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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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WBA testifies about concerns with police body camera bill
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association testified Thursday before the Assembly Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee about concerns with a bill to create statewide standards for the release of video obtained by body cameras used by law enforcement. While the WBA supports the creation of a statewide standard for the release of video from police body…
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FCC to consider scrapping main studio rule
The FCC will consider abolishing the main studio rule, according to a draft order released this week. The rule requires broadcast stations to maintain a main studio in close proximity to its city of license that is open to the public, and that it be staffed during normal business hours. It has been in place…
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WTMJ, WKTI make changes in sales leadership
WTMJ-AM and 94.5 KTI COUNTRY announced Tuesday that WLS General Sales Manager Bill Herriott will join the stations as Director of Sales and National Sales Manager. Herriott will lead the revenue team for WTMJ and WKTI and will also concentrate on Green Bay Packers and Milwaukee Brewers networks. “Bill is a dedicated, mature, battle-tested, experienced…
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WBA launches new member app
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association has launched a new app to serve its members throughout Wisconsin. The app is available in the Apple App Store and Google Play. It’s also available on iPad. The app currently has two sections: “WBA 365” for year-round, all-member use and “Broadcasters Clinic,” which is meant for those attending the event…
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Sen. Baldwin takes lead on advertising deductibility
Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin is one of two senators taking the lead in an effort to make sure the deductibility of advertising expenses remains law as legislators review options for tax reform. Sen. Baldwin is joining Sen. John Boozman from Arkansas in drafting a letter to Senate leadership urging them to leave the current tax…
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Fellowship available for Broadcasters Clinic attendees
A fellowship is available to cover expenses for attendees of the Broadcasters Clinic. The Don Borchert Fellowship honors the founder of the Broadcasters Clinic conference and provides all expenses to attend the Clinic in Madison Oct. 10-12. The application is available here. Online registration will be closing on the afternoon of Oct. 4 for this…
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NAB’s Marcellus Alexander change roles at NAB
NAB announced Friday that Marcellus Alexander, executive vice president, NAB Television, will leave his day-to-day role as head of the NAB Television Department on Dec. 31 while remaining president of the NAB Education Foundation. Alexander has also been retained to serve as senior advisor to the NAB Television Department and TV Board through the end…
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Broadcasters in Puerto Rico looking for help
The Puerto Rico Broadcasters Association is asking for help from their friends in broadcasting across the US. Radio and TV stations on the island desperately need donations of time and material to make repairs in order to get their radio stations back on the air. Contract engineers are also needed. If you can help, please…
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Pai calls for Apple to activate FM chip
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai says Apple needs to turn on FM chips to promote public safety and he’s asking Apple CEO Tim Cook to “do the right thing.” Read more here.
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TV, radio stations team up for hurricane relief
A TV station and radio group in northeast Wisconsin teamed up to raise more than $100,000 for hurricane relief through the American Red Cross. WBAY-TV 2 and radio stations owned by Woodward Radio Group held an 18-hour “media-thon” on Sept 14 in which viewers and listeners donated $108,127 by sending donations via phone, text messages,…
