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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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New resources for journalists covering racially sensitive issues
he National Association of Broadcasters, in a joint initiative with the National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation, recently unveiled an online toolkit entitled “Awareness in Reporting” to help journalists and newsrooms develop greater skill in covering race and racially sensitive…
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Green Bay radio station marks 40 years
A Green Bay radio station is celebrating 40 years on the air. WIXX is on air at 101.1 FM and launched its current Top 40 format on Feb. 12, 1977. To mark the occasion, the station played back memories submitted…
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Move into future by sticking to your roots
Generally speaking, people don’t need local radio to get the latest song from their favorite artist, or to hear new music from the next big star. With the Internet and the widespread use of smartphones, music is nearly always available…
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Services set for 50-year Wisconsin radio veteran
A memorial service is scheduled for a Wisconsin broadcaster who was in the business for 50 years. Larry Jay “Hoien” started in radio in 1964 at KRAD in East Grand Forks, Minnesota. He worked at WAUK-AM in Waukesha, WRIT-AM and…
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Day-long training offered on ‘Secrets for Success in Science Journalism’
The Madison chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists will host “Secrets for Success in Science Journalism,” designed to offer journalists, science communicators, and students tips for producing accessible, accurate, and intriguing science stories. The full-day conference will be held…
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Baun retires after 50 years
By Emily M. ReigartThis article originally appeared at radiomagonline.com. Terrence M. “Terry” Baun (CPBE, AMD, CBNT) has announced his retirement. Baun most recently worked for the Wisconsin Educational Communications Board as director of engineering and operations, where he oversaw the engineering and…
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Radio Milwaukee celebrates 10 years
A self-supporting, non-profit radio station in Milwaukee is celebrating its 10th birthday. 88Nine Radio Milwaukee (WYMS-FM) marked the date, Feb. 26, when it went on the air a decade ago. The station has become recognized for its unique mix of…
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Halsted honored; Awards recognize open government
Gilman Halsted, a retired Wisconsin Public Radio reporter who produced award-winning examinations of the state’s criminal justice system, was honored on March 30 as the 2017 recipient of the Distinguished Wisconsin Watchdog Award. Halsted spoke at the Wisconsin Watchdog Awards…
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2017 State of the Tribes address to be broadcast April 4
Shannon Holsey, tribal president of the Stockbridge-Munsee Community, will deliver the 2017 State of the Tribes Address in the Assembly Chambers of the State Capitol on Tuesday, April 4 at approximately 1 p.m. The address will stream live on both…
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Charity album features Wisconsin artists
A vinyl-exclusive charity album featuring artists with strong Wisconsin ties will benefit Keep Wisconsin Warm/Cool Fund. Stone After Stone Records in Madison will release Wisconsin Vinyl Collective: Volume One on Record Store Day, April 22, at most independent record stores…
