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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…
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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…
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WBA YP of the Year brings patience, positivity to newsroom
The assistant news director for WFRV-TV in Green Bay, McKenna Rentmeester, is the WBA Young Professional of the Year. Rentmeester was selected by a subcommittee of the WBA Board of Directors from a pool of six YP of the Month…
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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….
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Reception to celebrate new WBA Hall of Fame
Your WBA Hall of Fame is now available in a newly renovated, more expansive location in the Hilton Milwaukee and a reception is scheduled for April 2 to celebrate it. The reception is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Registration…
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New education debt relief grant added to WBA Foundation
Your WBA Foundation is adding the Eric Miller PantherVision Education Debt Relief Grant as the third such grant available to Wisconsin broadcasters looking to reduce their debt from post-secondary education. The grant is available to television news producers, photojournalists, or…
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Get the training you want: 12 webinars added to WBA 2020 schedule
We know you want more professional development, and the time to get it. The WBA is providing FREE webinars for WBA members which will upgrade your knowledge without draining your time or budget. The WBA recently added 12 webinars to…
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Consider career goals in your New Year resolutions
New Year’s resolutions aren’t just for quitting a bad habit or getting in shape, they can also boost the quality of your career. Here are Top Resume’s New Year’s Resolution Ideas: 17 Career Goals You’ll Be Able to Keep. Chet…
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WBA awards competition begins today
Competition for the 2019 WBA Awards for Excellence begins today. Stations can now submit award entries through BetterBNC. All entries must be submitted by Jan. 8, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. Before you say to yourself, “That’s more than a month…
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Wausau meteorologist moving to Milwaukee
A meteorologist at Wausau station WAOW-TV is moving to Milwaukee. Monday is Sam Kuffel’s first day at CBS 58 (WDJT-TV). She will serve as the station’s weekend meteorologist. Kuffel was at WAOW for three and a half years.
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Building better relationships with sources
Whether you’re a journalist or in sales, we all have to develop bonds with people in the community to successful do our jobs. I found this article from Poynter 5 tips for journalists who want to do a better job…
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Sunrise station changes formats, promotes second change
A Wausau radio station is switching from an oldies format to a sports format and the owner is suggesting another station will also change formats soon. “Cool Oldies” (WXCO) changed Monday to Sports Fan 1230. A post on the WXCO…
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YP Corner: Not enough hours in the day?
In the media industry, we tend to wear multiple hats- from marketing to on-air, the list goes on and on. With so much of the day dedicated to other things, how do you find time to improve yourself? Doing a…
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Hess named to lead WUWM
John Hess has been named the new director and general manager of 89.7 FM – Milwaukee’s NPR (WUWM) effective Jan. 13. Hess succeeds Dave Edwards, who has served as general manager since 1985. Prior to joining WUWM, Hess was chief…
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La Crosse station group GM dies battling cancer
Howard Gloede, the general manager of six Mid-West Family stations in La Crosse, has died after a year and a half battling cancer. Gloede died Monday. He was 61. An article posted on the WIZM website called Gloede a sales…
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2 Milwaukee stations flip Christmas music
Two Milwaukee radio stations are turning their programming to Christmas music this week. WLDB-FM (93.3) switched to all-Christmas music at 3 p.m. Monday. WRIT-FM (95.7) made the switch at 7 a.m. Tuesday. At least three other stations in Wisconsin, one…
