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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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Data can be used to improve profits, ratings, company
Several months ago, in this same column, we touched upon data analytics and what makes data so important for creating a business advantage in broadcasting. You may recall the references to Moneyball with an emphasis on using data to predict…
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Online payment available for 2018 dues
Even though there are still a few weeks left in this year, it’s time to pay next year’s WBA member dues. When 2017 ends, so does your WBA membership. You should soon be receiving your notice for 2018 WBA dues…
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Assembly committee approves police body camera bill
The Wisconsin State Assembly’s Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee voted Tuesday to send a bill to the floor that addressed issues surrounding the use of police body cameras. The committee voted along party lines. The bill passed 8-4. Among…
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Concerns raised about drone restrictions for newsrooms
Multiple layers of regulations could affect the ability of newsrooms to use drones for news gathering, according to a report presented to the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council. Wisconsin State Journal photojournalist Michel King spoke to the council Oct. 26…
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Nominations open for Hall of Fame, Local Broadcast Legends
Nominations open for Hall of Fame Award The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation Hall of Fame Committee is now requesting and accepting nominations for the Wisconsin Broadcasters Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame nomination process is open and will…
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Poll: Local TV news popular in SE Wisconsin
The results of a Marquette Law School poll released this week show local TV news is popular among residents in southeast Wisconsin. “Just more than half of respondents, 52 percent, say they watch local TV news every day, 18 percent…
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WTMJ-TV honors everyday heroes in first ever ‘Positively Milwaukee Awards’
A Milwaukee television station held the first ever “Positively Milwaukee” awards to honor everyday heroes in southeast Wisconsin. WTMJ-TV held the event at the Harley Davidson Museum and a one-hour special aired Oct. 20. Event host and WTMJ-TV anchor Carole…
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Mentorship offers chance to leave legacy
The greatest mentor of all time said that we should not let our left hand know what our right hand is doing. That’s wise. Helping other people is its’ own reward. Besides, it feels right and creates future leaders in…
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FCC votes to eliminate main studio rule
The FCC voted Tuesday to eliminate the main studio rule. The main studio rule requires each AM, FM, and television broadcast station to maintain a main studio located in or near its community of license. “NAB supports elimination of the…
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High school students to participate in Student Awards For Excellence
The WBA Education Committee is going to pilot a “Student Awards for Excellence” competition for high school media students. The awards, which are for work done during 2017, will be presented at the Student Seminar on Saturday, February 24, 2018…
