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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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Debate builds on broadcasters’ public service mission
We’re so very proud of our recent WBA Foundation U.S. Senate debate, which many member stations aired on or after Oct. 18. There are countless hours put into these debates from the host station and many other supporting stations, including the ones who were represented on the question and data teams. Thank you! It’s a…
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Our Wisconsin Army National Guard recruiting partners change leadership
In the military, ceremonies and traditions are important ways we acknowledge change. We conducted a Change of Command ceremony in the Recruiting and Retention Battalion on Oct. 18. This tradition is time-honored, and it formally signifies the transfer of total responsibility, authority, and accountability from one command team to another. In our case, Command Sergeant…
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Siegler named Wisconsin Public Media Interim Executive Director
Jordan L. Siegler has been named Interim Executive Director of Wisconsin Public Media (WPM), the division at the University of Wisconsin–Madison that oversees PBS Wisconsin and Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR). Siegler currently serves as Associate Director of WPM. The announcement follows the recent death of Executive Director Heather L. Reese. The Upper Peninsula of Michigan…
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Erica Ayisi named Indigenous Affairs Multimedia Reporter for PBS Wisconsin News and ICT
PBS Wisconsin News and ICT (formerly Indian Country Today) have selected Erica Ayisi as an Indigenous Affairs Multimedia Reporter for a collaborative partnership between PBS Wisconsin and ICT’s parent company, IndiJ Public Media. An independent journalist and media educator, Ayisi comes to PBS Wisconsin and ICT with experience writing, reporting, and producing documentary films around…
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Membership renewals in the mail, can be paid online
When 2024 ends, so does your WBA membership. You should soon be receiving your 2025 WBA membership renewal notice in the mail. Sign up now and keep your membership in full force, without interruption, through 2025. I’m sure you’ll agree that membership in your WBA is a bargain. As an organization and as a cooperative…
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Weekly Radio Addresses touch on health insurance, voting
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are about health insurance and a statewide referendum. 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 encourages Wisconsinites to enroll in health care coverage under the Affordable Care…
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Randy Hawke promoted to Mid-West Family Market Manager
Randy Hawke has been promoted to Market Manager at Mid-West Family Marketing Madison. In this role, Hawke will be responsible for ensuring the best media products are serving the community, and the marketing team is building strong strategic marketing plans for local businesses. Hawke brings 22 years of experience with Mid-West Family, including the past…
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Belling transitioning to podcast series
Milwaukee conservative radio talk host, Mark Belling, announced that he will be moving his daily radio show on WISN to a weekly podcast series available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. “The Mark Belling Podcast,” which will debut in May 2025, will feature top stories, breaking news and newsmakers with Mark’s investigative…
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Young broadcasters to gather at Lambeau Field
The Toolbox is a one-day young professional conference held at Lambeau Field on the afternoon of Feb. 21, ahead of the WBA Student Forum at Lambeau Field on Feb. 22. REGISTRATION DEADLINE FEB. 7 There will be a range of speakers and panels that will focus on timely topics that are challenging young professionals every day.…
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La Crosse TV journalist named YP of the Month
WKBT-TV multimedia journalist Allyson Fergot is the WBA Young Professional of the Month for the month of October. The WBA Young Professional of the Month is a nominee for the WBA Young Professional of the Year Award. The award seeks to recognize young broadcasters who have made a significant impact on their stations and communities.…
