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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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Kaytie Kelly to lead Woodward digital department
Woodward Radio Group is promoting Kaytie Kelly to lead its newly formed Digital Department as its director for all six Woodward media brands. Kelly will lead digital content creation for audiences and digital advertising solutions for customers. “This position has…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss clean energy, public safety
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol discuss clean energy and public safety. 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 address,…
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Weekly Radio Addresses comment on BadgerCare, state budget
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are focused on BadgerCare and the state budget. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s Republican…
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Wausau station finalist for CMB Station of the Year award
A Wausau radio station is one of five finalists in its market category to be named the Christian Music Broadcasters Station of the Year. 89Q (WCLQ) and the other finalists will be judged by a panel of radio professionals primarily…
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4 to be inducted into WBA Hall of Fame
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation is proud to announce the 2023 WBA Hall of Fame inductees: · Al Lancaster earned a reputation over this more than 40-year career as a leader of stations that succeed by numerous measures, including community…
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4 to be honored as Local Broadcast Legends
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation is proud to announce the 2023 Local Broadcast Legends honorees: · Dan Breeden‘s name is synonymous with weather in the La Crosse area because of his dedication to meteorology and the many connections he’s made…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss family leave, cash bail
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol discuss paid family and medical leave and cash bail constitutional amendment questions. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: —…
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How Wisconsin broadcasters can use ChatGPT , other AI writing tools
There’s been a lot of hype lately about writing tools that use artificial intelligence (AI) and what they might mean for the future of the broadcasting industry. The conversation has focused largely on ChatGPT, as well as recent rivals created…
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Sen. Johnson joins Local Radio Freedom Act
Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson has joined as a cosponsor of the Local Radio Freedom Act in the U.S. Senate. He is one of 20 senators to sign on to the bill shortly after it was introduced. The resolutions in the…
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Broadcasters extend partnership with Wisconsin Army National Guard
I’d like to start off my column by sharing with you a note from our friends at the Wisconsin Army National Guard: Dear WBA members, We are extremely pleased to announce that our contract is live, effective March 1, 2023!…
