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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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Kellogg remembered for commitment to news
A Madison man is being remembered for his dedication to the news business. Blake Reid Kellogg died Wednesday at the age of 87. He grew up in South Dakota, served in the military and completed a degree in journalism. He served as the editor of newspapers in South Dakota, Nebraska, and Minnesota. Kellogg was news…
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Updated carriage list available for WBA Foundation debates
The first of two WBA Foundation political debates is coming up this week and stations across the state are making plans to carry the debate. An updated list of stations carrying the debates can be viewed here: Oct. 13 U.S. Senate Debate [PDF] Oct. 19 Gubernatorial Debate [PDF] Stations interested in carrying the…
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6 Wisconsin broadcasters named to Silver Circle
Six Wisconsin broadcasters will be named to the Wisconsin Silver Circle on Oct. 21. The awards are given by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. The following are 2018 inductees: Kent Aschenbrenner, WTMJ John Ivan Lazarevic, WISN Melissa Langbehn, WAOW Hank Stoddard, Retired WTMJ Mickie Leach, WITI Jay Wilson, WISC The Television Academy established…
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WPT, WPR to host Attorney General debate
Wisconsin Public Television and Wisconsin Public Radio will host a debate between Wisconsin Attorney General candidates Brad Schimel and Josh Kaul on Friday. The debate will be broadcast statewide at 7:30 p.m. on WPT and WPR stations. It will be streamed live on wpt.org, wpr.org, and WisconsinVote.org. It will be moderated by WPT’s Frederica Freyberg…
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NAB President defends media freedoms
NAB President and CEO Sen. Gordon Smith wrote a guest blog today for Broadcasting and Cable defending press freedoms established by the Founding Fathers. “Raucous voices on social media and commentary-based cable programming may pervade and dominate our daily discourse,” Smith writes. “But viewers and listeners should try, always, to… – MORE –
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Rings, pendants available to WBA Hall of Fame inductees
The WBA Foundation is partnering with Baron to make specially-designed Hall of Fame rings and pendants available to members of the WBA Hall of Fame. The WBA Hall of Fame recognizes a lifetime of commitment to broadcast excellence. The idea for the rings and pendant comes from WBA Hall of Famer Eddie Doucette who proposed…
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Mykleby to retire after 38 years at WISN-TV
Anchor and reporter Kathy Mykleby will retire after 38 years at WISN-TV. Shewill deliver her final news broadcast in late November. Mykleby is a renowned journalist, receiving awards and recognitions from numerous organizations, including the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association, the Milwaukee Press Club, the Associated Press (AP), and the United Press… – MORE –
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First carriage list available for WBA Foundation debates
The first of two WBA Foundation political debates is coming up next week and stations across the state are making plans to carry the debate. A preliminary list of stations carrying the debates can be viewed here: Oct. 13 U.S. Senate Debate [PDF] Oct. 19 Gubernatorial Debate [PDF] Stations interested in carrying the…
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Broadcasters Clinic highlighted in Radio World
The Wisconsin Broadcaster Association Broadcasters Clinic was recently highlighted in trade publication Radio World. Check out the article here. The Broadcasters Clinic is coming up Oct. 16-18 at the Madison Marriott West. Learn more here.
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Wausau media joins discussion about race, police
A year-long discussion about law enforcement and the media in the Wausau area continued Wednesday night with a panel discussion about race. The panel included Chris Conley, Operations Manager at Midwest Communications in Wausau and representatives from the Wausau Police Department, a local school, clergy, a women’s group, and the… – MORE –
