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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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Station gathers cold weather gear to help families
A central Wisconsin television station collected more than 2,000 coats, boots, scarves and hats during its inaugural Warm Up Wisconsin campaign. WAOW led a campaign with assistance from other Wausau area businesses. The donations will help families in need throughout Wisconsin. The campaign wrapped up Dec. 9.
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Engineer marks 30 years at stations
An engineer who has been with a pair of TV stations since their inception in 1986 is marking 30 years. Jay G. Matthews is the Assistant Chief Engineer at WLAX-WEUX TV in La Crosse/Chippewa Falls-Eau Claire. Chief Operator/Chief Engineer Mark Burg said Matthews has been instrumental in all aspects of the stations’ daily operations.
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Record number of submissions for WBA awards
Oh, what a nightLate in January back in 17 What a very special time for meAs I remember, what a night I am sure it was a very special time for you as well! Have you heard the words lately, thank you for a job well done? If not, then please, let us be the first…
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Milwaukee meteorologist John Malan to retire
WTMJ-TV chief meteorologist John Malan is retiring after 36 years on the air in Milwaukee. “I’ve had a career doing what I love. Now it’s time to spend more time with my family and pass the baton to the talented team of meteorologists we have on Storm Team 4,” Malan said in a statement issued by…
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Pipines to retire after 32 years in Milwaukee sportscasting
FOX6’s senior sports anchor Tom Pipines will be retiring in February after 32 years at WITI. “Tom Pipines has set the standard for sports in Milwaukee,” said WITI FOX6 President and General Manager Chuck Steinmetz. “Not only has Tom brought his insights into his game analysis, he has enterprised hundreds of Beyond the Game stories that…
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Small mistakes can disqualify WBA award entries
Greetings from your WBA Awards Committee. We hope you are paying attention to that new countdown clock at wi-broadcasters.org. The submission window opens Dec. 1. Do yourself a favor and get some of your entries in early. You’ll thank us on Jan. 10, 2018 at 11:58 p.m. when you’re not trying to press “submit” on…
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Radio station delivers 2,000 gifts
Evangel Ministries WEMI-FM in Appleton collected more than 2,000 Christmas Care shoe box gifts in the 19th annual ‘Christmas Care’ drive, benefiting 35 local crisis programs and emergency rooms. Shelter staff and hospital emergency room workers watch carefully for patients who are in crisis or lack adequate clothing. A staff member at St. Mary’s Medical…
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Sign-up underway for trip to Washington D.C.
The WBA’s 2017 Annual Call on Congress is scheduled for February 28 & March 1 (Tuesday & Wednesday). Download the sign up form for all the details. Here’s the schedule: Tuesday, February 28 3:30 p.m. Limo Bus pick up at Courtyard – Embassy Row 4 p.m. Briefing at NAB host hotel (JW Marriott)…
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WSAW-WZAW sets new ‘Share Your Holidays’ record
Gray Television’s CBS affiliate WSAW-TV and WZAW-TV Wausau, shattered records by raising more than $90,000 in its “Share Your Holidays” drive, held Dec. 2 – 22. The campaign benefits the food pantries at The Salvation Army of Wausau and The Neighbors’ Place. The previous record was $63,432. In 14 years, the campaign has raised more than…
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La Crosse host signs off show passed to him from his father
A La Crosse area radio show host who took over a show started by his father in 1948 is leaving the show after 44 years. Mike Kearns said he remembered being on the air at WKTY for the first time with his dad on Christmas Day in 1959. He was seven years old. He doesn’t…
