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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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Walsh named noon and 4 p.m. anchor on CBS 58
Bill Walsh has been named anchor of the CBS 58 (WDJT-TV) News at Noon and 4 p.m. Walsh takes over for Mike Strehlow, who announced his semi-retirement earlier this summer. Strehlow is stepping back from anchoring newscasts and will continue to serve as host and producer of “CBS 58 Sunday Morning” each week. “I’m honored…
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45-year broadcasting veteran remembered for service
A broadcast veteran from TV and radio, James DeSchepper, of Appleton, died June 15. He was 75. DeSchepper served in markets including Green Bay, Atlanta, Richmond, Roanoke, Sioux City, and Madison. He held leadership roles as vice president and general manager of several network television stations. His obituary said DeSchepper years in broadcasting “were marked…
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Wisconsin Broadcaster available now
The July/August issue of Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. Highlights from this issue:
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Advocacy efforts could bear fruit
We’re at the halfway point of 2025 and looking back at the past six months it has been an unprecedented whirlwind. We have had successful engagement at a number of events like the WBA Summer Conference, just recently completed in beautiful La Crosse. We held our State Legislative Day in January. We hosted the truly AMAZING…
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Podcast episode highlights broadcast engineering program at UW-Oshkosh
The University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is launching a rare program to train students in broadcast engineering. The emphasis followed years of planning and consultation within the RTF department and the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association. William Kerkhof and Andrew Smock join Chris Tarr and Kirk Harnack on the “This Week in Radio Tech Podcast” to reveal the motivations…
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Laszewski named GM at WSAW-TV
WMTV-TV News Director Jessica Laszewski was named General Manager of WSAW-TV in Wausau on Monday. Laszewski has served as news director at WMTV-TV in Madison since October 2017. The announcement from Gray Media said that under her leadership, “WMTV rose to no. 1 in news viewership and underwent a successful digital transformation that strengthened its…
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Tompkins talks AI at UW-Madison
Veteran journalism instructor Al Tompkins was in Wisconsin in June to talk to a room full of journalists about artificial intelligence. In the half-day workshop, he talked about how artificial intelligence will change the way we all use our phones, computers, and smart devices. He talked about how AI will help journalists find sources for…
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Tyler retires after 47 years in radio
iHeartMedia Wisconsin Metro President Jeff Tyler is retiring after 47 years in radio that included leadership roles in Madison, Milwaukee, and Minneapolis. Tyler started his career on the air but by 1997 he played a key role in one of the industry’s first major market mergers when Capstar Broadcasting acquired six stations from two separate…
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Artificial intelligence in media, education
The subject of artificial intelligence seems to be everywhere, which at times can be quite controversial but nonetheless good, bad or otherwise it is here to stay. As with most subjects, there is no shortage of “subjectivity” when it comes to A.I. which this past year I had some notable experiences that helped to inform…
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Come to Packers Training Camp at Lambeau Field with the WBA
Join us Thursday, July 24 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay for the WBA’s Doug Chickering – WIAA Sports Workshop! We’ll hear speakers from the Green Bay Packers, take in a session of training camp, and tour the press box. It’s a unique opportunity for Packer fans! Registration deadline is July 13. WBA Members: $25Non-WBA…
