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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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Local newsrooms strive to inform communities without bias
My name and email address is listed at the top of the station management contact page on our station website so viewers tend to send me the most emails with their questions or concerns. I get comments about anything you can imagine, and some are downright silly. A couple weeks ago I found out how…
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More than 1,500 entries submitted for WBA Awards
Wisconsin’s radio and TV stations have submitted 1,559 entries to the Wisconsin Broadcasters Associations Awards for Excellence. The submission deadline for the 2019 awards was Wednesday night. A total of 127 stations submitted entries, up from 123 last year. Stations are competing for awards in numerous categories for news, sports, weather, advertising, public service, and…
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Panelists announced for podcasting session
Four panelists will be part of a session in Madison for broadcasters interested in finding out what others are doing with podcasting to reach new audiences. The following will sit on the panel on Jan. 28 at the Madison Concourse Hotel: This 3 p.m. session is one of two sessions held the afternoon of Jan.…
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Grant takes new approach to supporting future of broadcasting
While the WBA’s scholarships continue to support students looking to start a career in broadcasting, one of our scholarships is changing to a grant aimed at helping young broadcasters who might want help paying down their student debt. The Results Broadcasting Scholarship is now the Results Broadcasting Education Debt Assistance Grant. Grant originators Bruce and…
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Getting back to basics
As a young professional, I find that circling back to the basics is a great reminder on how to approach every day in the workplace. I think this article does an excellent job highlighting some key traits that are critical for young professionals to consider in their young career paths. I would encourage new YPs…
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Young professionals recognized for contributions to broadcasting
Young professionals are making their mark on broadcasting in Wisconsin and the WBA is recognizing them. 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 six young professionals to recognize in…
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Tomah, Sparta station changes to ‘Bog Country’
A Tomah/Sparta radio station is changing formats to play 80’s, 90’s and early 2000’s country music. WBOG, known now as “BOG County,” is heard on 101.3 FM and AM 1460. Robin Jon Olson, who played his first country record on the radio in 1980, and joined Magnum Media in 2002, is returning to the air…
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New grant offers college debt relief for broadcasters
Results Broadcasting has established a $1,000 Education Debt Assistance Grant to help broadcasters pay off their student loans. This grant is available to individuals currently employed in Wisconsin broadcasting or related media. Applicants must meet the following criteria: Must be currently employed at a Wisconsin broadcast radio, television or related media company Must have completed…
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Clearing the clutter
Coming back to work in 2020 after a week off for the holidays, I noticed my desk at the office was cluttered with piled with papers – notes for stories I was working on, scripts revisions from previous stories, contact information, and invites to upcoming events. Then I came across this post on Facebook from…
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Wisconsin Broadcaster available now
The January/February issue of the Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. You can download it here [PDF]. Highlights from his issue: WBA Chair Steve Lavin writes about broadcasters’ efforts to report the news without bias. WBA President and CEO Michelle Vetterkind highlights a new debt relief grant and updates on upcoming events. 2020 Slate of…
