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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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Green Bay station switches to Classic Rock
A Cumulus owned radio station in Green Bay changed formats from AAA to Classic Rock. WRKU-FM transitioned to all holiday music in November and the format change to classic rock happened after Christmas. The station is now “106.7 The Big…
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Consider year-end contribution to WBA Foundation
Consider an end-of-year tax-deductible contribution to the WBA Foundation. Click here. Contributions support: The General Fund Endowment Public Affairs Activities Education Scholarships Historic Preservation Wisconsin Museum of Broadcasting Hall of Fame Rick Jowett Fellowship Thank you for your support.
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Majority of House of Representatives backs Local Radio Freedom Act
A majority of the House of Representatives now supports the Local Radio Freedom Act after a bipartisan group of five House members signed a resolution opposing “any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge” on local broadcast radio stations….
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Request-A-Thon raises money for 13,000 meals
A request-a-thon event put on by a Madison radio station raised enough money to pay for 13,000 meals for a food bank in southern Wisconsin. Entercom’s Mix 105.1 partnered with NBC 15’s Share Your Holidays campaign and Second Harvest Foodbank…
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WPT partners on American-Indian cultural education project
Wisconsin Public Television has joined a coalition of organizations that has created a website offering free classroom resources about American Indian studies in Wisconsin. Wisconsin Act 31 Coalition partners created WisconsinFirstNations.org which invites educators to explore Wisconsin Native cultures and…
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Whitewater station sold to general manager
A county format FM station in Whitewater is being sold to the station’s general manager. Prairie Communications is selling WSLD-FM to Nora Karbash, who is the station’s general manager. The deal is worth a reported $1.25 million and includes the…
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Submissions open: WBA Awards season underway
Submissions open today for the 2017 WBA Awards for Excellence. Submissions can be made through the BetterBNC website. Full instructions and all details about the contest can be found in the Awards Brochure. Submissions are due at 11:59 p.m. CT…
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Madison station promotes Garon to APD/MD
Entercom has promoted Jesse Garon to be Assistant Program Director and Music Director at classic hits station WOLX-FM in Madison. “WOLX has been one of my favorite radio stations for years and I’m happy to now play such an important…
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WBA President signs new 4-year contract
WBA President and CEO Michelle Vetterkind has agreed to a new four-year contract to continue leading the association. “I am delighted that Michelle and the Executive Committee have negotiated a new four-year contract,” said WBA Board Chair Dick Record. “Her…
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WBA renews sales training services
The WBA has renewed its contract with Insight Edge Weekly and Local Broadcast Sales in order to continue to provide you, our valued WBA members, with these popular services. Insight Edge Weekly Advertiser Intelligence Service give you access to the…
