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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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Wausau station finalist for CMB Station of the Year award
A Wausau radio station is one of five finalists in its market category to be named the Christian Music Broadcasters Station of the Year. 89Q (WCLQ) and the other finalists will be judged by a panel of radio professionals primarily…
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4 to be inducted into WBA Hall of Fame
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation is proud to announce the 2023 WBA Hall of Fame inductees: · Al Lancaster earned a reputation over this more than 40-year career as a leader of stations that succeed by numerous measures, including community…
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4 to be honored as Local Broadcast Legends
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation is proud to announce the 2023 Local Broadcast Legends honorees: · Dan Breeden‘s name is synonymous with weather in the La Crosse area because of his dedication to meteorology and the many connections he’s made…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss family leave, cash bail
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol discuss paid family and medical leave and cash bail constitutional amendment questions. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: —…
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How Wisconsin broadcasters can use ChatGPT , other AI writing tools
There’s been a lot of hype lately about writing tools that use artificial intelligence (AI) and what they might mean for the future of the broadcasting industry. The conversation has focused largely on ChatGPT, as well as recent rivals created…
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Sen. Johnson joins Local Radio Freedom Act
Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson has joined as a cosponsor of the Local Radio Freedom Act in the U.S. Senate. He is one of 20 senators to sign on to the bill shortly after it was introduced. The resolutions in the…
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Broadcasters extend partnership with Wisconsin Army National Guard
I’d like to start off my column by sharing with you a note from our friends at the Wisconsin Army National Guard: Dear WBA members, We are extremely pleased to announce that our contract is live, effective March 1, 2023!…
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Broadcasters bring advocacy effort to Madison, DC
Fellow WBA members, I begin today with a very sincere Thank You! Thank you for joining us in January for the “WBA State Legislative Day” and for your very meaningful lobbying efforts. With your help, we lobbied our legislators from…
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Young broadcasting professionals recognized for contributions
Young professionals are making their mark on broadcasting in Wisconsin and the WBA is recognizing them. The WBA Young Professional of the Year Award seeks to recognize young broadcasters who have made a significant impact on their stations and communities….
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Weekly Radio Addresses continue focus on state budget
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are continuing to put the focus on the state’s biennial budget process. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: —…
