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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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Magnum Media to buy 3 La Crosse radio stations
Magnum Media is planning to purchase three radio stations from La Crosse Media Group. The announcement released Wednesday said La Crosse Media Group has filed an application with the FCC to sell WQCC-FM, KQEG-FM, and WLFN-AM to Magnum Media. “A dedicated bunch of folks really stuck together over 14 months to put this puzzle of…
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Madison TV station helps generate 18K meals for food pantries
Madison TV station WKOW-TV raised nearly $30,000 for food pantries through an 18-hour text-a-thon. The Feeding Hope event in May 14 was in partnership with the Community Action Coalition and was aimed at supporting local food pantries struggling to meet increased food demands due to the pandemic. The $30,000 raised translates to more than 16,000…
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Take time to unplug
As a young professional, it’s easy to be absorbed in your career aspirations and your pursuit of advancement but don’t underestimate the importance of unplugging. Finding a work-life balance that works for you is a crucial process that takes years of learning even after you’ve begun your career. Read more here. Cory Gylock WLAX/WEUX, La…
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Station airs concert to benefit hungry students
Eagle River radio station WRJO aired a concert featuring local artists to benefit a charity that feeds school-aged children from food insecure homes in the Northland Pines School District. The concert aired May 23 and raised more than $40,000 for “F.O.R.K” (Feed Our Rural Kids). About half of the funds raised came from a $20,000…
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Merrill radio station helps food pantries with pre-recorded concert
Merrill radio station Bluejay 96.3 (WJMT) hosted a concert of pre-recorded performances to raise money for local food pantries during the pandemic. The three-hour “Hometown Concert for the Cause” aired May 8 and featured performances from Merrill area singers, students, the city band and songs from some of Merrill’s most popular rock ‘n’ roll and…
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Weekly Radio Addresses focused on wearing masks, issues with unemployment claims
In this week’s Weekly Radio Addresses, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers talks about the importance of wearing masks and Senate President Roger Roth highlights issues with unemployment claims filed with the state. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — Gov. Tony Evers in…
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Ladysmith stations lead effort to help feed families
A pair of radio stations in Ladysmith is giving away food to help those affected by the economic downturn resulting from the pandemic. WLDY and WJBL hosted a Facebook giveaway that started with five $100 grocery gift cards. It grew to 15 $100 gift cards as the grocery store matched the stations’ five gift cards…
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ESPN Wisconsin radiothon raises $205K for pandemic relief
Milwaukee Bucks guard Pat Connaughton hosted Capture Sports Marketing’s Athletes Doing Good Radiothon on ESPN Wisconsin and raised a total of $205,859 for COVID-19 relief during the 11-hour event held Thursday. The $205,859 includes a match of all donations from Herb Kohl Philanthropies. The money will be donated to Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, Second Harvest…
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First Results Broadcasting Education Grant awarded
A morning producer at WTMJ-AM in Milwaukee is the recipient of the first ever Results Broadcasting Education Grant. Rachel Frye graduated from Western Illinois University in 2013 and began her career with a six-radio station cluster in Macomb, Illinois before taking a job at WTMJ-AM in June 2014. She started part time as a reporter…
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Waupaca stations sold to Tower Road Media
A pair of radio stations owned by Laird Broadcasting have been sold to a new broadcasting company. Tower Road Media purchased WDUX-AM/FM in a deal that closed May 13. Tower Road Media is owned by Keith Bratel and Don Grassman who both live in the area. WDUX-FM went on the air with a new format…
