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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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Small businesses continue to give back
Although many small businesses are experiencing difficult times during this COVID-19 pandemic, it’s refreshing to see how other businessmen and women have and are continuing to step up to support others. Locally, we have a manufacture who has decided to…
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Weeden retires after 34 years at WMTV-TV
NBC15 (WMTV-TV) Chief Engineer Tom Weeden is retiring after 34 years at the Madison station. “Tom’s combination of curiosity, knowledge, professionalism, and heart made him one of the best broadcast engineers we have in our industry,” WMTV General Manager Don…
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Converge Radio station manager stepping down
The station manager for a student-run radio station on the UW-Eau Claire campus is stepping down. Scott Morfitt was hired in April 2016 ahead of the launch of what was then called Blugold Radio. The station (WDRK) was a donation…
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Get the best lighting for your headshots
I’ve been taking headshots for our staff at NewsChannel 7 for about 10 years. In that time ‘my recipe’ for lighting and editing has changed. Mostly because I’ve learned a lot along the way. My preferred set up is in…
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Good Karma Brands helps Dodge County through pandemic
Two radio stations run by Good Karma Brands are helping the people of Beaver Dam and Dodge County respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. WBEV has been spending a major portion of its programming, particularly in the mornings, talking to numerous…
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Madison radio station takes community building online during pandemic
Madison radio station Life 102.5 (WNWC) is helping its listeners through the COVID-19 pandemic by taking its community building initiatives and moving them online. The station’s popular Family Fun Guide underwent a complete revamp to focus solely on safe-at-home activity…
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Mid-West Family organizes webinar to help local businesses
Mid-West Family Broadcasting in Madison hosted a free webinar to help local businesses coping with the economic downturn prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The eight-station group teamed with the University of Wisconsin Business College, Madison Chamber of Commerce, and the…
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Western Wisconsin TV station promotes healthy practices, local businesses
WLAX-TV/WEUX-TV serving the La Crosse and Eau Claire areas working to help residents stay healthy and local businesses keep their doors open during the COVID-19 pandemic. The stations crated a webpage listing local businesses and restaurants that remain open during…
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Learn how user habits are driving digital trends
Jacobs Media’s annual Techsurvey is the radio broadcasting industry’s largest survey, with over 500 participating radio stations and more than 46,000 radio listeners in 2020. This study examines the online habits of radio audiences and has enabled us to identify…
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2020 Summer Conference canceled
WBA members, First and foremost, I hope that you and your families are all safe and healthy! As I realize this (sadly) is a recurring theme, it is with deep regret and sadness that the WBA Conference Committee and the…
