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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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WIXX announces new morning team
WIXX in Green Bay is debuting a new morning show Wednesday: “Huggie, Natalie & Corey.” Dan “Huggie” Amsden, who has entertained the WIXX afternoon audience for the last two years is transitioning to the mornings. Huggie has held radio positions at Live 95.5 Portland, Movin’ 92.5 Seattle, 103.5 Kiss FM Boise, and 97.5 Las Vegas…
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Jordan named anchor of WISN 12 midday newscast
Gerron Jordan is the new anchor of WISN 12 News at 11 a.m. effective Monday. This expanded role for Jordan follows last year’s announcement that Diana Gutiérrez, previous anchor of the midday newscast, would be the co-anchor WISN 12 News at 10 p.m. “Gerron has that raw talent, empathy and keen journalistic ability, which is…
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‘Stand out’ UW-Whitewater student to receive Student Leadership Award
Drew Best, the Station Manager at WSUW on the UW-Whitewater campus is being recognized for epitomizing influential leadership. Best will be awarded the WBA Student Leadership Award at the Student Forum at Lambeau Field on Feb. 24. WSUW faculty adviser Brian Lucas said Best’s leadership qualities were evident the first time he met him as…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss taxes, redistricting
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are focused on taxes and redistricting. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s Republican , Sen. Joan Ballweg touts a GOP plan to cut taxes primarily aimed at the state’s third-highest…
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Heinkel to retire after 38 years in broadcasting
Experienced broadcast seller and manager Brad Heinkel is retiring after 38 years in Wisconsin broadcasting. Heinkel started his career at WIZM in La Crosse in 1984 working in sports and sales. He moved to TV sales in 1986 at WXOW in La Crosse and held sales and management roles at WFRV-TV in Green Bay, WSAW-TV…
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Weekly Radio Addresses regarding State of the State
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are about the State of the State. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s Democratic radio address, Gov. Tony Evers highlights key takeaways from his sixth State of the State address.…
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Four to be awarded scholarships at 2024 WBA Student Forum
Four scholarships will be given out during the WBA Student Forum at Lambeau Field on Feb. 24 to students studying broadcasting in Wisconsin. Learn more about the WBA Student Scholarship program and apply here. The recipients are: TJ Dysart TJ Dysart is the 2023 WBA Foundation Scholarship recipient. Dysart is attending Marquette University and majoring…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss dentists, housing
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are focused on dentists and affordable housing. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s Republican radio address, Sen. Mary Felzkowski, of Irma, celebrates the passage of four bills to address dental…
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Broadcasters Clinic announces new partnership, dates
Your Broadcasters Clinic is making some exciting changes and we can’t wait for you and your fellow broadcast engineers to experience it when we meet in September! Here’s what’s happening: “MBA has long-admired Wisconsin’s well-known and respected annual Clinic! The Minnesota Broadcasters Association is thrilled to partner with the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association on the Midwest…
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Milwaukee TV station to celebrate 70 years with campaign to end hunger
WISN 12 in Milwaukee is honoring its 70th anniversary by launching the ‘70 Years of Service’ campaign, in partnership with Hunger Task Force. Throughout 2024, WISN 12 will highlight a different hunger-related need each month, with a call-to-action to address that need. Viewers can also help WISN 12 in this campaign, by making a donation…
