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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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How new digital platforms are giving broadcasters an opportunity to build communities
Recently, I teamed up with the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association to host an event that was a first for both of us — a social webinar. A social webinar involves an online presentation just like a normal webinar, but before and…
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Eau Claire stations celebrate successful toy drive
Personalities from the stations of Mid-West Family Eau Claire, Alex Edwards and Office Cora of WAXX 104.5, John Murphy of Greatest Hits 98.1, Scorch and T-RI of 92.9 The X posed with Amy Giani of Family Promise of the Chippewa Valley…
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Membership means being active
I recently paid my credit card bill, and out of the blue a brand slogan popped into my head: “Membership has its privileges.” Yes, I was paying an American Express bill, and yes that slogan has been M.I.A. since the…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss budget surplus, EMS
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin lawmakers discuss the state budget surplus and emergency medical services. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s…
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Make your plans now for the WBA Awards Gala
Radio and television journalists, personalities, producers, directors and salespeople, our long two-year nightmare is over. After COVID forced the always fun Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Awards Gala to go virtual in 2020 and 2021, we’re back in Madison at the Marriott…
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Moreau moves to sales role in Milwaukee
The VP/Market Manager of Cumulus-Green Bay (WDUZ AM/FM, WQLH, WOGB and WKRU) is moving closer to home to be director of sales for Audacy Milwaukee. Chris Moreau was with Cumulus in Green Bay for six years. The change happened in…
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Remembering our friend, Terry Baun
It was a difficult start to the new year for your WBA family as we learned about the passing of our dear friend Terry Baun. Terry’s contributions to your WBA and our members are numerous, as you can read about in…
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Students connect with broadcasters in return to in-person Student Seminar
It was a fun experience. Great advice, leadership, and networking opportunities! Phenomenal learning opportunity. Those were just a few of the comments from more than 140 students who attended the 2022 WBA Student Seminar on Saturday, March 5 at the…
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WBA recognizes 2 young broadcasting professionals
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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Storm moves into research analytics with iHeartMedia
Heather Storm is leaving her Music Director and afternoon host duties for 95.9 KISS FM (WKSZ) in Green Bay to take a position with iHeartMedia Inc. doing research analytics for Premiere Radio Networks. She will work remotely from her home…
