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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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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 our studio, with a three-point light kit. I also turn our studio overhead lights on …
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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 local businesses about how the pandemic has affected them, and what they are doing to…
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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 ideas. The site now features virtual tours, arts and crafts projects, and imaginative endeavors all…
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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 local business organization Dane Buy Local to host the educational webinar. The stations are also…
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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 the “Safe at Home” order and is airing locally produced PSAs. The stations also airing…
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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 key digital trends. This year’s survey will examine: Smart speakers like Amazon’s Alexa, Google Home,…
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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 WBA Board of Directors have made the difficult decision to cancel the WBA 2020 Summer…
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Wisconsin’s broadcasters step to help during pandemic
Wisconsin’s radio and TV station are stepping up to help their local communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some examples of how they’re helping: Madison radio group donates more than $900K in advertising to local businesses WWIS launches ‘People Helping People’ campaign Station helping address pandemic-related hunger Wisconsin PBS stations offer at-home learning for…
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Antigo stations boosting businesses during pandemic
Two Antigo radio stations run by Results Broadcasting are working to help local businesses suffering through the economic downturn brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. WACD-FM County 106 and WATK-AM/FM are broadcasting messages on each station 10 times per day about the necessity of supporting locally owned businesses in the community. WACD-FM is also hosting…
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WISN-TV’s ‘Operation: Shop Local’ aimed at helping businesses through down turn
Milwaukee TV station WISN-TV has launched an effort to help local businesses through the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Operation: Shop Local” is a community initiative to benefit small businesses in southeast Wisconsin. It is a direct link to local companies that are open for business through the pandemic. A webpage for “Operation:…
