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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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4 to be honored as Local Broadcast Legends
Four Wisconsin broadcasters are 2024 WBA Local Broadcast Legends. Judy Clark, a trusted and familiar presence in the Eau Claire community for more than three decades Pat O’Neill, a legendary voice in Wisconsin radio, described as “Madison’s last great morning…
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Morgan Murphy Media stations to air 13 Milwaukee Brewers games in Wisconsin
Morgan Murphy Media will broadcast 13 Milwaukee Brewers games in two Wisconsin markets in a new partnership with the team and Good Karma Brands. WISC-TV in Madison and WKBT-TV in La Crosse and Eau Claire will broadcast the games to…
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Wisconsin Broadcaster available now
The March/April issue of Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. Highlights from this issue:
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Longtime news director Juli Buehler to retire from WLUK-TV
WLUK-TV News Director Juli Buehler has announced her retirement after a career spanning 45 years, with 30 of those years in northeast Wisconsin. Buehler is the recipient of numerous awards, including The Associated Press Carol Brewer Award, and she was…
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Walker Institute offers unique opportunity for professional development
Your WBA has a lot to offer in terms of events and educational opportunities, but there’s at least one that’s difficult to find elsewhere. The Walker Broadcast Management Institute offers a unique opportunity to get management training that’s specifically designed…
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Take time to reflect on what matters
I have a sign hanging in my office that reads, “Wherever life plants you, bloom with grace.” It’s more than just a decoration. It’s a daily reminder. It reminds me that I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be, at this…
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WMTV Diaper Drive generates 1.2 million diapers for children in need
WMTV’s 5th Annual Diaper Drive raised 1,217,561 diapers in just one week for The Village Diaper Bank. The Madison station’s campaign collected 26,342 diapers and raised $190,595 in cash donations – $182,160 of that total in just one day. The…
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Wisconsin broadcasters visit Capitol Hill
Wisconsin’s radio and TV broadcasters were on Capitol Hill on March 4-5 to meet with members of Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation in the House and Senate. Broadcasters visited the offices of all eight House members and both Senators to talk about…
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College debt relief grant available for broadcast journalists
Applications are now being accepted for the Boyd Huppert Education Debt Assistance Grant. The Boyd Huppert Education Debt Assistance Grant was established to help broadcast journalists with paying off student loans. This grant is available to journalists currently employed in…
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What to Expect When You’re Expecting… Awards in May
Ah, May. A time for flowers blooming, birds chirping, and broadcasters pacing nervously like expectant parents waiting for the big reveal: Will your baby—the spot, campaign, breaking news story, or show you poured your heart into—get the big First Place…
