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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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‘The Fan’ relaunched in Milwaukee
The Fan (WSSP-AM) in Milwaukee will return to FM and will once again be heard on 105.7 FM beginning today. The station will continue to be heard on 1250 AM. Concurrent with the FM relaunch, the station will introduce two new local weekday shows. “The Pack-A-Day Radio Show” will air weekdays from 8 to 9 a.m.…
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Compete for WBA Station of the Year!
How can you increase your odds of winning Station of the Year or News Operation of the Year in the WBA Awards for Excellence? We’ll tell you how the awards program works and how winning stations stay competitive. Bring your team and take good notes! It’s never too early to plan your entries for the…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss manufacturing, taxes
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol highlight the topics of manufacturing and taxes. 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 wishes Wisconsinites a happy Manufacturing Month. The Dem governor says he declared 2024…
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Wisconsin Public Radio names latest News Fellows
Wisconsin Public Radio, in its continuing commitment to providing opportunities for early career journalists, has two new reporting fellows who have joined the WPR news team for the next year. Nick Rommel, a recent graduate of the University of Chicago, reports from Milwaukee as WPR’s Second Century Fellow. Originally from Lexington, Mass., Rommel completed a…
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Station marks Hispanic Heritage Month with TV special
WISN-TV in Milwaukee is presenting a half-hour televised special titled “Project CommUNITY: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage” on the final day of National Hispanic Heritage Month Tuesday, Oct. 15 from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The program will feature positive and uplifting stories about the Hispanic community and culture in southeastern Wisconsin. “We take great pride in…
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Milwaukee TV station assists with hurricane relief
WISN-TV in Milwaukee partnered with the American Red Cross to hold the “WISN 12 Hurricane Relief Drive” to provide critical support for people devastated by Hurricane Helene. Through the generosity of viewers and corporate contributions, $144,248 was collected to help communities following the record-setting, deadly storm. “The death and destruction from Helene is heartbreaking, leaving…
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Bultena named associate director of WPR
Wisconsin Public Radio has named Kealey Bultena associate director. In this role, Bultena oversees WPR operations, including human resources, finance, digital services, broadcast operations, and engineering. She joins WPR’s senior leadership team and serves as deputy to WPR Director Sarah Ashworth. In a message announcing Bultena’s appointment to WPR staff, Ashworth said, “Since joining WPR…
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WBA program helps stations plan for crisis
Radio and TV stations throughout the state can take an easy step toward being prepared for an emergency by getting Broadcaster Emergency Personnel ID cards for engineering staff members. Many stations already participate in the Broadcaster Emergency Personnel ID program, but all WBA member stations are invited to participate. Broadcaster Emergency Personnel ID cards are…
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More than radio: Expanding multimedia opportunities for students
In my role as Director of Student Radio at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, I’m often asked questions about the vitality of terrestrial radio in today’s sprawling media landscape. From well-meaning visitors who are curious about how many people really listen to radio these days to skeptical parents who are trying to assess the viability of…
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Run the numbers for successful WBA Awards season
Nobody said there’d be math!! But, if you’re entering the WBA Awards, math is your best friend! A few weeks ago, your Awards Committee held a live webinar where we answered questions, shared some insights, and highlighted a few common mistakes stations can, and should, avoid if you want to win that coveted Station of…
