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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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Artificial intelligence in media, education
The subject of artificial intelligence seems to be everywhere, which at times can be quite controversial but nonetheless good, bad or otherwise it is here to stay. As with most subjects, there is no shortage of “subjectivity” when it comes to A.I. which this past year I had some notable experiences that helped to inform…
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Come to Packers Training Camp at Lambeau Field with the WBA
Join us Thursday, July 24 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay for the WBA’s Doug Chickering – WIAA Sports Workshop! We’ll hear speakers from the Green Bay Packers, take in a session of training camp, and tour the press box. It’s a unique opportunity for Packer fans! Registration deadline is July 13. WBA Members: $25Non-WBA…
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Reboot your prospecting strategy
The economy over the last 18 months could best be described as quirky. The headlines from CNBC and D.C. often paint a picture of strength—stocks are up, unemployment is low. But when we talk with media companies in small and mid-sized markets like those in Wisconsin, the tone is more restrained. Advertising sales are flat…
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TMJ4 meteorologist moves to mornings
Meteorologist Brendan Johnson will be making the move to weekday mornings this summer on TMJ4 (WTMJ-TV) in Milwaukee. Johnson is currently the station’s weekend morning meteorologist and is part of Storm Team 4’s community weather reporting and storm chasing throughout the week. Johnson has been with TMJ4 since September 2022. He came to Milwaukee via…
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Podcast: Broadcast Journalism, First Amendment, and the Future
Dan Shelley of the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) joins Kyle Geissler (WI Broadcasters Assoc.) and Chris Kline (AZ Media Assoc.) to talk about broadcast journalism and the first amendment.
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Guy David joins Chandra Lynn on 107.1 The Bull
107.1 The Bull in Fond du Lac (WFON) is welcoming the return of renowned broadcaster Guy David to Wisconsin, where he will join the talented Chandra Lynn on the morning show. “With an impressive career spanning major markets including Denver, Las Vegas, and southern California, Guy brings a wealth of experience and charisma back to…
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Brown named ‘Woman of Influence’
Anne Brown, Vice President and General Manager of CBS 58, WMLW The M, and Telemundo Wisconsin was named one of the Milwaukee Business Journal’s “Women of Influence” for 2025. The award recognizes the top community and business leaders in southeastern Wisconsin. Brown joined honorees from Aurora Health Care, BMO, Northwestern Mutual, and other top organizations in…
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Donated winnings add $1,610 to WBA Foundation
Jeff Tyler from iHeartMedia won the 50/50 raffle at the WBA Summer Conference in La Crosse on June 18 and donated his winnings back to the Foundation. A total of $1,610 was raised for the Foundation. Thank you, Jeff!
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Four new members welcomed to the WBA Hall of Fame
Four new names were added to the WBA Hall of Fame on Thursday night during the induction event at the La Crosse Radisson as a part of the WBA Summer Conference. The four inductees are: Denise Callaway has left an indelible mark on Wisconsin broadcasting as a trailblazer in the industry. Bill Hubbard has been a cornerstone…
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Weekly Radio Addresses recognize Wisconsin dairy, tourism
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are about June Dairy Month, and Wisconsin tourism. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s , Rep. Jeff Mursau recognizes June as Dairy Month, honoring Wisconsin dairy farmers and noting their contributions…
