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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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WBA Awards deadline approaching rapidly
Competition for the 2019 WBA Awards for Excellence closes Jan. 8 at 11:59 p.m. Stations should submit award entries through BetterBNC. If you’re the type that thinks, “Less than a week!? That’s plenty of time!”…check this out: You can find more details on the WBA’s Awards for Excellence page and all the categories and submission…
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Weekly Radio Addresses focus on new year
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin lawmakers focuses on the new year. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — Assembly Speaker Robin Vos touted the passage of a “conservative budget” and other laws in a 2019 year-end review for this week’s…
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Vetterkind signs new 4-year contract
WBA President and CEO Michelle Vetterkind has agreed to a new four-year contract to continue leading the association. “Michelle’s leadership talents are held in the highest regard among her peers in the broadcast association business,” WBA Board Chair Steve Lavin said. “As chairman of the board of the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association this year I have…
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WBA updates job postings process
The WBA is updating its job postings system which, we hope, will mean an easier experience for those posting jobs available on our website. The new job posting form lives in the “MyWBA” area of the WBA website. If you’ve already created a login to get into the MyWBA area of the website, you’re good…
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Clark joins WBA Young Professionals Committee
Jerad Clark, the General Sales Manager at Mid-West Family Broadcasting in Madison, is joining the WBA Young Professionals Committee. Clark started his career with Mid-West Family in La Crosse in 2010 as an account executive. In 2013 he continued with Mid-West Family with management roles in Madison and in 2015 took a position in Springfield,…
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YP Corner: Picking an on-air name
Broadcasting is one of the few career choices where you really get the chance to pick a name. While radio may offer the option to pick something a little more fun, TV news gives you the chance to add a little gravitas. But when the sky is the limit, how do you even start? Emerson…
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Moms still strong audience on Facebook
Don’t forget Mom! Research shows that while Facebook usage has declined overall, the mom crowd is going strong and they are actively seeking content. The biggest hurdle lies in providing the best content that provides an emotionally positive impact as more than half of women in this demo define the social media experience as toxic or negative.…
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Radiothon raises $120K for Marshfield Children’s Hospital
A radiothon raised a record $120,560 in just 48 hours for Marshfield Children’s Hospital. NRG radio stations in Wausau/Stevens Point teamed up for radiothon held Dec. 5-6. The radiothon aired on Y106.5 (WYTE-FM). “This event is highly anticipated by the community and ourselves every year and continues to grow thanks to the huge hearts and…
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Radio veteran offers consulting, training
Mike O’Brien has started a broadcast consulting and training business, O’Brien Betterment, LLC. After 40 years in sales management, general management, and training, he is offering consulting services for fellow broadcasters. His emphasis is on top-line growth through retention, training, and consistent standards in each department. O’Brien retired from Bliss Communications in 2019 as the…
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Station collects hats for pediatric cancer patients
Milwaukee Radio station FM106.1 (WMIL-FM) collected more than 800 hats for pediatric cancer patients during its first annual “Hatsgiving Drive.” The drive featured on-air personalities Ridder, Scott, Shannen, Quinn, Billy Greenwood, J.R. and Hannah who encouraged listeners to donate handmade and newly purchased hats at the radio station or at various station appearances throughout the…
