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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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Station partners with community group to help COVID-19 response
A Wausau radio station is working with community organization, Payton’s Promise, to make sure residents get what they need during the COVID-19 crisis. 89Q (WCLQ) is promoting the group’s efforts to collect food and make sure students who rely on school lunch don’t go hungry, packing food to be given out to families at grab…
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The Family Radio Network creates community through COVID-19 crisis
The Family Radio Network is connecting with its local communities through a Facebook group where listeners are posting needs, encouragement, updates, and information about concerts artists are performing via livestream during the COVID-19 crisis. The network recently wrapped up its “Our Help for the Homeless” campaign and has been using the donations to help those…
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Manitowoc stations promoting businesses operating through COVID-19
A group of six radio stations in Manitowoc is helping the local economy through the COVID-19 crisis through a choose local campaign in partnership with the local Chamber of Commerce. The Seehafer Broadcasting stations are airing PSAs encouraging listeners to keep shopping local and purchase food and drinks from local businesses offering delivery and take…
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Platteville area radio stations launch ‘Operation Small Business’
QueenB Radio in Platteville has created “Operation Small Business” to support local businesses during the COVID-19 crisis. “Operation Small Business” is an online list of local small businesses the community can support during the crisis. It includes a list of local restaurants and small businesses with links to the latest information on how to order…
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Woodward raises spirits during COVID-19 crisis with online sing-along
In addition to keeping listeners constantly updated with new information about COVID-19 and hosting a free website where local restaurants can add their hours of operation, Woodward Radio Group stations in the Appleton area are hosting an online sing-along to unite the community during this challenging time on people’s physical and mental health. WAPL and…
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Radio group interviews local businesses, leaders on COVID-19
The Radio Plus radio stations in the Fond du Lac area are keeping listeners connected to their communities through interviews with businesses, non-profits, religious groups, and other community groups. In addition to daily updates from local health officials, the stations are conducting these community interviews to air on all stations throughout the day. The 3-6-minute…
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Madison TV station calls for food bank donations
Madison TV station NBC15 (WMTV-TV) is seeking online donations to help a local food bank during the COVID-19 crisis. As of Friday, The Care Box Challenge has raised $186,299 (which includes $48,500 in matching funds) to benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank of Southern Wisconsin. Second Harvest anticipates it will need to provide 100,000 boxes…
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Radio station updates Black River Falls area listeners on local COVID-19 developments
A radio station serving the Black River Falls area is providing daily updates to listeners about how COVID-19 is affecting their region. WWIS Radio is continually broadcasting information on the state and local level about the effects of the virus. The station has interviewed local food bank officials regarding procedural changes for those picking up…
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Durand radio station connecting listeners through COVID-19 crisis
Durand radio station WRDN is helping listeners through the COVID-19 crisis by providing official updates, helping local businesses, and forming social connections. The station also facilitated milk and cheese curd donations for families and local school districts. The station is providing updates with local city, county, school district, and health officials on daily basis. It’s also…
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Radio group promotes ‘We Love Local’ through COVID-19 crisis
Cumulus radio stations in the Green Bay area are working to help local businesses through the COVID-19 crisis. The four radio stations in the group have posted a list of area restaurants and bars offering curbside, drive thru, and delivery service on each of the station’s websites. The effort, promoted on air as “We Love…
