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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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YP Corner: Earning money with shopping apps
As promised, the month of March will be devoted to money topics. In the last six or so months, I’ve been able to ‘make’ $160 using iBotta and Rakuten. Now, ‘make’ perhaps isn’t the correct word because you have to spend money to earn money. So, how does it work? You need to download the…
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Radio group promotes local businesses operating through COVID-19 crisis
Southern Wisconsin radio group Big Radio has created an online directory connecting customers with businesses continuing to offer services through the COVID-19 crisis. The directory at shoplocal.fm includes information on local restaurants, retailers, and other businesses offering services while still complying with new health emergency regulations. Listings are updated regularly. Big Radio is providing the…
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Stevenson remembers Don Seehafer
I began my career in broadcasting at the age of 15, when I took my idea for a weekly radio program to my grandfather, Don Seehafer. He told me that I would have to earn my airtime by selling sponsorships, and I think he thought that that would likely be the end of that conversation.…
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Update link to Wisconsin Amber Alert
The Wisconsin Department of Justice has updated the website address for Wisconsin Amber Alert. The new address is: https://amberalert.widoj.gov/ The website contains resources and statistics about Wisconsin’s Amber Alert system.
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WBA Awards Gala to change format to accommodate COVID-19
A letter to WBA Members: While it may come as no surprise, sadly, like so many other events, our WBA Awards Gala has to take a major pivot this year. Because of the new restrictions imposed as a result of COVID-19, we are unable to hold the Gala as an In-Person event on May 2,…
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Walker Broadcast Management Institute postponed to 2021
The 2020 Walker Broadcast Management Institute is being postponed to 2021 because of the closures prompted by COVID-19. The courses, hosted on the UW-Madison campus, will be rescheduled for April 20-22, 2021. The UW campus is shut down until at least April 10 to curtail the spread of the virus. The courses scheduled for 2020…
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Young professionals show what they bring to broadcasting
Two more young professionals are getting recognized for the mark they’re leaving on broadcasting in Wisconsin. The WBA Young Professional of the Year Award seeks to recognize young broadcasters who have made a significant impact on their stations and communities. A subcommittee of the WBA Board of Directors selected five young professionals to recognize in…
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Why the Iowa Caucus app disaster matters to broadcasters
Regardless of your political orientation, the mess created at the Iowa Caucuses primarily by the reliance on a mobile application has lessons for all broadcasters. Today, radio and television stations rely on all forms of technology to manage information, connect with the audience, and distribute content. But in many cases, this technology is just as…
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WBA gathers COVID-19 resources for broadcasters
Your WBA has gathered a list of resources for broadcasters related to COVID-19 that it will update continuously. The page includes information about preparing stations and employees, links to resources for newsrooms regarding coverage, links to critical information sources, and the NAB Coronavirus Response Tool Kit. The COVID-19 Resource page is available here. Please contact…
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Radio station recognized by Wausau PD
Wausau radio station 89Q (WCLQ) was recently named a Wausau Police Department 2020 Community Partner of the Year. 89Q organized “Lights of Christmas” with two area Culver’s restaurants. More than $3,000 was raised for the program. General Manager Coy Sawyer then purchased gift cards from area Christian schools that were disbursed to the Wausau and…
