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2026 WBA Awards for Excellence Rulebook available now
Hello Wisconsin Broadcasters, On behalf of your WBA Awards Committee, we hope you have had a great first half of the year, and that you have been saving your potential entries for this year’s contest. You are a part of the largest state broadcaster awards program in the nation, and we can’t wait to see…
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Ambassador program extends to second UW campus
The WBA campus ambassador program is expanding to a second campus after its pilot year at UW-Oshkosh. Two students at UW-Whitewater will serve as WBA ambassadors starting in the fall semester. The ambassador program was launched in 2025 on the UW-Oshkosh campus with two students: Dylan Przybylski and Jacob Link. The students acted as representatives…
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Wisconsin Broadcaster available now
The September/October issue of Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. Highlights from this issue:
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Shockleys establish Young Broadcasters Development Fund
WBA Hall of Famers Terry and Sandy Shockley are the founding grantors of the newly established Young Broadcasters Development Fund, aimed at inspiring career building in the broadcast industry. “Our mission with this fund is to inspire and motivate young people to pursue a career in broadcasting,” Terry and Sandy Shockey said. “The rewards are…
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Student scholarship competition underway
Do you know a student who could use assistance with educational expenses? The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation offers three $2,500 scholarships and one $1,500 scholarship. Students who meet eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply for these scholarships. The application process is online. It’s available on the WBA website at wi-broadcasters.org/scholarships Students who have completed at…
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Pelley talks about state of journalism
CBS anchor Scott Pelley recently accepted the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism, and during his acceptance speech he talked about the state of journalism. “There is no democracy without journalism, and the quality of our democracy is bound tightly to the quality of our journalism,” he said.” “Never in human history has more bad…
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Agenda set for WBA Student Seminar
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association (WBA) Student Seminar is set for Saturday, March 4, at the Marriott West, Madison (Middleton). Jay Kruz, Program Director and Daytime DJ at WREW, Cincinnati will present the keynote entitled “You Don’t Need Permission.” Kruz is also featured on a panel in the morning sessions and will present the annual “Student…
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Last minute holiday promotions
Christmas is almost here, but there’s still time to squeeze in a last-minute holiday promotion. Here are some ideas from Jacobs Media.
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Damberg named to run WPR northern regional office
Wisconsin Public Radio has named a public radio veteran from Duluth, Minnesota to head its northern regional office based in Superior. WPR said in a release that Paul Damberg was chosen after an extensive national search. He’s only the second manager to lead the bureau. Long-time manager John Munson is retiring at the end of…
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WISN names new news director
WISN-TV in Milwaukee has named Ben Hart as its new news director. A release from the station said Hart has more than a decade of award-winning journalism and managerial experience from across the country. Hart served as news director at WAPT in Jackson, Mississippi for the past several years. WAPT and WISN are both owned by…
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WBA files brief in open meetings case involving Appleton School Board
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association has filed an amicus brief alongside the Wisconsin Newspaper Association and Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council supporting the plaintiff in an open meetings case against the Appleton School District Board that’s been appealed to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. A letter from the three organizations to Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel explains…
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100-year-old car to make appearance at WBA Gala
You can begin submitting today for the WBA Awards competition! Don’t wait until the Jan. 11 deadline! As you might have heard, the theme of the WBA Awards Gala on May 6 will be “The Great Gatsby,” giving our guests an opportunity to “dress up in Roarin’ 20’s style, celebrate with a few flapper-era cocktails and…
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Support the Broadcasters Foundation of America
The Broadcasters Foundation of America is looking for support as it enters its final phase of annual fundraising. The Foundation’s stated mission is to “improve the quality of life and maintain the personal dignity of men and women in the radio and television broadcast profession who find themselves in acute financial need due to a critical illness,…
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Participate in radio’s largest online survey
Jacobs Media is conducting its annual Techsurvey, which is the radio broadcasting industry’s largest survey, with over 200 participating radio stations and approximately 40,000 radio listeners. This study examines the online habits of radio audiences and has enabled us to identify key digital trends, including: The rise of social media The smartphone and the mobile revolution Increased podcast listening The…
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Blogging tools
Blogging is crucial part of any radio station’s digital strategy. Jacob’s Media put together a number of resources to help you launch or tune up your radio station’s blog: Guide to Launching a Station Blog How to Launch a Blog Webinar Recording List of Blog Topic Ideas Template for a Blog Content Calendar
