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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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Wisconsin Broadcaster available now
The September/October issue of Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. Highlights from this issue:
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Wagonhurst named VP/GM of WVTV in Milwaukee
Rocky Wagonhurst has been named Vice President and General Manager of WVTV in Milwaukee. Wagonhurst joins Sinclair from WJZ in Baltimore, where he was the Director of Local, Regional and National Sales. In making the announcement, Rob Weisbord, Sinclair’s Chief Operating Officer, and President of Local Media said, “Rocky is an accomplished leader with a…
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Tom Clark, co-host of WPR’s ‘Zorba Paster On Your Health’ retires, Karl Christenson named co-host
Some names stick in the brain a little longer than others, so if you’ve heard of Dr. Zorba Paster, but you’re not quite sure why, it’s not just because of his uncommon name. In many ways, you have Wisconsin Public Radio Host Tom Clark to thank. Paster was a regular – and charismatic – guest…
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Retired UW-Platteville broadcasting professor dies
An educator who was instrumental in creating and building the communications program at UW-Platteville has died. Dr. John N. O’Neill helped design the university’s television and radio broadcasting facilities and major. He died Saturday at the age of 84. According to his obituary, O’Neill taught for 34 years at UW-Platteville and had an impact on…
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Weekly Radio Addresses highlight back to school, Wisconsin’s workforce
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol highlight back to school and Wisconsin’s workforce. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — Gov. Tony Evers celebrates back-to-school season in this week’s Democratic radio address. He extends support to educators, staff and administrators.…
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ESPN stations announce program changes
Three ESPN stations in Milwaukee, Madison, and Beaver Dam are changing up their programming line-ups. All three stations will air a new afternoon program titled “Kyle, Brust, & Nortman.” The show features three hosts: Kyle Wallace, a current host on 101.7 The Truth who was recently named the 2023 Wisconsin Broadcast Association Young Professional of…
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Scalzo to lead GKB Milwaukee stations
Greg Scalzo has been named Milwaukee Market Manager for Good Karma Brands (GKB), giving him oversight of ESPN Milwaukee (WKTI), 101.7 The Truth (WGKB), and 620 WTMJ. Emily Dillinger, interim market manager for GKB Milwaukee, said, “Greg’s impressive leadership, deep knowledge of the media and advertising industry, and personal experience as a successful on-air host,…
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WIXX names new midday host
WIXX-FM in Green Bay is promoting Jayson Slade to the midday shift starting Sept. 5. He will also assume music director duties for the station. “I’m absolutely honored and thrilled to be handed the keys in my new role,” Slade said. “It’s not every day you earn an opportunity to lead the sound for such…
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Weekly Radio Addresses focused on transportation, agriculture
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are focused on transportation and agriculture. 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, state Rep. Karen Hurd highlights investments made to improve transportation in Wisconsin. The Fall Creek…
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Sports Workshop returns to American Family Field
The WBA Doug Chickering – WIAA Sports Workshop returned to American Family Field on Wednesday after a four-year hiatus because of the pandemic. Speakers included Brewers radio broadcaster Josh Maurer who talked about his experience in the booth, Brewers Director of Data Analytics, Danny Henken, who talked about how the Brewers use data to segment…
