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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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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss law enforcement, dairy industry
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are about law enforcement and the dairy industry. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — State Sen. Van Wanggaard in this week’s GOP radio address touts bills that he said would increase police accountability,…
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Kiefer retires after 34 years at WLUK-TV
Bill Kiefer is retiring after an inspirational career 34-year career as a broadcast journalist at WLUK-TV in Green Bay. Kiefer is an award-winning producer of newscasts and documentaries. He also served as a member of the WBA Awards committee. Since 1995, Kiefer has been the Assistant News Director at WLUK-TV. During his time there he created…
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Troy Research acquires Hit Music Research
Troy Research is announcing an agreement to acquire Hit Music Research, a Nashville based internet music research company. Following the acquisition, Hit Music Research’s clients and resources will be transferred to TroyResearch.net. “Hit Music Research President Ken Farley and I have had many discussions over the past few years about Troy acquiring HMR. Now the…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss support for small businesses, Medicaid
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are about helping small businesses and Medicaid expansion. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — Gov. Tony Evers in this week’s Dem radio address urged small business owners to sign up for a $420…
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How often should you post to social media?
It’s a question many journalists likely have. Sara Maslar-Donar is the anchor of WKOW’s Wake Up Wisconsin Weekend morning show and reports for the weekday morning show. She was also recipient of the WBA’s ‘Best Online Personality” award, placing second. She offers this advice: Whenever you have time! I try to post something on the…
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Radio station raises $822K for children’s hospital
Milwaukee radio station WKLH raised more than $822,000 for Children’s Wisconsin during its WKLH Miracle Marathon. The fundraiser has raised more than $27.8 million to benefit Children’s Wisconsin over 24 years. The station posted video interviews with real patients, family and staff at Children’s Wisconsin who will benefit from the support of listeners.
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Former TV reporter lands new gig as radio DJ
I know a handful of people who have made a successful move from radio to TV or vice versa, and many more on the sales side. There is nothing wrong when your dreams change and the great part is all the avenues broadcasting affords. Brian Will began his career as a news reporter in Wausau.…
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WBA names recipient of Results Broadcasting Education Grant
A producer at WBAY-TV in Green Bay is the recipient of the Results Broadcasting Education Grant. Morgan Schillinger graduated from St. Norbert College in 2017 and worked at WLUK-TV and WFRV-TV in Green Bay before joining WBAY-TV in June 2018. She produces newscasts daily and seeks interviews with local and national newsmakers. Vice President and…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss Medicaid expansion, support for veterans
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol focus on Medicaid expansion and funding for Wisconsin’s veterans. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — Gov. Tony Evers in this week’s radio address warned the state could lose out on an additional $1…
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Rep. Gallagher joins cosponsors of Local Radio Freedom Act
Wisconsin Congressional Representative Mike Gallagher is joining Representatives Ron Kind, Glenn Grothman, and Tom Tiffany are in supporting the recently reintroduced Local Radio Freedom Act (LRFA). The resolutions in the House of Representatives and the Senate oppose “any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge” on local broadcast radio stations. The version of the…
