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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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10,000 coats collected for Milwaukee area children
A Milwaukee TV station expects to deliver more than 10,000 coats to local children after its 35th annual Coats for Kids campaign. FOX6 (WITI-TV) held a month-long coat drive with a one-day finale event in Waukesha. For the second consecutive year, the station also partnered with Operation Warm to collect money to purchase new coats.…
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Radio station toy drive breaks record
A Milwaukee radio station raised more than $200,000 worth of cash and toys to benefit Children’s Wisconsin and Robyn’s Nest. WSSP held its 13th annual toy drive in December. It broke a record, topping the $160,000 it raised in 2018. Entercom Milwaukee Market Manager Chuck Sullivan described the event as remarkable. “Our listeners have gone…
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“Christmas Blessing” effort raises more than $15,700 for families in need
The Family Radio Network raised more than $15,700 for families in need during its first ever “Christmas Blessing” fundraiser. On Giving Tuesday, December 3rd, The Family went on air to ask listeners to donate $100 which would provide a grocery store gift card and a Christmas uree courtesy of Heeg Trucking to each family. The…
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Magnum to buy 3 radio stations from NRG Media
Magnum Communications is planning to purchase three southern Wisconsin radio stations from NRG Media. An application is being filed with the FCC regarding the ownership transfer of Kool 106.5 (WKCH) in Whitewater, 107.3 WSJY in Fort Atkinson and News/Talk 940 WFAW in Fort Atkinson. “We have been fortunate to have worked with the great people at the stations…
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Station connects listeners with children looking for holiday cheer
WACD/WATK teamed up with Antigo area law enforcement and the school district to gather and distribute presents for local children. This was the 10th year for the annual Crusade for Kids. The stations connected listeners with local children. Station owner Bruce Grassman helped Santa distribute the gifts.
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Wisconsin radio, TV stations extend First Amendment campaign
Wisconsin’s radio and television stations are extending a national public awareness campaign that brings attention to the importance of the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association joined more than 20 state broadcast associations and state press associations in the “Think F1rst” campaign. The WBA has asked its radio and TV members…
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Wish-a-thon raises more than $252K for Make-A-Wish Wisconsin
A Milwaukee radio station raised more than $252,000 for Make-A-Wish Wisconsin with its 11th annual Wish-A-Thon fundraiser. 95.7 Big FM (WRIT-FM) hosted its Wish-A-Thon on Dec. 12-13 featuring on-air personalities Brett Andrews, Eric Paulsen, Hannah, and Dave Michaels who encouraged listeners to call and donate on-air or donate online. “We’re so proud of the entire 95.7…
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UW diversity and inclusion expert to address Walker Institute
Binnu Palta Hill, the Assistant Dean for Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Wisconsin School of Business, will be the guest speaker at the 2020 Walker Broadcast Management Institute dinner. The dinner will be held at April 15 at the Fluno Center on the UW campus as part of the 2020 Walker Broadcast Management…
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Milwaukee station raises more than $238K for children’s hospital
Milwaukee radio station FM106.1 (WMIL) raised more than $238,000 to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. This was third time the station hosted the two-day radiothon. The radiothon featured FM106.1 on-air personalities who encouraged listeners to donate on-air and online on Dec. 5 and Dec .6 “I am so proud of this entire team. They…
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Hosts deliver trees to share holiday cheer
Madison radio station WOLX-FM is delivering holiday cheer to families nominated by their listeners. Jim McGaw and Teri Barr from McGaw in the Morning on WOLX delivered the trees as part of their “12 Trees of Christmas.” The hosts also leave the families with gift cards.
