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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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Weekly Radio Addresses focus on environment
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are both focused on the environment. 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,…
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Favre to join ESPN Milwaukee
NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre is joining ESPN Milwaukee as a regular contributor throughout the 2022-2023 football season. Beginning on Aug. 29, the 30-minute interview will air every Monday morning at 7:30 a.m. on 94.5 ESPN Milwaukee’s “Jen,…
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Nalbandian promoted to WPR statewide leadership
Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) Southeast Regional Manager Lisa Nalbandian is being promoted to the role of senior regional manager. Nalbandian joined WPR in 2002, most recently holding the dual positions of southeast regional manager and director of major and planned…
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Madison station among finalists for ‘Service to America’ Award
A Madison TV station’s inaugural community diaper drive, which launched during the pandemic, is being recognized nationally by the NAB Leadership Foundation. NBC15 (WMTV-TV) was named a finalist in the prestigious Celebration of Service to America Awards, which honors ‘outstanding…
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Weekly Radio Addresses slam DSPS, tout clean energy
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol discuss DSPS and clean energy. 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….
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss election investigation, teaching financial literacy
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin lawmakers discuss the state of the election investigation and a bill requiring financial literacy instruction for students. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the…
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Rowe to led both Wisconsin Cumulus clusters
The VP/Market Manager for the Cumulus cluster in Appleton/Oshkosh will now also lead the Cumulus cluster in Green Bay. John Rowe has led the Appleton/Oshkosh cluster since 2014. He previously spent 10 years with Gannett and more than 11 years…
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Czaban signs deal to continue with Milwaukee station
On-air personality Steve Czaban has signed a multi-year broadcast agreement with iHeartMedia Milwaukee’s 97.3 The Game (WRNW). Czaban, a longtime on-air personality in the Milwaukee market, joined 97.3 The Game in May of 2019 and quickly became the most listened…
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Long-time Madison radio host dies at age 96
Long-time Madison radio host Ben Benedetti died on March 21. He was 96. Benedetti was on the air for 57 years in Madison, starting at WMFM in 1952. During his career he hosted a variety of musical formats such as…
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The Family’s ‘Help for the Homeless’ tops $527K
The Family Radio Network’s 2022 “Help for the Homeless” hygiene drive received a record-breaking $527,000 worth of donated hygiene and cleaning supplies this spring from more than 760 local businesses, churches, and schools for 96 crisis agencies in 19 of…
