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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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What I learned in college radio
We all know how time works…it’s fast and slow at the same time. Only 15 years ago I was a student at UW-Oshkosh and so much has happened since then, it’s hard to remember what the experience was like. Still, I…
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In Memoriam – LaVerne “Vern” J. Falk
LaVerne “Vern” J. Falk, 86, of Whitewater, passed away on Nov. 8 at Fairhaven in Whitewater. Vern was a long time employee of WFAW and WSJY in Fort Atkinson, beginning as a news reporter in 1963. In 1965, Vern was…
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2016 Post Election Update
Pillsbury has issued a post-election outlook after the victory of Donald Trump. You can read it here [PDF].
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Manitowoc’s ‘Mr. Radio’ given key to city
WOMT’s Damon Ryan was recently honored by given the key to the city of Manitowoc. Damon is celebrating 40 years of working in broadcast. The mayor of Manitowoc, Justin Michael Nickels, decided to honor him Nov. 7 by surprising him…
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Buehler, Downs join ‘Silver Circle’
The Silver Circle Award was established to recognize and honor outstanding individuals who have devoted 25 years or more to the television industry and who have made significant contributions to Wisconsin broadcasting. Nominees in journalistic, academic, administrative, creative, performing, or…
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The times they are a changin’
Mike O’Brien Who would have guessed that college drop-out, poet, musician, Robert Zimmerman, aka Bob Dylan, would receive The Nobel Prize laureate in literature? Then again, who knew that Mick Jagger would become Sir Michael Philip “Mick” Jagger? The times…they…
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WBA supports Operation Welcome Home
As the country observes the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, the Wisconsin Department of Veteran’s Affairs (WDVA) is overseeing a two-year statewide commemoration named Operation Welcome Home in 2015 and 2016. Organizations like your Wisconsin Broadcasters Association have helped lead…
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Understanding new forms of media
Terry StevensonSeehafer Broadcasting Corp. The advertising industry is constantly changing with new forms of media and opportunities to reach audiences coming onto the scene all the time. As advertising executives, we need to be consistently staying up to date with…
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Watch for your 2017 WBA dues mailing
Even though there are still a few weeks left in this year, it’s time to pay next year’s dues! When 2016 ends, so does your WBA membership. You should soon be receiving your notice for 2017 WBA dues so sign…
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WBA and the WBA Foundation offer programs for engineers
Engineering Fellowship Grant Program The WBA and the WBA Foundation appreciate those who committed to broadcast engineering as a profession. They realize that all broadcast engineers must stay current in broadcast engineering knowledge, skills, practices and technologies, and that it…
