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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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What I learned in college radio
We all know how time works…it’s fast and slow at the same time. Only 15 years ago I was a student at UW-Oshkosh and so much has happened since then, it’s hard to remember what the experience was like. Still, I have photos. Here are my friends and I at WRST-FM, the radio station of the…
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In Memoriam – LaVerne “Vern” J. Falk
LaVerne “Vern” J. Falk, 86, of Whitewater, passed away on Nov. 8 at Fairhaven in Whitewater. Vern was a long time employee of WFAW and WSJY in Fort Atkinson, beginning as a news reporter in 1963. In 1965, Vern was named General Manager until his retirement in 1992. Vern was a very active member of…
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2016 Post Election Update
Pillsbury has issued a post-election outlook after the victory of Donald Trump. You can read it here [PDF].
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Manitowoc’s ‘Mr. Radio’ given key to city
WOMT’s Damon Ryan was recently honored by given the key to the city of Manitowoc. Damon is celebrating 40 years of working in broadcast. The mayor of Manitowoc, Justin Michael Nickels, decided to honor him Nov. 7 by surprising him with a key to the city. He is a strong advocate for Manitowoc and the…
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Buehler, Downs join ‘Silver Circle’
The Silver Circle Award was established to recognize and honor outstanding individuals who have devoted 25 years or more to the television industry and who have made significant contributions to Wisconsin broadcasting. Nominees in journalistic, academic, administrative, creative, performing, or technical roles within the television industry are eligible. WLUK-TV News Director Juli Buehler and WISN-TV…
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The times they are a changin’
Mike O’Brien Who would have guessed that college drop-out, poet, musician, Robert Zimmerman, aka Bob Dylan, would receive The Nobel Prize laureate in literature? Then again, who knew that Mick Jagger would become Sir Michael Philip “Mick” Jagger? The times…they are a changin’! My take: when you combine talent and work hard with a love…
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WBA supports Operation Welcome Home
As the country observes the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, the Wisconsin Department of Veteran’s Affairs (WDVA) is overseeing a two-year statewide commemoration named Operation Welcome Home in 2015 and 2016. Organizations like your Wisconsin Broadcasters Association have helped lead the effort across Wisconsin to educate our communities about this commemoration, and encourage local communities…
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Understanding new forms of media
Terry StevensonSeehafer Broadcasting Corp. The advertising industry is constantly changing with new forms of media and opportunities to reach audiences coming onto the scene all the time. As advertising executives, we need to be consistently staying up to date with these changes in order to give our clients the best and most successful campaigns possible.…
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Watch for your 2017 WBA dues mailing
Even though there are still a few weeks left in this year, it’s time to pay next year’s dues! When 2016 ends, so does your WBA membership. You should soon be receiving your notice for 2017 WBA dues so sign up now and keep your membership in full force, without interruption, all the way through…
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WBA and the WBA Foundation offer programs for engineers
Engineering Fellowship Grant Program The WBA and the WBA Foundation appreciate those who committed to broadcast engineering as a profession. They realize that all broadcast engineers must stay current in broadcast engineering knowledge, skills, practices and technologies, and that it involves an investment of time and money. As the broadcast industry evolves, so must our…
