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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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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss mental health, UW deal
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol discuss mental health and a deal with the UW Board of Regents. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s Dem address, Gov. Tony Evers celebrates the Year of Mental Health. The…
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20K toys collected with help from Madison TV station
Madison TV station WKOW-TV collected more than 20.000 toys to help for more than 8,000 children in the community through an annual toy drive. WKOW has partnered with the Marine Corps Reserve and Toys for Tots for more than 30 years. Every year the station helps collect toys for children in the Madison area to…
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Radiothon raises $263K for Marshfield Children’s Hospital
The 2023 Marshfield Children’s Hospital and Y106.5 (WYTE) Children’s Miracle Network Radiothon brought in a record $263,585 on Dec. 7-8. Every year, these two days are filled with a lot of hard work, organization, and emotions, but the entire station staff pulled together to make miracles happen. The Wake-Up Call with Big Red and Dana,…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss safe havens, small businesses
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol discuss a new safe haven law and supporting small businesses. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s GOP address, Rep. Ellen Schutt celebrates the signing of a new safe haven law.…
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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 over two months after he joined WISC-TV, the most significant winter storm in Madison’s history…
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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. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from industry experts who share their insights and…
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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. 18. “Radio is my first love. Before girls, I loved radio,” Day said. “I’m excited…
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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 spring, taking on a new role leading RAB, the trade association representing America’s broadcast radio…
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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 in various ascending roles. He has been the news director at WGBA-TV since December 2021.…
