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  • Reception to celebrate new WBA Hall of Fame

    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….

  • New education debt relief grant added to WBA Foundation

    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…

  • Four to be awarded scholarships during Student Forum at Lambeau
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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…

  • Join young broadcasters for ‘Coffee, Critiques, and Community’

    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. –…

  • Agenda announced for 2026 Student Forum at Lambeau Field
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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…

  • 2018 WBA Slate of Officers, Directors announced

    2018 WBA Slate of Officers, Directors announced

    As provided by WBA by-laws, Steve Wexler, E.W. Scripps Company, Milwaukee, the current WBA Vice Chair and Chair-Elect, will automatically be elevated to the position of Chair of the Board at the 2018 WBA General Membership meeting. The committee made…

  • Wisconsin Broadcaster available now

    Wisconsin Broadcaster available now

    The January/February issue of Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. View it here [PDF].   Highlights from his issue: The last column from WBA Chair Dick Record New ads promote the WBA Hall of Fame WBA Slate of Officers announced Preview of…

  • Awards deadline week is here

    Awards deadline week is here

    The deadlines for the WBA Awards and WBA Student Awards are this week. The submission deadline for the WBA Awards is Wednesday night by 11:59 p.m. CDT. The student awards are Friday by 11:59 p.m. CDT. Contestants for both contests can…

  • Radio, TV ads promote WBA Hall of Fame

    Radio, TV ads promote WBA Hall of Fame

    A new ad created for radio and TV promotes the WBA Hall of Fame at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center. The ad is voiced by WBA President and CEO Michelle Vetterkind and the video ad features images of some of…

  • Smart speakers present opportunity for broadcasters
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    Smart speakers present opportunity for broadcasters

    Each year, it seems there’s a hot new thing designed to change the way people watch television or listen to radio.  Some, like the iPhone, become a permanent change agent and directly affect broadcasters for a long time. Others simply…

  • Janesville radio stations holiday fundraiser support local charities

    Janesville radio stations holiday fundraiser support local charities

    A holiday fundraiser organized by two Janesville radio stations collected cash, food, and toys for local charities. The 2017 “12 Hours of Bringing” event put on by Bliss Communication’s WCLO and WJVL raised a total of $23,618 in food, cash,…

  • Madison TV station raises record 3.55 million meals

    Madison TV station raises record 3.55 million meals

    A Madison TV station broke its own record by raising enough contributions from viewers for 3.55 million meals. NBC15’s 22nd annual Share Your Holidays campaign included a Dec. 6 telethon and donations were collected through the end of the year….

  • Broadcaster testifies in favor of tax exemption bill
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    Broadcaster testifies in favor of tax exemption bill

    A Mauston radio broadcaster testified on Dec. 12 in front of a Wisconsin State Senate committee in support of a bill that would provide a sales and use tax exemption for commercial radio and TV stations. Jim Murphy owns WRJC-AM/FM…

  • Wausau stations’ holiday campaign breaks record

    Wausau stations’ holiday campaign breaks record

    An annual holiday fundraising campaign put on by two Wausau TV stations has broken a record. WSAW NewsChannel 7 and FOX WZAW’s annual “Share Your Holidays” campaign raised $95,811 from viewers and matching grants, topping the previous record of $90,942…

  • Madison stations raise more than $50K in holiday effort

    Madison stations raise more than $50K in holiday effort

    A group of Madison radio stations worked together to raise more than $50,000 to help people in the Madison area over the holidays. Mid-West Family Broadcasting stations Magic 98, La Movida, WJJO, and Q106 started the effort Dec. 8. Magic…