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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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Bosold inducted into NAFB Hall of Fame
WBA Hall of Famer, Bob Bosold, WAXX / WAYY radio, was inducted Nov. 10 into the National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) 2016 Hall of Fame in Kansas. Bosold was born and raised in Madison. His love of farming and…
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What I learned in college radio
We all know how time works…it’s fast and slow at the same time. Only 15 years ago I was a student at UW-Oshkosh and so much has happened since then, it’s hard to remember what the experience was like. Still, I…
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In Memoriam – LaVerne “Vern” J. Falk
LaVerne “Vern” J. Falk, 86, of Whitewater, passed away on Nov. 8 at Fairhaven in Whitewater. Vern was a long time employee of WFAW and WSJY in Fort Atkinson, beginning as a news reporter in 1963. In 1965, Vern was…
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2016 Post Election Update
Pillsbury has issued a post-election outlook after the victory of Donald Trump. You can read it here [PDF].
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Manitowoc’s ‘Mr. Radio’ given key to city
WOMT’s Damon Ryan was recently honored by given the key to the city of Manitowoc. Damon is celebrating 40 years of working in broadcast. The mayor of Manitowoc, Justin Michael Nickels, decided to honor him Nov. 7 by surprising him…
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Buehler, Downs join ‘Silver Circle’
The Silver Circle Award was established to recognize and honor outstanding individuals who have devoted 25 years or more to the television industry and who have made significant contributions to Wisconsin broadcasting. Nominees in journalistic, academic, administrative, creative, performing, or…
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The times they are a changin’
Mike O’Brien Who would have guessed that college drop-out, poet, musician, Robert Zimmerman, aka Bob Dylan, would receive The Nobel Prize laureate in literature? Then again, who knew that Mick Jagger would become Sir Michael Philip “Mick” Jagger? The times…they…
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WBA supports Operation Welcome Home
As the country observes the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, the Wisconsin Department of Veteran’s Affairs (WDVA) is overseeing a two-year statewide commemoration named Operation Welcome Home in 2015 and 2016. Organizations like your Wisconsin Broadcasters Association have helped lead…
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Understanding new forms of media
Terry StevensonSeehafer Broadcasting Corp. The advertising industry is constantly changing with new forms of media and opportunities to reach audiences coming onto the scene all the time. As advertising executives, we need to be consistently staying up to date with…
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Watch for your 2017 WBA dues mailing
Even though there are still a few weeks left in this year, it’s time to pay next year’s dues! When 2016 ends, so does your WBA membership. You should soon be receiving your notice for 2017 WBA dues so sign…
