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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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Setting policy key to using AI at your station
As Jacobs Media’s Director of Digital Revenue and AI, I’ll be popping up in this newsletter often. My mission is to demystify AI for you. I want to show you how it can supercharge what broadcasters do and guide you…
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UW Athletics awards radio broadcast rights to iHeartMedia Wisconsin, Good Karma Brands
The University of Wisconsin Athletics Department and its exclusive multimedia rights holder Badger Sports Properties awarded both iHeartMedia Wisconsin and Good Karma Brands (GKB) as the official radio broadcast partners of UW Athletics. The agreement includes a five-year extension with…
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Passion for community hallmark of WBA Young Professional of the Year
A news associate at Seehafer Broadcasting in Manitowoc with a passion for his local community is being named the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Young Professional of the Year. Ryan Brahmstadt was the highest ranked of the five young broadcasting professionals recognized…
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Wisconsin Broadcaster available now
The May/June issue of Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. Highlights from this issue:
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Madison station adds co-host, engagement specialist
Life 102.5 (WNWC) in Madison has named Natalie Gross as morning show co-host and engagement specialist. “Natalie brings so much joy and talent to the team,” said Life 102.5 Program Director and Morning Show Host Dave Conour. “She fits…
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Wisconsin broadcasters take bow at WBA Awards Gala
Radio and television stations from across Wisconsin were on hand Saturday to be recognized at the 2024 Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Awards Gala. The awards were handed out at the Madison Marriott West in Middleton with 400 in attendance. Competition for…
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Gutiérrez named co-anchor of ‘WISN 12 News at 6 p.m.’
Diana Gutiérrez will be the new co-anchor of ‘WISN 12 News at 6 p.m.,’ effective June 3. She joins co-anchor Patrick Paolantonio, Chief Meteorologist Mark Baden, and Sports Director Dario Melendez on the weekday evening newscast. In addition to this…
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Good Karma stations to air UW women’s volleyball
Good Karma Brands (GKB) stations 1000.5 ESPN Madison (WTLX) and 620 WTMJ in Milwaukee will serve as the new home for University of Wisconsin women’s volleyball, beginning in the 2024-2025 season. UW Women’s Volleyball completed the 2023 season at No….
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Date set for 2 to join KISS FM morning show
Katie Schurk and Nick Vitrano will join Otis Day on 95.9 KISS FM (WKSZ-FM) in Green Bay on June 10. The move was announced in January and will happen now that a non-compete clause is expiring. “The question I get…
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New radio, TV spots promote updated WBA Hall of Fame
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation is releasing new radio and TV spots promoting the WBA Hall of Fame at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center. The spots feature WBA and WBA Foundation President and CEO Michelle Vetterkind. They feature recent changes made to…
