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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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Young professionals find support, advice in Facebook groups
Starting out in the broadcast journalism field is tough. Many smaller markets employ a “sink-or-swim” mentality due to small staff size which can leave many young reporters floundering. Questions like these often go un-answered: Where can I look for story ideas? What stories can I pitch about (x) topic? Where can I find affordable clothing…
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Little to lead new research firm
WBA Hall of Famer Jonathan Little is leading a marketing research firm that’s undergoing changes with the retirement of research veteran Bill Troy. Troy is retiring from TroyResearch as of March 31, shutting down the existing TroyResearch.com site. Little, the long-time Vice President of Sales and Client Services for Troy Research, is launching a new…
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Cringeworthy mistakes you’re making online without even realizing it
Go out to eat with someone who has worked as a server, and you’re almost certain to hear what the person waiting on your table should be doing better. Show off your DIY home improvement project to your friend who is a general contractor, and you can bet that friend is thinking about (but may…
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Johnson named Sales VP at iHeartMedia Milwaukee
Jasmine M. Johnson has been named Vice President of Sales for iHeartMedia Milwaukee. As Vice President of Sales, Johnson will be responsible for leading multi-cultural initiatives for broadcast, digital and iHeartRadio customers across the region. She will report to Nathan Tonarelli, Senior Vice President of Sales for iHeartMedia Milwaukee. Jasmine has more than 20 years…
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Geiger retires from WDGY morning show
WDGY morning show host Paul Geiger signed off his final air shift today as he heads into retirement. Geiger worked in radio for 43 years, with 27 years at WLTE and the last nine years at WDGY in Hudson. “What a great journey it has been, made better by all the listeners I’d had the…
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Weekly Radio Addresses touch on state budget, PPP loans
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol discuss Gov Evers’s plans for kids, families, and caregivers in the state budget and a Republican proposal to help small businesses affected by the pandemic. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this…
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Sparta station nominated for ACM Award
A radio station in Sparta has been nominated as Radio Station of the Year by the Academy of Country Music. WCOW-FM was nominated in the small market division along with: KATI-FM, Jefferson City, MO KCLR-FM, Columbia, MO KKNU-FM, Eugene, OR WXBQ-FM, Bristol, VA The Radio Awards winners will be announced ahead of the 56th ACM…
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Bill Michaels joins Mid-West Family Madison
Bill Michaels is joining Mid-West Family Madison sports talk station 1670AM and 96.7FM The Zone (WOZN) with syndication across the state of Wisconsin. “We are excited to have one of the biggest names in Wisconsin sports talk history as part of our growing sports properties,” said Randy Hawke, Vice-President of Programming for Mid-West Family. “Bill…
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Koser family remembers inspirational patriarch
The Koser family is remembering the life of Bob Koser, whose long career included 10 years in broadcasting working with his son, Tom Koser. Bob Koser, 88, died Jan. 24. He was a veteran and life-long resident of northwest Wisconsin. With his father and brother, is owned and operated Koser Silo Works and General Contractors,…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss state budget, prescription drug prices
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol discuss the state budget and a plan to lower prescription drug prices. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — State Rep. Mark Born in this week’s GOP radio address said Gov. Tony Evers has…
