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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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2018 WBA Slate of Officers, Directors announced
As provided by WBA by-laws, Steve Wexler, E.W. Scripps Company, Milwaukee, the current WBA Vice Chair and Chair-Elect, will automatically be elevated to the position of Chair of the Board at the 2018 WBA General Membership meeting. The committee made the following nominations, which will be voted upon by the general membership during the WBA…
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Wisconsin Broadcaster available now
The January/February issue of Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. View it here [PDF]. Highlights from his issue: The last column from WBA Chair Dick Record New ads promote the WBA Hall of Fame WBA Slate of Officers announced Preview of Winter Conference and State Legislative Day A new video (below) shows the reasons to attend…
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Awards deadline week is here
The deadlines for the WBA Awards and WBA Student Awards are this week. The submission deadline for the WBA Awards is Wednesday night by 11:59 p.m. CDT. The student awards are Friday by 11:59 p.m. CDT. Contestants for both contests can enter at betterbnc.com. The WBA Awards Gala is on May 5, the biggest night for broadcasters…
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Radio, TV ads promote WBA Hall of Fame
A new ad created for radio and TV promotes the WBA Hall of Fame at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center. The ad is voiced by WBA President and CEO Michelle Vetterkind and the video ad features images of some of the many great Hall of Fame members who have contributed so much to broadcasting in…
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Smart speakers present opportunity for broadcasters
Each year, it seems there’s a hot new thing designed to change the way people watch television or listen to radio. Some, like the iPhone, become a permanent change agent and directly affect broadcasters for a long time. Others simply fade away, never to be heard from again. In 2017, a true game-changer appeared and…
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Janesville radio stations holiday fundraiser support local charities
A holiday fundraiser organized by two Janesville radio stations collected cash, food, and toys for local charities. The 2017 “12 Hours of Bringing” event put on by Bliss Communication’s WCLO and WJVL raised a total of $23,618 in food, cash, and toy donations. Listeners dropped off donations during a day of live broadcasts at Farm…
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Madison TV station raises record 3.55 million meals
A Madison TV station broke its own record by raising enough contributions from viewers for 3.55 million meals. NBC15’s 22nd annual Share Your Holidays campaign included a Dec. 6 telethon and donations were collected through the end of the year. The five-week campaign had the theme of “Power of ONE.” One person. One volunteer. One family.…
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Broadcaster testifies in favor of tax exemption bill
A Mauston radio broadcaster testified on Dec. 12 in front of a Wisconsin State Senate committee in support of a bill that would provide a sales and use tax exemption for commercial radio and TV stations. Jim Murphy owns WRJC-AM/FM in Mauston. He told the Senate Committee on Revenue, Financial Institutions & Rural Issues that…
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Wausau stations’ holiday campaign breaks record
An annual holiday fundraising campaign put on by two Wausau TV stations has broken a record. WSAW NewsChannel 7 and FOX WZAW’s annual “Share Your Holidays” campaign raised $95,811 from viewers and matching grants, topping the previous record of $90,942 set in 2016. The money raised benefits the food pantries at the Salvation Army of…
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Madison stations raise more than $50K in holiday effort
A group of Madison radio stations worked together to raise more than $50,000 to help people in the Madison area over the holidays. Mid-West Family Broadcasting stations Magic 98, La Movida, WJJO, and Q106 started the effort Dec. 8. Magic 98 let listeners granted Christmas wishes to people going through tough times. The one-day event…
