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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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Noonan to join Brey on WTMJ afternoons
Brian Noonan, host of “WTMJ at Night” on WTMJ Radio in Milwaukee is joining Kristin Brey from 1pm – 3pm on “Spanning the State.” Noonan brings with him years of experience in radio, including a notable tenure at WTMJ, where he served as a full-time host of “WTMJ At Night” from 2019 to 2022. “Brian…
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WLUK employees mark milestones
Two employees are marking milestones in broadcasting at a Green Bay TV station. On March 22, Diane DeGrave marked 20 years at FOX 11 (WLUK-TV) in Green Bay. Diane is a production assistant. On March 24, Arnie Van Dyke celebrated 55 years at the station. He works in facilities maintenance.
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WOMT on-air personality dies in car crash
WOMT on-air personality Tom Craig, 66, died in a car crash while driving with his wife on Highway 41/141 in the Town of Little Suamico on March 19. Craig started in broadcasting in 1977 and spent time working in Mississippi, Ohio, and Wisconsin, including Manitowoc’s WOMT and WCUB radio. During his nearly 50-year career, Craig…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss PFAS, legislative session
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are about PFAS and the recent legislative session. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s Democratic , Gov. Tony Evers urges legislative Republicans to release $140 million to fight PFAS statewide and…
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WBA Summer Conference agenda revealed
The agenda for the WBA Summer Conference is available now and registration is open. The conference will be held at Hotel Retlaw in Fond du Lac June 19-20. Registration is also open for the annual golf outing, this year happening June 19 at Whispering Springs in Fond du Lac. Registration is open for the Duke…
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AI brings mixed bag of highs and lows
As the new Director of Digital Revenue and AI for Jacobs Media, I’m going to be a regular contributor to this newsletter. My goal is to help clear the fog about AI to help broadcasters better understand how to use it to enhance their operations and to ensure you make the best decisions about this…
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4 to be honored with membership in WBA Hall of Fame
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation is proud to announce the 2024 WBA Hall of Fame inductees: Steve Brown is a career broadcast engineer with a reputation for giving back and thinking of the future. (Woodward Community Media, Appleton) Matt Lepay is the voice of the UW-Badgers Football and Men’s Basketball teams and has been for…
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Don’t put off succession planning
You bought it, you built it, worried about it, lost sleep over it, and celebrated it. It fed you, clothed you, bought you housing, and you enjoyed a life in your community few can understand. BUT… have you given any serious thought to what you want to happen to it once it’s not yours? Succession planning is…
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4 to be recognized as Local Broadcast Legends
Four Wisconsin broadcasters are 2024 WBA Local Broadcast Legends. JD Barber, an on air host with a huge and hilarious personality entertaining southern Wisconsin for 27 years. (posthumous) Jim Callow, a lifelong broadcaster who’s earned a reputation for service to the community and his fellow employees. (Radio Plus Bay Cities, Marinette) Bill Jartz, a long…
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WBA recognizes outstanding young broadcasters
Young professionals are making their mark on broadcasting in Wisconsin and the WBA is recognizing them. The WBA Young Professional of the Year Award seeks to recognize young broadcasters who have made a significant impact on their stations and communities. A subcommittee of the WBA Board of Directors selected five young professionals to recognize in…
