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New WBA Hall of Fame at Hilton Milwaukee
Your WBA Hall of Fame is now available in a newly renovated, more expansive location in the Hilton Milwaukee. As part of a wider renovation project at the hotel, the Hall of Fame recently reopened at its new location in…
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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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More than 1,300 entries submitted for WBA Awards for Excellence, Gala registration open
Wisconsin’s radio and TV stations submitted 1,322 entries to the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Awards for Excellence contest. The submission deadline for the 2025 awards was Friday. A total of 108 stations submitted entries. “The competition for this year’s WBA Awards…
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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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Year-end reflections and looking ahead
As the end of the year approaches, it’s a natural time to reflect on the journey we’ve taken together as broadcasters in Wisconsin. I am incredibly proud to serve as the Chair of the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association (WBA), especially during…
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SCRIPT: Submit early for WBA Awards
SCRIPT Client: WBA Title: SUBMIT EARLY Station Manager (authoritative but laid-back): You guys ever submit to the Wisconsin Broadcaster Awards? (SFX: Light computer typing in the b.g) Creative Director (energetic, and detail-oriented): Oh yeah, I’ve done it. Huge morale booster…
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Wisconsin Broadcaster available now
The November/December issue of Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. Highlights from this issue:
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Nolle marks 25 years
A senior marketing consultant at a Green Bay TV station is marking a milestone. On Nov. 15, John Nolle is celebrating 25 years at WLUK FOX 11.
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Dates set for 2025 Walker Broadcast Management Institute
The 26th Walker Broadcast Management Institute is set for April 15-17 on the UW-Madison campus. The 2025 Institute marks the second year of another 3-year cycle (although you may join the cycle at any time) and is designed for broadcast…
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Woodward stations help collect Costs for Kids
Woodward Community Media in the Appleton area recently partnered with the Salvation Army for the 2024 Coats for Kids Campaign, aiming to provide warm winter clothing to children in need. The collaboration is focused on collecting new and gently used…
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Debate builds on broadcasters’ public service mission
We’re so very proud of our recent WBA Foundation U.S. Senate debate, which many member stations aired on or after Oct. 18. There are countless hours put into these debates from the host station and many other supporting stations, including…
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Our Wisconsin Army National Guard recruiting partners change leadership
In the military, ceremonies and traditions are important ways we acknowledge change. We conducted a Change of Command ceremony in the Recruiting and Retention Battalion on Oct. 18. This tradition is time-honored, and it formally signifies the transfer of total…
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Siegler named Wisconsin Public Media Interim Executive Director
Jordan L. Siegler has been named Interim Executive Director of Wisconsin Public Media (WPM), the division at the University of Wisconsin–Madison that oversees PBS Wisconsin and Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR). Siegler currently serves as Associate Director of WPM. The announcement…
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Erica Ayisi named Indigenous Affairs Multimedia Reporter for PBS Wisconsin News and ICT
PBS Wisconsin News and ICT (formerly Indian Country Today) have selected Erica Ayisi as an Indigenous Affairs Multimedia Reporter for a collaborative partnership between PBS Wisconsin and ICT’s parent company, IndiJ Public Media. An independent journalist and media educator, Ayisi…
