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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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Banks to retire from WISC-TV
After 40 years of leadership, WISC vice president and general manager Lyle Banks will retire at the end of the year. Banks has had a sweeping and successful career as a broadcasting executive, entrepreneur, interim executive and board member for…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss veterans, Senate leadership
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol discuss Veterans Day and new leadership in the State Senate. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this…
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Student station leader honored with YP of the Month
The general manager of the UW-Madison student radio station, Kelsey Brannan, is the WBA Young Professional of the Month for the month of November. The WBA Young Professional of the Month is a nominee for the WBA Young Professional of…
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New AI platforms hint at future directions
This fall we’re starting to see the release of many of the AI tools that have been teased all year. Meta.AI, created by the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has upgraded its engine and offers robust text and image…
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Madison station kicks off holiday drive with Veterans Day event
WMTV-TV in Madison is kicking off the 29th’s year of its Share Your Holidays campaign with a Veterans Day Food Drive. It runs from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. at the West Towne Metcalfe’s location. Viewers can drop off non-perishable…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss veterans, election officials
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol discuss Veterans’ Day and Election Hero Day. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s, Sen. André…
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Year-end reflections and looking ahead
As the end of the year approaches, it’s a natural time to reflect on the journey we’ve taken together as broadcasters in Wisconsin. I am incredibly proud to serve as the Chair of the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association (WBA), especially during…
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SCRIPT: Submit early for WBA Awards
SCRIPT Client: WBA Title: SUBMIT EARLY Station Manager (authoritative but laid-back): You guys ever submit to the Wisconsin Broadcaster Awards? (SFX: Light computer typing in the b.g) Creative Director (energetic, and detail-oriented): Oh yeah, I’ve done it. Huge morale booster…
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Wisconsin Broadcaster available now
The November/December issue of Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. Highlights from this issue:
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Nolle marks 25 years
A senior marketing consultant at a Green Bay TV station is marking a milestone. On Nov. 15, John Nolle is celebrating 25 years at WLUK FOX 11.
