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New education debt relief grant added to WBA Foundation
Your WBA Foundation is adding the Eric Miller PantherVision Education Debt Relief Grant as the third such grant available to Wisconsin broadcasters looking to reduce their debt from post-secondary education. The grant is available to television news producers, photojournalists, or…
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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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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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93.1 JAMZ debuts ‘The Breakfast Club’
Mid-West Family Madison’s 93.1 JAMZ (WJQM) is adding “The Breakfast Club,” the most-listened-to Hip-Hop and R&B morning show in America, to its weekday morning lineup. Starting Sept. 14, the top-rated program featuring Radio Hall of Famers Charlamagne Tha God, Angela…
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WSAW-TV names digital sales manager
WSAW NewsChannel 7 has named Gunnar Tessmer as Digital Sales Manager. “I am thrilled to step into the Digital Sales Manager role for WSAW,” Tessmer said. “I look forward to working with our team to provide strategic, sensible and valuable…
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Majority of House now cosponsoring Local Radio Freedom Act
A bipartisan majority of the House of Representatives are now cosponsoring the Local Radio Freedom Act, a resolution opposing “any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge” on local broadcast radio stations. The Local Radio Freedom Act (LRFA), which…
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Station’s school supply drive raises more than $51,000
The “Class Act School Supply Drive,” hosted by WISN 12 in partnership with the Salvation Army, delivers school supplies to those who need them the most. The campaign this year raised $51,015 with donations placed online, through text messaging, and…
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Radio host walks to stop violence
A Milwaukee radio host walked from Milwaukee to Chicago to raise awareness to stop violence. 101.7 The Truth On-Air Host and Community Activist, Tory Lowe, walked the 80 miles as part of the 7th Annual Stop the Violence Peace Walk….
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Madison TV GM to oversee Illinois stations
A change in management structure for Gray Television means new duties for the GM of WMTV-TV in Madison. Don Vesely will now also oversee Gray’s television stations in Peoria and Rockford, Illinois. The move is one of several within Gray….
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WBA Foundation announces broadcast teams for general election debates
The WBA Foundation Board is proud to announce the names of the journalists from across the state who will continue its 32-year tradition of conducting debates in the Wisconsin Governor and the U.S. Senate races for Wisconsin voters. Both debates…
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2 photographers awarded Jowett Fellowship
A television photographer working in Milwaukee and another working in La Crosse are the 2022 recipients of the Rick Jowett Fellowship. Andrew Huggins works at WTMJ-TV in Milwaukee. He was awarded $1,000 to attend a NPPA workshop in Nashville and…
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2022 WBA Awards program released
The 2022 WBA Awards for Excellence booklet is out and it includes some changes. Copies are in the mail, but you can also download it here. Here’s an update from Your WBA Awards Committee Co-Chairs: On behalf of your WBA Awards…
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Perez promoted at Radio Milwaukee
Kenny Perez has been named as Assistant Program Director and Afternoon Drive Host on Radio Milwaukee (WYMS). His resume includes five years as Audio Production Manager at the station and six years on the air at the UW-Madison’s WSUW-FM. “Throughout…
