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Wisconsin Broadcaster available now
The September/October issue of Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. Highlights from this issue:
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Shockleys establish Young Broadcasters Development Fund
WBA Hall of Famers Terry and Sandy Shockley are the founding grantors of the newly established Young Broadcasters Development Fund, aimed at inspiring career building in the broadcast industry. “Our mission with this fund is to inspire and motivate young people to pursue a career in broadcasting,” Terry and Sandy Shockey said. “The rewards are…
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Engineers gather in Wisconsin for Midwest Regional Broadcasters Clinic
I’m pleased to report that the 70th Midwest Regional Broadcasters Clinic was a tremendous success. This annual event, a collaborative effort between the engineering teams of the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association and the Minnesota Broadcasters Association, attracted attendees from 36 states, Washington, D.C., and four countries, making it one of the most geographically diverse Clinics to…
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YP of the Month brings ‘enthusiasm and creativity’
A news producer at WBAY-TV in Green Bay, Garett Hagen, is the WBA Young Professional of the Month for the month of September. The WBA Young Professional of the Month is a nominee for the WBA Young Professional of the Year Award. The award seeks to recognize young broadcasters who have made a significant impact…
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Student scholarship competition underway
Do you know a student who could use assistance with educational expenses? The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation offers three $2,500 scholarships and one $1,500 scholarship. Students who meet eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply for these scholarships. The application process is online. It’s available on the WBA website at wi-broadcasters.org/scholarships Students who have completed at…
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Weekly Radio Addresses highlight holiday economy
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are focused on the holiday economy. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s Dem radio address, Gov. Tony Evers celebrates “Shop Small Wisconsin Season” by encouraging Wisconsinites to support local small…
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Zollar to retire from Green Bay stations
Vice President and General Manager of WLUK-TV and WCWF-TV in Green Bay, Jay Zollar, will retire on Dec. 31, concluding what Sinclair called, “a distinguished career serving the Green Bay–Appleton community and guiding through decades of market-defining growth and innovation.” With Zollar’s retirement, Todd Ziegler will continue in his current role as Station Manager and…
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Larry Meiller announces retirement after 58 years on WPR
A fixture of Wisconsin radio for nearly six decades, Larry Meiller has announced that he will retire from his Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) program at the end of June 2026. Meiller has been a daily presence on WPR since 1967 and his call-in talk show is among the most listened-to programs on the statewide radio…
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Y100 adds morning co-host in Green Bay
Y100 (WNCY) in Green Bay is adding Natalie “Nat” Gross as the new co-host of the Y100 Morning Show. Gross steps into the role previously held by morning veteran Charli McKenzie. Gross brings more than a decade of storytelling experience to Y100, first in her award-winning journalism career, then as a podcaster, and most recently…
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WOMT announces year-long celebration of 100 years on the air
WOMT Radio in Manitowoc will be celebrating its historic 100th anniversary in 2026, marking a full century since the station first signed on the air on Nov. 8, 1926 at 5:30 p.m. WOMT Radio was founded by pioneers of Wisconsin broadcasting Francis and Lillian Kadow and originally broadcast from the second floor of the Mikadow…
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WBA Awards for Excellence contest opens for entries
You can start submitting your award-winning entries for the WBA Awards for Excellence RIGHT NOW! and if you’re looking to get starlight to submitting entries…here’s the The submission deadline is Jan. 9 at 4 p.m. CT. Your WBA Awards Committee has met several times this year to ensure your feedback is heard and items are…
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WISN-TV raises $171K during family food drive
Generous WISN-TV viewers spanning southeastern Wisconsin donated $171,465 in support of the 2025 ‘WISN 12 Day of Giving Food For Families Food Drive.’ The 14th annual campaign, in partnership with Hunger Task Force, ensures local families have healthy meals during the holidays. Through contributions from local community members, bolstered by matching funds from local business,…
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Whitehall broadcaster remembered for love of sports
A Whitehall broadcaster known for his love of radio and sprots, Michael “Gilby” Gilbertson died Nov. 20. He was 66. According to his obituary, Gilbertson started his radio career at WISM in Eau Claire doing play-by-play. His love for radio continued with on air positions with stations in Eau Claire, Oshkosh, and Whitehall. He also was…
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Randy ‘Shotgun’ Shannon named WNCY Brand Manager
Randy “Shotgun” Shannon has returned to the role of Brand Manager at Y100 (WNCY-FM) in Green Bay. Shannon originally guided WNCY before handling mornings in Denver and San Antonio. In 2012, he rejoined Y100 and in 2017 teamed with Charli McKenzie as co-host of the Y100 morning show. After a 20-year run on the Y100…
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2025 WBA Hall of Fame Show available now
A half-hour program highlighting four 2025 WBA Hall of Fame inductees is available to view online and available for stations to air. This show features Denise Callaway, Bill Hubbard, Mark Zoromski, and Paul Braun. The show is available to all WBA television stations, free of charge. It can start airing anytime and is suitable for…
