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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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WBA Awards Gala photos available now
Photos from the 2018 WBA Awards Gala are now available. You can view the photos below. Congratulations to all the winners. See you next year on May 4 at the Madison Marriott West for the 2019 WBA Awards Gala!
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Broadcasters recognized by Bucky Badger
Wisconsin broadcasters are honored to be included in a public art display featuring Wisconsin’s own Bucky Badger. Eighty-five life-size Bucky Badgers were unveiled in Madison this week, each designed on a unique theme, including Broadcaster Bucky. Broadcaster Bucky was sponsored…
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Get help making the right hire
How do you know you are hiring the right person for the job? Omnia Target Reports will help narrow the field when you are filling sales, engineering, IT, or administrative posts. Get a sneak peek of a candidate’s natural job behaviors…
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Column: We are the keeper of the message – Embracing digital sales
Speed Marriott | Owner / CEO | P1 Learning Registration Link: p1interactive.com Why do so many broadcast sellers, I’m talking about great sellers, folks that have a deep understanding of the marketing model. Why do they tend to avoid selling…
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Anchor named one of Milwaukee’s ‘Women of Influence’
WTMJ-TV anchor Susan Kim is named as one of Milwaukee’s Women of Influence by the Milwaukee Business Journal. She is one of 29 getting the award. Kim is honored in the category of Community Supporter. She is a member of…
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Brett receives PBS’ highest award for station leadership
PBS named Malcolm Brett, director of Wisconsin Public Broadcasting, as the 2018 recipient of the Daniel K. Miller Station Leadership Award. The annual award recognizes a current or former PBS station manager or a manager in the public media system…
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Help student broadcasters
Professional broadcasters can help tomorrow’s broadcasters by participating in the Student Storytellers website. All you need to do is view this story: https://students.wbanewsroom.org/uw-madison/2018/05/disability/ …and leave a comment to help the student who produced it know how to make their piece better…
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Humanities Council connecting journalists, citizens
Broadcasters across Wisconsin are involved in a Wisconsin Humanities Council project aimed at connecting journalists and citizens on urgent local issues. Beyond the Headlines is hosting events in Madison, Wausau, Eau Claire, Superior, and Milwaukee on topics relevant to the local…
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Deadline set to get personalized digital roadmap at Summer Conference
A deadline is now set for anyone wanting to receive a personalized assessment of their station’s digital strategy at the WBA Summer Conference. Jacobs Media’s Digital Dot Connector, Seth Resler, will hold one-on-one meetings with broadcasters to take an in-depth…
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Milwaukee station teams up to hire program director
Milwaukee radio station, WYMS, Radio Milwaukee, is teaming up with two other organizations to hire a program director. Enrique “Mag” Rodriguez will work with the station, Backline, and business accelerator gener8tor. Backline is an initiative to educate and fund Milwaukee…
