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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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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 Vice President of Sales at iHeartMedia Milwaukee. She will report to Jeff Tyler, Metro President…
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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 the radio,” Day said. “I am incredibly excited that Woodward trusted me to jump at…
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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 up the shoeboxes from all the locations and took them to Fountain of Life Covenant…
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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 following criteria: Applications will be accepted Jan. 1 through Feb. 28. The grant will be…
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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. The donations were split between E.C.H.O. and the Salvation Army of Rock County. The Big…
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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 number of toys collected required about 20 man-hours to remove them from the station. Distribution…
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Hopman named chief meteorologist at WKOW-TV
Cameron Hopman is joining 27 News (WKOW-TV) as the station’s chief meteorologist. Hopman’s debut appearance will be on Jan. 8. Hopman comes to WKOW with more than 15 years of forecasting experience. He was the chief meteorologist at WEVV in Evansville, Indiana for the past five years. Prior to that, Hopman forecasted the weather for…
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Radio group helps hundreds of central Wisconsin children for Christmas
A group of radio stations in the Wausau-Stevens Point area is serving more than 650 disadvantaged children through “Christmas is for Children.” Muzzy Broadcasting Group is in its 35th year of the program, which aims to help children have a special Christmas. Working in conjunction with community agencies, local groups, and hundreds of volunteers, children’s…
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Chris Carson to host WIXX morning show
Midwest Communications has named Chris Carson host of the WIXX morning show in Green Bay. Carson is an 18-year radio veteran who was born and raised in northwest Wisconsin. His most recent radio positions were at 101.9 WDEZ in Wausau and 99.5 Nash FM (WPKR) in Oshkosh. Carson will be taking over for Murphy in…
