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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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Velic named to PD position at ‘The Hog’ in Milwaukee
Seasoned music director and longtime on-air personality, Borna Velic, was named program director at 102.9 The Hog (WHQG) in Milwaukee. He fills the seat vacated by Joe Calgaro. Velic spent his career in the Midwest working in rock radio, leaving…
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Journalists host post-election discussion in Madison
The Madison chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists is partnering with UW-Madison’s Center for Journalism Ethics to host a panel discussion Nov. 7 on journalism ethics and the challenges of covering politics in highly polarized times. The event — which is…
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Wisconsin gubernatorial candidates appear in first televised debate
Wisconsin gubernatorial candidates Gov. Scott Walker and State Superintendent Tony Evers debated Friday night in Madison at a one-hour televised event sponsored by the WBA Foundation with funding provided by the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities. It was…
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It’s time to show clients their advertising investment worked
One of the most challenging questions a media salesperson can be asked is, “How do I know advertising on your station worked?” For most broadcasters today, there is no definitive answer to that question. Historically, radio and television stations have…
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Preparations underway for WBA gubernatorial debate
The panelists for the WBA Foundation’s gubernatorial debate on Friday night are meeting Thursday to finish preparing questions for the candidates, Gov. Scott Walker and State Superintendent Tony Evers. The debate will be held at WMTV-TV in Madison. WBA Hall…
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Panel talks about dangers facing journalists
A panel discussion on Wednesday talked about the safety of broadcasters and journalists in light of new threats. The panel discussion titled “Personal Safety in Today’s Broadcasting Environment” was led by WLUK-TV News Director and WBA Board member Juli Buehler….
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Broadcasters Clinic attracts engineers from throughout the Midwest
Hundreds of broadcast engineers from across the Midwest and beyond ventured to Madison this week for the WBA’s Broadcasters Clinic. The Clinic runs Oct. 16-18. Photos from the event are below. Find the full agenda here.
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Carriage list updated for WBA gubernatorial debate
The second of two WBA Foundation debates will take place Friday, Oct. 19, at 8 p.m. and air live or delayed on more than 80 radio and TV stations in Wisconsin. View the most current carriage list here (Updated Oct….
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Monfre named GM of Sinclair station in Milwaukee
Pete Monfre has been named general manager of Sinclair-owned WVTV-TV in Milwaukee. Monfre was most recently the executive vice president of Lammi Sports Management. Before that he was the vice president of sales at Clear Channel Outdoor for two years…
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Pioneer in local TV news, WBA Hall of Famer dies
A pioneer in local television news and WBA Hall of Famer has died. Joseph T. Loughlin, 87, died Nov 9, 2017. He was living in Huntley, Illinois. Loughlin began his 45 year broadcast career as a news reporter, producer, and…
