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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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PHOTOS: WBA Hall of Fame induction in Sheboygan
Four new inductees were added to the WBA Hall of Fame on Thursday at the conclusion of the WBA Summer Conference in Sheboygan. The WBA inducted Ken Beno, Leonard Charles, Bill Hurwitz and Larry Meiller. Read more about them here. Their plaques will hang in the WBA Hall of Fame at the Milwaukee Hilton, which…
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Summer Conference in Sheboygan
Photos from Summer Conference at Blue Harbor Resort in Sheboygan. More photos to come and heck back soon for a report on the conference running June 15-16.
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Students learn to deliver on 21st century platforms
The statistics for online video production and consumption in the 21st century are staggering. It has become a way of life for what will soon be the majority of humans on the planet. Since the first YouTube video was posted in 2005, aptly titled “Me at the Zoo” that featured 18 seconds of a guy…
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Broadcasters stand to gain by using data analytics
Regardless of whether you’re in radio or television, sales or programming, we’ve always used analytics, often without even realizing that’s what it’s called. So what is it? According to Techopedia, “Data analytics refers to qualitative and quantitative techniques and processes used to enhance productivity and business gain.” Perhaps you’re familiar with the movie, Moneyball, in…
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FCC Chairman Pai, Sen. Johnson connect with Wisconsin broadcasters
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai and Sen. Ron Johnson took time June 5 to meet with Wisconsin broadcasters at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center and Pai went on to tour other broadcasters in the state. Chairman Pai was in Wisconsin as part of a “heartland trip” across the Northern Plains to speak to people about how…
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Contest seeks big ideas for broadcasting
Do you have an idea that could change the future of broadcasting? The NAB wants you to share it in an innovation contest. Here’s the PILOT Innovation Challenge 2017 challenge question: What is an unconventional way broadcasters and other local media could serve communities? Local news and information is crucial. Communities need to be informed,…
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Monona LPFM believed to be first in nation to get state award recognition
A low-power FM radio station in Monona is believed to be the first in the nation to be recognized by a state broadcast awards competition, based on consultation with other members of the National Association of State Broadcast Associations. WVMO went on the air in 2015 at 98.7 FM broadcasting out of Monona City Hall.…
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Summer Conference hotel deadline extended
Coming to Summer Conference in Sheboygan? The Blue Harbor resort has extended the hotel reservation deadline to June 2. Get all the Summer Conference information here: Summer Conference Sign up today!
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Madison TV station raises breast cancer awareness with live ‘Race for the Cure’ coverage
A Madison TV station produced a live broadcast from the Komen Race for the Cure in Fitchburg to support breast cancer awareness. WISC-TV personalities covered the May 20 event by talking live to breast cancer survivors and some of the 3,000 participants at the race. Participants told their own stories and stories about people in…
