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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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Time to plan for 2017 Student Awards for Excellence
Attention Educators: It’s that time of year to gather up those contest entries and prepare to submit them for the “Student Awards for Excellence.” The awards will be presented on March 4, 2017 at the Student Seminar in Madison. The…
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Looking for insights on the election?
Our friends at Pillsbury have released their election night guide [PDF]. It’s a great guide to all the big races being tallied around the country. Take a look before election night.
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Nominations open for Local Broadcast Legends Award
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association is now requesting and accepting nominations for the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Local Broadcast Legends Award. Download nomination form The Local Broadcast Legends Award nomination process is open and will run through Feb. 15, 2017. Submissions should…
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Don’t let WBA awards rules confuse you
By Nancy Douglass, WLKG-FM You know how sometimes you can read something ten times and still not get it? Or look for something over and over and it’s right there in front of you? The WBA Awards Committee does not…
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It’s time to go all-in on digital revenue
By Paul Jacobs It seems that virtually every day someone writes a blog post or gives a speech outlining what radio and television need to do to ward off threats (including yours truly) that are off on the horizon. Traditional…
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Nominations open for Hall of Fame Award
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation Hall of Fame Committee is now requesting and accepting nominations for the Wisconsin Broadcasters Hall of Fame. Download nomination form The Hall of Fame nomination process is open and will run through Feb. 15,…
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Chair: WBA Foundation in ‘great shape’
I am pleased to have had the honor of serving as Chair of the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation during 2016. The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation (WBAF) has had another productive year under the leadership of Michelle Vetterkind. I am happy…
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Use WBA awards to motivate your station
By Andrew Felix, WEAU-TV, Eau Claire One positive thing you can say about the broadcast industry is there is no shortage of awards programs or awards you and your station can win. Our industry really shines when it comes to…
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2016 Broadcasters Clinic ‘renowned’ success
By Leonard Charles, Clinic Committee Chair The 2016 Broadcasters Clinic was another renowned event with a strong session agenda and an extensive exhibit hall. After winning the 2015 National Society of Broadcast Engineers Best Chapter or Regional Educational Event award,…
