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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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Big Radio listeners come through during fundraisers
The stations of Big Radio concluded their annual holiday charity fundraising events on Dec. 10 with results that will help their local communities in southern Wisconsin. Station in the group include WCLO 1230AM, 105.9 WWHG, WJVL 99.9 FM, 101.9 WGEZ…
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‘Saint or Scrooge’ raises money for children’s hospital
A promotion named Saint or Scrooge on Appleton classic rock station 105.7 WAPL raised $6,000 for Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. Listeners would call in for a $200 prize. They would then decide whether to be a Saint and donate all…
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Station gathers more than 1,500 holiday shoeboxes from listeners
Madison radio station Life 102.5 (WNWC) gathered more than 1,500 shoeboxes was filled with toys, toiletries, and other necessities for local children in need. The station has partnered with W.I.N.R.S. For Christ on the Shoebox Gifts for Kids effort for…
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Weekly Radio Addresses tout tourism grants, criticize Evers veto
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol discuss tourism and entertainment grants and criticize the vetoing of a bill regarding literacy. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from…
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Lenz named to lead sales for iHeartMedia
Daniel Lenz has been elevated to Senior Vice President of Sales for both the Milwaukee and Madison, Wisconsin markets. As Senior Vice President of Sales, Lenz will be responsible for overseeing the markets sales strategy and leading a team of…
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WBA Student Awards competition gets underway
The 2021 WBA Student Awards for Excellence competition is OPEN starting today! The WBA Education Committee reorganized and changed some of the categories to make sure more students’ works can be included in this year’s contest. Be sure to check…
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Station helps ‘Backyard Dreams’ come true
A charity started by an Eau Claire radio station helps make dreams come true for kids and adults. “Backyard Dreams” was started by WAYY Sports Talk 105.1. It recently helped a 14-year-old boy who has a rare eye disease that…
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Radiothon generates holiday gifts for kids
Madison radio station WIBA-FM recently partnered with Blain’s Farm and Fleet for the annual Operation Toy Drive event to make sure every child in southern Wisconsin has something under the tree this holiday season. Listeners were encouraged over a two-day…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss inflation, money for schools
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are on the topics of inflation and COVID relief money for Wisconsin schools. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics:…
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Radio Milwaukee announces name, menu for new café
Radio Milwaukee (WYMS-FM 88.9) revealed the name and menu for its new “sound café” at a community reception on Wednesday. The new space for creativity, collaboration and community will be called Deadwax and will feature an eclectic, ever-changing food and beverage program. “Deadwax is…
