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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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Engineers gather in Wisconsin for Midwest Regional Broadcasters Clinic
I’m pleased to report that the 70th Midwest Regional Broadcasters Clinic was a tremendous success. This annual event, a collaborative effort between the engineering teams of the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association and the Minnesota Broadcasters Association, attracted attendees from 36 states, Washington, D.C., and four countries, making it one of the most geographically diverse Clinics to…
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YP of the Month brings ‘enthusiasm and creativity’
A news producer at WBAY-TV in Green Bay, Garett Hagen, is the WBA Young Professional of the Month for the month of September. The WBA Young Professional of the Month is a nominee for the WBA Young Professional of the Year Award. The award seeks to recognize young broadcasters who have made a significant impact…
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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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Brown named ‘Woman of Influence’
Anne Brown, Vice President and General Manager of CBS 58, WMLW The M, and Telemundo Wisconsin was named one of the Milwaukee Business Journal’s “Women of Influence” for 2025. The award recognizes the top community and business leaders in southeastern Wisconsin. Brown joined honorees from Aurora Health Care, BMO, Northwestern Mutual, and other top organizations in…
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Donated winnings add $1,610 to WBA Foundation
Jeff Tyler from iHeartMedia won the 50/50 raffle at the WBA Summer Conference in La Crosse on June 18 and donated his winnings back to the Foundation. A total of $1,610 was raised for the Foundation. Thank you, Jeff!
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Four new members welcomed to the WBA Hall of Fame
Four new names were added to the WBA Hall of Fame on Thursday night during the induction event at the La Crosse Radisson as a part of the WBA Summer Conference. The four inductees are: Denise Callaway has left an indelible mark on Wisconsin broadcasting as a trailblazer in the industry. Bill Hubbard has been a cornerstone…
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Weekly Radio Addresses recognize Wisconsin dairy, tourism
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are about June Dairy Month, and Wisconsin tourism. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s , Rep. Jeff Mursau recognizes June as Dairy Month, honoring Wisconsin dairy farmers and noting their contributions…
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Combat Hunger event surpasses 50K meals for local veterans
A radio group in Appleton helped rally the community to provide over 50,000 meals for local veterans struggling with food insecurity. Woodward Community Media, in partnership with Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, held its 7th annual “Combat Hunger” food and funds drive May 22. The effort results in the collection of 2,820 pounds of food and…
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DeGroot promoted, Radandt transitions at Woodward Community Media
B.J. DeGroot has been promoted to Market Manager for Woodward Community Media’s northeast Wisconsin stations. DeGroot, who was Brand Manager for WHBY and The Score, will now manage all six radio brands in northeast Wisconsin: 105.7 WAPL, 95.9 KISS FM, WHBY, Razor 94.7 | 104.7, 104.3 The Fuse, and 95.3 | 99.1 The Score. A…
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Drive generates more than 75K diaper donations
WSAW-TV’s second annual Diaper Drive in the Wausau area raised 75,752 diapers and $14,688 in cash. At an average of 25 cents per diaper, about 134,504 diapers will be made available to families in need at The Babies’ Place and the United Way of Portage County. Nearly 1,800 kids in Marathon and Portage counties will…
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LaCombe named news director at WLUK-TV
Andrew LaCombe has been named news director for WLUK-TV in Green Bay. He is a former political and investigative reporter for WLUK from 2013 until 2016. LaCombe rejoins the station from WLUC-TV in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula where he was news director, leading the operation to four consecutive years of being named Station of the Year…
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Green Bay station celebrates 45-year employee
Green Bay TV station WFRV-TV is celebrating the 45-year anniversary of employee Kathy Hoffman. Hoffman is the station’s admin/HR specialist. She previously worked in news, production, and marketing at the station.
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Weekly Radio Addresses focused on Pride, state budget
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol focus on Pride Month and the state budget. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s , Gov. Tony Evers celebrates the start of Pride Month, promising he will fight to protect…
