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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Troy Research acquires Hit Music Research
Troy Research is announcing an agreement to acquire Hit Music Research, a Nashville based internet music research company. Following the acquisition, Hit Music Research’s clients and resources will be transferred to TroyResearch.net. “Hit Music Research President Ken Farley and I have had many discussions over the past few years about Troy acquiring HMR. Now the…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss support for small businesses, Medicaid
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are about helping small businesses and Medicaid expansion. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — Gov. Tony Evers in this week’s Dem radio address urged small business owners to sign up for a $420…
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How often should you post to social media?
It’s a question many journalists likely have. Sara Maslar-Donar is the anchor of WKOW’s Wake Up Wisconsin Weekend morning show and reports for the weekday morning show. She was also recipient of the WBA’s ‘Best Online Personality” award, placing second. She offers this advice: Whenever you have time! I try to post something on the…
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Radio station raises $822K for children’s hospital
Milwaukee radio station WKLH raised more than $822,000 for Children’s Wisconsin during its WKLH Miracle Marathon. The fundraiser has raised more than $27.8 million to benefit Children’s Wisconsin over 24 years. The station posted video interviews with real patients, family and staff at Children’s Wisconsin who will benefit from the support of listeners.
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Former TV reporter lands new gig as radio DJ
I know a handful of people who have made a successful move from radio to TV or vice versa, and many more on the sales side. There is nothing wrong when your dreams change and the great part is all the avenues broadcasting affords. Brian Will began his career as a news reporter in Wausau.…
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WBA names recipient of Results Broadcasting Education Grant
A producer at WBAY-TV in Green Bay is the recipient of the Results Broadcasting Education Grant. Morgan Schillinger graduated from St. Norbert College in 2017 and worked at WLUK-TV and WFRV-TV in Green Bay before joining WBAY-TV in June 2018. She produces newscasts daily and seeks interviews with local and national newsmakers. Vice President and…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss Medicaid expansion, support for veterans
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol focus on Medicaid expansion and funding for Wisconsin’s veterans. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — Gov. Tony Evers in this week’s radio address warned the state could lose out on an additional $1…
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Rep. Gallagher joins cosponsors of Local Radio Freedom Act
Wisconsin Congressional Representative Mike Gallagher is joining Representatives Ron Kind, Glenn Grothman, and Tom Tiffany are in supporting the recently reintroduced Local Radio Freedom Act (LRFA). The resolutions in the House of Representatives and the Senate oppose “any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge” on local broadcast radio stations. The version of the…
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VCY America marks 60 years on the air
VCY America is celebrating its 60th anniversary of Christian broadcasting in Milwaukee. VCY America was originally Youth for Christ Milwaukee, a ministry that was organized by Theo McCully. Theo’s son, Ed McCully, would join Jim Elliot and three other missionaries to the Auca Indians of Ecuador, and all five men would be martyred in 1956.…
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Fletcher Keyes joins TroyResearch
Radio industry and research leader Jonathan Little has announced the addition of a vital new player to his TroyResearch team. Longtime radio programmer Fletcher Keyes has been named Director of Development for TroyResearch, the company that invented online research for radio in the 90’s. Keyes re-unites with TroyResearch president Jonathan Little, having worked together previously…
