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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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Eau Claire stations launch ‘Operation Support Local’
Mid-West Family radio stations in Eau Claire launched “Operation Support Local” to help Chippewa Valley businesses suffering through the pandemic. The stations air quick phone conversations with local businesses to help alert the public to changes at the businesses and offer ways for residents to help support them through the crisis. The conversations air weekday…
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Weekly Radio Addresses focused on COVID-19 developments
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses remain focused on COVID-19 with Assembly Speaker Robin Vos talking about the legislature’s response bill passed this week and Gov. Evers talking about the extension of his “Safer at Home” order. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics:…
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Radio stations raise spirits with new ‘Jump Around’ tradition
Radio stations from around Wisconsin united with a social media effort to raise the spirits of Wisconsinites during the COVID-19 pandemic by airing Jump Around on Saturdays at 3 p.m. Jump Around by House of Pain is traditionally played for the crowds at Camp Randall between the third and fourth quarter at Wisconsin Badger football…
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Willie Davis remembered for NFL, broadcasting career
Green Bay Packer legend and WBA Hall of Famer Willie Davis is being remembered for his landmark run with the Green Bay Packers and long career in broadcasting. Davis died Wednesday at the age of 85. His broadcast career spanned more than 30 years, following a 12-year National Football League Hall of Fame career with the…
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Koser joins NAB Board
Tom Koser, owner of Koser Radio Group in Rice Lake, has been elected to the NAB Radio Board. His two-year term begins June 2020. ‘I am honored to be elected by fellow broadcasters in the Midwest region to represent them and their interests at the national level in our industry,” Koser said. “The NAB is…
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Get help navigating SBA loans
The Small Business Administration is at the heart of the financial relief programs Congress has authorized in response to the pandemic. From Economic Injury Disaster Loans to the new Paycheck Protection Program, these SBA administered programs contain many helpful features that broadcasters should consider as they map their economic path through the pandemic. A recorded…
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Tarr named to lead engineering for Magnum Media
Christopher Tarr has been named Group Director of Engineering for Magnum Media which operates 16 radio and three LPTV stations in Wisconsin. Tarr accepted the position on March 16. His last day with Entercom was April 10. He was with Entercom for more than 16 years. “I made lifelong friends at Entercom and am so…
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V100.7 hosts special program on social distancing
Milwaukee radio station V100.7 (WKKV) hosted Stay At Home, Stay Safe, a special on the importance of social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. The special aired Wednesday from 1 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Stay At Home, Stay Safe was hosted by V100.7’s on-air personalities Bailey Coleman and Reggie Brown, and featured Fox 6 news anchor…
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Weekly Radio Addresses focused on election, pandemic stimulus
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and Republican Assemblyman Jim Steineke are focused on the spring election and pandemic stimulus spending. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s Dem address, Gov. Tony Evers thanked all…
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Sucher named to head Radio Milwaukee
Entertainment management professional Kevin Sucher has been named executive director of non-commercial radio station 88Nine Radio Milwaukee (WYMS-FM). A Milwaukee native, Sucher worked as a professional musician for several years, teaching himself recording and sound engineering skills that eventually led to a career as a music producer. Through producing, Sucher built relationships with artists and…
