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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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Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism needs donors to get matching grant
The Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism is looking for matching contributions to make itself eligible for up to $25,000 in grant money from the Knight Foundation. The center is looking for matching contributions of up to $1,000 per donor, including individuals, companies and foundations through Jan. 19. WCIJ is among 57 news organizations selected for…
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Milwaukee TV station adds news drone
Milwaukee TV station CBS 58 says it’s the first Milwaukee TV station to use drones in its news coverage. The first video images from ‘Sky Drone 58’ appeared on the CBS 58 News at 4 p.m. on Wednesday. WDJT has two drones with HD video technology and three FAA licensed drone pilots on staff with…
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WBA gets new hotline attorney for FCC issues
With the retirement of our long-time D.C. counselor, Dick Zaragoza, as of Jan. 1, David Oxenford of the Washington D.C. law firm of Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP will be our new “hotline” attorney for FCC issues. Feel free to call or email David with general questions about FCC legal issues, and David or someone from…
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What Is Your Audience Doing When They’re Not Using Your Station?
Whether you’re in radio or television, there’s no question that new technology, gadgets, and consumer behavior are going through rapid changes that affect the future of your business. In radio, competitors like Pandora and Spotify, and the challenges of access in the “connected car” are a major focus. In television, cord cutting and time shifting…
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Great reasons to come to the WBA Gala
There are a lot of great reasons why managers should attend the WBA Awards Gala and bring as many people as possible. Some are great business reasons and some are great fun. The theme of the gala on May 6 will be “The Great Gatsby,” so come “Gatsby Style.” Great Reasons, Great Fun Whether you…
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Pelley talks about state of journalism
CBS anchor Scott Pelley recently accepted the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism, and during his acceptance speech he talked about the state of journalism. “There is no democracy without journalism, and the quality of our democracy is bound tightly to the quality of our journalism,” he said.” “Never in human history has more bad…
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Agenda set for WBA Student Seminar
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association (WBA) Student Seminar is set for Saturday, March 4, at the Marriott West, Madison (Middleton). Jay Kruz, Program Director and Daytime DJ at WREW, Cincinnati will present the keynote entitled “You Don’t Need Permission.” Kruz is also featured on a panel in the morning sessions and will present the annual “Student…
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Last minute holiday promotions
Christmas is almost here, but there’s still time to squeeze in a last-minute holiday promotion. Here are some ideas from Jacobs Media.
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Damberg named to run WPR northern regional office
Wisconsin Public Radio has named a public radio veteran from Duluth, Minnesota to head its northern regional office based in Superior. WPR said in a release that Paul Damberg was chosen after an extensive national search. He’s only the second manager to lead the bureau. Long-time manager John Munson is retiring at the end of…
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WISN names new news director
WISN-TV in Milwaukee has named Ben Hart as its new news director. A release from the station said Hart has more than a decade of award-winning journalism and managerial experience from across the country. Hart served as news director at WAPT in Jackson, Mississippi for the past several years. WAPT and WISN are both owned by…
