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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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Get the WBA member app for Broadcasters Clinic
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association app is updated and ready to help visitors to the WBA Broadcasters Clinic at the Madison Marriott West from Oct 16-18. The app is available in the Apple App Store and Google Play. It’s also available…
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Milwaukee station hosts fundraiser for hurricane victims
A Milwaukee TV station hosted a phone bank Tuesday to raise money for the victims of Hurricane Florence. WISN-TV teamed up with the American Red Cross of Wisconsin and raised $90,757 from viewers throughout southeastern Wisconsin. The money will support…
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Wisconsin FOIC celebrates 40 years
The Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council is celebrating 40 years of advocating for openness in government. A celebration is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Oct. 30 at the Assembly Parlor in the Wisconsin State Capitol. The event will feature speakers…
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Student radio station transmitter marks 45 years
The UW-Oshkosh student run radio station is marking 45 years on the air with the same transmitter. WRST-FM went on the air on Sept 17, 1973 with a Gates-brand FM transmitter. The transmitter is the oldest of all the radio…
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‘Radio Marketing Professional’ certification seminar dates announced
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation (WBAF) is offering a new round of broadcast marketing seminars to Wisconsin college students. The WBA Foundation has pledged its financial support so that a student can take advantage of the Radio Advertising Bureau’s (RAB)…
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Listeners help Sparta station raise $24,000 for flood relief
COW97 (WCOW) listeners answered the call to raise money for neighbors affected by devastating flooding in west central Wisconsin. COW97 staff took to the streets collecting monetary donations and in just a few hours raised more than $24,000. The money…
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Gubernatorial debate rescheduled
The WBA Foundation is rescheduling its planned statewide televised gubernatorial debate because of a campaign-related scheduling conflict. The debate, previously scheduled for Oct. 5, is now scheduled for Friday, Oct. 19 at 8 p.m. It will still be held at…
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Milwaukee stations hosting gubernatorial debate
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will host a debate in the race for Wisconsin Governor between Republican Governor Scott Walker and Democratic challenger Tony Evers. The debate will air live on Friday, Oct. 26 from 6-7 p.m. on WTMJ-TV and WUWM-FM…
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Station helps collect, distribute 50,000 school supplies
Radio Milwaukee (WYMS-FM) joined other community partners in Milwaukee in collecting and distributing more than 50,000 school supplies to students in Milwaukee Public Schools. This year’s “No Empty Backpacks” drive collected supplies to benefit eight MPS schools, topping the 37,000…
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‘Big Red’ joins Y106.5 in central Wisconsin
Y106.5 (WYTE) in Wausau/Stevens Point is adding Larry ‘Big Red’ Wnorowski as Brand Manager and morning show personality. “I’m excited to wake up Central Wisconsin and to be a part of an amazing radio family with NRG Media,” Wnorowski said….
