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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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Vetterkind testifies in support of repealing personal property tax
WBA President and CEO Michelle Vetterkind testified twice to state lawmakers in support of repealing Wisconsin’s personal property tax. She testified on May 24 before the Senate Committee on Revenue, Financial Institutions and Rural Issues and on June 1 before…
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Radiothon raises record $690K for children’s hospital
A radiothon run by a Madison radio group raised $690,684 for American Family Children’s Hospital, the highest amount ever raised during the annual event. Mid-West Family Broadcasting stations 93.1 Jamz (WJQM) and Q106 (WWQM) hosted the radiothon over three days…
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Lytle: You can’t bore people into buying from you
In 1976 there were no cell phones or email. We had a message nail. When you walked into the office, the first thing you did was retrieve all the little pink message slips from the message nail and go through…
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Judges step up for WBA Awards for Excellence
Radio and television stations from across Wisconsin submitted their best on-air, digital and social media projects from 2016 for the WBA Awards for Excellence. Award submissions totaled 1,783 in dozens of categories. Congratulations to all WBA Awards for Excellence participants….
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WBA thanks awards co-chair for many years of service
Long-time WBA Awards Committee co-chair Lindsay Wood Davis was honored at the awards gala in May for his many years of transformative leadership of the committee. WBA President and CEO Michelle Vetterkind told attendees of the gala that the current…
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Science writing experts share advice for science reporters
Consider how news science-based stories are framed for the reader. Ask scientists about why a natural or human-caused occurrence happens. Take advantage of Madison-based science resources. Those are some of the suggestions offered at “Secrets for Success in Science Journalism,” the spring…
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Students consider careers in broadcast marketing
A WBA Foundation program is preparing college and high school students for careers in broadcast marketing. Ten years ago, your WBA Foundation initiated a pilot project aimed at identifying and training new sales personnel for Wisconsin radio and television stations….
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Chorski gives back to WBA Foundation
The general manager of a La Crosse television station generously donated more than half of his winnings from the WBA Foundation’s 50/50 Raffle at the WBA Awards Gala. WBKT-TV General Manager Scott Chorski donated an extra $500 of his winnings…
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Q&A: Meaning of the FCC’s recent ruling on online recruiting
The following is from WBA’s DC Counsel David Oxenford: The FCC recently issued a declaratory ruling (which we summarized here) addressing the requirement that broadcasters widely disseminate information about all of their job openings in such a way as to…
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Congratulations to WBA Awards for Excellence Winners
The WBA’s 2016 Awards Gala has just concluded. Congratulations to all winners and thanks to all who participated. Download the Winners PDF for information on all Award Winners. 2016 Awards for Excellence Winners Station of the Year Awards:
