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4 to be recognized as Local Broadcast Legends

Four Wisconsin broadcasters are 2024 WBA Local Broadcast Legends. JD Barber, an on air host with a huge and hilarious personality entertaining southern Wisconsin for 27 years. (posthumous) Jim Callow, a lifelong broadcaster who’s earned a reputation for service to the community and his fellow employees. (Radio Plus Bay Cities, Marinette) Bill Jartz, a long ...Full Story from 4 to be recognized as Local Broadcast Legends

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Bornstein remembered as ‘man who saved NPR’

A WBA Hall of Famer known for his state and national influence in public radio has died. Ronald Bornstein, 91, died Friday. Bornstein was Director of Telecommunications for the UW-Extension, managing WHA radio and television from 1967 until 1984. In 1980-81, Bornstein served as Vice President for Telecommunications for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. In ...Full Story from Bornstein remembered as ‘man who saved NPR’

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UW lecturer to discuss AI at Walker Management Institute dinner

An award-winning academic, venture financier, and serial entrepreneur at the UW School of Business will give his insights on artificial intelligence at the Walker Broadcast Management Institute dinner on April 24. Adam Bock studies entrepreneurship, business models, and technology venturing. He co-founded four life science companies spun out of university research. His presentation is titled, “The ...Full Story from UW lecturer to discuss AI at Walker Management Institute dinner

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