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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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Time to plan for 2017 Student Awards for Excellence
Attention Educators: It’s that time of year to gather up those contest entries and prepare to submit them for the “Student Awards for Excellence.” The awards will be presented on March 4, 2017 at the Student Seminar in Madison. The WBA Education Committee has added three new categories for a total of 23. The three…
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Looking for insights on the election?
Our friends at Pillsbury have released their election night guide [PDF]. It’s a great guide to all the big races being tallied around the country. Take a look before election night.
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Nominations open for Local Broadcast Legends Award
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association is now requesting and accepting nominations for the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Local Broadcast Legends Award. Download nomination form The Local Broadcast Legends Award nomination process is open and will run through Feb. 15, 2017. Submissions should be made on the official nomination form (enclosed) and sent to the WBA office. Selected…
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Don’t let WBA awards rules confuse you
By Nancy Douglass, WLKG-FM You know how sometimes you can read something ten times and still not get it? Or look for something over and over and it’s right there in front of you? The WBA Awards Committee does not want that to happen to you. So, I’ve been assigned the task of explaining a…
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It’s time to go all-in on digital revenue
By Paul Jacobs It seems that virtually every day someone writes a blog post or gives a speech outlining what radio and television need to do to ward off threats (including yours truly) that are off on the horizon. Traditional media faces a lot of challenges and it’s hard to come up with a clear…
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Nominations open for Hall of Fame Award
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation Hall of Fame Committee is now requesting and accepting nominations for the Wisconsin Broadcasters Hall of Fame. Download nomination form The Hall of Fame nomination process is open and will run through Feb. 15, 2017. Submissions should be made on the official nomination form (enclosed) and sent to the…
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Chair: WBA Foundation in ‘great shape’
I am pleased to have had the honor of serving as Chair of the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation during 2016. The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation (WBAF) has had another productive year under the leadership of Michelle Vetterkind. I am happy to report that your Foundation is in great shape and well positioned to be a…
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Use WBA awards to motivate your station
By Andrew Felix, WEAU-TV, Eau Claire One positive thing you can say about the broadcast industry is there is no shortage of awards programs or awards you and your station can win. Our industry really shines when it comes to ways to honor the hard work of individuals and stations. The key is to understand…
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2016 Broadcasters Clinic ‘renowned’ success
By Leonard Charles, Clinic Committee Chair The 2016 Broadcasters Clinic was another renowned event with a strong session agenda and an extensive exhibit hall. After winning the 2015 National Society of Broadcast Engineers Best Chapter or Regional Educational Event award, this year’s Clinic kept the winning tradition alive. Speakers, VIPs, and vendors from around the…
