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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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‘The Truth’ radio launches new show
Good Karma Brands station 101.7 The Truth announces new midday show, Jammin with Juice, co-hosted by Ben Hooks and Carrie Mahone, beginning May 20. Nothin’ But The Truth, hosted by Melanie Ricks, will bid farewell to its daily broadcast and…
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7 graduate from Walker Broadcast Management Institute
Seven graduates of the Walker Broadcast Management Institute got their briefcases on April 25 as the Institute marked the beginning of another three-year cycle. The Institute is designed for broadcast managers and those seeking or being prepared for broadcast management…
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Embrace change and be ready for the future of broadcasting
It’s 2024 and broadcasters are facing so many challenges in the media, but this is only a test that the media can continue to be resilient and strong, no matter what the struggles are. Be ready to embrace change, as…
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Setting policy key to using AI at your station
As Jacobs Media’s Director of Digital Revenue and AI, I’ll be popping up in this newsletter often. My mission is to demystify AI for you. I want to show you how it can supercharge what broadcasters do and guide you…
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UW Athletics awards radio broadcast rights to iHeartMedia Wisconsin, Good Karma Brands
The University of Wisconsin Athletics Department and its exclusive multimedia rights holder Badger Sports Properties awarded both iHeartMedia Wisconsin and Good Karma Brands (GKB) as the official radio broadcast partners of UW Athletics. The agreement includes a five-year extension with…
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Passion for community hallmark of WBA Young Professional of the Year
A news associate at Seehafer Broadcasting in Manitowoc with a passion for his local community is being named the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Young Professional of the Year. Ryan Brahmstadt was the highest ranked of the five young broadcasting professionals recognized…
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Wisconsin Broadcaster available now
The May/June issue of Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. Highlights from this issue:
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Madison station adds co-host, engagement specialist
Life 102.5 (WNWC) in Madison has named Natalie Gross as morning show co-host and engagement specialist. “Natalie brings so much joy and talent to the team,” said Life 102.5 Program Director and Morning Show Host Dave Conour. “She fits…
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Wisconsin broadcasters take bow at WBA Awards Gala
Radio and television stations from across Wisconsin were on hand Saturday to be recognized at the 2024 Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Awards Gala. The awards were handed out at the Madison Marriott West in Middleton with 400 in attendance. Competition for…
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Gutiérrez named co-anchor of ‘WISN 12 News at 6 p.m.’
Diana Gutiérrez will be the new co-anchor of ‘WISN 12 News at 6 p.m.,’ effective June 3. She joins co-anchor Patrick Paolantonio, Chief Meteorologist Mark Baden, and Sports Director Dario Melendez on the weekday evening newscast. In addition to this…
