-
Broadcasters collect their WBA Awards for Excellence
Radio and television stations from across Wisconsin came together Saturday to celebrate their award-winning work at the 2026 Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Awards Gala. The awards were handed out at the Madison Marriott West in Middleton with 350 in attendance. Competition for this year’s awards was as strong as ever with 1,322 award entries. A total…
-
WBA Foundation announces date for gubernatorial debate
The WBA Foundation Board will continue its 36-year tradition of holding statewide televised debates for Wisconsin’s voters by airing a general election debate in the 2026 Wisconsin gubernatorial race. Qualifying gubernatorial candidates will be invited to participate in a debate on Oct. 9 at 7 p.m., hosted by Milwaukee PBS. Radio and television stations from…
-
4 to be inducted into WBA Hall of Fame in June
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation is proud to announce the 2026 WBA Hall of Fame inductees: Dave Magnum has turned a network of radio stations into a second generation legacy in Wisconsin. Kelly Radandt’s broadcasting career reflects a rare blend of strategic leadership, compassion, and unwavering dedication to people and community. Jeff Tyler’s career stands…
-
4 to be honored as Local Broadcast Legends
Four Wisconsin broadcasters are 2026 WBA Local Broadcast Legends. Randy Allen, an on-air presence with deep knowledge of country music and unwavering professionalism which has made him a trusted companion to listeners throughout the Green Bay, Appleton, and Oshkosh markets. Dave Luczak, the voice Milwaukee woke up to, becoming one of the most trusted and enduring…
-
WBA 75th anniversary Summer Conference agenda released
The preliminary agenda is now available for your WBA’s Summer Conference celebration of the association’s 75th anniversary will be held June 17-18 at the Grand Geneva Resort in Lake Geneva. Registration is also open. The registration deadline is May 28. The hotel booking deadline is May 25. Speakers for this year’s conference include: Keynote: Curtis…
-
So, What Did We Learn In 2025?
This is the time of year when we try to answer that all-important question: “What happened?” So often, we are caught up in the day-to-day activities and events of our work and personal lives that it’s rare we take the time to step back and assess what is happening around us in context, understand what…
-
Wisconsin Broadcaster available now
The January/February issue of Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. Highlights from this issue:
-
Drive collects 804 coats
WJMR (Jammin’ 98.3) in Milwaukee collected 804 coats during its annual Stokes Coats Drive, surpassing its goal for the event. “This year’s drive was a powerful reminder of what’s possible when a community comes together,” said Don Black, Director of Content at Jammin’ 98.3. “It never stops amazing me how people step up and show…
-
Who doesn’t like a fresh start? Here comes 2026!
All of us in this business are held accountable for our results. A fresh start can be hard to recognize when you are caught up in the past. That can go either way. Did you just have a brutal year, quarter or second half of the year? That’s hard to shake off. It can haunt you until you…
-
WBA expands services in 2026
Your WBA is growing its member benefit offerings in the new year, with new partnerships with Local Broadcast Sales and Media Financial Management Association (MFM). Your WBA is partnering with Local Broadcast Sales to bring you a full suite of sales training and support. Here’s an outline of the offerings: You can sign up for…
-
La Crosse station moves community to enjoy ‘Joy of Sharing’
La Crosse TV station WKBT-TV on Dec. 5 hosted its 5th annual Joy of Sharing event benefiting local charities including the La Crosse Area Hunger Task Force, Jaycee’s Toys for Tots, and the Salvation Army. Thousands of dollars in donations, along with numerous toys and non-perishable food items, were collected from WKBT viewers. The Joy…
-
Green Bay TV engineer retiring
The Assistant Chief Engineer at WFRV-TV in Green Bay, Stan Zuidema, is retiring at the end of the year. Zuidema had a 46-year career in TV, with the last 11 years at WFRV-TV. “Working alongside such dedicated and talented people has been a true privilege and made coming to work enjoyable,” Zuidema said. “I’ll cherish…
-
Wausau stations name new news director
Jacob Wilson is joining WSAW-TV/WZAW-TV in Wausau as news director starting Jan. 22. Wilson will lead the stations’ daily news operation and special projects, including expanding and elevating work on digital platforms. He most recently led the morning team at WTTV/WXIN, the CBS/FOX duopoly in Indianapolis. “It’s an absolute privilege to step into the role…
-
1130 WISN announces new weekday lineup
iHeartMedia Milwaukee today announced a new weekday programming lineup for NewsTalk 1130 WISN , effective Jan. 2, reinforcing the station’s commitment to delivering trusted, live and local talk programming for Wisconsin listeners. Benjamin Yount, currently WISN’s weekday midday host (9 a.m. – 11 a.m.), will move to morning drive (6 a.m. – 9 a.m.). Yount…
-
Shiroma promoted to Morgan Murphy Vice President of Digital Strategy
Jill Shiroma has been promoted to Vice President of Digital Strategy for Morgan Murphy Media, based in Madison. Shiroma will lead the company’s digital strategy initiatives in the newly created role, building on more than two decades of progressive leadership within the organization. According to the company, Shiroma joined Morgan Murphy Media in July 2003…
