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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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Koser to sell stations to Armada Media
Tom Koser is selling his Rice Lake radio stations and the affiliated websites to Armada Media Partners, based in Fond du Lac. Armada owns small market radio stations in Wisconsin, Upper Michigan, Nebraska, Kansas, and Colorado. Its principle owners, Terry Shockley and Chris Bernier, are both members of the Wisconsin Broadcaster’s Hall Of Fame. “I…
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Ashworth named director of WPR
Sarah Ashworth, senior vice president for content at Vermont Public, will be the new director of Wisconsin Public Radio beginning July 17. She will take over from Interim Director Tom Luljak. Ashworth’s 25-year career in media, her communication style and leadership skills impressed the hiring committee. “The breadth of Sarah’s background – including producing, reporting…
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“Dean of Fox Valley news’ and WBA Hall of Famer dies
Ray Wiater, known at the “Dean of Fax Valley news” and member of the WBA Hall of Fame, has died at the age of 89. Wiater died Wednesday with his family by his side. Wiater was news director at WHBY radio in Appleton for more than 35 years. He began his radio news career in…
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Weekly Radio Addresses tout budget, tourism
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are touting the state budget and tourism. 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. Jessie Rodriguez touts the Republican-led budget committee’s $1 billion education investment. The Oak…
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WBA celebrates four broadcasters added to Hall of Fame
Four new names were added to the WBA Hall of Fame on Thursday night during the induction event at the Osthoff Resort in Elkhart Lake as a part of the WBA Summer Conference. The four inductees are: Joanne Williams‘ more than 45 years in broadcasting has won her accolades and the respect of her fellow…
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WBA to join mentorship program for women in radio
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association is partnering with Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio Inc. (MIW) to launch a mentorship program aimed at advancing female leadership in radio broadcasting. The partnership was announced today at the WBA Summer Conference and an application process is now open. Applications are due July 7. “Your WBA is thrilled to…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss Pride Month, tourism
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol discuss Pride Month and tourism. 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 celebrates June as Pride Month, calling LGBTQ Wisconsinites a critical part of the…
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WLUK-TV employee marks 20 years at the station
An employee of WLUK-TV in Green Bay is marking 20 years at the station. Commercial production photographer Todd Berry celebrated the anniversary on June 9.
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Weekly Radio Addresses focused on dairy industry
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are about supporting dairy in Wisconsin. 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 kicks off National Dairy Month by visiting dairy farms, processors and others,…
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Broadcasters mark anniversary of Amber Alert program
Wisconsin broadcasters are among those being recognized for their role in the 20-year history of Wisconsin’s Amber Alert program. The anniversary of Amber Alert in Wisconsin was recognized Thursday during a ceremony at the Madison Club that involved the Wisconsin Department of Justice and other partners like the Wisconsin Lottery and the Outdoor Advertising Association…
