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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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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss environment, supporting mothers
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are about the environment and supporting mothers. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s , Gov. Tony Evers honors Earth Week, touting his environmental efforts. The Dem guv calls on Wisconsinites…
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Elizabeth Murphy Burns remembered as broadcast pioneer
Longtime leader of Morgan Murphy Media and WBA Hall of Famer, Elizabeth Murphy Burns, has died. She was 79. A Duluth-Superior native, her early broadcast career was served at television stations in Tucson and San Diego and in radio ownership in southern California. In 1975, she became part of the management team at WISC-TV, the…
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Eau Claire broadcaster, Hall of Famer, dies
Legendary Eau Claire area broadcaster and WBA Hall of Famer, Mike Sullivan, died Monday following a battle with leukemia. He was 75. Sullivan worked in almost every aspect of radio broadcasting from DJ to station manager during his decades-long career, but he is best known for his deep commitment to local news and sports in…
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Milwaukee music director awarded student debt relief grant
The music director of 88Nine, a Radio Milwaukee Station (WYMS-FM) is the recipient of the 2025 Results Broadcasting Education Grant. Erin Wolf joined the station in 2022, after many years of hosting a show on WMSE and also following the local music scene as a writer for numerous Milwaukee outlets. “Her expertise in music curation,…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss election results, NFL Draft
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol discuss the recent State Supreme Court election results and the NFL Draft coming to Green Bay. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: – In this week’s , Rep. Brent Jacobson expresses disappointment in the…
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Hygiene drive breaks new record
The Family Radio Network’s 33rd annual Help for the Homeless Hygiene Drive broke another record raising $723,000 worth of new hygiene and cleaning supplies for 137 crisis programs in 22 communities across Wisconsin. More than 1,050 businesses, churches, and schools hosted collection boxes for donated hygiene and cleaning items. These donations make it possible for…
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New podcast highlights work of state broadcaster associations
The National Alliance of State Broadcaster Associations (NASBA) is publishing a new podcast to highlight the work of state broadcast associations from across the United States. Check out the first episode and subscribe here and on YouTube.
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WBSD marks 50 years on the air
Radio station WBSD recently marked 50 years of broadcasting at Burlington High School. The station hosted a reunion for former staffers at the station and presented a video about the history and impact of the station. Congratulations!
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Strehlow to step down from weekday anchor role at CBS 58
After more than four decades in television news, veteran Milwaukee news anchor Mike Strehlow has announced his plan to “semi-retire” from CBS 58 (WDJT-TV). Strehlow will step down from his role as anchor of the ‘CBS 58 News at Noon’ and the ‘CBS 58 News at 4’ at the end of this summer. His focus…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss health care, state budget
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are about health care and the state budget. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s , Gov. Tony Evers highlights his plans to improve health care statewide. The Dem governor touts…
