, both broadcast and…
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Broadcasters celebrate their best work at WBA Awards Gala
Radio and television stations from across Wisconsin were honored Saturday with numerous awards at the 2019 Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Awards Gala. The awards were handed out at the Madison Marriott West in Middleton with more than 390 in attendance. Competition…
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Broadcast veteran remembered for friendliness, work ethic
Longtime Wisconsin radio and production veteran Joe Shain is being remembered for his friendliness and “can-do” attitude. Shain died April 30. He was an on-air personality on several stations and formats, including WLTQ-FM during the period when that station was…
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Fantozzi named brand manager for WOZZ
Ryan Fantozzi has been hired as brand manager for Rock 94.7, WOZZ in Wausau. He replaces Terry Stevens who was recently promoted to Operations Manager for Midwest Communications, Lansing. Fantozzi is leaving Neuhoff Media in Bloomington, Illinois where he Programmed…
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Excitement in store for your young professionals
The WBA Young Professionals Committee recently met in Sheboygan/Manitowoc (big thank you to Terry Stevenson for hosting our semi-annual meeting) with creative minds coming together in a session of brainstorming to solidify programs and events specifically for young broadcast professionals…
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Madison station adds Justice Network, Court TV
WKOW-TV is adding Justice Network and Court TV to its offerings. Justice Network was added Wednesday and Court TV will be added May 8. Justice Network (27.5) – Justice Network is a 24/7 broadcast television network that entertains and informs…
