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New WBA Hall of Fame at Hilton Milwaukee
Your WBA Hall of Fame is now available in a newly renovated, more expansive location in the Hilton Milwaukee. As part of a wider renovation project at the hotel, the Hall of Fame recently reopened at its new location in…
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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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More than 1,300 entries submitted for WBA Awards for Excellence, Gala registration open
Wisconsin’s radio and TV stations submitted 1,322 entries to the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Awards for Excellence contest. The submission deadline for the 2025 awards was Friday. A total of 108 stations submitted entries. “The competition for this year’s WBA Awards…
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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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Weekly Radio Addresses sandhill crane hunting, look back on 2025
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’ Capitol are about a lookback to 2025 and a proposed sandhill crane hunting season. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics:…
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Jenna Rae promoted to Chief Investigative Reporter on TMJ4
TMJ4 News (WTMJ-TV) is promoting of Investigative Reporter Jenna Rae to Chief Investigative Reporter. The station said the move, “recogniz(es) her exceptional dedication to uncovering impactful stories and holding powerful institutions accountable.” Rae has earned two Emmy Awards and multiple…
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Celebrate 75 years with your WBA in 2026
Your WBA is turning 75 in 2026 and we’re most definitely ready to celebrate. We hope you are too! Here are some of the highlights of what we have planned so far: –Our WBA Summer Conference will be June 17-18…
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Bach named Regional News Director for Allen Media
Caroline Bach has been named Allen Media’s Wisconsin Regional News Director, overseeing operations at WKOW-Madison, WAOW-Wausau, WXOW-La Crosse and WQOW-Eau Claire. “Caroline has been an integral part of our newsroom,” said Anna Engelhart, Regional Vice President for Allen Media Wisconsin…
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Green Bay station distributes $300K for those in need
Green Bay radio station Q90FM (WORQ) recently hosted its 10th annual community outreach program called the Police Lights of Christmas. The station raised $300,000 to provide gift cards to 115 Wisconsin law enforcement agencies, which will use them to help…
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So, What Did We Learn In 2025?
This is the time of year when we try to answer that all-important question: “What happened?” So often, we are caught up in the day-to-day activities and events of our work and personal lives that it’s rare we take the…
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Wisconsin Broadcaster available now
The January/February issue of Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. Highlights from this issue:
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Drive collects 804 coats
WJMR (Jammin’ 98.3) in Milwaukee collected 804 coats during its annual Stokes Coats Drive, surpassing its goal for the event. “This year’s drive was a powerful reminder of what’s possible when a community comes together,” said Don Black, Director of…
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Who doesn’t like a fresh start? Here comes 2026!
All of us in this business are held accountable for our results. A fresh start can be hard to recognize when you are caught up in the past. That can go either way. Did you just have a brutal year, quarter or…
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WBA expands services in 2026
Your WBA is growing its member benefit offerings in the new year, with new partnerships with Local Broadcast Sales and Media Financial Management Association (MFM). Your WBA is partnering with Local Broadcast Sales to bring you a full suite of…
