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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 helps students with 70,000 school supplies
Radio Milwaukee (WYMS) helped collect 70,000 school supplies for students in Milwaukee Public Schools. The donations were collected through the fourth annual No Empty Backpacks School Supplies Drive. A portion of the donations, 9,778 school supplies, were delivered Friday at Rogers Street Academy. R&B artist B-Free and DJ Bizzon of Radio Milwaukee performed live. This…
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What the future sales team looks like and how you can prepare?
What the sales teams of the future looks like: Who does what? How do you pay them? A recent webinar with Laurie Kahn, Media Staffing Network explains how wore detailed plans on what a team sales approach would look like, who would benefit, ideas on how to compensate and why clients like this plan. The session…
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WBA Hall of Famer honored for environmental work
WBA Hall of Famer was honored by the River Alliance of Wisconsin for his environmental advocacy. Lindsay Wood Davis received the Lifetime Service Award at the River Alliance River Bash on Sept. 19 at Memorial Union in Madison. Davis has paddled on more than 120 streams, rivers, estuaries, and lakes in the state. He’s built…
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Lauter named to head iHeartMedia stations in Madison
Drew Lauter has been named to lead iHeartMedia stations in Madison. As Market President, Lauter will oversee the market’s programming, advertising, and operations across multiple platforms within Madison as well as create new business and revenue opportunities. He will report to Jeff Tyler, Division President for iHeartMedia Minneapolis. “I am very excited to welcome Drew’s…
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Unleash your broadcast, digital sales success
Today’s advertising and marketing selling environment can be unkind to sales veterans, vicious to rookies, and harsh to every broadcast seller who fits in-between. Local Broadcast Sales’ president, Gary Moore, recently hosted a webinar to motivate, encourage, and challenge every broadcast and digital seller with this fast-paced session. Come away with practical ways to unleash…
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News director testifies in favor of police body cameras bill
WISN-TV News Director Ben Hart testified Tuesday in favor of a bill that would set standards for Wisconsin law enforcement agencies that use body cameras. WBA President and CEO Michelle Vetterkind introduced Hart at the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety public hearing on SB50. Read Hart’s testimony [PDF] Watch the testimony below. Hart…
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EEO credit available by supporting WBA Foundation Scholarship
Your WBA can help you earn non-job vacancy specific menu option initiative credits for EEO compliance through support of WBA Foundation scholarships. The scholarships are offered to worthy students on an annual basis. The application process is currently underway with a deadline of Nov. 1. To obtain one full “Menu Option Initiative” credit per two year…
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WYMS names Jaffer PM drive host, promotions coordinator
Ayisha Jaffer is the new afternoon drive host and promotions coordinator for 88Nine Radio Milwaukee (WYMS-FM). Jeffer is a former artist manager and radio DJ. Starting Monday she will host the station’s weekday afternoon on-air shift. As promotions coordinator, Jaffer will book the station’s weekly 414 Live on-air performance show featuring Milwaukee artists (5:30 p.m.…
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Utnehmer to sell stations, sites to Mazur
Roger Utnehmer is selling Nicolet Broadcasting, which includes five radio stations and two websites, to Bryan Mazur. Mazur is the sales manager for Nicolet Broadcasting. The sale includes WBDK, Algoma; WRKU, Forestville; WRLU, Algoma; WSBW, Ephraim; an HD translator station, DoorCountyDailyNews.com, and DoorKewauneeHighSchoolSports.com. Utnehmer worked in broadcasting in Wisconsin for 42 years and is a…
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Educational Support Grants total $3,000 in 2019
The WBA Foundation has awarded three grants totaling $3,000 under its Educational Support Grants Program for 2019. Grants of $1,000 each for three schools were approved by the Foundation Board at the WBA/WBA Foundation Joint Board Meeting in June: UW-Green Bay UW-Madison UW-Oshkosh The Educational Support Grant Program was created by the WBA Foundation in…
