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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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Station raises more than $75K for hurricane victims
Milwaukee TV station WISN 12 partnered with the American Red Cross to hold the “WISN 12 Hurricane Relief Drive” to help people who have been devastated by Hurricane Ian. Generous viewers throughout southeastern Wisconsin donated more than $75,000 to deliver urgent assistance for those affected by the natural disaster. “The loss of life is heartbreaking,”…
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Marotta named first female sports director at WKOW-TV
Karley Marotta is WKOW-TV’s first ever female sports director. She was promoted from weekend sports anchor/reporter to sports director and will anchor the weeknight sportscasts at 6 and 10 p.m. “Karley has been a crucial member of our sports team and the perfect choice to lead our sports department.” said WKOW News Director Dani Maxwell.…
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WBA Foundation Debate shows voters differences between Wisconsin gubernatorial candidates
Wisconsin gubernatorial candidates Gov. Tony Evers and Tim Michels debated Friday night in Madison at a one-hour televised event sponsored by the WBA Foundation with support from the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities and the Wisconsin Counties Association. It was aired live or delayed by more than 70 television and radio stations throughout…
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How to watch the WBA Foundation gubernatorial debate
Broadcasters from across Wisconsin will be airing a Wisconsin gubernatorial debate Friday between Governor Tony Evers and Tim Michels. The debate begins at 7 p.m. A list of the 70 stations airing the debate is available here. The debate will also be shown live on national network C-SPAN and Wisconsin public affairs cable network WisconsinEye…
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U.S. Senate candidates trade ideas in WBA Foundation Debate
U.S. Senate candidates Sen. Ron Johnson and Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes debated Friday night in Milwaukee at a one-hour televised event sponsored by the WBA Foundation with support from the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities and the Wisconsin Counties Association. It was aired live or delayed by more than 70 television and radio…
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Y106.5 airs new morning show
A radio station in Stevens Point/Wausau is launching a new morning show. Today’s Best Country, Y106.5 (WYTE) current Morning Show Host, Big Red (Larry Wnorowski), is teaming up with recently hired Daina Schnese for “The Y106.5 Wake-up Call with Big Red and Dana.” “I could not be more excited to put my radio experience to…
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How to watch the WBA Foundation U.S. Senate Debate
Broadcasters from across Wisconsin will be airing a U.S. Senate debate Friday between Senator Ron Johnson and Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes. The debate begins at 7 p.m. A list of the 70 stations airing the debate is available here. The debate will also be shown live on national network C-SPAN and Wisconsin public affairs cable…
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Magnum closes on purchase of WCFW
Roland L. Bushland has closed on its sale of 105.7 WCFW-FM and 99.1 W256AE-FM, Chippewa Falls, to Magnum Media. “Pat and I appreciate the many well wishes we’ve received from our loyal listeners and business associates since we announced the sale to the Magnums back in June,” Rollie Bushland said. “As I said back then,…
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Station raises more than $20K for local students
Milwaukee’s Jammin’ 98.3, WJMR-FM held a 2-day radiothon to raise funds supporting the Milwaukee Public School Foundation’s 7th annual “No Empty Backpacks” school supplies drive. MPS students, teachers, parents, and alumni were featured on air on Sept. 22-23 sharing positive stories of their time at MPS, as they called attention to some of the pressing…
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Weekly Radio Addresses focused on election reform
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are focused on the topic of election reform. 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, Sen. Melissa Agard blasts Republicans for signaling they won’t take up Gov. Tony…
