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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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Montoto to take leave, Wade named WBA Chair
WBA Board Chair Lupita Montoto, La Movida Radio, Madison, is taking a leave from her position as WBA Chair, putting Vice-Chair Jan Wade in the Chair role for the coming year. “I’m going through a medical situation with a family member that requires my full and undivided attention, and for that reason I’m making the…
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WBA Awards competition opens, deadline Jan. 11
You can start submitting your award winning entries for the WBA Awards for Excellence RIGHT NOW! and if you’re looking to get starlight to submitting entries…here’s the Here are updates to your WBA Awards program Social and Digital Media The past few years social and digital media categories have been separate from the others and…
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Weekly Radio Addresses promote shopping local, funding for local governments
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol promote the importance of shopping local for the holidays and discuss importance of shared revenue for local governments. 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. Dan Feyen…
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Heller sells stations to Civic Media
Long time station owner, Mark Heller has sold WGBW-AM and it’s FM translator along with WLAK-AM and it’s FM translator to Civic Media. Heller who celebrated 50 years in broadcasting earlier this year, has owned WGBW for 40 years. Civic Media owns stations in Richland Center, Wausau, Wisconsin Rapids, Amery, Hayward, Berlin and soon, Jackson.…
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QueenB Radio names PD, group operations manager
Radio veteran Dave Murphy has been named Dubuque Super Hits 106.1 (KIYX) Program Director and QueenB Radio Wisconsin Group Operations Manager. “Dave brings 35-years of major market radio experience to our QueenB Radio stations,” said Vice President Market Manager Herb Cody. “We are excited to have him on the team.” Murphy will be responsible for…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss abortion, helping formerly incarcerated
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are about abortion and helping the formerly incarcerated. 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, Senate Minority Leader Melissa Agard blasts Assembly Speaker Robin Vos over his recent…
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Reilly joins Wausau radio group
Veteran programmer, Jon Reilly is joining Duke Wright’s Midwest Communications Wausau cluster as Operations Manager. The position was formerly held by Rusty James, who was elevated to Wausau Market Manager several months ago. Reilly most recently spent more than ten years as Operations Manager for Pamal Broadcasting in Albany and Glens Falls, New York. “I’ve…
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WBA Hall of Fame engineer, Jim Wulliman, dies
A pioneering broadcast engineer who served a long career in Milwaukee has died. WBA Hall of Famer Jim Wulliman died Nov. 8. He was 98. Wulliman served as Director of Engineering for the Journal Broadcast Group, including WTMJ-AM, WKTI-FM, and WTMJ-TV in Milwaukee. Prior to that, he was responsible for the design and construction of…
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2022 WBA Hall of Fame show available now
A half-hour program highlighting four 2022 WBA Hall of Fame inductees is available to view online and available for stations to air. The program showcases the contributions of Joyce Garbaciak, Howard Gloede, Chris Bernier, and Gene Purcell. View video in Vimeo. The show is available to all WBA television stations, free of charge. It can…
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Wexler transitions from management to training for GKB
Steve Wexler, vice president and market manager for Good Karma Brands – Milwaukee, is wrapping up his 35-year management career and transition into a coaching and development role at the company. The announcement was made today by Craig Karmazin, founder and CEO at Good Karma Brands. “We are appreciative and grateful Steve “Wex” joined Good…
