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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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Milwaukee station to air Waukesha Christmas Parade
Milwaukee TV station TMJ4 (WTMJ-TV) will broadcast the Waukesha Christmas Parade on Nov. 20. A release from the City of Waukesha Chamber of Commerce stated, “We understand that people in the community and performers from the parade may still be recovering in a variety of ways following the tragic events of the 2021 Christmas Parade.…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss elections, veterans day
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol touch on the election and Veterans Day. 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 encourages Wisconsin residents to reach out to their lawmakers on the…
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Long-time radio station owner dies
Long-time radio station owner, Donald Rabbit, died Sunday. He was 83. Rabbit owned many different radio stations over his lifetime, the most recent being Radio Dubuque. He once owned WFON in Fond du Lac. According to his obituary, Rabbit loved attending the National Association of Broadcasters convention every year. He was also an active member…
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Weekly Radio Addresses tout voting, public safety
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are about voting and public safety. 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, Rep. Gary Hebl explains the necessity of voting in the upcoming midterm elections. The Sun…
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Making the most of mobile
One of the most notable trends coming out of Jacobs Media’s Techsurvey this year is the continued growth of streaming. Over one-third of a radio station’s audience is receiving your product through your various streaming channels. And the way consumers watch television is similar. The pandemic years of 2020 and 2021 just served to accelerate…
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New deadline for WBA Hall of Fame nominations
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation Hall of Fame Committee is now requesting and accepting nominations for the Wisconsin Broadcasters Hall of Fame with a new deadline of Jan. 15. The Hall of Fame nomination process is open and will run through Jan. 15, 2023. Submissions should be made on the official nomination form found on…
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New deadline for Local Broadcast Legends
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association is now requesting and accepting nominations for the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Local Broadcast Legends Award with a new deadline of Jan. 15. The Local Broadcast Legends Award nomination process is open and will run through Jan. 15, 2023. Submissions should be made on the official nomination form and sent to the…
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WBA making plans for the future
Thank you to all the broadcasters who made this year’s two WBA Foundation political debates a success! We’re grateful to all the stations that aired these important broadcasts, and we’re particularly grateful to the stations that hosted them. Milwaukee PBS hosted the U.S. Senate debate and WISC-TV in Madison hosted the gubernatorial debate, with teams…
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Training critical to support future diverse broadcast leadership
Broadcasters in Wisconsin have taken numerous steps to promote diversity in their operations. We all recognize the importance of making sure our stations reflect the communities they serve.a One of the keys to success is in training future leaders in broadcasting as tomorrow’s managers and owners. There’s a lot to know when it comes to…
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Former WISM team celebrates reunion
WISM, the heritage top 40 station in Madison from 1960 to 1984, is remembered annually at “The WISM Reunion.” This year the group gathered Sept. 23. A 20-person roundtable featured nearly two hours of laughter-filled storytelling by the jocks, journalists, salespeople, record promo folks, and friends who attended. “The company always carried a unique family…
