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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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Quiz determines what type of broadcaster you are
What kind of broadcaster are you? This is a fun, tongue in cheek quiz, but also somewhat insightful into your habits as a professional. Results range from “The Brand Jock – STATION ALWAYS COMES FIRST. BRAND! BRAND! BRAND!” to “Future PD – I’M IN IT FOR THE LONG GAME” with snarky descriptions that are sometimes…
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WBA renews updated Insight Edge Weekly member service
The WBA has renewed its contract with Insight Edge Weekly in order to continue to provide you, our valued WBA members, with this popular service. Recently updated, the Insight Edge Weekly Advertiser Intelligence Service gives you access to the industry’s premier newsletter service giving you quick, useful, and current highlights of 14 key advertising categories:…
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WBA, WBA Foundation offer programs for engineers
The WBA and the WBA Foundation appreciate those who have chosen broadcast engineering as a profession. We realize that all broadcast engineers must stay current in broadcast engineering knowledge, skills, practices, and technologies, and that involves an investment of time and money. As the broadcast industry evolves, so must our understanding of how to implement…
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Wisconsin Rapids news veteran dies
A man known as the voice of news and talk radio in Wisconsin Rapids since 1981 has died. Carl Hilke began his career as a reporter for WFHR and WWRW and later served as news director, according to his obituary. Hilke’s work was recognized by the AP and WBA. He was a past President of the…
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Radio Show a ‘veritable buffet for broadcasters’
There’s one sure place to satisfy a voracious appetite for education…the RAB/NAB Radio Show. Bouncing from session to session is like dining at a bountiful buffet restaurant. It’s rich fare, but you cannot consume every dish! So allow me to serve up a sampler…a scoped version for radio and television broadcasters. In no particular order,…
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Viewers help send veterans on Honor Flight
WISN-TV’s viewers in the southeast Wisconsin provided enough contributions to sponsor a plane on the latest “Stars and Stripes Honor Flight,” so that local veterans can take a life-changing trip to Washington D.C. Saturday’s flight followed a fundraising phone bank in May 2019 in which the station was able to raise nearly $60,000 for the…
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Former WPR director remembered for leadership, optimism
The former director of Wisconsin Public Radio, Phil Corriveau, is being remembered for his leadership, optimism, and commitment to WPR’s mission. Corriveau died Nov. 4. He was 66. Corriveau served as director of WPR for six years starting in 2004. He was a Wisconsin native who received both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from UW-Madison.…
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Advertisers at a crossroads – Broadcasters to the rescue
We may be at an inflection point in media. As broadcasters, we know the past several years have been profoundly challenging. TV operators are faced with pressures from umpteen content providers, including SVOD, a game changer in the den, living room, or man cave. And on the radio side of the spectrum, podcasting, audio streaming,…
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Nominations open for WBA Student Leadership Award
The “WBA Student Leadership Award” is given to a broadcasting or broadcast journalism student of junior standing or above at a Wisconsin college or university who has most noticeably developed and exercised effective and creative skills in leadership. The student must be nominated in writing by an adviser, supervisor or faculty member. The nomination letter…
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DJ’s… do you sound cliché?
It’s easy to settle into a day to day flow with your on-air shift, moving from element to element and not really thinking about why you’re doing what you’re doing. By eliminating these five radio announcer clichés (according to Lund Media Group), you become your listener’s friend instead of being an anonymous radio announcer. Top…
