-
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
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
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 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
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…
-
Get your Digital Checkup from Seth Resler
Looking to step up your station’s digital game? As a FREE service from YOUR WBA, you can get a personalized assessment of your station’s digital strategy from Jacobs Media’s Digital Dot Connector, Seth Resler. Seth will get some basic information…
-
Station hosts free ‘Family Affair Expo’
Milwaukee radio stationV100.7 (WKKV-FM) hosted its eighth annual free “Family Affair Expo” last weekend drawing about 1,000 attendees to the State Fair Park Products Pavilion in West Allis. The aim of the expo is to make a positive impact on…
-
Retired radio host dies
A man with a long career as a radio host in Madison has died. Howard Witt Jr., better known to many as “Andy,” died Wednesday in Fitchburg. He was 71. Witt started his career at a radio station in Neenah…
-
Jonathan and Kitty morning show marks 20 years
The hosts of the Triple-M (WMMM-FM) morning show are marking 20 years on the air in Madison. Jonathan Sutton and Kitty Dunn celebrated the milestone with a party this weekend at Club Tavern. “We met so many wonderful people! It’s…
-
Award-winning student radio show profiled
A radio show that won two WBA Student Awards for Excellence was the subject of a TV news story about the sisters who host the show in remembrance of their father. WISN-TV published a story about the sisters who remember…
-
AG reporter retires after more than 40 years
An agricultural reporter from northeast Wisconsin is retiring after more than 40 years. Mike Austin came to the Fox Valley in 1978 and began doing agricultural reports on both radio and TV in Green Bay. He served that last 17…
-
Vetterkind renews CAE credential
WBA President and CEO Michelle Vetterkind has earned renewal of her Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential through the American Society of Association Executives. The CAE credential is the marker of a committed association professional who has demonstrated the wide range…
-
La Movida named finalist for national award
Spanish-language radio station La Movida (WLMV) in Madison was named a Station of the Year finalist for the 2019 Medallas de Cortez awards at the Radio Ink Hispanic Radio Conference. The awards were given out on Tuesday at a ceremony…
-
Jowett Fellowship supports training for photographers
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…
-
Toolbox restocked for WBA Summer Conference
Throughout my time with the WBA and as a founding member of the WBA’s Young Professionals group, I’ve always been outspoken about my belief in continuing education as a foundation for a successful career. As the world around us evolves…
