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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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Madison TV station adds drone
WKOW-TV in Madison is joining a growing number of stations adding drone footage into its newscasts. WKOW’s drone, 27 Sky Track, is equipped with a high definition video camera it can use to cover traffic events, weather news, daily news…
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Student broadcasters learn, network, are honored at seminar
“Great mix of veterans and persons just starting out and objective honesty;” “Very informative; good to hear about other campus radio and TV stations;” “Really got a lot out of speed networking;” “Kept me engaged about the future of TV…
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UW-Madison student honored with WBA Student Leadership Award
A UW-Madison student is being recognized with the WBA Student Leadership Award. Alec (AJ) Garcia was involved in broadcasting activities from the moment he arrived on campus, with an emphasis on sports. He is the Sports Director at WSUM and…
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4 students honored with scholarships
Four students were honored at the WBA Student Seminar with scholarships. Kenneth Kosirowski Recipient:WBA Foundation Scholarship $2,000 Grant Ken is a graduate of Marquette University High School in Milwaukee. He is currently enrolled at the University of Wisconsin-Madison majoring…
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WBA mentorship program renewed
Calling all broadcasters! I am pleased to announce the renewal of the WBA mentorship program. We need members to either sign up any of your new young professionals, or to volunteer your time to mentor a young broadcaster. Many successful…
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WBA hits the Hill, FCC for an action-packed DC Trip
The WBA’s Annual DC Trip took place Feb. 28 and March 1. Executive Committee members Nancy Douglass, WLKG-FM, Lake Geneva, Steve Lavin, WBAY-TV, Green Bay, along with WBA Federal Legislative Chair Roger Utnehmer, Nicolet Broadcasting, Sturgeon Bay; Jan Wade, WISN-TV,…
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Why CES is important to all broadcasters
This January, Fred and I started our year in Las Vegas, attending our eighth Consumer Electronics Show. It’s not the easiest way to start the year – when you bring close to 180,000 people into a city, everything becomes challenging….
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Record elected WBA Board Chair
According to WBA bylaws, Dick Record, Family Radio, La Crosse, assumed the position of WBA Board Chair at the annual meeting during the recent WBA Winter Conference. Dick was one of those kids who decided at a very young age…
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Get to know WBA leadership: Nancy Douglass
Nancy Douglass is the General Manager at CTJ Communications, broadcasting in beautiful Lake Geneva, Wis. CTJ owns and operates WLKG, Lake 961 FM. Nancy worked in print media in Indianapolis where she and her husband grew up, then briefly in Wisconsin…
