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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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iHeartMedia Milwaukee debuts FM sports talk station
iHeartMedia Milwaukee announced Tuesday the debut of a new FM sports talk station. 97.3 The Game (WRNW) will broadcast the latest local and national sports news and feature some of the most recognized and respected names and voices in Milwaukee sports. The program lineup will include Drew Olson, former Brewers beat writer and Milwaukee radio host; Ted…
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Thompson awarded first WBA Distinguished Service Award
Former Wisconsin Governor and U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson will receive the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association’s first 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…
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TV station phone bank breaks fundraising record
A Milwaukee area TV station has broken its own record for money raised during a fundraising drive for local food pantries. WISN-TV partnered with the Hunger Task Force for the seventh year and raised $198,141 during its “Food For Families Phone Bank.” The amount raised is enough to pay for nearly 1,600 holiday meal boxes…
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Paolantonio joins WISN-TV 6 p.m. newscast
Patrick Paolantonio will join Joyce Garbaciak to create the new co-anchor team of WISN 12 News at 6:00 p.m., effective today. The transition follows the retirement of Kathy Mykleby. “Patrick’s been an integral part of our station and anchor teams for more than 15 years, and Joyce has been… – MORE –
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Radio group gets listeners involved in supporting Toys for Tots
A four-station radio group in the Wausau/Stevens Point area is holding a holiday contest that gets listeners involved in supporting Toys For Tots. NRG Media stations Y106.5 (WYTE), 103.3 Classic Rock (WGLX), Hot 96-7 (WHTQ), and Wisconsin’s Big Cheese 107.9 (WBCV) are teaming up with Shopko for Toy Box Tuesday. Hosts on all four stations…
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WUWM mourns passing of Bruce Winter
A man who spent 40 years connected to WUWM in Milwaukee has died. Bruce Winter was program director at WUWM. He started at the station in 1978 as operations manager. Over the years he hosted programs playing classical music, jazz, and adult alternative music. An article on the WUWM website says Winter’s voice will remain…
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WBA Foundation Chair: Foundation ‘well positioned’
I am pleased to have the honor of serving as Chair of the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation (WBAF). Foundation President and CEO, Michelle Vetterkind, provides outstanding leadership for the WBAF. I am happy to report that your Foundation is well positioned to be a strong partner with the WBA during 2019. Communication with the WBA…
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Head of Morgan Murphy Media named ‘Giant’ in broadcasting
The president and CEO of Madison-based Morgan Murphy Media has been named a 2018 Giants of Broadcasting & Electronic Arts honoree. Elizabeth Murphy Burns received the award Tuesday in New York from the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation. “I’m deeply honored and humbled,” Burns said during event. “I love our industry and I think it’s vital to…
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Committee finishes work on police body camera bill
A Legislative Study Committee has completed work on a bill that would regulate the use of police body cameras in Wisconsin. Legislation on body cameras passed in the Assembly but was not brought up for a vote in the Senate before the end of the last session. The study committee… – MORE –
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Educators say thank you for WBA Foundation grants
The WBA Foundation is getting thank yous for it recent awarding of Educational Support Grants. Two letters are below: +++ Hello Michelle, I hope all is well with you and the WBA! I would like to sincerely thank you and the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation for the Educational Support Grant grant of $2,500 for the purchase of…
