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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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Broadcasters team up for Hurricane Florence victims
iHeartMedia Milwaukee and Fox 6 (WITI) in Milwaukee teamed up to raise $84,130 for victims of Hurricane Florence. The radio and TV pair was also working with Clear Channel Outdoor Americas. On-air personalities from iHeartMedia Milwaukee’s News/Talk 1130 WISN, FM106.1,…
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Tools available to help stations facing repack
Numerous tools are available to help the 28 television stations in Wisconsin that are part of the repack stemming from the broadcast spectrum incentive auction. The National Association of Broadcasters has built a website with resources for station as well…
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Get the WBA member app for Broadcasters Clinic
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association app is updated and ready to help visitors to the WBA Broadcasters Clinic at the Madison Marriott West from Oct 16-18. The app is available in the Apple App Store and Google Play. It’s also available…
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Milwaukee station hosts fundraiser for hurricane victims
A Milwaukee TV station hosted a phone bank Tuesday to raise money for the victims of Hurricane Florence. WISN-TV teamed up with the American Red Cross of Wisconsin and raised $90,757 from viewers throughout southeastern Wisconsin. The money will support…
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Wisconsin FOIC celebrates 40 years
The Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council is celebrating 40 years of advocating for openness in government. A celebration is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Oct. 30 at the Assembly Parlor in the Wisconsin State Capitol. The event will feature speakers…
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Student radio station transmitter marks 45 years
The UW-Oshkosh student run radio station is marking 45 years on the air with the same transmitter. WRST-FM went on the air on Sept 17, 1973 with a Gates-brand FM transmitter. The transmitter is the oldest of all the radio…
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‘Radio Marketing Professional’ certification seminar dates announced
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation (WBAF) is offering a new round of broadcast marketing seminars to Wisconsin college students. The WBA Foundation has pledged its financial support so that a student can take advantage of the Radio Advertising Bureau’s (RAB)…
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Listeners help Sparta station raise $24,000 for flood relief
COW97 (WCOW) listeners answered the call to raise money for neighbors affected by devastating flooding in west central Wisconsin. COW97 staff took to the streets collecting monetary donations and in just a few hours raised more than $24,000. The money…
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Gubernatorial debate rescheduled
The WBA Foundation is rescheduling its planned statewide televised gubernatorial debate because of a campaign-related scheduling conflict. The debate, previously scheduled for Oct. 5, is now scheduled for Friday, Oct. 19 at 8 p.m. It will still be held at…
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Milwaukee stations hosting gubernatorial debate
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will host a debate in the race for Wisconsin Governor between Republican Governor Scott Walker and Democratic challenger Tony Evers. The debate will air live on Friday, Oct. 26 from 6-7 p.m. on WTMJ-TV and WUWM-FM…
