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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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EAS test successful
The Nationwide Periodic Test of the Emergency Alert System was a success not only in Wisconsin, but nationwide. I only had a few issues in the state reported to me, and each of those was a station-level problem. After the test, I was on a call with the FCC, FEMA, and other State Emergency Committee…
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Dates set for 2024 Walker Broadcast Management Institute
The 25th Walker Broadcast Management Institute is set for April 23-25 on the UW-Madison campus. The 2024 Institute marks the first year of another 3-year cycle (although you may join the cycle at any time) and is designed for broadcast managers and those seeking or being prepared for broadcast management positions. The agenda for the…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss taxes, health care
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol discuss taxes and health care. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s Republican radio address, GOP Sen. Julian Bradley slams Dem Gov. Tony Evers for the lack of middle class tax…
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Nominations open for WBA Hall of Fame, Local Broadcast Legends
Nominations are now open for the WBA Hall of Fame and the Local Broadcast Legends, and there are changes to the nomination process. The WBA Hall of Fame Committee will now require all Hall of Fame nominations to come from a WBA member station, a retired Wisconsin broadcaster, member of the Foundation Board, or Hall…
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Membership renewals in the mail, can be paid online
It’s WBA membership renewal time. When 2023 ends, so does your WBA membership. You should soon be receiving your 2024 WBA membership renewal notice in the mail. Sign up now and keep your membership in full force, without interruption, through 2024. I’m sure you’ll agree that membership in your WBA is a bargain. As an…
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Morgan Murphy general counsel to retire
After 45 years of service, Morgan Murphy Media general counsel Richard Burns will retire at the end of the year. Media attorney Jonathan Allen will assume the leadership role after decades of legal consulting work with MMM. “It’s been a tremendous honor and privilege to serve the Murphy family for nearly a half century,” Burns…
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Milwaukee Radio Group recognized for helping firefighters
Milwaukee Radio Group is being recognized for its efforts to help local firefighters. The Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin Charitable Foundation presented its annual media award to Milwaukee Radio Group for its “Answering the Call” campaign in support of first responders in southeast Wisconsin. The media award “recognizes a media organization that has shown strong…
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WBA awards entries are a winning investment
Your station is no doubt inundated with network ads touting the benefits of investing in various stocks, funds, or even gold. They all promise big returns and stability. Listeners respond to such ads because no one wants to feel they have not gotten the best value for their money. We don’t like to lose. For…
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Condensed Broadcasters Clinic moving to September in 2024
The award-winning Broadcasters Clinic is moving to new dates in 2024 and bringing more broadcast engineers to the event by consolidating the event’s schedule. The Broadcasters Clinic will be held Sept. 10-11 at the Madison Marriott West, with a reception on the evening of Sept. 9. Tuesday will feature two concurrent sessions, one focused on…
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Montoto to retake chair role on Dec. 1
WBA Board Chair Lupita Montoto from La Movida Radio in Madison will be re-seated as WBA Board Chair on Dec. 1 as part of a rescheduling of executive roles on the WBA Board. As part of the role change approved by the WBA Board, current chair Jan Wade served 12 months as chair from December…
