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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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Cringeworthy mistakes you’re making online without even realizing it
Go out to eat with someone who has worked as a server, and you’re almost certain to hear what the person waiting on your table should be doing better. Show off your DIY home improvement project to your friend who is a general contractor, and you can bet that friend is thinking about (but may…
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Johnson named Sales VP at iHeartMedia Milwaukee
Jasmine M. Johnson has been named Vice President of Sales for iHeartMedia Milwaukee. As Vice President of Sales, Johnson will be responsible for leading multi-cultural initiatives for broadcast, digital and iHeartRadio customers across the region. She will report to Nathan Tonarelli, Senior Vice President of Sales for iHeartMedia Milwaukee. Jasmine has more than 20 years…
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Geiger retires from WDGY morning show
WDGY morning show host Paul Geiger signed off his final air shift today as he heads into retirement. Geiger worked in radio for 43 years, with 27 years at WLTE and the last nine years at WDGY in Hudson. “What a great journey it has been, made better by all the listeners I’d had the…
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Weekly Radio Addresses touch on state budget, PPP loans
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol discuss Gov Evers’s plans for kids, families, and caregivers in the state budget and a Republican proposal to help small businesses affected by the pandemic. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this…
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Sparta station nominated for ACM Award
A radio station in Sparta has been nominated as Radio Station of the Year by the Academy of Country Music. WCOW-FM was nominated in the small market division along with: KATI-FM, Jefferson City, MO KCLR-FM, Columbia, MO KKNU-FM, Eugene, OR WXBQ-FM, Bristol, VA The Radio Awards winners will be announced ahead of the 56th ACM…
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Bill Michaels joins Mid-West Family Madison
Bill Michaels is joining Mid-West Family Madison sports talk station 1670AM and 96.7FM The Zone (WOZN) with syndication across the state of Wisconsin. “We are excited to have one of the biggest names in Wisconsin sports talk history as part of our growing sports properties,” said Randy Hawke, Vice-President of Programming for Mid-West Family. “Bill…
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Koser family remembers inspirational patriarch
The Koser family is remembering the life of Bob Koser, whose long career included 10 years in broadcasting working with his son, Tom Koser. Bob Koser, 88, died Jan. 24. He was a veteran and life-long resident of northwest Wisconsin. With his father and brother, is owned and operated Koser Silo Works and General Contractors,…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss state budget, prescription drug prices
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol discuss the state budget and a plan to lower prescription drug prices. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — State Rep. Mark Born in this week’s GOP radio address said Gov. Tony Evers has…
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UW-Stevens Point student honored as ‘true leader’
The station manager for WWSP-FM, the student run radio station on the UW-Stevens Point campus, will be recognized with the WBA Student Leadership Award at the WBA Student Seminar. Alex Strouf was nominated by WWSP Faculty Advisor and General Manager Steve Suehring who said Strouf, as station manager, is motivated to become a better leader…
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Applying your skills elsewhere
Recently laid off or working reduced hours? You may be seeking your next broadcast opportunity but unsure what to do in the meantime or how valuable your skillset is in other industries. Broadcast experience helps develop multiple soft skills that will transfer elsewhere (for now or until you’re hired for your next broadcasting gig). Explore…
