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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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Learn about fighting fake news
A free member-only WBA webinar coming up next week will teach journalists strategies for defending themselves against accusations of fake news, including what to ask yourself when evaluating information and methods for identifying fake content on social media. Al Tompkins from the Poynter Institute will host the webinar Oct. 11… – MORE –
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UW-River Falls radio station celebrates 50 years
The public radio station at the University of Wisconsin—River Falls, WRFW-FM, turns 50 this year. Hundreds of former student staff and participating faculty are returning to campus this fall for a birthday party and reunion to help launch the station into its next decades. The celebration is scheduled for Nov. 3. The station, known fondly…
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CBS 58 adds Le to weekend evening newscasts
Pauleen Le is joining the CBS 58 (WDJT-TV) as a weekend evening anchor in Milwaukee. She joins Jacob Kittilstad on the weekend evening newscasts. Le comes to CBS 58 from WPTA-TV in Fort Wayne, Indiana where she was a morning anchor/reporter. She’s worked previously at WLUK-TV in Green Bay and… – MORE –
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2 additional broadcast debates announced
Wisconsin broadcasters are putting two additional debates on the air this fall to help inform voters ahead of the Nov. 6 election. WISN-TV will host a live televised Wisconsin Attorney General debate on Sunday, Oct. 14 at 6 p.m. between Republican incumbent Brad Schimel and Democratic challenger Josh Kaul. The… – MORE –
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Wexler named VP, Market Manager for Good Karma Brands Milwaukee
Milwaukee native Steve Wexler is being named Vice President and Market Manager for Good Karma Brands Milwaukee, overseeing 540 ESPN in Milwaukee, the Wisconsin Sports Awards, ESPN Digital, the Tundra Trio, as well as the two radio stations Good Karma is purchasing from The E.W. Scripps Company, WTMJ (620 AM and 103.3 FM) and WKTI…
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Morgan Murphy Media, investors, join purchase of Milwaukee radio stations
Morgan Murphy Media and a group of local investors will join in the purchase two Milwaukee radio stations, WTMJ and WKTI. A release from Morgan Murphy Media said it’s joining Good Karma Brands in the purchase that’s expected to close in November. Morgan Murphy Media is the parent company of WISC-TV in Madison and WKBT-TV…
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Video: Seth Resler on Mobile Apps
How can broadcasters use mobile apps to expand their audience? This is the topic of the most recent video in a series produced through a WBA partnership with Jacobs Media. The series is aimed at helping stations build their digital strategies. The ninth video in the series titled “Mobile Apps for Broadcasters” is available now…
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Rebecca Ryan to speak at 2019 Broadcast Management Institute
Futurist and economist Rebecca Ryan will speak to students at the Walker Broadcast Management Institute on April 3, 2019. Ryan is the Resident Futurist at the Alliance for Innovation, a Senior Advisor at the Governing Institute, a faculty member at the Institute for Zen Leadership, the founder of Futurist Camp, the inventor of Futures Labs,…
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$129,000 raised during Madison telethon
A Madison television station raised nearly $130,000 for victims of flooding in South Central Wisconsin during a telethon with the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Red Cross. WKOW-TV encouraged viewers to donate money during the Sept. 6 broadcast. The effort brought in $129,381 for flood relief. “This disaster hit us hard here at home, but…
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Broadcasters team up for Hurricane Florence victims
iHeartMedia Milwaukee and Fox 6 (WITI) in Milwaukee teamed up to raise $84,130 for victims of Hurricane Florence. The radio and TV pair was also working with Clear Channel Outdoor Americas. On-air personalities from iHeartMedia Milwaukee’s News/Talk 1130 WISN, FM106.1, 95.7 BIG FM, The Big 920, 97-3 NOW and V100.7 including Ridder, Scott and Quinn…
