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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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Pioneer in local TV news, WBA Hall of Famer dies
A pioneer in local television news and WBA Hall of Famer has died. Joseph T. Loughlin, 87, died Nov 9, 2017. He was living in Huntley, Illinois. Loughlin began his 45 year broadcast career as a news reporter, producer, and anchor at television stations in Alabama and Florida. In 1963, he produced and anchored the…
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U.S. Senate candidates trade ideas in WBA Foundation Debate
U.S. Senate candidates Sen. Tammy Baldwin and State Senator Leah Vukmir debated Saturday night in Wausau at a one-hour televised event sponsored by the WBA Foundation with funding provided by the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities. It was aired live or delayed by more than 80 television and radio stations throughout the state.…
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ATSC 3.0 speaker added to Broadcasters Clinic lineup
A speaker added late to the Broadcasters Clinic line-up will talk about ATSC 3.0 at a session on Thursday. Joel Wilhite is currently the Senior Systems Design Engineer for North American Broadcasting at Harmonic. For 24 years, his career has focused primarily on broadcast television transport technology. Wilhite has held several positions within Harmonic, including…
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Journalists working hard on the U.S. Senate debate
The moderator and five panelists taking part in the WBA Foundation’s U.S. Senate debate met on Friday to prepare for Saturday’s debate in Wausau. Moderator Jill Geisler spent the afternoon with local journalists Holly Chilsen, Chris Conley, Melissa Langbehn, Ben Meyer, and Jeff Thelen talking about topics and questions for… – MORE –
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Music Modernization Act signed into law
President Trump signed the Orrin G. Hatch – Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act (MMA) into law today, putting into effect the first reform of music copyright law in decades. The legislation formally establishes a role for Congress as the Department of Justice reviews consent decrees with the two largest performing rights organizations — ASCAP and…
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Eau Claire film series puts focus on journalism
An effort to draw attention to the work of journalism in local communities is bringing people together to watch films in the Eau Claire area. Monday’s showing of “Spotlight” is part of Wisconsin Humanities Council project called “Beyond The Headlines.” The WBA Foundation is sponsoring the film showings. “Spotlight” is the Oscar-winning story of how reporters…
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First of two WBA debates happening Saturday
The first of two WBA Foundation debates will take place Saturday at 7 p.m. and air live or delayed on more than 85 radio and TV stations in Wisconsin. U.S. Senate candidates Sen. Tammy Baldwin and challenger Leah Vukmir will debate in Wausau at a one-hour televised event sponsored by the WBA Foundation with funding…
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Student scholarship competition extended one week
Do you know a student who could use assistance with educational expenses? The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation is extending it’s scholarship competition by one week. The WBA Foundation offers two $2,000 scholarships and two $1,000 scholarships. Students who meet eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply for these scholarships. The application is available on the WBA website. Students…
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Milbourn retires after 50 years in TV news
An anchor at a Green Bay TV station is retiring after 50 years in TV news. Tom Milbourn started as a rookie radio announced at age 15. He’s been in Wisconsin for more than 40 years, and in the Green Bay area for more than 30 years. He served as… – MORE –
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Stations host cancer walk to raise awareness
About 1,000 people turned out for a breast cancer walk hosted by a radio and TV station in Milwaukee. V100.7 (WKKV-FM) hosted the seventh annual 3K Cracker Barrel Sista Strut on Oct. 6, along with their media partner, Fox 6 (WITI-TV) at Estabrook Park in Milwaukee. The goal was to raise awareness about the importance…
