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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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AI is great, but don’t forget to keep the human touch in broadcasting
As the year comes to a close, I am filled with excitement and gratitude. I am excited to see where the future of the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association is headed with our updated image and dedication to ushering in a younger…
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WSAW-TV holiday campaign raises $166K
WSAW NewsChannel 7’s annual Share Your Holidays campaign raised $166,834 and thousands of pounds of non-perishable food during its 21st year. The money will be split between the Wausau Salvation Army and The Neighbors’ Place. Food that was donated will…
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Koehn to retire after 46 years in broadcasting
WISC-TV anchor Mark Koehn is retiring after 46 years in broadcasting. Over the course of his career, Koehn has traveled to Super Bowls, Rose Bowls, political conventions, and much more. Behind the scenes, he has been a mentor to many…
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Wittkopp named Market President for iHeartMedia Madison
Monica Wittkopp has been named Market President for iHeartMedia Madison. In this new role, Wittkopp will continue to lead the sales efforts and is adding oversight of programming and general operations for iHeartMedia Madison, working closely with Dan Lenz, Senior…
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Katie, Nick set to join Otis Day on 95.9 KISS FM
Katie Schurk and Nick Vitrano will join Otis Day on 95.9 KISS FM (WKSZ-FM) in Green Bay. “Since I started at KISS FM the overwhelming request from the community has been to bring my friends Katie and Nick back to…
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Station gathers toys, supplies for 2K children
Madison radio station Life 102.5 (WNWC) gathered almost 2,000 shoeboxes for children filled with toys and essential school supplies for the holidays. The shoeboxes were wrapped and dropped off at numerous designated locations across Madison. Volunteers of Life 102.5 picked…
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Wisconsin Broadcaster available now
The January/February issue of Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. Highlights from this issue:
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Grant offers college debt relief for broadcasters
Applications are now being accepted for the Results Broadcasting Education Debt Assistance Grant to help broadcasters pay off their student loans. This $3,000 grant is available to individuals currently employed in Wisconsin broadcasting or related media. Applicants must meet the…
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Radio group in Janesville raises $41K for charity
The stations of Big Radio in Janesville raised $41,000 in toys, food, and cash donations for two local charities. The stations held an online auction on Dec. 1 and an all-day “Kids Helping Kids” donation drive-thru event on Dec. 8….
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WBAY-TV helps gather toys for tots
Green Bay TV station WBAY-TV recently gathered thousands of toys through a holiday partnership that’s existed since 1988. The station works with the Marines on a Toys for Tots campaign. The station called this year’s campaign an incredible success. The…
