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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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‘Big Red’ joins Y106.5 in central Wisconsin
Y106.5 (WYTE) in Wausau/Stevens Point is adding Larry ‘Big Red’ Wnorowski as Brand Manager and morning show personality. “I’m excited to wake up Central Wisconsin and to be a part of an amazing radio family with NRG Media,” Wnorowski said. GM Aleese Fielder said, “Big Red brings a wealth of experience in country radio that…
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Milwaukee radio station provides grants to musicians
A Milwaukee radio station is partnering with a grant and educational initiative to provide four musicians with grants and intensive 12-week mentorships. Radio Milwaukee (WYMS-FM) and Backline will give four Milwaukee-area artists $20,000 each to help them break out. The Backline artists selected for 2018 are: Soul/pop artist Lex Allen. Allen is this year’s Mary…
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McKay promoted to APD
Morning show host Kori McKay was named assistant program director at NRG Media’s Hot 96.7 (WHTQ-FM) in Wausau/Stevens Point. McKay hosts “Kori with a K in the Mornings” and says she’s looking forward to pushing the station to the next level. GM Aleese Fielder said, “Kori has done a tremendous job over the past three…
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Sparta station nominated by CMA
The Country Music Association has nominated a station in Sparta for Small Market Station of the Year. WCOW-FM received the nomination. The awards are held in Nashville on Nov. 14 and will be broadcast on ABC. Ben and Arnie from the Ben and Arnie Morning Show on WCOW-FM were also nominated earlier this year by…
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$40,000 raised for storm relief
A radiothon held by two Milwaukee radio stations raised more than $40,000 for victims of severe weather and flooding around Wisconsin. WTMJ-AM and WKTI-FM held a fundraiser titled “Wisconsin Strong – Storm Relief” on Aug. 31. “All money raised goes directly to storm and flood relief around the state of Wisconsin, and will support victims…
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Milwaukee station organizes televised U.S. Senate debate
WISN-TV, in partnership with Marquette University Law School, is hosting a live televised debate between the major party candidates for U.S Senate. Democratic incumbent Tammy Baldwin and Republican challenger Leah Vukmir will take part in a roundtable conversation on Friday, Oct. 19 from 7-8 p.m. at Marquette University Law School’s Eckstein Hall. The debate will…
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Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism marks 10 years
The Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism is celebrating 10 years on the investigative news beat and celebrated Thursday night at Memorial Union on the UW campus in Madison. The celebration featured a panel discussion with David Maraniss, Associate Editor at the Washington Post, Cara Lombardo, a reporter at the Wall… – MORE –
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Social, digital media awards now included in Station of the Year
The 2018 WBA Awards for Excellence brochure is out and it includes some significant changes. Download it here. After much discussion, the WBA Awards Committee decided to include the social and digital media awards toward Station of the Year and they will now compete in their regular market sizes. Now you can truly be competitive.…
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Debates, Broadcasters Clinic are a few of the many ways the WBA Serves You
Is your station among the list of stations that participate in the WBA’s NCSA/PEP program? The WBA’s NCSA/PEP program is what allows your WBA to provide you with the majority of the many services/offerings we do. To help provide you with an idea as to how reliant the WBA (like all State Broadcasters Associations) are…
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Wisconsin Broadcaster available now
The September/October issue of the Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. You can download it here. Highlights from his issue: WBA Chair Steve Wexler writes about being on guard against threats to media freedom WBA President and CEO Michelle Vetterkind previews Broadcasters Clinic and explains how the WBA is serving its members Information about an…
