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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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Broadcasters recognized by Bucky Badger
Wisconsin broadcasters are honored to be included in a public art display featuring Wisconsin’s own Bucky Badger. Eighty-five life-size Bucky Badgers were unveiled in Madison this week, each designed on a unique theme, including Broadcaster Bucky. Broadcaster Bucky was sponsored…
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Get help making the right hire
How do you know you are hiring the right person for the job? Omnia Target Reports will help narrow the field when you are filling sales, engineering, IT, or administrative posts. Get a sneak peek of a candidate’s natural job behaviors…
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Column: We are the keeper of the message – Embracing digital sales
Speed Marriott | Owner / CEO | P1 Learning Registration Link: p1interactive.com Why do so many broadcast sellers, I’m talking about great sellers, folks that have a deep understanding of the marketing model. Why do they tend to avoid selling…
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Anchor named one of Milwaukee’s ‘Women of Influence’
WTMJ-TV anchor Susan Kim is named as one of Milwaukee’s Women of Influence by the Milwaukee Business Journal. She is one of 29 getting the award. Kim is honored in the category of Community Supporter. She is a member of…
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Brett receives PBS’ highest award for station leadership
PBS named Malcolm Brett, director of Wisconsin Public Broadcasting, as the 2018 recipient of the Daniel K. Miller Station Leadership Award. The annual award recognizes a current or former PBS station manager or a manager in the public media system…
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Help student broadcasters
Professional broadcasters can help tomorrow’s broadcasters by participating in the Student Storytellers website. All you need to do is view this story: https://students.wbanewsroom.org/uw-madison/2018/05/disability/ …and leave a comment to help the student who produced it know how to make their piece better…
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Humanities Council connecting journalists, citizens
Broadcasters across Wisconsin are involved in a Wisconsin Humanities Council project aimed at connecting journalists and citizens on urgent local issues. Beyond the Headlines is hosting events in Madison, Wausau, Eau Claire, Superior, and Milwaukee on topics relevant to the local…
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Deadline set to get personalized digital roadmap at Summer Conference
A deadline is now set for anyone wanting to receive a personalized assessment of their station’s digital strategy at the WBA Summer Conference. Jacobs Media’s Digital Dot Connector, Seth Resler, will hold one-on-one meetings with broadcasters to take an in-depth…
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Milwaukee station teams up to hire program director
Milwaukee radio station, WYMS, Radio Milwaukee, is teaming up with two other organizations to hire a program director. Enrique “Mag” Rodriguez will work with the station, Backline, and business accelerator gener8tor. Backline is an initiative to educate and fund Milwaukee…
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Stations awarded for service to community
The 2017 WBA Awards for Excellence were given out Saturday night, and among the winners were stations recognized for their community service projects. The awards for Best Significant Community Impact are aimed at honoring the radio and TV stations that…
