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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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Aspiring broadcasters flock to Lambeau Field
Truly a great experience! This is the most fun I’ve had in a long time. It was a valuable amazing experience. Those were just a few of the comments from approximately 400 students who attended the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Student forum on Saturday, Feb. 24 at Lambeau Field. The success of the Forum can be…
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WBA releases new logo
Your Wisconsin Broadcasters Association unveiled a new logo at the Student Forum at Lambeau Field on Saturday. The logo is future-focused with a nod to aspects of the WBA logo that go back to the association’s beginnings 73 years ago. It was selected by a subcommittee of the board and then the board after a…
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WBA Student Awards for Excellence winners announced
The 2023 Student Awards for Excellence winners were announced at the Student Forum at Lambeau Field on Saturday. The complete list of winners is available here. Congratulations to all the winners! Great job! Four scholarship recipients were also recognized, along with the WBA Student Leadership Award winner.
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Station gathers craft supplies for children’s hospital
Madison radio station Life 102.5 (WNWC) recently gathered craft supplies for children at American Family Children’s Hospital as a part of an annual effort to brighten spirits at the hospital. Heather Sheehan, who works at The American Family Children’s Hospital said, “On behalf of the Child Life team, The Crafts for Kids drive with Life…
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UW lecturer to discuss AI at Walker Management Institute dinner
An award-winning academic, venture financier, and serial entrepreneur at the UW School of Business will give his insights on artificial intelligence at the Walker Broadcast Management Institute dinner on April 24. Adam Bock studies entrepreneurship, business models, and technology venturing. He co-founded four life science companies spun out of university research. His presentation is titled, “The…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss health care, tax cuts
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are about health care and tax cuts. 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 talks about efforts to bolster Wisconsin’s health care industry in the face…
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West Bend station goes classic rock, changes call letters
Magnum Media has changed WIBD 1470 AM West Bend to Classic Rock WRYU “We Rock You.” The station has been rebroadcasting on 101.3 W267CL-West Bend for several years. Magnum has now added 93.9 W230DJ-Cedarburg. Veteran classic rock personality Bill Mitchell is hosting mornings on the station.
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WTMJ radio adds 5 local shows to lineup
Milwaukee radio station WTMJ is adding five local shows to its programming schedule starting Feb. 19. “The shows are all committed to covering the news that affects Wisconsinites with individual shows focusing on business, politics, agriculture, and even a show dedicated to scouring the state to find the most interesting stories of the day,” according…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss mental health, taxes
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol talk about mental health and tax reduction. 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 says he will double his administration’s efforts to address mental health. Evers talks…
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WBA Awards Gala registration is open
Registration deadline is April 23. We’ll be at the Madison Marriott West on May 4! The theme for this year is “Vintage.” Tickets are $99/each. Tables of ten are available. The reception starts at 4:30 p.m. Stay for the AFTER PARTY! It’ll be even bigger than last year! Thank you all for your support and to…
