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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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WISN-TV adds 11 a.m. newscast
WISN-TV in Milwaukee is adding a new one-hour weekday newscast at 11 a.m. “WISN 12 News at 11 a.m.” will begin Sept. 10. Melinda Davenport will anchor the new newscast with meteorologist Sally Severson. “We’re very excited to expand our news into a new daypart, and provide our viewers with more opportunities to receive WISN 12’s important…
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DOJ suggests fees for copies of public records
The Wisconsin Department of Justice on Wednesday issued a release in response to concerns about rising fees for access to public records and suggesting fees for records custodians. Here are some key quotes: “Copying fees should be based on the actual costs of the copy machine or contract, and the… – MORE –
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WORT Board President to join panel discussion on station safety
WORT-FM Board President Dave Devereaux-Weber will join a discussion about personal and station safety for broadcasters at the Broadcasters Clinic. WORT was the scene of a shooting this weekend that left a DJ injured. Devereaux-Weber will appear at the Oct. 17 panel discussion at the WBA Broadcasters Clinic at the Madison Marriott West. The panel…
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Agenda announced for next Walker Broadcast Management Institute
The agenda for the 2019 Walker Broadcast Management Institute has been released. The three-day institute will be held April 2-4 at the UW Business School in Madison. The Walker Broadcast Management Institute is now in its 22nd year, having completed its first seven 3-year management education cycles in 2018. The 2019 Institute marks the beginning…
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Schibbelhut named GM at Fond du Lac stations
Marty Schibbelhut was named general manager for Mountain Dog Media’s KFIZ-AM and WFON-FM in Fond du Lac. Schibbelhut has more than 30 years of experience in the radio industry with experience as talent, marketing sales management, and director of sales all over the Midwest, and most recently as the owner of Martini Media, and B104online.com.…
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WBA Awards profiled in WSAE magazine
The WBA Awards for Excellence program was profiled in the most recent issue of the Wisconsin Society of Association Executives magazine. The two-age article in “VantagePoint” was written by WBA staff members Kyle Geissler and Linda Baun at the request of the WSAE to highlight the success of the awards program. You can read the…
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Lifelong reporter, producer dies
A man who spent his career producing content at radio and TV stations in Wisconsin and Illinois has died. Ronald R. Anderson stated his career in the 1960’s as a DJ and reporter for radio stations in Two Rivers, Madison, and Illinois. He then worked at WISN-TV and WMVS public… – MORE –
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Column: Finalists’ names should be made public
When the Oconto Police and Fire Commission said in April that it had interviewed two finalists for the open position of chief of police, Kent Tempus of the Oconto County Reporter asked who the finalists were. It was a simple request, made under the part of Wisconsin’s open records law… – MORE –
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Following rules about drones
Are you still fuzzy on what the rules are regarding drones? You’re not alone. The WBA, through the Michigan Association of Broadcasters, recently offered a webinar titled “Broadcasters and Drone – Rules and Regulations Governing Operations.” If you missed it, you can watch it here. Please note that this… – MORE –
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WBA Hall of Famer offering anti-harassment and anti-discrimination training
WBA Hall of Famer Jill Geisler is offering anti-harassment and anti-discrimination training session through the Newseum and Freedom Forum Institute’s Power Shift Project. Here are the details: The Newseum’s Freedom Forum Institute is offering unique anti-harassment and anti-discrimination training for media organizations. The training was developed by Jill Geisler of Loyola University, a member of the…
