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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…
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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…
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WBA YP of the Year brings patience, positivity to newsroom
The assistant news director for WFRV-TV in Green Bay, McKenna Rentmeester, is the WBA Young Professional of the Year. Rentmeester was selected by a subcommittee of the WBA Board of Directors from a pool of six YP of the Month…
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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….
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Reception to celebrate new WBA Hall of Fame
Your WBA Hall of Fame is now available in a newly renovated, more expansive location in the Hilton Milwaukee and a reception is scheduled for April 2 to celebrate it. The reception is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Registration…
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New education debt relief grant added to WBA Foundation
Your WBA Foundation is adding the Eric Miller PantherVision Education Debt Relief Grant as the third such grant available to Wisconsin broadcasters looking to reduce their debt from post-secondary education. The grant is available to television news producers, photojournalists, or…
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Wisconsin Broadcaster available now
The November/December issue of Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. Highlights from this issue:
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Station support for boat races raises money for medical care
A radio group in Rhinelander is supporting local medical care by being part of annual boat races. Duff Damos and Mike Michalak of NRG Media Northwoods have been emceeing the Minocqua Dragon boat races since it began a decade ago. …
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Scholarship established to recognize Ken Beno
The Lake Land College Foundation has established a scholarship to recognize broadcasting educator and WBA Hall of Famer Ken Beno. The Foundation wrote: Ken Beno’s journey in broadcasting began in Southern Illinois, and led him to become a transformative figure…
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Awards contest opportunity to inspire staff
“Find a group of people who challenge and inspire you, spend a lot of time with them, and it will change your life forever.” – Amy Poehler, actor and comedian It will soon be time to submit entries for the…
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Northwoods NRG stations shine spotlight on Alzheimer’s
NRG radio stations in the Rhinelander area helped spotlight the National Alzheimer’s Association at the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s Sept. 20. NRG Northwoods Operations Manager Duff Damos and WMQA/WRHN Program Director Scott King are longtime emcees of the event…
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Student Forum agenda coming soon
You might want to conjure up your inner Hermione Granger for the 2026 Student Forum at Lambeau Field. For those of you unfamiliar with the Harry Potter series, Hermione, a studious, overachieving protagonist, time travels in “Harry Potter and The…
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Listeners step up to help those in need
A Madison radio station rallied listeners to help families in need during the holiday season. Life 102.5 (WNWC) launched Christmas Kindness to help families facing financial, medical, or other difficulties. In its first year, they helped four families. One family’s…
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YP of the Month is ‘unsung hero’ for station group
An announcer and producer at Woodward Community Media in Appleton, Zach Zelinski, is the WBA Young Professional of the Month for the month of November. The WBA Young Professional of the Month is a nominee for the WBA Young Professional…
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Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, WBA and WNA to host webinar on ethical victim reporting
Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association and the Wisconsin Newspaper Association are collaborating to hold a webinar focusing on best practices for responsible media reporting when dealing with crime victims. The speakers presenting at the webinar will be…
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Guard presents WBA with commemorative coin
WBA President & CEO Michelle Vetterkind on Oct. 24 visited with our longtime partners and friends at the Wisconsin National Guard, including Maj. Gen. Matt Strub and Brig. Gen. Brion Aderman. During the visit, Vetterkind was honored to receive a…
