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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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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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WOMT expands to FM in its 100th year
Celebrating its 100th year, WOMT radio in Manitowoc is simulcasting its signal on FM starting Sunday. The Seehafer Broadcasting station will now be available on both 1240 AM and 98.9 FM. “For the past two years, our team has been…
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Weekly Radio Addresses are about economic data and no taxes on tips
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are about a call to release economic data and an effort to remove taxes on tips. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the…
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Truett named news director at WISC-TV
Mike Truett has been promoted to News Director of WISC-TV in Madison. Truett joined the News 3 Now team last summer as Assistant News Director. The company said he, “has demonstrated strong leadership abilities from day one.” “Over the past…
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Podcast: The Future of Broadcasting Through a CES Lens
In this episode of Broadcast Advocate, host Casey Jones (Michigan Association of Broadcasters) sits down with Fred and Paul Jacobs of Jacobs Media to break down what CES 2026 revealed about the future of broadcasting. From the rise of applied…
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Morgan Murphy Media unveils new logo
Morgan Murphy Media unveiled its new company logo, marking the first major brand refresh in several decades for the family-owned media enterprise. The company said “the new logo represents strength and a bold attitude while paying homage to the company’s…
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Broadcasters build relationships at the State Capitol
About 50 Wisconsin broadcasters gathered in Madison on Jan. 21 to talk to state lawmakers about legislative issues and how local radio and TV stations are serving their constituents. Before making calls at the Capitol, broadcasters heard from Professor of…
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Weekly Radio Addresses on data centers, education
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are about data centers and preparing students for college. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s…
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Four to be awarded scholarships during Student Forum at Lambeau
Four scholarships will be given out during the WBA Student Forum at Lambeau Field on Feb. 28 to students studying broadcasting in Wisconsin. Learn more about the WBA Student Scholarship program and apply here. The recipients are: Lexi Hull Lexi…
