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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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Making the most of an overnight work schedule
“When do you go in?” If you’ve ever worked a morning show shift you’ve likely been asked that question with a look of disgust from inquiring minds. Kassandra Sepeda has anchored Sunrise 7 in Wausau for nearly four years and previously worked a morning shift at her former station in Mankato, Minnesota. Working when most…
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Janesville sports fans remember local broadcaster
A longtime radio sports director in Janesville is being remembered for his hard work and dedication. Al Fagerli, 67, died unexpectedly on Dec. 14 in Illinois. He retired from WCLO radio in Janesville in 2016. According to his obituary, Fagerli was enthusiastic about sports at a young age. In 1965 he received a tape recorder…
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Converge Radio returns to new dial location in Eau Claire
Converge Radio is back on the air in the Eau Claire area on a new transmitter after its previous station was sold. Converge Radio was previously on the air on WDRK, which the UW-Eau Claire Foundation recently sold to The Family Radio Network. The station is now on the air at WRFP-LP (101.9 FM) in…
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2 Wisconsin broadcasters named to ’30 and Under Superstars’ list
Two Wisconsin broadcasters are among 30 broadcasters recognized as “30 and Under Superstars” by Radio Ink. Ben Brust from Good Karma Brands in Madison and Reid Magnum of Magnum Media were both included in the 2020 class of honorees, only the second group to be named by Radio Ink. Brust, 29, is an on-air co-host…
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WFHR marks 80 years on the air
WFHR is celebrating 80 years on the air in Wisconsin Rapids. The station went on the air Nov. 5, 1940 and was broadcasting election results on the first day, which was also Election Day. WFHR stands for William F Huffman Radio. Huffman founded the station and was also the publisher of the Wisconsin Rapids Daily…
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WISN-TV raises $137K for Salvation Army
For the first time ever, WISN 12 and The Salvation Army joined forces for the ‘#RescueChristmas’ fundraiser. It provides toys, along with food, clothes, and shelter services, to children and families in need across southeastern Wisconsin. From Dec. 7 through Dec. 20, the campaign was promoted both on-air and online to solicit donations from generous…
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Madison station delivers holiday cheer
A Madison radio stations lifted the spirits of those in need during the holiday season with its annual 12 Trees of Christmas event. WOLX-FM asked listeners to nominate someone they know who is struggling through the holiday season to receive a free Christmas tree and gift cards to make their season a little brighter. The…
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Twin Cities, western Wisconsin radio owner dies
Greg Borgen, the owner and president of Borgen Broadcasting, died unexpectedly on Dec. 21. Borgen owned classic hits station WDGY in Hudson and Spanish language station WREY in the Twin Cities. He was a second-generation broadcaster and served on the board of the Minnesota Broadcasters Association. “His love of broadcasting was shown by the countless…
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Station makes $5,000 donation to rescue mission
A radio station operated by QueenB Radio in Platteville is making a $5,000 donation to a rescue mission. Super Hits 106 (KIYX-FM) in Dubuque presented the donation Dec. 8 to the Dubuque Rescue Mission. It was awarded through the Morgan Murphy Media “It’s What We Do” initiative. Presentations are made by each market at the…
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Listeners come through for homeless shelter
A radio station in Manitowoc collected three carloads worth of donations for a local homeless shelter. WOMT’s Hope Tree campaign promoted listeners to donate 43 blankets, 98 personal care items, 72 articles of clothes, and more including monetary donations, a vacuum cleaner, books, and even jewelry to Hope House of Manitowoc County. The Hope House…
