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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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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss education spending, libraries
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol discuss education spending and libraries. 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, Sen. LaTonya Johnson slams Republicans for balking at Gov. Tony Evers and Department of Public Instruction…
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Radio Milwaukee names new executive director
Maxie C. Jackson III has been named executive director of 88Nine Radio Milwaukee (WYMS-88.9FM). Jackson most recently served as the Chief Content Officer for New England Public Media (NEPM). He has more than 30 years of management, content, and audience development experience in radio, television, digital, and live events. “Maxie is a public media powerhouse,”…
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Cominos launches show on WHBY in Appleton
WHBY and Woodward Radio Group are announcing the addition of Ben Cominos to the WHBY on air team. Cominos launched a new talk show, “Outside the Box with Ben Cominos” weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. beginning on Tuesday. WHBY’s new lineup will also be bringing back a live, locally produced news show weekdays from 4…
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93.1 JAMZ debuts ‘The Breakfast Club’
Mid-West Family Madison’s 93.1 JAMZ (WJQM) is adding “The Breakfast Club,” the most-listened-to Hip-Hop and R&B morning show in America, to its weekday morning lineup. Starting Sept. 14, the top-rated program featuring Radio Hall of Famers Charlamagne Tha God, Angela Yee, and DJ Envy will air weekdays. The station will also air “Weekends with The…
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WSAW-TV names digital sales manager
WSAW NewsChannel 7 has named Gunnar Tessmer as Digital Sales Manager. “I am thrilled to step into the Digital Sales Manager role for WSAW,” Tessmer said. “I look forward to working with our team to provide strategic, sensible and valuable television and digital marketing solutions that drive results for new and existing clients.” Tessmer previously…
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Majority of House now cosponsoring Local Radio Freedom Act
A bipartisan majority of the House of Representatives are now cosponsoring the Local Radio Freedom Act, a resolution opposing “any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge” on local broadcast radio stations. The Local Radio Freedom Act (LRFA), which signals members of Congress’s opposition to any potential legislation that imposes new performance royalties on…
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Station’s school supply drive raises more than $51,000
The “Class Act School Supply Drive,” hosted by WISN 12 in partnership with the Salvation Army, delivers school supplies to those who need them the most. The campaign this year raised $51,015 with donations placed online, through text messaging, and during an on-air phone bank hosted at the station on Aug. 23. “As we think…
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Radio host walks to stop violence
A Milwaukee radio host walked from Milwaukee to Chicago to raise awareness to stop violence. 101.7 The Truth On-Air Host and Community Activist, Tory Lowe, walked the 80 miles as part of the 7th Annual Stop the Violence Peace Walk. The walk, intended to raise awareness and bring an end to violence in communities, spanned…
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Madison TV GM to oversee Illinois stations
A change in management structure for Gray Television means new duties for the GM of WMTV-TV in Madison. Don Vesely will now also oversee Gray’s television stations in Peoria and Rockford, Illinois. The move is one of several within Gray. Gray Television said it is changing its management structure by giving more of its general managers…
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WBA Foundation announces broadcast teams for general election debates
The WBA Foundation Board is proud to announce the names of the journalists from across the state who will continue its 32-year tradition of conducting debates in the Wisconsin Governor and the U.S. Senate races for Wisconsin voters. Both debates will be conducted by diverse teams of broadcasters from stations and communities across Wisconsin. After…
