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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 Hall of Famer honored for environmental work
WBA Hall of Famer was honored by the River Alliance of Wisconsin for his environmental advocacy. Lindsay Wood Davis received the Lifetime Service Award at the River Alliance River Bash on Sept. 19 at Memorial Union in Madison. Davis has paddled on more than 120 streams, rivers, estuaries, and lakes in the state. He’s built…
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Lauter named to head iHeartMedia stations in Madison
Drew Lauter has been named to lead iHeartMedia stations in Madison. As Market President, Lauter will oversee the market’s programming, advertising, and operations across multiple platforms within Madison as well as create new business and revenue opportunities. He will report to Jeff Tyler, Division President for iHeartMedia Minneapolis. “I am very excited to welcome Drew’s…
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Unleash your broadcast, digital sales success
Today’s advertising and marketing selling environment can be unkind to sales veterans, vicious to rookies, and harsh to every broadcast seller who fits in-between. Local Broadcast Sales’ president, Gary Moore, recently hosted a webinar to motivate, encourage, and challenge every broadcast and digital seller with this fast-paced session. Come away with practical ways to unleash…
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News director testifies in favor of police body cameras bill
WISN-TV News Director Ben Hart testified Tuesday in favor of a bill that would set standards for Wisconsin law enforcement agencies that use body cameras. WBA President and CEO Michelle Vetterkind introduced Hart at the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety public hearing on SB50. Read Hart’s testimony [PDF] Watch the testimony below. Hart…
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EEO credit available by supporting WBA Foundation Scholarship
Your WBA can help you earn non-job vacancy specific menu option initiative credits for EEO compliance through support of WBA Foundation scholarships. The scholarships are offered to worthy students on an annual basis. The application process is currently underway with a deadline of Nov. 1. To obtain one full “Menu Option Initiative” credit per two year…
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WYMS names Jaffer PM drive host, promotions coordinator
Ayisha Jaffer is the new afternoon drive host and promotions coordinator for 88Nine Radio Milwaukee (WYMS-FM). Jeffer is a former artist manager and radio DJ. Starting Monday she will host the station’s weekday afternoon on-air shift. As promotions coordinator, Jaffer will book the station’s weekly 414 Live on-air performance show featuring Milwaukee artists (5:30 p.m.…
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Utnehmer to sell stations, sites to Mazur
Roger Utnehmer is selling Nicolet Broadcasting, which includes five radio stations and two websites, to Bryan Mazur. Mazur is the sales manager for Nicolet Broadcasting. The sale includes WBDK, Algoma; WRKU, Forestville; WRLU, Algoma; WSBW, Ephraim; an HD translator station, DoorCountyDailyNews.com, and DoorKewauneeHighSchoolSports.com. Utnehmer worked in broadcasting in Wisconsin for 42 years and is a…
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Educational Support Grants total $3,000 in 2019
The WBA Foundation has awarded three grants totaling $3,000 under its Educational Support Grants Program for 2019. Grants of $1,000 each for three schools were approved by the Foundation Board at the WBA/WBA Foundation Joint Board Meeting in June: UW-Green Bay UW-Madison UW-Oshkosh The Educational Support Grant Program was created by the WBA Foundation in…
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Hermanson joins Mid-West Family in Madison
Shar Hermanson has been named local sales manager for Mid-West Family Madison. Hermanson is a sales veteran of more 21 years with radio, billboard, promotion, and digital sales experience. “We are excited to welcome Shar to our team,” said Sales Manager Jerad Clark. “Her skills and experience as a sales person and manager will be…
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Quincy stations to host telethon for farm relief
A group of TV stations in Wisconsin are hosting a telethon to help family farmers. Quincy Media stations (WKOW, WAOW, WXOW, WQOW and KBJR) will hold 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 from extreme…
