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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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Bach named Regional News Director for Allen Media
Caroline Bach has been named Allen Media’s Wisconsin Regional News Director, overseeing operations at WKOW-Madison, WAOW-Wausau, WXOW-La Crosse and WQOW-Eau Claire. “Caroline has been an integral part of our newsroom,” said Anna Engelhart, Regional Vice President for Allen Media Wisconsin…
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Green Bay station distributes $300K for those in need
Green Bay radio station Q90FM (WORQ) recently hosted its 10th annual community outreach program called the Police Lights of Christmas. The station raised $300,000 to provide gift cards to 115 Wisconsin law enforcement agencies, which will use them to help…
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So, What Did We Learn In 2025?
This is the time of year when we try to answer that all-important question: “What happened?” So often, we are caught up in the day-to-day activities and events of our work and personal lives that it’s rare we take the…
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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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Drive collects 804 coats
WJMR (Jammin’ 98.3) in Milwaukee collected 804 coats during its annual Stokes Coats Drive, surpassing its goal for the event. “This year’s drive was a powerful reminder of what’s possible when a community comes together,” said Don Black, Director of…
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Who doesn’t like a fresh start? Here comes 2026!
All of us in this business are held accountable for our results. A fresh start can be hard to recognize when you are caught up in the past. That can go either way. Did you just have a brutal year, quarter or…
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WBA expands services in 2026
Your WBA is growing its member benefit offerings in the new year, with new partnerships with Local Broadcast Sales and Media Financial Management Association (MFM). Your WBA is partnering with Local Broadcast Sales to bring you a full suite of…
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La Crosse station moves community to enjoy ‘Joy of Sharing’
La Crosse TV station WKBT-TV on Dec. 5 hosted its 5th annual Joy of Sharing event benefiting local charities including the La Crosse Area Hunger Task Force, Jaycee’s Toys for Tots, and the Salvation Army. Thousands of dollars in donations,…
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Green Bay TV engineer retiring
The Assistant Chief Engineer at WFRV-TV in Green Bay, Stan Zuidema, is retiring at the end of the year. Zuidema had a 46-year career in TV, with the last 11 years at WFRV-TV. “Working alongside such dedicated and talented people…
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Wausau stations name new news director
Jacob Wilson is joining WSAW-TV/WZAW-TV in Wausau as news director starting Jan. 22. Wilson will lead the stations’ daily news operation and special projects, including expanding and elevating work on digital platforms. He most recently led the morning team at…
