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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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WFRV-TV sales manager to retire in March
WFRV-TV General Sales Manager Jim (Arnie) Arneson will retire at the end of March. Arneson started his career in broadcasting in 1982 at WCGV in Milwaukee as a local account executive and then spent a three-year national stint with Blair in New York. He returned to his native Milwaukee in 1987 to serve at WCGV/WVTV. For…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss taxes and spending
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol discuss taxes and spending. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s , Gov. Tony Evers shares an excerpt from his budget address highlighting tax-related provisions. “My plan will provide nearly $2…
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Lt. Col. Hellenbrand to receive WBA Distinguished Service Award
Recently retired Wisconsin Army National Guard Lt. Col. Shannon Hellenbrand will receive the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association’s Distinguished Service Award at the WBA Summer Conference in La Crosse this June for her accomplished 20-year relationship with Wisconsin broadcasters. The award was established to recognize those who “reflect the values embodied in the Wisconsin broadcast industry of…
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TMJ4 launching afternoon lifestyle show
Milwaukee TV station TMJ4 (WTMJ-TV) is launching an afternoon magazine-style program called What’s Brewing Wisconsin. Hosted by Morning Blend veteran Tiffany Ogle, What’s Brewing Wisconsin will showcase the best Wisconsin has to offer. Stephanie Brown, most recently a community reporter for TMJ4 News, will be the new show’s field correspondent and fill-in host. Ogle will…
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2025 WBA Awards Gala presenters announced
The radio and television personalities who will present the awards at the WBA Gala on May 3 have been announced. The award presenters represent the stations that won Station of the Year awards last year. Stations representing radio will present the television awards and stations representing television will present the radio awards. The presenters are…
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Wilde joins Morgan Murphy Media
Respected Green Bay Packers beat writer Jason Wilde is joining Morgan Murphy Media. Wilde has covered the Packers since 1996 for various outlets including the Wisconsin State Journal, the Athletic, and ESPNWisconsin.com. In this new partnership, Wilde will provide daily reporting for Morgan Murphy Media’s local news websites in Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula in…
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WBA Young Professionals bring Toolbox to Lambeau Field
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Young Professionals Committee welcomed young professionals from across the state for The Toolbox, the first time hosting it at Lambeau Field. The goal of the career-based workshop is to help young broadcasters hone their skills and network with other aspiring leaders in the industry. Katie Kelly of Woodward Community Media showcased…
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Chastain named WISC-TV GM in Madison
Morgan Murphy Media named broadcasting and media veteran Scot Chastain vice president and general manager of WISC-TV in Madison. Chastain has been a local TV general manager twice before, in Lansing, Michigan and Sacramento, California. Most recently, he was director of sales and marketing for KUTV in Salt Lake City, Utah. Earlier in his career,…
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Connections made at WBA Student Forum at Lambeau Field
There’s nothing like a surprise in a story, or, apparently, in a seminar. Ellie Davis can attest to that. The U-W LaCrosse senior was sitting in the front row when Boyd Huppert came up and shook her hand during his presentation. Huppert was talking about using “handshake shots” to introduce characters in his stories. Research…
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WBA Student Awards for Excellence winners announced
The 2024 Student Awards for Excellence winners were announced at the Student Forum at Lambeau Field on Saturday. The complete list of winners is available here: Congratulations to all the winners! Great job! Four scholarship recipients were also recognized, along with the WBA Student Leadership Award winner.
