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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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Manitowoc stations promoting businesses operating through COVID-19
A group of six radio stations in Manitowoc is helping the local economy through the COVID-19 crisis through a choose local campaign in partnership with the local Chamber of Commerce. The Seehafer Broadcasting stations are airing PSAs encouraging listeners to keep shopping local and purchase food and drinks from local businesses offering delivery and take…
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Platteville area radio stations launch ‘Operation Small Business’
QueenB Radio in Platteville has created “Operation Small Business” to support local businesses during the COVID-19 crisis. “Operation Small Business” is an online list of local small businesses the community can support during the crisis. It includes a list of local restaurants and small businesses with links to the latest information on how to order…
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Woodward raises spirits during COVID-19 crisis with online sing-along
In addition to keeping listeners constantly updated with new information about COVID-19 and hosting a free website where local restaurants can add their hours of operation, Woodward Radio Group stations in the Appleton area are hosting an online sing-along to unite the community during this challenging time on people’s physical and mental health. WAPL and…
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Radio group interviews local businesses, leaders on COVID-19
The Radio Plus radio stations in the Fond du Lac area are keeping listeners connected to their communities through interviews with businesses, non-profits, religious groups, and other community groups. In addition to daily updates from local health officials, the stations are conducting these community interviews to air on all stations throughout the day. The 3-6-minute…
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Madison TV station calls for food bank donations
Madison TV station NBC15 (WMTV-TV) is seeking online donations to help a local food bank during the COVID-19 crisis. As of Friday, The Care Box Challenge has raised $186,299 (which includes $48,500 in matching funds) to benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank of Southern Wisconsin. Second Harvest anticipates it will need to provide 100,000 boxes…
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Radio station updates Black River Falls area listeners on local COVID-19 developments
A radio station serving the Black River Falls area is providing daily updates to listeners about how COVID-19 is affecting their region. WWIS Radio is continually broadcasting information on the state and local level about the effects of the virus. The station has interviewed local food bank officials regarding procedural changes for those picking up…
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Durand radio station connecting listeners through COVID-19 crisis
Durand radio station WRDN is helping listeners through the COVID-19 crisis by providing official updates, helping local businesses, and forming social connections. The station also facilitated milk and cheese curd donations for families and local school districts. The station is providing updates with local city, county, school district, and health officials on daily basis. It’s also…
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Radio group promotes ‘We Love Local’ through COVID-19 crisis
Cumulus radio stations in the Green Bay area are working to help local businesses through the COVID-19 crisis. The four radio stations in the group have posted a list of area restaurants and bars offering curbside, drive thru, and delivery service on each of the station’s websites. The effort, promoted on air as “We Love…
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Midwest stations keep audience connected
Midwest Communications radio stations from around Wisconsin are trying to keep their listeners connected with businesses still open during the COVID-19 crisis. Stations are running a PSA campaign asking listeners to support local businesses including restaurants and asking the businesses to contact the station if they are still open for business. The stations are sharing…
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Weekly Radio Addresses focus on COVID-19
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are focused on COVID-19. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — Gov. Tony Evers in this week’s Dem radio address said he was “proud, but frankly, not surprised” of Wisconsinites’ efforts to combat the…
