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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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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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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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Hanten to depart WLUK-TV after 33 years
Long-time Green Bay television personality Amy Hanten is leaving WLUK-TV after 33 years at the station. Hanten is the host of “FOX 11 LIVING” and was previously an anchor on “Good Day Wisconsin.” “After 33 years, leaving FOX 11 is one of the toughest decisions I’ve ever made! This job has been so incredibly special, and…
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2024 WBA Awards for Excellence rulebook available now
Hello Wisconsin Broadcasters, On behalf of your WBA Awards Committee, we hope you’re having a great summer and have started to document and save 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 what you have to…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss inflation, broadband
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are about inflation during back to school and broadband expansion. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s, Sen. Howard Marklein says inflation is making it more expensive for families sending their…
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WBA Foundation announces question team for U.S. Senate debate
The WBA Foundation Board is proud to announce the names of the journalists from across the state who will continue its 34-year tradition of conducting broadcast debates. The WBA Foundation will be hosting a U.S. Senate debate on Oct. 18. Qualifying U.S. Senate candidates Democratic U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and Republican Senate candidate Eric Hovde…
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NRG’s McKay named newest MIW, WBA mentee
The WBA and “MIW Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Wisconsin” program announces Kori McKay from NRG Media in Wausau/Stevens Point as their newest mentee. McKay, known to her listeners as ‘Kori with a K,’ has been the Program Director for WHTQ in Wausau/Stevens Point area since 2019, and been with NRG Media as the morning…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss infrastructure, Lincoln Hills
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are about infrastructure investments and Lincoln Hills. 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 touts the Biden-Harris administration’s infrastructure investments in Wisconsin. Evers says more than 7,400…
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Milwaukee radio host, APD, dies
Afternoon radio host and Assistant Program Director Justin Cooper, known publicly as Ian McCain, died Monday after a brief illness. He was 54. Cooper held the positions at WLUM since 2011 and also served as the Digital Program Director for the whole Milwaukee Radio Alliance cluster. “Ian’s passing has created a massive void in our…
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Manitowoc marketer named YP of the Month
Seehafer Broadcasting’s executive assistant and marketing consultant Genesis Lois is the WBA Young Professional of the Month for the month of August. 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 on…
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Weekly Radio Addresses talk about energy rebates, election
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are about energy rebates and the primary election. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s , state Sen. Cory Tomczyk urges Wisconsinites to support the constitutional amendments on Tuesday’s ballot. The…
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Bjorson to lead Audacy stations in Madison
Audacy has named Jason Bjorson Senior Vice President and Market Manager of its Madison market. In this role, Bjorson will oversee the market’s portfolio of 94.9 WOLX (WOLX-FM), MIX 105.1 (WMHX-FM), 105.5 Triple M (WMMM-FM) and CHANNEL Q (WOLX-HD2). Bjorson will continue to serve as Market Manager of Audacy Milwaukee, a role he has held…
