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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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Four to be awarded scholarships at Student Seminar
Four scholarships will be given out during the WBA Student Seminar on March 6 to students studying broadcasting in Wisconsin. Learn more about the WBA Student Scholarship program and apply here. Interested in supporting the scholarship program? Learn more here. The recipients are: Reagan Zimmerman Reagan Zimmerman is the 2021 WBA Foundation Scholarship recipient. …
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WBA Summer Conference moved to August
WBA members, After careful consideration and numerous conversations, the dates for our WBA Summer Conference are being moved from the middle of June to the end of August. The Summer Conference will now take place Wednesday & Thursday, August 25 & 26 at the beautiful Blue Harbor Resort in Sheboygan (on the shores of Lake…
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Radio group generates $80K and truckload of toys for local charities
A group of Mid-West Family radio stations in Madison helped numerous charities around the community with six different initiatives at the stations over the holiday season. Tats For Tots – Listeners donated toys in exchange for assorted gift certificates. Four truckloads of toys were collected, accounting for 25 percent of the toys collected by Toys…
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Station takes on numerous efforts to help Wausau area
A Wausau radio station took on numerous efforts to help local residents through the fall and holiday season. 89Q (WCLQ) helped local residents through nine local police departments and a county sheriff’s office with “89Q Lights of Christmas.” The stations raised more than $30,000 at various events that was used to provide gift cards to…
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Weekly Radio Addresses take on broadband access, pandemic relief
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol discuss broadband access in Wisconsin and These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s Dem radio address, Gov. Tony Evers discussed measures to expand broadband access across Wisconsin. Evers announced that 2021…
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Beno recognized for work promoting business, marketing in education
Broadcasting education advocate and WBA Hall of Famer Ken Beno is being recognized for his work on the Wisconsin Department of Instruction’s Business, Marketing, and Information Technology Advisory Committee. The committee promotes the recognition of business, marketing and IT coursework as students transition to post-secondary education and promotes work-based learning and skill-oriented curriculum. Beno served…
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Grant offers college debt relief for broadcasters
Results Broadcasting has established a $1,000 Education Debt Assistance Grant to help broadcasters pay off their student loans. This grant is available to individuals currently employed in Wisconsin broadcasting or related media. Applicants must meet the following criteria: Must be currently employed at a Wisconsin broadcast radio, television or related media company Must have completed…
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New WBA committee to address diversity in broadcasting
A new committee within the WBA is forming to promote diverse voices within the WBA and broadcasting in Wisconsin. The WBA Board of Directors voted last fall to create the committee as described here: This committee will seek to expand the diversity of voices represented in conversations about issues related to broadcasting in…
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Guzman joins Madison station as director of business development
Madison radio station Life 102.5 (WNWC-FM) has hired Ed Guzman as Director of Business Development. Guzman will work with local businesses, churches, and non-profit organizations in support of the radio station and its service to our community. “I’m excited to have Ed join us,” station manager Steve Young, said. “He is an experienced salesperson and…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss vaccines, unemployment insurance
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol address vaccine availability in Wisconsin and Wisconsin’s unemployment insurance computer system. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s Dem radio address, Gov. Tony Evers spoke on vaccine availability in Wisconsin and…
