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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 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 Democratic radio address, Senate Minority Leader Janet Bewley says Republicans are playing politics by gaveling…
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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 West for 2022. I’m very much looking forward to this year’s Gala and it appears…
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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 February.
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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 his obituary here. But more than that, together with his wife and former WBA Vice President…
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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 Madison Marriott West. Another successful event can be attributed to the hard work of 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. A subcommittee of the WBA Board of Directors selected five young professionals to recognize in…
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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 in Oshkosh. Her last day with Woodward Radio Group will be on March 25. Storm…
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Wisconsin Broadcaster available now
The March/April issue of the Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. You can download it here [PDF]. Highlights from his issue: WBA Chair Don Vesely writes about being an active member of the WBA WBA President and CEO Michelle Vetterkind remembers Terry Baun New radio/TV spots promote the WBA Hall of Fame Wisconsin broadcasters visit…
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WLUK-TV celebrates 4 milestone employee anniversaries
Four employees at WLUK-TV in Green Bay are marking milestone anniversaries. On March 9, Amy Hanten will mark 30 years with FOX 11. She is the host of lifestyle show FOX 11 Living with Amy. On March 5, Michelle Melby celebrated 15 years with FOX 11. She is an evening news anchor. On March 20,…
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WBA Student Awards for Excellence winners announced
The 2021 Student Awards for Excellence winners were announced at the WBA Student Seminar on Saturday. The complete list of winners is available here. Congratulations to all the winners! Great job! Four scholarship recipients were also recognized, along with the WBA Student Leadership Award winner. The WBA Student Seminar will be back at the Madison…
