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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 urge limits to public gatherings, highlight Domestic Violence Awareness Month
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol urge residents to limit public gatherings and highlight Domestic Violence Awareness Month. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In the Dem address, Gov. Tony Evers detailed new public gathering limits and encouraged Wisconsinites…
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“The Farm” goes on the air in Madison
Mid-West Family Broadcasting in Madison is on the air with a new radio station aimed at farming and the outdoors. “The Farm” airs on 1550AM and 97.7FM (WHIT) with country favorites and featuring one of the biggest names in agriculture in Wisconsin, the Fabulous Farm Babe, Pam Jahnke. “This is a destination for those who…
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Entercom launches hip hop station in Milwaukee
Entercom has launched a new Hip Hop and R&B station in the Milwaukee market. Hot 105.7 airs on WXSS-FM-HD2. Sister station 105.7 FM The Fan will rebrand as “1250AM The Fan” and continue to be heard on WSSP-AM. Hot 105.7 will feature artists like Drake, Cardi B, and Beyonce and Entercom says it plans to…
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Fort Atkinson station changes format following sale
Fort Atkinson station WFAW-AM has dropped an all talk format for a mix of Oldies and local news and sports. The Oldies format replaces syndicated talk programs on the station that was recently sold to Magnum Communications by NRG Media. WFAW will continue to carry a local morning show, local news, and sports.
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WPR to reduce HD radio broadcasts
In 2007, Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) and the Wisconsin Educational Communications Board (ECB) joined a national effort to roll out digital “HD Radio” technology. In total, WPR and the ECB installed 13 HD Radio transmitters around Wisconsin. The stations carried existing WPR content, including WPR and NPR news, classical music, talk, entertainment and local programs.…
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Good Karma names winners of small business contest
ESPN Madison, ESPN Milwaukee, and Newsradio 620 WTMJ, in partnership with Associated Bank have named two winners of a contest aimed at helping small businesses during economic uncertainty. Madison Extinguisher Service and Black Husky Brewing LLC are the winners of the “Rebuilding Wisconsin Business” contest. They were chosen based on how their business embodies the…
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Stations takes cancer charity walk online
iHeartMedia Milwaukee’s V100.7 (WKKV-FM) is holding its ninth annual Sista Strut breast cancer charity walk as an online event. The free event aims to bring awareness to the importance of breast cancer screenings, especially for African American women who are at greater risk of dying from the disease. Fox 6 (WITI-TV) is a partner for…
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Weekly Radio Addresses call for safety during pandemic, rural road safety
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are about keeping Wisconsinites safe during the pandemic and rural road safety during fall color tours. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In the Dem address, Gov. Tony Evers urged Wisconsinites to “stay…
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Ladysmith stations sold to Zoe
Two radio stations in Ladysmith owned by Flambeau Broadcasting are being sold to Zoe Communications. Zoe is already operating WJBL and WLDY under a local marketing agreement. Zoe owns nine other stations and five translators serving communities in northwest Wisconsin.
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Pandemic could change holiday shopping
While we know COVID will have an impact on holiday shopping and Q4 revenue, the how and why of that impact will remain to be seen. Morning Consult suggests that the pandemic may be the end of in store Black Friday shopping. Heather Storm Woodward Radio Group, Appleton heather.storm@wcinet.com
