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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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WBA says goodbye, thank you to Linda Baun
WBA Vice President Linda Baun heard from WBA members and friends of the WBA from across Wisconsin and beyond during a retirement celebration Wednesday on Zoom. Baun’s last day is Friday. Baun joined the WBA in 2006 and led numerous WBA events including the Broadcasters Clinic, the WBA Awards for Excellence program and Awards Gala,…
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The Family Radio Network buys station in Eau Claire
The Family Radio Network is expanding with the purchase of a radio station in Eau Claire. University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Foundation’s BluGold Radio LLC is selling Converge Radio 99.9 (WDRK) Cornell/Eau Claire. The Family is a group of Christian radio station based at 91.9 WEMI in Appleton. The group owns three other full power FMs…
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The pros of negative audience feedback
“Angry viewer email.” Those three words likely triggered an involuntary eye roll or sigh. No one enjoys being criticized, but there is a benefit. No industry sees the volume of complaints quite like food service. And if you’ve ever worked in a restaurant you know exactly what I mean. Years ago, while serving at an…
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Wisconsin Broadcaster available now
The July/August issue of the Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. You can download it here [PDF]. Highlights from his issue: WBA Chair Chris Bernier writes about preparing for the election season. WBA Vice President Linda Baun is retiring in September. WBA President and CEO Michelle Vetterkind writes about Linda Baun’s lasting impression on the…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss bills regarding pandemic, redistricting
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol discuss two GOP bills aimed to helping schools and businesses during the pandemic and Gov. Evers’ People’s Maps Commission. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — Sen. Chris Kapenga in this week’s GOP radio…
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WBA program helps stations plan for crisis
Radio and TV stations throughout the state can take an easy step toward being prepared for an emergency by getting Broadcaster Emergency Personnel ID cards for engineering staff members. Many stations already participate in the Broadcaster Emergency Personnel ID program, but all WBA member stations are invited to participate. Broadcaster Emergency Personnel ID cards are…
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WBA Awards brochure updated after printed versions mailed
WBA member, You might have recently received the 2020 WBA Awards for Excellence brochure in the mail. The WBA Awards Committee issued a revised brochure today that is available here. Here’s an explanation from Awards Committee Co-Chair Kelly Radandt: Dear WBA Membership (especially our radio play by play sports announcers), We heard you…
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2 photographers awarded Jowett Fellowship
A television photographer working in La Crosse and another working in Superior/Duluth are the 2020 recipients of the Rick Jowett Fellowship. Justin Runberg works at WKBT-TV in La Crosse. He was awarded $1,000 to take classes to further his skills to make a greater impact on the communities he covers. He said he was motivated…
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Linda Baun’s dedication will leave permanent mark on your WBA
To say that it’s difficult to summarize all the ways in which our Linda Baun has left her mark on your WBA is an understatement… Lin has given 14 years of dedicated service to your WBA. She’s earned her reputation for her dedication to broadcasting, amazing work ethic, and boundless kind-heartedness. She put in countless…
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Meteorologist Daji Aswad joins WISN-TV
Meteorologist Daji Aswad is joining WISN-TV’s Weather Watch 12 team. Aswad will join anchor Ben Wagner on weekend evening newscasts at 5 p.m., 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Saturdays, along with Sundays at 5:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. She starts Sept. 29. “We’re lucky to have Daji become a part of the WISN 12…
