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Podcast: Lifeline: Inside the Broadcasters Foundation of America
The Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA) reaches across the United States and Puerto Rico to provide an anonymous safety net for radio and television broadcaster professionals who find themselves in acute financial need due to an illness, accident, or emergency….
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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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Engineers gather in Wisconsin for Midwest Regional Broadcasters Clinic
I’m pleased to report that the Midwest Regional Broadcasters Clinic—a collaborative effort between the engineering teams of the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association and the Minnesota Broadcasters Association—was a success. Now in its 69th year, the Clinic was well attended, drawing participants…
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2025 WBA Awards for Excellence Rulebook available now
Hello Wisconsin Broadcasters, On behalf of your WBA Awards Committee, we hope you had a great summer and have been documenting and saving your potential entries for this year’s contest. You are a part of the largest state broadcaster awards…
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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…
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Sports Workshop returns to Lambeau Field
The WBA Doug Chickering – WIAA Sports Workshop was at Lambeau Field in Green Bay on Thursday, during Packer’s training camp. After an introduction from WBA President and CEO Michelle Vetterkind and Doug Chickering, attendees heard first from Doug Russell,…
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Awards to recognize openness, lack of openness
Each year since 2007, the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council has given out Openness in Government awards, or Opees, to worthy recipients. Most are positive, including one this year to Gov. Scott Walker. But there is a negative award, and…
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House approves funding for repack
The US House of Representatives on Tuesday approved the RAY BAUM’S Act which supports additional funding for broadcasters participating in the spectrum repack. The approval was applauded by the National Association of Broadcasters. “Chairman Walden and Ranking Member Pallone deserve…
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Country station collects 512 units during blood drive
A country music station in Milwaukee collected 512 units of blood during a one-day blood drive benefiting the BloodCenter of Wisconsin. WKTI-FM held live broadcasts from the “KTI Bleeds Country” blood drive on Feb. 26 at the Peck Pavilion inside…
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Station raises $54K for honor flights
Milwaukee radio station WTMJ-AM raised $54,758 to support honor flights for local veterans. WTMJ ran a three-week on-air campaign led by afternoon host John Mercure. Mercure’s “WTMJ Cares” fundraising project told stories of the service of Vietnam veterans in the…
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WKOW-TV welcomes new morning show co-anchor
Rebecca Ribley will join WKOW-TV’s “News Wake Up Wisconsin” as morning show co-anchor beginning April 9. Ribley will join co-anchor Dani Maxwell and meteorologist Branden Borremans weekday mornings from 4:30-7 a.m. Ribley comes to WKOW from co-owned sister station WAOW-TV…
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Kasal to handle sports network relations for WTMJ-AM
Angie Kasal has been named Manager, Sports Network Operations for WTMJ-AM in Milwaukee. Kasal will lead network affiliate relations, coordinate game broadcasts, and act as a liaison with team partners. Kasal has worked in sports marketing at WTMJ since 1998.
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Students engage with professionals at Student Seminar
“I can’t wait for next year!” “I had an awesome time! Great day overall!” “Very interesting, great experience” “I loved it all.” “Had a great time. Will attend next year.” “Always love this seminar” Those were just a few of…
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If your station is a WBA member, so are you
We just came off a successful WBA Winter Conference and State Legislative Day and as I write this, we’re finalizing preparations for the WBA Student Seminar and the WBA DC Trip. These are a few of the many offerings and…
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Hotel reservations available for WBA Gala
Hotel reservations are now available for the WBA Gala which will be held May 5 at the Madison Marriott West. Make your hotel reservations by clicking here. The Madison Marriott West is offering a rate of $131 per night, but you…
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Wisconsin broadcasters go to Capitol Hill
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association took more than 35 broadcasters to Capitol Hill on Feb. 28 to meet with the state’s legislative delegation to talk about issues important to helping broadcasters continue their public service mission. The broadcasters met in the…
