-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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….
-
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…
-
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…
-
La Crosse journalist first to receive Boyd Huppert Education Debt Assistance Grant
A reporter and anchor at La Crosse TV station, WKBT-TV, is the first to receive the recently established Boyd Huppert Education Debt Assistance Grant. Allyson Fergot is one of ten who applied for the student debt relief grant set up…
-
Reporter, anchor remembered for 45 years in broadcasting
A Wisconsin native with a 45-year broadcasting career has died. Thomas Kurt “Tom” Petersen, 83, died on Saturday. According to his obituary, Petersen left his mark in the broadcasting business working as a reporter and news anchor at TV and…
-
Wisconsin Broadcaster available now
The May/June issue of Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. Highlights from this issue:
-
More graduates added to Walker Broadcast Management Institute
Two graduates of the Walker Broadcast Management Institute got their briefcases on April 16 as the Institute marked the beginning of another three-year cycle. The Institute is designed for broadcast managers and those seeking or being prepared for broadcast management…
-
How can we plan for the future if we don’t know what next week will bring?
Part of the work we do with broadcasters is to help them develop strategic plans. Our process is to conduct research, apply relevant megatrends, and do a deep dive into the client’s past, current situation, and goals for the future….
-
Educators’ Column: ‘Still a Thrill’
“In American business, there is nothing stupider than the previous generation of management.” ~Bob Hoffman, The Ad Contrarian As a manager in the radio business, I was acutely aware of the smart generation of broadcasters to succeed my efforts. Thank…
-
President’s Column: WBA mourns the loss of Liz Boyd
The whole WBA family is mourning the loss of WBA NCSA/PEP Coordinator Liz Boyd. Liz was a friend to broadcasters, and dear friend to your WBA team. She was 71. Liz was with the WBA for 20 years and before…
-
Outgoing chair reflects on time with a rhyme
These days it is almost impossible to find a headline that doesn’t include ‘AI’ in some capacity. There’s no doubt that it can be useful…when used appropriately. The broadcast industry as a whole has been able to use AI in…
-
Student Forum to return to Lambeau Field in 2026
The recent Wisconsin Broadcasters Student Forum at Lambeau Field will return to Green Bay in 2026. The date for the next Forum will be Feb. 28, 2026. The recent Forum drew about 200 high school students and 200 college students…
-
Podcast: Local Airwaves, National Impact
Jim Timm (NE Broadcasters Assoc.) and Wendy Paulson (MN Assoc. of Broadcasters) dive into the most critical issues facing local radio and television with National Association of Broadcasters President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt.
