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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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Hubbard named SBE Educator of the Year
WBA Clinic Committee member Bill Hubbard has been named the 2019 James C. Wulliman Educator of the Year by the Society of Broadcast Engineers. Hubbard recently retired from a long career in broadcast engineering. He is one of the charter members of Chapter 80. Among his service with the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Hubbard spent…
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Green Bay radio personality dies
Green Bay radio personality, Dennis Nuetzel, died Wednesday at the age of 60. Nuetzel, known on the air as Dennis Mitchell, majored in broadcast journalism at UW-River Falls. During his career he worked at WDUZ in Green Bay, WDUX in Waupaca, a radio station in Alabama, and was most recently working at Y100 (WNCY-FM). He…
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Green Bay meteorologist retires
WFRV meteorologist Dave Miller is retiring after 29 years at the station over two stints, most recently for 24 years. Miller signed off on Thursday after talking about how the business changed over the years and the charities he’s volunteered for during his time on the air. He also talked about his work with Dr.…
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Personality dies after 66 years in radio
A Wisconsin radio personality with 66 years in the business has died. Theodore S. Krawczyk, better known as “Bernie Phillips” on the radio, died July 15 from injuries suffered in a hit-and-run crash on April 8 in Berlin. Bernie started his career at WTMJ-AM in Milwaukee before he graduated from high school. After college he…
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WMSE hires account manager
Jeff Redmon has joined WMSE-FM as its new account manager. Redmon will handle all underwriting, sponsorships and day to day contact with the radio station’s partners while creating new relationships within the community. Redmon is a key member of Made In Milwaukee, a cultural advocacy group dedicated to the exposure, growth, and advancement of the…
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Radio group starts golf outing to benefit men’s health
iHeartMedia Milwaukee will host an inaugural Men’s Health Golf Outing with benefitting Tomorrow’s Hope, a local organization committed to facilitating health-related research, education and support in areas such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease and other life-limiting illnesses. The event will take place Sept. 9 at the Bog in Saukville. Attendees will get the…
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Brewers host broadcasters for Sports Workshop
Broadcasters from across Wisconsin spent a morning behind the scenes at Miller Park before enjoying a Brewers win for the 2019 Doug Chickering WIAA Sports Workshop. The Sports Workshop started Wednesday morning in the Brewers media room with a briefing from Todd Clark and Wade Labecki from the WIAA. They talked about recent and upcoming…
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Young Professionals Committee welcomes new members
The WBA’s Young Professional Committee is welcoming two new members. Katie Warren is digital sales manager for Midwest Communications for Green Bay, Appleton, Sheboygan, and Duluth. Cory Gylock is the local sales manager for WLAX/WEUX in La Crosse. Both will join the Young Professionals Committee when it holds its next meeting in September. The current…
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WTMJ extends partnership with Milwaukee Brewers
WTMJ-AM and the Milwaukee Brewers have extended their radio rights agreement with a multi-year extension, according to the Brewers and Good Karma Brands, which owns and operates WTMJ. “The Brewers and WTMJ have one of the longest partnerships in Major League Baseball and we are mutually committed to delivering exceptional programming and content,” Rick Schlesinger,…
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Dori Zori named APD for Radio Milwaukee
Dori Zori has been named assistant program director for Radio Milwaukee (WYMS-FM). Zori will continue to host the station’s 6 a.m. – 10 a.m. weekday morning show, which she has helmed since 2012. “Dori’s 20-plus years in non-commercial radio makes her the perfect fit for the role,” Program Director Jordan Lee said. “Dori will also…
