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Podcast: The State of Spanish Radio: Its Future and Relevance
Monica Armenta (NM Broadcasters Assoc.) is joined by SDC Broadcasting’s Matt Martinez and Radio Ink and RBR+TVBR publisher Deborah Parenti to talk about Spanish-language radio; its growth, its challenges, and why it’s one of the most vibrant and resilient sectors of broadcasting.
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WBA joins DC fly-in to keep AM radio in every vehicle
Your WBA was in Washington D.C. this week, along with broadcasters representing 30 other states, to call on Congress to pass the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act. The bills in both houses of Congress have overwhelming bipartisan support. The House bill has more than 300 cosponsors and the Senate bill has 60 cosponsors. Broadcasters…
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YP of the Month ‘excels in leadership’
A producer at WEAU-TV in Eau Claire, Melanie Walleser, is the WBA Young Professional of the Month for the month of July. The WBA Young Professional of the Month is a nominee for the WBA Young Professional of the Year Award. The award seeks to recognize young broadcasters who have made a significant impact on…
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Jowett Fellowship recipient wants radio to excel with video
A multimedia videographer at Woodward Community Media is the recipient of the Rick Jowett Fellowship. Logan O’Leary says while Woodward has a strong radio tradition, they’re forging a new path forward to also making it a reliable video production company. As the sole videographer for the company, he wants to grow the effort into a…
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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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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…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss election investigation, worker recruitment
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s lawmakers they focus on election investigations and worker recruitment. 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. Jon Erpenbach calls for an end to “the Gableman circus.” “This week…
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Broadcasters take issues to Washington DC
Wisconsin broadcasters recently visited lawmakers and regulators in Washington D.C. to talk about issues like a performances tax and bills that would support journalism. A group of eight Wisconsin broadcasters visited Washington DC between Feb. 28 and March 2 to meet with the National Association of Broadcasters and take meetings with members of the Wisconsin…
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‘HYFIN’ to focus on Black music
Radio Milwaukee’s (WYMS-88.9FM) new Urban Alternative channel will be called HYFIN, a name that signals the full spectrum of Black music that will be played. “A hyphen is a connector that bridges the gap between words or parts of words, bringing them together,” HYFIN Program Director Tarik Moody said. “That’s how HYFIN will function –…
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Weekly Radio Addresses highlight bills about teaching, elections
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol highlight the veto of a bill about teaching about race in the classroom and election reform bills passed by lawmakers. 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, high…
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Station’s listeners connect with love
Listeners to a Madison radio station are helping gather needed items for a children’s hospital for Valentine’s Day. For the last five years, Life 102.5 listeners have shown love every Valentine’s Day to the kids and their families at the American Family Children’s Hospital. This year is no different, as the hospital is needing a…
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New radio, TV spots promote WBA Hall of Fame
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation is releasing new radio and TV spots promoting the WBA Hall of Fame at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center. The spots feature WBA and WBA Foundation President and CEO Michelle Vetterkind. you can download the spots here. “The Wisconsin Broadcasters Hall of Fame is a wonderful landmark to…
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Wisconsin Rapids stations cut ribbon on new location
A group of radio stations in Wisconsin Rapids is coming together in a newly renovated building. In April 2021, AM 1320 WFHR was purchased by Heart of Wisconsin Media, joining 105.5 FM WIRI and 106 FM WCWI. A new building for the stations was purchased and renovations began in the summer. WIRI County Legends 24/7…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss State of the State, empowering parents
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are about the State of the State and empowering parents. 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 highlights parts of Gov. Tony Evers’…
