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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…
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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…
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WBA YP of the Year brings patience, positivity to newsroom
The assistant news director for WFRV-TV in Green Bay, McKenna Rentmeester, is the WBA Young Professional of the Year. Rentmeester was selected by a subcommittee of the WBA Board of Directors from a pool of six YP of the Month…
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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….
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Reception to celebrate new WBA Hall of Fame
Your WBA Hall of Fame is now available in a newly renovated, more expansive location in the Hilton Milwaukee and a reception is scheduled for April 2 to celebrate it. The reception is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Registration…
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New education debt relief grant added to WBA Foundation
Your WBA Foundation is adding the Eric Miller PantherVision Education Debt Relief Grant as the third such grant available to Wisconsin broadcasters looking to reduce their debt from post-secondary education. The grant is available to television news producers, photojournalists, or…
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Wright, Koser join Legacy Club
Two WBA Hall of Fame inductees are joining the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation’s Legacy Club. Duke Wright, President and CEO of Midwest Communications and Tom Koser, President and General Manager of Koser Radio Group, were named to the Legacy Club…
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WBA Awards Gala photos available now
Photos from the 2019 WBA Awards Gala are now available. You can view the photos below. Congratulations to all the winners. See you next year on May 2 at the Madison Marriott West for the 2019 WBA Awards Gala!
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Milwaukee morning sports talk show debuts
A new morning sport talk radio show debuted in Milwaukee this week. “The Steve Czaban Show” first aired Monday on 97.3 The Game (WRNW). It’s on every weekday from 6-9 a.m. Starring Steve Czaban, the new morning show will feature…
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Challenge the convention of targeting ‘Adults 25-54’
Adults 25-54 is not a demo, it is a family reunion, and why are buyers targeting that demo anyways? The most targeted demographic in our business is Adults 25-54. That age group includes grandparents, parents, and children. It looks more…
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NAB Show offers view of broadcasting’s future
Having just returned from the NAB Show in Las Vegas, I can tell you without a doubt that there’s a lot of enthusiasm for the future of broadcasting! Technology is just a part of it. The people involved in broadcasting’s…
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YP Corner: Dealing with an impossible workload
It doesn’t matter what industry you are in—if you are a hardworker, your boss will notice. But why does it seem like sometimes hardworkers are rewarded with… more work!? Dr. Brian Weiland is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist at the Behavioral…
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Wisconsin Broadcaster available now
The May/June issue of the Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. You can download it here [PDF]. Highlights from his issue: WBA Chair Steve Lavin challenges a convention of marketing. WBA President and CEO Michelle Vetterkind highlights the major headlines…
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iHeartMedia Milwaukee opens performance lounge
iHeartMedia Milwaukee has opened a performance lounge to showcase musical talent, live broadcasts, and viewing parties. The Steinhafels Relax Lounge is at iHeartMedia Milwaukee headquarters and will house performances and events for the company’s brands and franchises, both broadcast and…
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Broadcasters celebrate their best work at WBA Awards Gala
Radio and television stations from across Wisconsin were honored Saturday with numerous awards at the 2019 Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Awards Gala. The awards were handed out at the Madison Marriott West in Middleton with more than 390 in attendance. Competition…
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Broadcast veteran remembered for friendliness, work ethic
Longtime Wisconsin radio and production veteran Joe Shain is being remembered for his friendliness and “can-do” attitude. Shain died April 30. He was an on-air personality on several stations and formats, including WLTQ-FM during the period when that station was…
