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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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Morgan Murphy Media forms marketing, creative services team
Morgan Murphy Media based in Madison will launch a new Marketing and Creative Services team — a company-wide initiative designed to streamline and strengthen marketing efforts across all its platforms. Scot Chastain, General Manager at WISC-TV has been named vice president of the new team. Reporting to Chastain in leadership roles will be directors Chris…
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Big Radio adds veteran broadcaster Matt Miller
Veteran broadcaster Matt Miller is joining the Big Radio on-air team in southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois. Miller joins Big Radio full-time as Morning Host on The Big Rock Q102 (WQLF-FM) and will also be heard on The Big FM 93.7 (WBGR-FM), the company’s flagship station. Big Radio is owned by father-and-son team Scott and…
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Gilliland announces retirement after 42 years on WPR
A long-time voice in Wisconsin classical music, Norman Gilliland has announced that he will retire from Wisconsin Public Radio. His last broadcast of “Midday Classics” will be June 19 on the WPR Music service, closing more than four decades on the air. Gilliland has been a classical music host on WPR since 1984. According to…
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UW-Oshkosh Student Leadership Award recipient lifts others
UW-Oshkosh student Dylan Przybylski will receive the WBA Student Leadership Award at the WBA Student Forum at Lambeau Field on Feb. 28. Przybylski has served as Sports Director and a sports announcer for student-run TitanTV, on the UW-Oshkosh campus, and is also working with the video production team at Lambeau Field. Titan TV General Manager…
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Williams named permanent host of TMJ4’s ‘Milwaukee Tonight’
TMJ4 (WTMJ-TV) in Milwaukee has announced that Andrea Williams has been named the new permanent anchor of TMJ4’s 6:30 p.m. news and entertainment program, “Milwaukee Tonight.” Williams joined TMJ4 News in May 2022 as a specialty reporter, quickly making her mark with her ability to shine a light on people in the community whose stories…
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Weekly Radio Addresses highlight Black History Month, reducing costs
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are about Black History Month and reducing costs. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s GOP radio address, Sen. Julian Bradley celebrates Black History Month and touts Republicans’ efforts to address…
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WLUK-TV employee marks 15 years
An employee at Green Bay TV station WLUK-TV is marking a milestone. Brand Market Strategist Dan Spangler has been at the station for 15 years. Congratulations Dan!
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Muzzy Broadcasting honored as Portage County Small Business of The Year
Muzzy Broadcasting has been named Small Business of the Year by the Portage County Business Council at its annual dinner and awards ceremony. The Small Business of the Year award recognizes a company with 25 or fewer employees that demonstrates sustained sales growth, strong human relations, the ability to identify and serve a market niche,…
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WOMT expands to FM in its 100th year
Celebrating its 100th year, WOMT radio in Manitowoc is simulcasting its signal on FM starting Sunday. The Seehafer Broadcasting station will now be available on both 1240 AM and 98.9 FM. “For the past two years, our team has been thoughtfully planning not only how to celebrate 100 years of live, local radio — but…
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Weekly Radio Addresses are about economic data and no taxes on tips
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are about a call to release economic data and an effort to remove taxes on tips. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s Dem radio address, Gov. Tony Evers calls on…
