Pioneer in local TV news, WBA Hall of Famer dies
A pioneer in local television news and WBA Hall of Famer has died. Joseph T. Loughlin, 87, died Nov 9, 2017. He was living in Huntley, Illinois. Loughlin began his 45 year broadcast career as a news reporter, producer, and…
U.S. Senate candidates trade ideas in WBA Foundation Debate
U.S. Senate candidates Sen. Tammy Baldwin and State Senator Leah Vukmir debated Saturday night in Wausau at a one-hour televised event sponsored by the WBA Foundation with funding provided by the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities. It was…
Eau Claire film series puts focus on journalism
An effort to draw attention to the work of journalism in local communities is bringing people together to watch films in the Eau Claire area. Monday’s showing of “Spotlight” is part of Wisconsin Humanities Council project called “Beyond The Headlines.”…
Student scholarship competition extended one week
Do you know a student who could use assistance with educational expenses? The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation is extending it’s scholarship competition by one week. The WBA Foundation offers two $2,000 scholarships and two $1,000 scholarships. Students who meet eligibility requirements…
Updated carriage list available for WBA Foundation debates
The first of two WBA Foundation political debates is coming up this week and stations across the state are making plans to carry the debate. An updated list of stations carrying the debates can be viewed here: Oct. 13…
Rings, pendants available to WBA Hall of Fame inductees
The WBA Foundation is partnering with Baron to make specially-designed Hall of Fame rings and pendants available to members of the WBA Hall of Fame. The WBA Hall of Fame recognizes a lifetime of commitment to broadcast excellence. The idea…
First carriage list available for WBA Foundation debates
The first of two WBA Foundation political debates is coming up next week and stations across the state are making plans to carry the debate. A preliminary list of stations carrying the debates can be viewed here: Oct. 13…
Rebecca Ryan to speak at 2019 Broadcast Management Institute
Futurist and economist Rebecca Ryan will speak to students at the Walker Broadcast Management Institute on April 3, 2019. Ryan is the Resident Futurist at the Alliance for Innovation, a Senior Advisor at the Governing Institute, a faculty member at…
Student scholarship competition underway
Do you know a student who could use assistance with educational expenses? The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation offers two $2,000 scholarships and two $1,000 scholarships. Students who meet eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply for these scholarships. The application is available…
