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2026 WBA Awards for Excellence Rulebook available now
Hello Wisconsin Broadcasters, On behalf of your WBA Awards Committee, we hope you have had a great first half of the year, and that you have been saving your potential entries for this year’s contest. You are a part of the largest state broadcaster awards program in the nation, and we can’t wait to see…
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Ambassador program extends to second UW campus
The WBA campus ambassador program is expanding to a second campus after its pilot year at UW-Oshkosh. Two students at UW-Whitewater will serve as WBA ambassadors starting in the fall semester. The ambassador program was launched in 2025 on the UW-Oshkosh campus with two students: Dylan Przybylski and Jacob Link. The students acted as representatives…
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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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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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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 humbling to realize the impact we have on people’s daily lives, and to see in…
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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 their father through “Dad Rock Radio” on Marquette’s student run radio station. Check it out…
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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 years at WFRV-TV. During his career Austin received numerous awards on the county, state, and…
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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 of knowledge essential to manage an association in today’s challenging environment. Vetterkind first earned her…
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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 in Miami. Lupita and Luis Montoto traveled to the conference to represent the station. KLNV-FM…
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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 the areas of photography and videography. Applicants must specify how the funds will be used.…
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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 and technology advances, communication styles change and influence the way people interact with the world…
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Winter can’t stop YOU, our Wisconsin broadcasters
We’re proud to say that you, our valued Wisconsin broadcasters, haven’t let this winter’s extreme cold and unrelenting snow slow you down. Our member stations are certainly working hard to keep your listeners and viewers safe while at the same time getting your messages to elected officials on the state and federal level. We’re grateful…
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Most powerful medium ever invented
I look forward to the opportunity to serve the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association as your Chair this year. I have been blessed to work in the broadcast business for the bulk of my career and I have been fortunate to not have to leave the state to do it. Through my involvement in the WBA I…
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Wisconsin Broadcaster available now
The March/April issue of the Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. You can download it here. Highlights from his issue: WBA Chair Steve Lavin says radio and TV are the most powerful advertising mediums ever invented. WBA President and CEO Michelle Vetterkind highlights the major headlines from the WBA. The 2019 WBA Board of Directors…
