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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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Grant offering college debt relief for broadcasters increases
A debt relief grant for Wisconsin broadcasters is increasing. Results Broadcasting established an Education Debt Assistance Grant to help broadcasters pay off their student loans. This grant is available to individuals currently employed in Wisconsin broadcasting or related media. The…
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Weekly Radio Addresses focus on mental health, education
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are focused on mental health and education. 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…
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Weekly Radio Addresses highlight proposals to support working, rural families
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin Capitol are about supporting working and rural families. 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…
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Anchor marks 20 years at WLUK-TV
WLUK-TV reporter and evening anchor Mark Leland is marking 20 years at the Green Bay station. Leland recently participated as a panelist in the WBA Foundation’s 2022 U.S. Senate debate.
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Tanz named President of Midwest Communications
Duke Wright’s Midwest Communications announced Tuesday the appointment of 37-year company veteran Peter Tanz to succeed company Wright as President. Duke Wright died Dec. 21. “Peter has worked with and learned the business of broadcasting from Duke for over 35…
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Weekly Radio Addresses highlight mental health, abortion access
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are all about mental health and access to abortion. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s…
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Stations should budget for an EAS unit upgrade this year
Wisconsin EAS Participants, Broadcasters should be budgeting money for an EAS unit upgrade in 2023. The FCC has mandated what it calls a “CAP Prioritization” feature to be installed into all EAS units by Dec. 12, 2023. This is where…
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Geissler earns CAE, promoted to WBA VP
WBA Director of Operations and Public Affairs, Kyle Geissler, is being promoted to WBA Vice President after earning the Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential from the American Society of Association Executives. The change is effective immediately. “I’ve been fortunate to…
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Lancaster to retire after 45 years in broadcasting
WSAW-TV VP/GM Al Lancaster is retiring in March after nearly 45 years in broadcasting. Lancaster served in the role for nearly 23 years. Before that he was a station manager at WLAX-TV-WEUX-TV in La Crosse and general sales manager at…
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Hutchings remembered for storied career, MMI
Career broadcaster, leader of the Madison Media Institute, and WBA Hall of Famer Ed Hutchings died Sunday. He was 92. Hutchings’ 37-year career spanned radio announcing, television sportscasting, sales and management, and education. Hutchings became a broadcaster early in life….
