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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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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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Eddie named co-host of 95.9 KISS FM morning show
95.9 KISS FM (WKSZ-FM) in Green Bay named interim co-host Eddie to full-time co-host of the station’s morning show. Eddie will permanently join current co-hosts Katie and Nick. In addition to his on-air duties as a permanent member of “Eddie, Katie, and Nick on KISS FM,” Eddie will continue serving in his key leadership capacity…
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Podcast: Always Be Learning
Local Broadcast Sales President Gary Moore and Vice President Eric Moore join the Maine Association of Broadcasters’ Tim Moore (no relation) to discuss the importance of sales training in today’s chaotic media environment. The biggest takeaway? Always. Be. Learning. Take a deep dive with Broadcast Advocate as we tap the expertise of two top media…
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GKB rebrands to Good Karma Sports
Good Karma Brands is changing its name to Good Karma Sports. “This name change reflects what we have always known: Sports are who we are,” wrote Market Manager Tom Olson. “They are at the center of our business, our partnerships, our content, and the connections we create with fans and communities.” You can learn more…
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Telemundo Wisconsin distributes backpacks
Telemundo Wisconsin (WYTU-TV) in collaboration with Alverno College celebrated their 4th annual Backpack Drive on Aug. 4. Hundreds of children came to Alverno College to receive a brand-new Telemundo backpack filled with supplies for the upcoming school year. Anchors Miguel Ramírez and Gilmarie Morales greeted and distributed over 200 backpacks filled with school supplies. More…
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Westerman joins CBS58 sports team
Julia Westerman recently joined the sports team at CBS58 (WDJT-TV) in Milwaukee. Westerman spent four years at WIS-TV in Columbia, South Carolina, where she covered four-straight women’s Final Fours, complete with the Gamecocks’ undefeated national championship run in 2024. She was on the sidelines for countless SEC and ACC sporting events and made annual trips…
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School supply drive raises $52K
Generous community members across southeastern Wisconsin donated $52,844 to support the 2026 ‘WISN 12 Day of Giving Class Act School Supply Drive.’ As a result, thousands of students in Milwaukee and Waukesha counties will have essential classroom supplies. The 13th annual fundraising campaign is made possible through an ongoing partnership between WISN 12 and The…
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WBA Foundation announces panel, data team for gubernatorial debate
The WBA Foundation Board will continue its 36-year tradition of holding statewide televised debates for Wisconsin’s voters by airing a general election debate in the 2026 Wisconsin gubernatorial race. The debate will be conducted by teams of broadcasters from stations and communities across Wisconsin. Qualifying gubernatorial candidates will be invited to participate in the debate…
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YP of the Month ‘strong and steady leader’
An anchor/reporter at WEAU-TV in Eau Claire, Kim Leadholm, is the WBA Young Professional of the Month for the month of August. 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 on…
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Magnum to acquire stations from Sparta-Tomah Broadcasting
Magnum Communications has reached an agreement with Sparta-Tomah Broadcasting to acquire their stations: WCOW-FM, Sparta; WKLJ-AM, Sparta; W271CM, Sparta; and WFBZ-FM, Trempealeau. WCOW is celebrating its 75th anniversary and is a seven-time Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Small Market Station of the Year winner. Last year hosts Ben & Arnie won the Country Music Association’s award for Best…
