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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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Students to receive scholarships at Student Seminar
Four scholarships will be given out during the WBA Student Seminar on March 7 to students studying broadcasting in Wisconsin. The recipients are: Enjoyiana Nururdin Enjoyiana Nururdin is the 2020 Morgan Murphy Media Scholarship recipient. Enjoyiana is attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is majoring in Journalism and Political Economy, Philosophy, and Politics. She…
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What do stations get right?
We as an industry often focus on what we (and others) do wrong, but what about what stations “get it right?” Radio Insight’s Sean Ross took an informal poll of which “radio stations get it,” and the results were varied, but Alternative and Triple A formats appeared most often. What station, other than your own, would you…
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Gov. Evers signs body camera bill into law
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers on Friday signed into law a bipartisan bill to address the use of law enforcement body cameras and public access to video recorded by the devices. The bill was the product of hard work from the members of a Legislative Study Committee that included lawmakers, law enforcement, criminal justice attorneys, and…
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Broadcasters talk about diversity, other issues on Capitol Hill
Wisconsin’s radio and TV broadcasters spent two days on Capitol Hill this week talking to lawmakers about numerous issues including a proposal to promote diversity in broadcast ownership. The Expanding Broadcast Ownership Opportunities Act of 2019 was introduced in both the House and Senate to establish a tax certificate. In the House, Rep. G.K. Butterfield…
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Weekly Radio Addresses focuses on tax cut plan, Black History Month
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin lawmakers focus on the veto of a Republican supported tax cut plan and Black History Month. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s GOP radio address, Rep. Mike Kuglitsch, R-New Berlin, criticized…
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WTMJ-AM named finalist for Crystal Radio Awards
WTMJ-AM in Milwaukee is one of 50 finalists for the 2020 NAB Crystal Radio Awards. Since 1987, the NAB Crystal Radio Awards have recognized radio stations for their outstanding year-round commitment to community service. Winners will be announced and the finalists honored at the We Are Broadcasters Celebration, held Tuesday, April 21 during the 2020 NAB…
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Weekly Radio Addresses focus on Black History Month, GOP tax cut plan
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin lawmakers focus on Black History Month and the Republican tax cut plan. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — State Sen. LaTonya Johnson focused on the celebration of Black History Month in this week’s Democratic…
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Deadline approaches for grant offering college debt relief for broadcasters
Results Broadcasting has established a $1,000 Education Debt Assistance Grant to help broadcasters pay off their student loans and the deadline to apply is a week away. This grant is available to individuals currently employed in Wisconsin broadcasting or related media. Applicants must meet the following criteria: Must be currently employed at a Wisconsin broadcast…
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WBA Gala registration open
Registration is now open and hotel reservations are now available for the WBA Gala which will be held May 2 at the Madison Marriott West. Make your hotel reservations by clicking here. The Madison Marriott West is offering a rate of $137 per night, but you must book before April 20. Register for the gala by clicking…
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Dick Zaragoza to receive 2020 WBA Distinguished Service Award
The WBA’s now retired Washington lawyer, Richard (Dick) Zaragoza, will receive the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association’s Distinguished Service Award. The Award was established to recognize those who “reflect the values embodied in the Wisconsin broadcast industry of promoting economic vitality, engagement in civic affairs, advocacy for the First Amendment and dissemination of community information and community…
