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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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Eau Claire host retires after 40 years
An Eau Claire broadcaster with 40 years in morning radio has retired. George House retired in December from WIAL-FM where he’s been in the air the last five years. He spent most of his career at WAXX-FM. House told the…
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Madison news director promoted
WISC-TV’s Executive Director of News and Operations has been promoted to Vice President of News for Morgan Murphy Media. Colin Benedict will work with news directors in the company’s six markets to develop strategies to grow ratings and digital platforms. He…
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Milwaukee TV station adds meteorologist
WTMJ-TV in Milwaukee added a full-time meteorologist to its weather staff. Meteorologist Elissia Wilson joined the station in early December and was on the air the week of Christmas. She was previously a meteorologist for Alabama News Network, doing broadcasts…
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Submissions for WBA Student Awards closed
Submissions closed at 11:59 p.m. Friday in the WBA Student Awards. High school and college students from around Wisconsin made 241 award submissions for this year’s contest. The total is up from 2016 when students made 203 submissions. The students…
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Interest remains strong for Walker Institute
The Walker Broadcast Management Institute is in its 21st year and continues to sell out. Registration for the 2018 session is closed and the class is full. If you’re interested in attending future sessions, contact Liz Boyd at 608-255-2600. Attendees…
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Student Awards deadline is Friday night
The deadline for the WBA Student Awards is Friday at 11:59 p.m. CDT. Students can submit their work here. Learn about the rules and award categories here. The awards will be handed out at the WBA Student Seminar on Feb….
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Wisconsin broadcasters break another record for award submissions
Wisconsin’s radio and TV stations broke another record by submitting 1,784 entries to the Wisconsin Broadcasters Associations Awards for Excellence. Last year stations submitted 1,783 entries. Submissions have increased every year since 2005. The submission deadline for the 2017 awards…
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WBA experiences the future at CES 2018
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association is at CES in Las Vegas this week getting a view of what the future of technology will look like. Check back for more pictures as we take in the convention the rest of the week.
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Agenda set for 2018 Student Seminar
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Student Seminar is set for Saturday, Feb. 24 at the Marriott West, Madison (Middleton). Anchor/Reporter, Melinda Davenport, WISN-TV, Milwaukee will present the keynote address. Davenport is also featured on a panel in the morning and presents…
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Download the WBA App for Winter Conference
Did you know that the WBA App already has all the resources you’ll need for the upcoming Winter Conference? The app is available in the Apple App Store and Google Play. It’s also available on iPad. In the app, members…
