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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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Entercom launches hip hop station in Milwaukee
Entercom has launched a new Hip Hop and R&B station in the Milwaukee market. Hot 105.7 airs on WXSS-FM-HD2. Sister station 105.7 FM The Fan will rebrand as “1250AM The Fan” and continue to be heard on WSSP-AM. Hot 105.7 will feature artists like Drake, Cardi B, and Beyonce and Entercom says it plans to…
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Fort Atkinson station changes format following sale
Fort Atkinson station WFAW-AM has dropped an all talk format for a mix of Oldies and local news and sports. The Oldies format replaces syndicated talk programs on the station that was recently sold to Magnum Communications by NRG Media. WFAW will continue to carry a local morning show, local news, and sports.
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WPR to reduce HD radio broadcasts
In 2007, Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) and the Wisconsin Educational Communications Board (ECB) joined a national effort to roll out digital “HD Radio” technology. In total, WPR and the ECB installed 13 HD Radio transmitters around Wisconsin. The stations carried existing WPR content, including WPR and NPR news, classical music, talk, entertainment and local programs.…
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Good Karma names winners of small business contest
ESPN Madison, ESPN Milwaukee, and Newsradio 620 WTMJ, in partnership with Associated Bank have named two winners of a contest aimed at helping small businesses during economic uncertainty. Madison Extinguisher Service and Black Husky Brewing LLC are the winners of the “Rebuilding Wisconsin Business” contest. They were chosen based on how their business embodies the…
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Stations takes cancer charity walk online
iHeartMedia Milwaukee’s V100.7 (WKKV-FM) is holding its ninth annual Sista Strut breast cancer charity walk as an online event. The free event aims to bring awareness to the importance of breast cancer screenings, especially for African American women who are at greater risk of dying from the disease. Fox 6 (WITI-TV) is a partner for…
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Weekly Radio Addresses call for safety during pandemic, rural road safety
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are about keeping Wisconsinites safe during the pandemic and rural road safety during fall color tours. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In the Dem address, Gov. Tony Evers urged Wisconsinites to “stay…
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Ladysmith stations sold to Zoe
Two radio stations in Ladysmith owned by Flambeau Broadcasting are being sold to Zoe Communications. Zoe is already operating WJBL and WLDY under a local marketing agreement. Zoe owns nine other stations and five translators serving communities in northwest Wisconsin.
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Pandemic could change holiday shopping
While we know COVID will have an impact on holiday shopping and Q4 revenue, the how and why of that impact will remain to be seen. Morning Consult suggests that the pandemic may be the end of in store Black Friday shopping. Heather Storm Woodward Radio Group, Appleton heather.storm@wcinet.com
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Broadcasters bring people together
We as broadcasters have a responsibility to our community and to our listeners and viewers to continue to engage and provide accurate news and information along with a source of entertainment that fits into their daily lives. Our communities and our audience members put their trust in us enough to invite us into their homes,…
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Good Karma to launch station for Milwaukee’s Black community
Good Karma Brands is launching 101.7 The Truth, a local radio home for Milwaukee’s Black community. The station will launch this year and feature local shows with authentic conversations about news and current events, a celebration of Black culture, information created by and for the Black community with an emphasis on empowerment, family, faith and…
