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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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Beaver Dam stations announce format changes
Two radio stations in Beaver Dam are changing formats on Aug. 15. Your Hometown Station 1430 WBEV will move to an FM signal as 95.3 WBEV, powered by Daily Dodge. The existing 1430 WBEV-AM signal will transition to 1430 ESPN,…
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Broadcasters Clinic named ‘Best Educational Event’ by SBE
The SBE Wisconsin chapters and the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association have won an award from the Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE) for the Best Educational Event for the Wisconsin Broadcasters Clinic held in October 2021. The SBE said of the event,…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss retailers, infrastructure
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are focused on independent retailers and infrastructure spending. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s Republican…
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Wexler finalist for Marconi Award
Good Karma Brands Milwaukee Vice President and Market Manager Steve Wexler is a finalist for a 2022 Marconi Radio Award from the NAB. He’s one of five finalists for the title of Legendary Radio Manager of the Year. The finalists…
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Gylock to lead Nexstar stations in La Crosse
Cory Gylock has been named Vice President and General Manager of WLAX-TV and WEUX-TV, wiproud.com, and their related digital and social media channels. Gylock assumes the position from Judson Beck, who was named Vice President and General Manager of Nexstar’s…
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Tiebreaker rule enhanced for WBA Awards
Hello, fellow Wisconsin broadcasters. I hope your summer is off to a good start and the rest of the season rolls on in a positive way. Even though it’s only been about two months since we gathered in Madison for…
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Big Radio to air UW-Whitewater football
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Department of Intercollegiate Athletics signed a two-year agreement with Big Radio to air Warhawk football games on 105.9 FM The Hog (WWHG) in Janesville. “We are thrilled to partner with Big Radio and 105.9 The Hog…
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Use the internet to develop your next generation of stars
As I talk to radio and television stations across the country, one of the things that I frequently hear is a concern about where the next generation of broadcasters will come from. Once upon a time, a career in broadcasting…
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Keep moving forward, life is full of challenges
We were just together during the Summer Conference in the gorgeous city of La Crosse, learning from experienced speakers, having a good time with colleagues and friends, honoring the milestone of four amazing broadcasters added to the WBA Hall of…
