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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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Midwest buys 6 stations in Illinois
Midwest Communications is buying six radio stations in Peoria, Illinois. Midwest is buying the following stations from Alpha: WIRL-AM, WMBD-AM, WPBG-FM, WSWT-FM, WNGY-FM, and WXCL-FM. Alpha has owned the stations since 2012. Details of the transaction have not been released. Midwest owns 75 radio stations throughout Tennessee, Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and…
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Statewide tests of Tornado Warning EAS code scheduled for April 11
In cooperation with Wisconsin Emergency Management, the National Weather Service will conduct two tests of the real Tornado Warning EAS Code, one in the afternoon and a second one in the evening, on April 11, 2019 as part of Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week. The State of Wisconsin has received a waiver from the…
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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 4 at the Madison Marriott West. Make your hotel reservations by clicking here. The Madison Marriott West is offering a rate of $134 per night, but you must book before April 11. Register for the gala by clicking…
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Cold weather fails to bring chill to WBA Winter Conference
Extremely cold weather managed to shut down much of Wisconsin this week, but it failed to shut down the WBA Winter Conference. The conference was held on Wednesday at the Madison Concourse Hotel as wind chills outside reached -50 degrees. The WBA Foundation Board and WBA Board of Directors met on Tuesday ahead of the…
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Gov. Thompson accepts award, praises broadcasters
Former Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson received the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association’s first Distinguished Service Award. The award was given out Wednesday at the WBA Business Luncheon during the Winter Conference at the Madison Concourse Hotel. The award was established to recognize those who “reflect the values embodied in the Wisconsin broadcast industry of promoting economic vitality,…
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WBA Winter Conference is on
The WBA Winter Conference scheduled for Wednesday will go on as planned. The WBA is aware of the inclement weather forecast and is diligently working with our contracted hotel, speakers, and legislators to ensure the best possible outcome for attendees. The safety of attendees, and crew always comes first so please, use your desecration in…
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Grassman honored for supporting veterans
Results Broadcasting owner Bruce Grassman is being honored for his support of veterans and veterans’ families. Grassman received a Legislative Citation on Monday from State Rep. Gary Tauchen (R-Bonduel) recognizing his support of veterans. Grassman said he was humbled by the award. He said he plans to continue holding fundraising events for veterans, including a…
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WBA Student Awards submissions are closed
Submissions for the WBA Student Awards for Excellence are now closed. Make plans to join us March 2 at the Madison Marriott West for the WBA Student Seminar when we will recognize the winners.
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Gousha to end hosting duties
Veteran journalist and WBA Hall of Famer Mike Gousha is ending his role hosting a public affairs program to focus on his duties at Marquette University Law School. Gousha hosted “UPFRONT” on WISN-TV for 11 years. He serves as a Distinguished Fellow in Law and Public Policy at Marquette. “Mike is so well-respected throughout the…
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Wisconsin voices on takeaways from CES
Wisconsin Broadcasters Association President and CEO Michelle Vetterkind and Tom Walker from Mid-West Family Broadcasting appeared on a video published by Radio Advertising Bureau about takeaways from CES 2019. Both Vetterkind and Walker were in attendance at the conference in Las Vegas in January. Watch the video here. Their appearances begin at 8:50. CES Bonus…
