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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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SBE Chapter 80 provides ongoing sponsorship honoring Don Borchert
SBE Chapter 80 in northeast Wisconsin is pleased to provide a contribution to the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association in the name of Don Borchert, founder of the Broadcasters Clinic. The fund is to be named the “Fox Valley SBE Chapter 80 Don Borchert Fund Sponsorship” and will provide support for engineers to participate in professional development…
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Long legislative effort comes to successful conclusion
For many years your WBA, as part of a coalition of other business groups in Wisconsin, has been calling for the repeal of the personal property tax. The long effort has finally ended in success. On June 20, Gov. Tony Evers signed legislation repealing the tax. Funds were placed in the state budget to fund…
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Wisconsin Broadcaster available now
The July/August issue of Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. Highlights from this issue:
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Local broadcasters ‘Fight for Truth’
A few short weeks ago, many of us gathered at the Osthoff Resort in Elkhart Lake for our WBA Summer Conference. COVID got the better of me unfortunately, but I assure you I was with you in spirit and sorry to miss valued time with each of you. But I know it was impactful and…
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WBA Student Seminar coming to Lambeau Field
The WBA Student Seminar is on the road next February to Lambeau Field in Green Bay! High school and college students aspiring to a career in broadcasting are strongly encouraged to attend! The WBA Education Committee is working on an agenda for the event, which will include a job fair. For now, mark your calendars…
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State budget focus of Weekly Radio Addresses
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are focused on the recently signed 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 Democratic radio address, Gov. Tony Evers touts investments in the 2023-25 biennial budget he signed this…
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Combat Hunger raises more than 50,000 meals for veterans in need
Woodward Radio Group, in partnership with Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, recently hosted the 5th annual Combat Hunger event that raised enough dollars and pounds of food to provide 52,580 meals for veterans facing hunger in the Fox Valley. The event took place at a Pick n’ Save in Appleton with Woodward Radio Group broadcasting live…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss tax cuts, affordable housing
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are about tax cuts 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, Rep. Terry Katsma touts what Republicans are calling historic tax cuts in the budget. …
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Tanz to be inducted into MAB Hall of Fame
Midwest Communications President Peter Tanz is being inducted into the Michigan Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame. Tanz started his career in Wisconsin and is based in Green Bay. He oversees 81 Midwest Communications radio stations, including groups in Michigan. Tanz and three other inductees will be honored at the MAB Summer Leadership Conference on…
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Former Milwaukee TV anchor dies
Former WITI-TV news anchor John Drilling died Sunday morning at his home in Greendale. Drilling worked for the station for 31 years, anchoring the noon broadcast for many of those years. He was passionate about auto racing, the Milwaukee Brewers and, of course, his family. He was 86. The station shared this video from when…
