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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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Edwards celebrates retirement
WUWM-FM General Manager Dave Edwards celebrated his retirement Tuesday at a party in Milwaukee. Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett declared May 21 as “Dave Edwards Day.” Guests at the gathering included WUWM’s founding manager Ruane Hill, previous GM George Bailey, and representatives from NPR. Edwards joined the public radio station in Milwaukee in 1979 to create…
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Radio show established to train high school students
Converge Radio in Eau Claire is teaching high school students how to produce a radio show by giving them a radio show. Rock And Roll Homeroom airs Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon. Every Tuesday at 5 p.m., area high school students are invited to the Converge Radio studio to work with producers to record an episode,…
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Veteran music journalist joins Radio Milwaukee
A veteran music journalist whose work has been featured extensively in Milwaukee and national publications is joining 88Nine Radio Milwaukee (WYMS-FM) as the station’s web editor. Evan Rytlewski has been music editor for the weekly and online Shepherd Express for 13 years, where he covered all corners of the Milwaukee music scene. He has been…
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Green Bay radio station rebrands
Woodward Radio Group’s KZ 104.3 (WKZG) is rebranding itself as Green Bay’s Best Variety, with a music library of hit songs spanning nearly four decades. The station staged a soft relaunch in mid-April. It’s hoping to reach women who grew up listening to the radio in the 80s and 90s, and also enjoy today’s hit…
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Liberal talk radio back on the air in Madison
Liberal talk radio station is adding an FM translator in Madison. Resistance Radio (WTTN-AM) in Columbus went on the air Saturday in Madison as “Talk 92.7.” Mike Crute is programming the station and hosts the afternoon show. The station will also air syndicated hosts Stephanie Miller and Thom Hartmann and other local hosts. Liberal talk…
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Broadcasters Clinic call for papers open until June 7
The Call for Papers for the 2019 Broadcasters Clinic is currently open and will remain open until June 7. All the details are available here: Call For Papers [PDF] The 2019 Broadcasters Clinic will be held Oct. 15-17 at the Madison Marriott West. Early bird registration will open in June. Check back often for more…
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Get help making the right hire
How do you know you are hiring the right person for the job? Omnia Target Reports will help narrow the field when you are filling sales, engineering, IT or administrative posts. Get a sneak peek of a candidate’s natural job behaviors before investing valuable time, energy and money on training. The Omnia Profile, our simple, yet…
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YP Corner: When competiveness morphs into sabotage and jealously
Broadcasting is a tough business. It’s so competitive. You’re competing with other stations, streaming services, and satellite – radio and TV… the list goes on. Sometimes you’re even competing with coworkers when it comes to internal promotions. Every one wants to be the best—but what if someone’s attempt to be the best includes making your…
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Deadline approaching for photographer fellowship
The Rick Jowett Fellowship was established in 2017 by the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation to support educational opportunities for photographers and videographers who work in media in Wisconsin. Recipients of the fellowship can use the grant for professional development in the areas of photography and videography. Applicants must specify how the funds will be used.…
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Wright, Koser join Legacy Club
Two WBA Hall of Fame inductees are joining the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation’s Legacy Club. Duke Wright, President and CEO of Midwest Communications and Tom Koser, President and General Manager of Koser Radio Group, were named to the Legacy Club this spring. The Legacy Club was formed in 1998 to provide a formal procedure and…
