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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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Drive generates 6,100 meals for the hungry
A food drive run by a Milwaukee radio station raised more than $1,500 and collected more than 1,900 pounds of food to benefit Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin. 97.3 The Game (WRNW) held its inaugural Food for the Holidays drive on…
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Video: Wisconsin Broadcasters making a difference this holiday season
Thank you to all the Wisconsin broadcasters who made the season a little brighter!
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Wish-A-Thon raises more than $250,000 for Make-A-Wish
A wish-a-thon hosted by a Milwaukee radio station raised more than $250,000 for Make-A-Wish Wisconsin. iHeartMedia Milwaukee’s 95.7 BIG FM (WRIT) conducted its 10th annual Wish-A-Thon Dec. 13-14 featuring on-air personalities Dave Murphy and Meg McKenzie who encouraged listeners to…
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Station, Marines set record for Toys for Tots collection
A Madison TV station worked with the Marine Corps Reserve to set a new record for collecting holiday Toys for Tots. WKOW-TV worked with the Marines to get toys for nearly 9,000 children in the Madison area. The Marines raised…
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‘Saints’ contribute to Children’s Hospital
An Appleton radio station holding a contest to raise money for Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin found more generosity than they expected from listeners not even involved in the contest who called in their own donations. 105.7 WAPL held a contest…
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Toolbox event ‘bigger and better’ for 2019
Throughout my career I’ve always been a firm believer in continuing education. As the world around us evolves and technology advances, communication styles change and influence the way people interact with the world on a daily basis. As professionals in…
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Viewers call in to support sick children
A Milwaukee TV station used a phone bank to raise money to support sick children and their families during the holiday season and beyond. WISN-TV partnered with Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin to raise $16,300 during the Dec. 13 fundraising drive….
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Radiothon raises $225K for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
A radiothon conducted by a Milwaukee radio station raised more than $225,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. iHeartMedia’s FM106.1 (WMIL-FM) held its second annual two-day radiothon Dec. 6-7 featuring on-air personalities Ridder, Scott & Shannen; Quinn and Hannah who…
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WBA Awards offer recognition for election coverage
As we get close to the deadline for submitting entries for the 2018 WBA Awards for Excellence I want to touch on one that is unique, is available to TV and radio, and will go toward the tally that determines…
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WPT announces education-focused partnership
Wisconsin Public Television is getting involved in a new partnership to bring more resources to K-12 education. The Timothy William Trout Education Innovation Lab is designed to create, connect, and activate world-class content creators in science, instruction and media with…
