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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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WLUK-TV employee marks 20 years at the station
An employee of WLUK-TV in Green Bay is marking 20 years at the station. Commercial production photographer Todd Berry celebrated the anniversary on June 9.
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Weekly Radio Addresses focused on dairy industry
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are about supporting dairy in Wisconsin. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s Democratic radio address,…
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Broadcasters mark anniversary of Amber Alert program
Wisconsin broadcasters are among those being recognized for their role in the 20-year history of Wisconsin’s Amber Alert program. The anniversary of Amber Alert in Wisconsin was recognized Thursday during a ceremony at the Madison Club that involved the Wisconsin…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss PFAS, roads
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are about PFAS and roads. 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, Sen….
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WBA Board approves Diversity Statement
The WBA Board approved a Diversity Statement at its April meeting. The statement was recommended by the WBA Diversity Committee: The Wisconsin Broadcasters’ Association (WBA) supports initiatives that improve diversity in broadcasting and creates new opportunities for women, people of…
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WBA slate of officers, directors announced
The WBA Nominating Committee has set a slate of officers and directors for consideration by the WBA general membership. The committee made the following nominations, which will be voted upon by the general membership during the WBA Summer Conference in…
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Creative marketing manager awarded student debt relief grant
The creative marketing manager for Radio Milwaukee (WYMS-FM) is the recipient of the 2023 Results Broadcasting Education Grant. Erin Bagatta has been with the station for more than four years where she started as a marketing coordinator. She was also…
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WBA Board spells out strategic plan for coming years
Late last year, the WBA Board began the important process of building a new strategic plan. The strategic plan we are currently using is one we have used a bit longer than we normally would have, due to the great…
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Using your big toe instead of both feet
I’ve been in the media business for close to five decades. I’ve witnessed all sorts of new technology and innovations during that time – everything from the CD’s replacing vinyl, broadcast automation replacing live hosts, and social media replacing marketing….
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss high speed internet, attorney shortages
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are about high speed internet and addressing a criminal attorney shortage. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In…
