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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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Cannalte to retire after 33 years
WISC-TV Chief Meteorologist Gary Cannalte will retire at the end of February after 33 years at the station. Cannalte has been with the Madison station since 1990. He was previously a meteorologist at WJFW-TV in Rhinelander for two years. Just…
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Zollar marks 25 years at FOX 11
FOX 11 (WLUK-TV) and CW 14 General Manager Jay Zollar is marking a milestone anniversary. As of Dec. 8, Zollar will mark 25 years at the stations. Congratulations, Jay!
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Agenda published for Student Forum at Lambeau Field
Your WBA Student Seminar is coming to Lambeau Field in Green Bay on Feb. 24 and using the opportunity to enhance our efforts to inspire future broadcasters. The event will include unique opportunities to learn, network, and gain hands-on experience….
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Otis Day returns to radio in northeast Wisconsin
Otis Day is returning to radio in northeast Wisconsin as a weekday morning host on 95.9 KISS FM (WKSZ-FM) in Green Bay. Day has been working outside of radio since March of 2022. He starts at the station on Dec….
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Wexler to temporarily lead Illinois group during leadership change
Good Karma Brands Leadership Coach and former GM Steve Wexler will serve as interim leader of an Illinois media group during a change in leadership at the company. Neuhoff Media President and CEO, Mike Hulvey, is leaving the company next…
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Ryan Scott named station manager at WGBA-TV
Ryan Scott has been tapped to help lead WGBA-TV in Green Bay as station manager. Scott launched his career in local TV broadcasting in 1999 at WTMJ-TV, Scripps’ NBC affiliate in Milwaukee. There he led news content operations and production…
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WBA Awards for Excellence contest opens for entries
You can start submitting your award winning entries for the WBA Awards for Excellence RIGHT NOW! and if you’re looking to get starlight to submitting entries…here’s the Here are updates to your WBA Awards program from your WBA Awards Committee……
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss mental health, data protection
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are about mental health and data protection. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s Dem radio…
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Giving Tuesday: Support the WBA Foundation
Please support your WBA Foundation on this Giving Tuesday with a donation. Here are just a few of the initiatives supported by your Foundation:
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Milwaukee station’s food drive raises $152K
Milwaukee TV station WISN 12 (WISN-TV) partnered with Hunger Task Force on the 12th annual Food For Families Food Drive. The 2023 campaign raised $152,207 to provide healthy meals for local families over the holidays. This equates to more than…
