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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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Wisconsin Broadcaster available now
The May/June issue of the Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. You can download it here [PDF]. Highlights from his issue: WBA Chair Don Vesely writes about retention, reinvesting, and reimagining WBA President and CEO Michelle Vetterkind looks ahead to upcoming events WBA slate of officers, directors is announced WBA participates in return to revitalized…
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Milwaukee journalist named WBA Young Professional of the Year
A multimedia journalist at WTMJ-TV in Milwaukee is the WBA’s 2022 Young Professional of the Year. James Groh was the highest ranked of the five young broadcasting professionals recognized this year for making a significant impact on their stations and communities. The group was selected from a group of nominees ranked by a subcommittee of…
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Madison radio station collects 400 pounds of fruit cups
Madison radio station Life 102.5 (WNWC) encouraged listeners to stand in the gap and help the most vulnerable children in Dane County. They partnered with The River Food Pantry to provide snack cups at the MercyMe concert on May 1. For the week leading up to the concert at the Alliant Energy Center, Life 102.5…
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Wisconsin broadcasters celebrate awards at WBA Gala
Radio and television stations from across Wisconsin were honored Saturday with numerous awards at the 2022 Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Awards Gala. The awards were handed out at the Madison Marriott West in Middleton with more than 340 in attendance. Competition for this year’s awards was as strong as ever with 1,404 award entries. A…
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Green Bay station names new staff
Woodward Radio Group’s station 95.9 KISS FM (WKSZ-FM) is naming new hosts and staff. Reed Petitpren is the station’s new afternoon host and digital content creator and Edgar Ybarra is the station’s new music director and midday host. “I am excited to work with the great crew here at WRG.” Petitpren said. “There is something…
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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, Sen. Eric Wimberger says it’s time to move away from using PFAS and manage cleanup…
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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, Gabe & Chewy,” featuring Packers Hall of Fame inductee Mark Chmura. The interview will be…
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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 giving based in WPR’s downtown Milwaukee studios. “Lisa’s educational background, public media experience and strong…
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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 community service.’ It is one of only three finalists in the medium market category. “While…
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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. Dan Feyen slams the Department of Safety and Professional Services for what he calls mismanagement.…
