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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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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 the crowds at Camp Randall between the third and fourth quarter at Wisconsin Badger football…
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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 than 30 years, following a 12-year National Football League Hall of Fame career with the…
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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 and their interests at the national level in our industry,” Koser said. “The NAB is…
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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 that broadcasters should consider as they map their economic path through the pandemic. A recorded…
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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 Entercom for more than 16 years. “I made lifelong friends at Entercom and am so…
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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 by V100.7’s on-air personalities Bailey Coleman and Reggie Brown, and featured Fox 6 news anchor…
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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 the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s Dem address, Gov. Tony Evers thanked all…
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Sucher named to head Radio Milwaukee
Entertainment management professional Kevin Sucher has been named executive director of non-commercial radio station 88Nine Radio Milwaukee (WYMS-FM). A Milwaukee native, Sucher worked as a professional musician for several years, teaching himself recording and sound engineering skills that eventually led to a career as a music producer. Through producing, Sucher built relationships with artists and…
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V100.7 names new program director
Reggie Brown has been named Program Director for V100.7 (WKKV-FM). Brown will be responsible for the overall branding of V100.7 including on-air, online, and community events. In addition, he will continue to broadcast on the station as an afternoon host and will report to Kerry Wolfe, Senior Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia Milwaukee. “Reggie…
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Speakers sought for 2020 Broadcasters Clinic
Speakers are being sought for the 2020 Broadcasters Clinic to be held Oct. 13-15 at the Madison Marriott West. Do you have unique perspectives or ideas on trends and technologies as we move forward to the future of radio, television, and online media technologies? If so, contact Linda Baun by April 30 with the presenter,…
