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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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Carpenter named news director at WAOW-TV
Kevin Carpenter has been named news director at WAOW-TV in Wausau. Carpenter comes from WLS-TV in Chicago where he was director of digital operations for the last 16 years. Carpenter earned a master’s degree in broadcast journalism from Northwestern University before serving as a reporter in Plattsburgh, New York, Burlington,… – MORE –
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Madison station celebrates news website’s 20th year
WISC-TV in Madison is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its news website. Channel3000.com went online July 13, 1998 after its digital project called “In Touch,” which was Madison’s first television website. The station partnered with Internet Broadcasting Systems to launch Channel 3000. IBS is now a part of Nexstar-owned Lakana…. – MORE –
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Madison station to broadcast gubernatorial primary candidate forum
WORT 89.9 FM, Isthmus, The Progressive magazine, and the Madison Public Library are sponsoring a candidate forum for all Democratic candidates for the Wisconsin gubernatorial primary. The debate will be held Aug. 8 on the third floor of Madison Central Library. A candidate meet and greet begins at 6:30 and the broadcast runs from 7-8:30…
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County radio PD loses battle with cancer
A county radio program director with a history of working in Wisconsin has died after a six-year battle with cancer. Mark Grantin died Wednesday night. His last eight years he worked at Scripps-owned KTTS in Springfield, Missouri. Grantin’s career also took him to WBUL in Lexington, Kentucky, WWQM and WHIT in Madison, and WAKX in…
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Coalition pushing for full repeal of personal property tax
The WBA, as a member of the Coalition to Repeal Wisconsin’s Personal Property Tax, successfully advocated for a $75 million reduction in the personal property tax last session. WBA President and CEO Michelle Vetterkind twice testified to legislative committees on behalf of broadcasters, arguing that the personal property tax is a burden to broadcasters, who…
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Marshfield area Hall of Fame broadcaster dies
A Marshfield area radio broadcaster and WBA Hall of Famer with a long record of community service has died. Jack Hackman was with Goetz Broadcasting for his career in broadcasting that lasted more than 40 years. He died Tuesday surrounded by his family. He was 85. Hackman started as a control room engineer and producer…
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Embracing change important to broadcasting’s future
Robert Kennedy said “20 percent of the people will be against anything.” Baseball great Casey Stengel once said “The secret of managing is to keep the guys who hate you away from the guys who are undecided.” Casey and Kennedy were on to something! During times of continuous change, people quickly align themselves into one…
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La Crosse area photographer first to receive Jowett Fellowship
A television photographer working in the La Crosse area is the first to receive the Rick Jowett Fellowship. Travis Judell works at WXOW News 19 and was awarded $1,500 to extend his training with the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA). Judell started his career in broadcasting at WKBT-TV in La Crosse while he was still…
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Promotion prompts changes to WKOW morning show
WKOW Wake Up Wisconsin Anchor Dani Maxwell has been promoted to Content Manager for the WKOW newsroom. In this senior newsroom management position she will guide overall direction and coverage decisions of the newsroom. “I have absolutely loved working on Wake Up Wisconsin the past six plus years and am… – MORE –
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Wisconsin Broadcaster available now
The July/August issue of the Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. You can download it here. Highlights from his issue: WBA Chair Steve Wexler writes about embracing change WBA President and CEO Michelle Vetterkind presents highlights from Summer Conference Stations should have safety plans WBA, coalition pushing for repeal of personal property tax Preview of…
