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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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Aspiring broadcasters flock to Lambeau Field
Truly a great experience! This is the most fun I’ve had in a long time. It was a valuable amazing experience. Those were just a few of the comments from approximately 400 students who attended the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Student forum on Saturday, Feb. 24 at Lambeau Field. The success of the Forum can be…
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WBA releases new logo
Your Wisconsin Broadcasters Association unveiled a new logo at the Student Forum at Lambeau Field on Saturday. The logo is future-focused with a nod to aspects of the WBA logo that go back to the association’s beginnings 73 years ago. It was selected by a subcommittee of the board and then the board after a…
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WBA Student Awards for Excellence winners announced
The 2023 Student Awards for Excellence winners were announced at the Student Forum at Lambeau Field on Saturday. The complete list of winners is available here. Congratulations to all the winners! Great job! Four scholarship recipients were also recognized, along with the WBA Student Leadership Award winner.
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Station gathers craft supplies for children’s hospital
Madison radio station Life 102.5 (WNWC) recently gathered craft supplies for children at American Family Children’s Hospital as a part of an annual effort to brighten spirits at the hospital. Heather Sheehan, who works at The American Family Children’s Hospital said, “On behalf of the Child Life team, The Crafts for Kids drive with Life…
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UW lecturer to discuss AI at Walker Management Institute dinner
An award-winning academic, venture financier, and serial entrepreneur at the UW School of Business will give his insights on artificial intelligence at the Walker Broadcast Management Institute dinner on April 24. Adam Bock studies entrepreneurship, business models, and technology venturing. He co-founded four life science companies spun out of university research. His presentation is titled, “The…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss health care, tax cuts
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are about health care and tax cuts. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s Democratic , Gov. Tony Evers talks about efforts to bolster Wisconsin’s health care industry in the face…
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West Bend station goes classic rock, changes call letters
Magnum Media has changed WIBD 1470 AM West Bend to Classic Rock WRYU “We Rock You.” The station has been rebroadcasting on 101.3 W267CL-West Bend for several years. Magnum has now added 93.9 W230DJ-Cedarburg. Veteran classic rock personality Bill Mitchell is hosting mornings on the station.
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WTMJ radio adds 5 local shows to lineup
Milwaukee radio station WTMJ is adding five local shows to its programming schedule starting Feb. 19. “The shows are all committed to covering the news that affects Wisconsinites with individual shows focusing on business, politics, agriculture, and even a show dedicated to scouring the state to find the most interesting stories of the day,” according…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss mental health, taxes
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol talk about mental health and tax reduction. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s Democratic , Gov. Tony Evers says he will double his administration’s efforts to address mental health. Evers talks…
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WBA Awards Gala registration is open
Registration deadline is April 23. We’ll be at the Madison Marriott West on May 4! The theme for this year is “Vintage.” Tickets are $99/each. Tables of ten are available. The reception starts at 4:30 p.m. Stay for the AFTER PARTY! It’ll be even bigger than last year! Thank you all for your support and to…
