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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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Wisconsin Broadcaster available now
The September/October issue of Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. Highlights from this issue:
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Industry leaders bring expertise to Broadcasters Clinic
I am pleased to report that the inaugural Midwest Regional Broadcasters Clinic, a collaborative effort between the engineers of the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association and the Minnesota Broadcasters Association, was a success. The event was well attended, with participants from at least 34 states, as well as from Canada, Germany, and the Republic of Georgia. The…
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Gerretsen remembered as ‘best in the business’
WBA Hall of Fame inductee (2021) Thom Gerretsen died Saturday after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 71. Gerretsen touched millions of lives during his long career covering news and sports in Wisconsin. His writing and his voice were on the air in every market across the state. Gerretsen started his career in…
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Green Bay anchor named YP of the Month
WBAY-TV news anchor Aisha Morales is the WBA Young Professional of the Month for the month of September. 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.…
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Beaver Dam ‘Local Legend’ Bill McCollum dies
WBA Local Broadcast Legend and beloved member of the Beaver Dam community Bill McCollum has died. Known as “Uncle Bill,” he started his career in Beaver Dam in 1963. Ten years later, he joined the late John Moser on the WBEV Morning Show and the pair’s friendship quickly grew both on-air and off. They co-hosted…
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Manek marks 30 years at WLUK-TV
WLUK-TV anchor Rachel Manek is celebrating a milestone anniversary with the Green Bay TV station. The Good Day Wisconsin morning show anchor is marking 30 years at the station on Saturday. Congrats!
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School supply drive raises more than $55K
The WISN-TV ‘Class Act School Supply Drive’ collected $55,006 from generous viewers in the Milwaukee area to provide essential school supplies for area students. Communities throughout southeastern Wisconsin raised money for kids in both Milwaukee and Waukesha counties who need additional support ahead of the next school year. The 11th annual campaign, hosted by WISN…
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Broadcaster remembered for 46-year career in Wisconsin
Nelson Andrew Lent, who spent 46 years on the air on Wisconsin radio stations, died Aug. 9. He was 84. Lent started his radio broadcasting career at WHSM in Hayward in 1959. In 1960 he moved to WJMC in Rice Lake and in 1961 was the first voice on the air for a new radio…
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AI training is a must for broadcasters
Recent research indicates employees are rapidly adopting artificial intelligence (AI) technologies across media-related industries. A comprehensive study by the University of Chicago, surveying 100,000 workers across various sectors, revealed that journalists and marketers are among the top three professions most likely to incorporate AI into their daily work routines. This softening stance toward AI is…
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Journalists on data team to provide sources behind U.S. Senate debate questions
The WBA Foundation Board is proud to bring back to this year’s U.S. Senate debate a data team of Wisconsin broadcast journalists that will provide Wisconsin voters with the research behind the questions asked at the U.S. Senate debate on Oct. 18. Qualifying U.S. Senate candidates Democratic U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and Republican Senate candidate…
