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Creative marketing manager awarded student debt relief grant

The creative marketing manager for Radio Milwaukee (WYMS-FM) is the recipient of the 2023 Results Broadcasting Education Grant. Erin Bagatta has been with the station for more than four years where she started as a marketing coordinator. She was also an intern at the station for a summer while in college. “Throughout her professional career, ...Full Story from Creative marketing manager awarded student debt relief grant Full Story

Duke Wright estate endows MTI, which will now bear his name

An endowment from the estate of WBA Hall of Fame broadcaster and WBA Foundation Legacy Club member Duke Wright will secure the long-term future for the WBA Media Technology Institute, which will now bear the name the “WBA Duke Wright Media Technology Institute.” Wright died in December 2022 after a remarkable lifetime in broadcasting. A ...Full Story from Duke Wright estate endows MTI, which will now bear his name Full Story

Edge donates raffle winnings to WBA Foundation

Stephanie Edge with Radio Plus Bay Cities won the 50/50 raffle at the WBA Awards Gala on May 6 and donated her winnings back to the Foundation. The raffle raised $1,685. Edge is the business manager for Radio Plus Bay Cities. Thank you Stephanie!Full Story from Edge donates raffle winnings to WBA Foundation Full Story
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