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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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Wausau radio GM dies in accidental drowning
Brett Lucht, the Market Manager of Midwest Communications in Wausau, died Friday of an accidental drowning while on vacation. He was 50. “Brett has been an important part of our family,” Midwest Communications President and CEO Duke Wright said. “He built and led a winning team of people in Wausau. We are all shocked and…
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Weekly Radio Addresses promote mask wearing, celebrate Independence Day
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin lawmakers promote mask wearing to protect against the spread of COVID-19 and celebrate Independence Day. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes in this week’s Dem radio address urged Wisconsinites to…
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WBA Summer Conference goes virtual
Your WBA is committed to providing members with the professional development they need to be the best in their field and tools to help you recruit the best employees. Although we couldn’t be together for the WBA Summer Conference, we would like to bring to you the following opportunities. These are more than webinars.…
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Wisconsin Broadcaster available now
The July/August issue of the Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. You can download it here [PDF]. Highlights from his issue: WBA Chair Chris Bernier writes about how broadcasters are helping during uncertain times WBA President and CEO Michelle Vetterkind highlights the work done by broadcasters, upcoming WBA events, WBA Award winners, and face masks…
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Bernard joins WISN-TV weather team
Meteorologist Molly Bernard is joining WISN-TV’s Weather Watch 12 team in Milwaukee. “Molly’s Midwest experience makes her a great fit to join the Weather Watch 12 team,” said Jan Wade, president and general manager of WISN 12. “From record-breaking snowfall to severe storms, she has covered it all. Our viewers can depend on her forecasts…
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Radio station broadcasts drive-up co-op meeting
Radio station WRDN in Durand helped the members of the Dunn Energy Co-Op conduct business during a time of social distancing by broadcasting the co-op’s annual meeting in Menomonie. The Saturday meeting was held at the co-op headquarters and those in attendance stayed in their cars and listened to the meeting through their radios. Voting…
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Tiffany supports Local Radio Freedom Act
Newly elected 7th Congressional District Representative Tom Tiffany has joined as a cosponsor of the Local Radio Freedom Act. 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. Wisconsin Congressman Bryan Steil (R-WI-1), Ron Kind (D-WI-3), Glenn Grothman (R-WI-6),…
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Discover secrets to digital success
You may have unanswered questions regarding how to grow your digital results following the uncertainty of 2020. SoCast assembled a panel of experts in the radio industry to give you the answers you need to accelerate your digital growth. The webinar was held Wednesday, but you can watch it now. Find a link to the…
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Weekly Radio Addresses focused on reaction to protests, climate change task force
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin lawmakers discuss reaction to this week’s violent protests in Madison and Governor Evers’ Task Force on Climate Change. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — Sen. Devin LeMahieu in this week’s GOP radio address denounced…
