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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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Country station collects 512 units during blood drive
A country music station in Milwaukee collected 512 units of blood during a one-day blood drive benefiting the BloodCenter of Wisconsin. WKTI-FM held live broadcasts from the “KTI Bleeds Country” blood drive on Feb. 26 at the Peck Pavilion inside the Milwaukee County Zoo. Musical artists Dierks Bentley, Dan & Shay, Russell Dickerson and Chase…
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Station raises $54K for honor flights
Milwaukee radio station WTMJ-AM raised $54,758 to support honor flights for local veterans. WTMJ ran a three-week on-air campaign led by afternoon host John Mercure. Mercure’s “WTMJ Cares” fundraising project told stories of the service of Vietnam veterans in the area. During a radiothon, listeners donated $32,758 in three hours. The campaign culminated in “Game…
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WKOW-TV welcomes new morning show co-anchor
Rebecca Ribley will join WKOW-TV’s “News Wake Up Wisconsin” as morning show co-anchor beginning April 9. Ribley will join co-anchor Dani Maxwell and meteorologist Branden Borremans weekday mornings from 4:30-7 a.m. Ribley comes to WKOW from co-owned sister station WAOW-TV in Wausau, where she currently co-anchors the evening news. Prior to her evening anchor duties,…
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Kasal to handle sports network relations for WTMJ-AM
Angie Kasal has been named Manager, Sports Network Operations for WTMJ-AM in Milwaukee. Kasal will lead network affiliate relations, coordinate game broadcasts, and act as a liaison with team partners. Kasal has worked in sports marketing at WTMJ since 1998.
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Students engage with professionals at Student Seminar
“I can’t wait for next year!” “I had an awesome time! Great day overall!” “Very interesting, great experience” “I loved it all.” “Had a great time. Will attend next year.” “Always love this seminar” Those were just a few of the comments from over 110 students who attended the 2018 WBA Student Seminar on Saturday,…
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If your station is a WBA member, so are you
We just came off a successful WBA Winter Conference and State Legislative Day and as I write this, we’re finalizing preparations for the WBA Student Seminar and the WBA DC Trip. These are a few of the many offerings and opportunities your WBA provides for our members. Speaking of WBA membership, I have to share…
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Hotel reservations available for WBA Gala
Hotel reservations are now available for the WBA Gala which will be held May 5 at the Madison Marriott West. Make your hotel reservations by clicking here. The Madison Marriott West is offering a rate of $131 per night, but you must book before April 5. Register for the gala by clicking here. The gala sold out…
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Wisconsin broadcasters go to Capitol Hill
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association took more than 35 broadcasters to Capitol Hill on Feb. 28 to meet with the state’s legislative delegation to talk about issues important to helping broadcasters continue their public service mission. The broadcasters met in the offices of all eight House representatives including the office of Speaker Paul Ryan. They also…
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List of WBA Student Awards for Excellence winners
2018 Student Awards for Excellence Winners High School – Sports Programming (Radio) 1st Bay Port High School – Hockey PBP: Sheboygan vs. Bay Port 2nd Bay Port High School – Hockey PBP: De Pere vs. Sheboygan 3rd Bay Port High School – Basketball PBP: Manitowoc vs. Bay Port High School – News Programming (TV) 1st Union Grove…
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Marquette student recognized with leadership award
Marquette student broadcaster Ian Schrank is being recognized by the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association with the Student Leadership Award. Schrank was involved in Marquette Radio when he arrived on campus as a freshman and advanced to music director, assistant general manager, and general manager. “He is, quite simply, everything we hope for in a college student:…
