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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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Share your photos from the past
When is the last time you looked at those photos from when you started in broadcasting? Dust them off and share them with your fellow broadcasters. The WBA wants to collect your photos to share them with members who might enjoy seeing people and places from the past. Perhaps you’ve got a photo of someone…
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Join WBA on Snapchat, Facebook, Twitter
If you’re not following the WBA on social media, you’re missing out on a chance to stay connected with your fellow broadcasters and stay on top of what’s happening in broadcasting in Wisconsin and the nation. Your WBA recently joined SnapChat to give you an inside look at what’s happening at the WBA. We’re busy…
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28-year TV engineering veteran dies
A Mount Horeb man who spent 28 years as a TV engineer in Madison has died. Terence Ladwig grew up in Wausau and went to UW-Madison to learn about electrical engineering. “Shortly after the birth of their first child, Terence landed his dream job as a television broadcast engineer,” his obituary read. “He spent the…
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WPR marks 100 years serving Wisconsin
In 1917, a small group of Wisconsinites gathered at the Madison home of University of Wisconsin – Madison Physics Professor Earle Terry to witness the launch of public broadcasting in the state. There was no fanfare; there were no crowds, just a small group of scientists and students who were committed to using new technologies…
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Mackenzie Martin – A Success Story
Fresh from Macalester College, Mackenzie Martin applied for the Operations Director position at WXPR. Mackenzie had a solid IT background from work done while at school, experience in and a love for public media, and a thirst to learn more about the tech side of radio broadcasting. Mackenzie was hired in mid-May 2016. With some…
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WBA members invited to join Conclave 42
WBA members are invited to attend a three-day conference for broadcast professionals in the Twin Cities. The Conclave is in its 42nd year and meets from July 26-28 at the DoubleTree Park Place Minneapolis, just west of downtown Minneapolis on I-394. Attendees will learn about changes coming from the digital revolution, speaking to clients, talent…
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ATSC 3.0 and the Perennial Transition
By John K. Hane As someone who has been deeply involved in planning for the rollout of ATSC 3.0, I get a lot of questions about the next generation broadcasting standard. By far the two most common questions are “When will the transition start?” and “When will it end?” My answers—which often lead to quizzical…
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Opee Awards recognize good acts and bad
Time and again, transparency advocates have seen that protecting Wisconsin’s traditions of open government depends on the courage and initiative of individuals. This year’s winners of the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council’s Openness Awards, or Opees, include two citizens, two journalists, one fired government worker and one small but gutsy Wisconsin newspaper. The council is…
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Radio station helps rescue dogs
A Green Bay area radio station took part in an effort to rescue dogs from an animal shelter in Mississippi and bring them to a shelter in Wisconsin. At the end of January, staff from WHBY joined a team from the Fox Valley Humane Association that made the trip and documented the project they titled…
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36-year veteran Milwaukee journalist retires
A Milwaukee TV journalist is retiring after 36 years at WISN-TV. Mike Anderson will retire March 31. He started at WISN in 1981 and served as a news anchor and reporter. “Mike is a staple of not only this television station, but of the entire community,” said Jan Wade, president and general manager of WISN…
