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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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Nominations sought for WBA Hall of Fame
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation Hall of Fame Committee is now requesting and accepting nominations for the Wisconsin Broadcasters Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame nomination process is open and will run through Feb. 15, 2020. Submissions should be made on the official nomination form and sent to the WBA Foundation office. Selected nominees…
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Stations begin transition to holiday music
At least two Wisconsin radio stations have switched formats to holiday music this week. Woodward station KZ 104.3. (WKZG) in Green Bay launched its “Green Bay’s Christmas Station” brand on Friday. Entercom’s Mix 105.1 (WMHX) in Madison made the change at midday on Halloween leading the station to claim itself as the first station in…
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Dunlap remembered for leadership, generosity
The chair of the Wisconsin Public Radio Association (WPRA), Ron Dunlap, has died. According to WPR, Dunlap joined the WPRA board in 2011. He was elected vice chair of the board in 2016 before becoming chair in 2018. As head of the WPRA board he also served on the state’s Educational Communication Board (ECB) with…
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Sheboygan station changes format, branding
A Sheboygan area radio station changed formats on Wednesday from standards to adult contemporary. WGXI was formerly known as “1420 The Breeze” and is now known as “Love 98-5” and is branded as “Awesome Variety.” The station is owned by Galaxie Broadcasting. Its city of license is Plymouth.
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Basketball star and Appleton sports radio host joins Big Ten Network
Appleton native and Wisconsin basketball star Brian Butch will be working with the Big Ten Network this season as a game and studio analyst. “I’m excited for this opportunity and for a chance to get back to my Big Ten roots,” Butch said. “I look forward to continuing my growth as a broadcaster and sharing…
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Student scholarship competition ends Friday
Do you know a student who could use assistance with educational expenses? The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation offers two $2,000 scholarships and two $1,000 scholarships. Students who meet eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply for these scholarships. The application deadline is FRIDAY. The application is available on the WBA website. Students who have completed at least…
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WBA Hall of Fame video available
A half-hour program highlighting the 2019 WBA Hall of Fame inductees is available to view online and available for stations to air. The program showcases the contributions of the four 2019 WBA Broadcasters Hall of Fame inductees: Clif Groth, Fannie Mason Steve, David L. Nelson, and Dean Maytag. View video in Vimeo. The show is…
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Marketing trends to look for in 2020
If there is one thing to note as a young professional in the media industry, it should be to get comfortable with change. Everything in the media is constantly changing, from consumer behavior to the next “new” marketing trend. This is an exciting time. If you can embrace the changes and use them to your…
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Radio Milwaukee seeking new executive director
Non-commercial radio station Radio Milwaukee (WYMS-FM) is seeking a new executive director to replace Glenn Kleiman who is leaving in spring 2020. The station’s board of directors has established a search committee and has begun work to identify the organization’s new leader. Board President Juli Kaufmann said the search committee has retained an executive search…
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Age is not a factor
I thought the biggest hurdle I would face when I became a Local Sales Manager at 25 would be managing some people with more professional experience than I have years on this earth. Now 29, it turns out the biggest hurdles I have had to face are all of the exact same hurdles any other…
