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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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Packers radio announcers to keynote WBA Summer Conference
The WBA Summer Conference agenda was released today, including the announcement of Wayne Larrivee and Larry McCarren to deliver the keynote address. Both are members of the WBA Hall of Fame. The Summer Conference will be held June 14-15 at the Osthoff Resort in Elkhart Lake.
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The Family Radio’s ‘Help for the Homeless Hygiene Drive’ raises $665K
The Family Radio Network’s 31st annual Help for the Homeless Hygiene Drive celebrated another a record-breaking year raising more than $665,000 worth of new hygiene and cleaning supplies now stock the shelves of 101 crisis programs in 19 communities across Wisconsin. The Family Radio thanks the 927 businesses, churches, and schools who hosted collection boxes…
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Carlyle joins Q106 Morning Show
Q106FM (WWQM) is welcoming Kristina Carlyle as the new partner for Fish Calloway on the Q106 Morning Show Fish with Friends. “Her love of country music, knowledge of radio, and social media savvy make her the perfect person to continue the growth and evolution of Fish with Friends,” said Randy Hawke, Operations Manager for Mid-West…
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WUWM names new leadership
David Lee has been appointed the new director and general manager of WUWM 89.7 FM – Milwaukee’s NPR. He joins WUWM as the station and the NPR Network ecosystem continue their important work to leverage longstanding strengths while exploring innovative ways to reach new audiences. Lee succeeds John Hess, who had served as general manager…
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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 been a long time coming for us here at WRG”, said Kelly Radandt, WRG General…
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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, Gov. Tony Evers stresses the clean energy plan he included in the budget to grow…
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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 radio address, Sen. Joan Ballweg discusses legislative Republicans’ plans for the state budget. The Markesan…
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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 outside of the Christian music industry. “I love our team, they work very hard, and…
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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 service. · Bob Meyer is known by farmers across Wisconsin for his booming voice and…
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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 in the community. · Doug Erdman is a Shawano County institution with a reputation for…
