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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…
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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…
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WBA YP of the Year brings patience, positivity to newsroom
The assistant news director for WFRV-TV in Green Bay, McKenna Rentmeester, is the WBA Young Professional of the Year. Rentmeester was selected by a subcommittee of the WBA Board of Directors from a pool of six YP of the Month…
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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….
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Reception to celebrate new WBA Hall of Fame
Your WBA Hall of Fame is now available in a newly renovated, more expansive location in the Hilton Milwaukee and a reception is scheduled for April 2 to celebrate it. The reception is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Registration…
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New education debt relief grant added to WBA Foundation
Your WBA Foundation is adding the Eric Miller PantherVision Education Debt Relief Grant as the third such grant available to Wisconsin broadcasters looking to reduce their debt from post-secondary education. The grant is available to television news producers, photojournalists, or…
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WISN-TV hosts online food drive
WISN 12 and Hunger Task Force launched an online ‘food drive’ in April to help local families in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. While the fundraising campaign continues and the importance of financial support is more critical now than ever,…
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Eau Claire stations launch ‘Operation Support Local’
Mid-West Family radio stations in Eau Claire launched “Operation Support Local” to help Chippewa Valley businesses suffering through the pandemic. The stations air quick phone conversations with local businesses to help alert the public to changes at the businesses and…
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Weekly Radio Addresses focused on COVID-19 developments
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses remain focused on COVID-19 with Assembly Speaker Robin Vos talking about the legislature’s response bill passed this week and Gov. Evers talking about the extension of his “Safer at Home” order. These addresses are available…
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Radio stations raise spirits with new ‘Jump Around’ tradition
Radio stations from around Wisconsin united with a social media effort to raise the spirits of Wisconsinites during the COVID-19 pandemic by airing Jump Around on Saturdays at 3 p.m. Jump Around by House of Pain is traditionally played for…
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Willie Davis remembered for NFL, broadcasting career
Green Bay Packer legend and WBA Hall of Famer Willie Davis is being remembered for his landmark run with the Green Bay Packers and long career in broadcasting. Davis died Wednesday at the age of 85. His broadcast career spanned more…
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Koser joins NAB Board
Tom Koser, owner of Koser Radio Group in Rice Lake, has been elected to the NAB Radio Board. His two-year term begins June 2020. ‘I am honored to be elected by fellow broadcasters in the Midwest region to represent them…
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Get help navigating SBA loans
The Small Business Administration is at the heart of the financial relief programs Congress has authorized in response to the pandemic. From Economic Injury Disaster Loans to the new Paycheck Protection Program, these SBA administered programs contain many helpful features…
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Tarr named to lead engineering for Magnum Media
Christopher Tarr has been named Group Director of Engineering for Magnum Media which operates 16 radio and three LPTV stations in Wisconsin. Tarr accepted the position on March 16. His last day with Entercom was April 10. He was with…
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V100.7 hosts special program on social distancing
Milwaukee radio station V100.7 (WKKV) hosted Stay At Home, Stay Safe, a special on the importance of social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. The special aired Wednesday from 1 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Stay At Home, Stay Safe was hosted…
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Weekly Radio Addresses focused on election, pandemic stimulus
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and Republican Assemblyman Jim Steineke are focused on the spring election and pandemic stimulus spending. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are…
