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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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Stations draws hundreds to breast cancer charity walk
A Milwaukee radio station and TV station drew 1,000 walkers during a 3K charity walk aimed at raising awareness about the importance of breast cancer screenings. V100.7 (WKKV-FM) and Fox 6 (WITI-TV) held their eighth annual Sista Strut on Saturday at the Marcus Center Performing Arts Center’s Peck Pavilion in downtown Milwaukee. The free event…
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Big Radio consolidates stations in Janesville
Big Radio will consolidate its Rock County radio operations into a single location. Big Radio, owned by Benjamin Thompson, increased its radio holdings in Rock County to five primary signals in August when the company closed on the acquisition of WCLO/WJVL. Big Radio also owns WBEL, WWHG, and WGEZ. The five facilities currently use three…
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Bob Barry podcast highlights unearthed interviews
A new podcast from Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Hall of Famer Bob Barry highlights his interviews with musicians and celebrities, and it’s supported by the newest member of the WBA Foundation’s Legacy Club. The Bob Barry’s Unearthed Interviews Podcast is supported with a generous contribution from WBA Hall of Famer Terry Baun, who is now…
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‘WTMJ 2020’ brings influential names to single stage
Milwaukee radio station WTMJ-AM hosted a live broadcast event on Monday that brought together influential names in politics, sports, education, public safety, business, and faith. WTMJ 2020 was held at Potawatomi Hotel and Casino and was open to the public. Speakers included Sen. Ron Johnson, Green Bay Packers CEO Mark Murphy, UW Athletic Director Barry…
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Chorski to retire from WKBT-TV
WKBT-TV General Manager Scott Chorski will retire at the end of the year. Chorski joined Morgan Murphy Media in 2000 when the company purchased the station. He also served on the WBA Board and as Board Chair in 2015. “Broadcasting has been an incredibly rewarding career,” Chorski said. “I’m so grateful to the many talented…
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Radio Milwaukee takes up efforts to fight hunger
Non-commercial Radio Milwaukee (WYMS-FM) held two events in September aimed at fighting hunger during National Hunger Action Month. The station hosted a hackathon Sept. 14-15 and a tech talk Sept. 18 by the founder of an innovative company that leverages technology to combat hunger and reduce waste. The two free events were offered in cooperation…
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Quincy telethon raises more than $40,000 for farmers
A group of TV stations in Wisconsin aired a telethon that raised more than $40,000 for family farmers. Quincy Media stations (WKOW, WAOW, WXOW, WQOW and KBJR) held the telethon Sept. 20 to help farmers with the effects of corporate consolidation, a multi-year downturn in the U.S. agricultural economy, rising production costs, diminished crop yields…
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Deadline near for Young Professionals Award nominations
There is only one more week to submit nominations to recognize the young professionals forging new paths in broadcasting. The WBA Young Professional of the Year Award seeks to recognize young broadcasters who have made a significant impact on their stations and communities. Nominees must be under the age of 40 at the time of their…
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Station helps students with 70,000 school supplies
Radio Milwaukee (WYMS) helped collect 70,000 school supplies for students in Milwaukee Public Schools. The donations were collected through the fourth annual No Empty Backpacks School Supplies Drive. A portion of the donations, 9,778 school supplies, were delivered Friday at Rogers Street Academy. R&B artist B-Free and DJ Bizzon of Radio Milwaukee performed live. This…
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What the future sales team looks like and how you can prepare?
What the sales teams of the future looks like: Who does what? How do you pay them? A recent webinar with Laurie Kahn, Media Staffing Network explains how wore detailed plans on what a team sales approach would look like, who would benefit, ideas on how to compensate and why clients like this plan. The session…
