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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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AI training is a must for broadcasters
Recent research indicates employees are rapidly adopting artificial intelligence (AI) technologies across media-related industries. A comprehensive study by the University of Chicago, surveying 100,000 workers across various sectors, revealed that journalists and marketers are among the top three professions most likely to incorporate AI into their daily work routines. This softening stance toward AI is…
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Journalists on data team to provide sources behind U.S. Senate debate questions
The WBA Foundation Board is proud to bring back to this year’s U.S. Senate debate a data team of Wisconsin broadcast journalists that will provide Wisconsin voters with the research behind the questions asked at the U.S. Senate debate on Oct. 18. Qualifying U.S. Senate candidates Democratic U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and Republican Senate candidate…
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Hanten to depart WLUK-TV after 33 years
Long-time Green Bay television personality Amy Hanten is leaving WLUK-TV after 33 years at the station. Hanten is the host of “FOX 11 LIVING” and was previously an anchor on “Good Day Wisconsin.” “After 33 years, leaving FOX 11 is one of the toughest decisions I’ve ever made! This job has been so incredibly special, and…
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2024 WBA Awards for Excellence rulebook available now
Hello Wisconsin Broadcasters, On behalf of your WBA Awards Committee, we hope you’re having a great summer and have started to document and save your potential entries for this year’s contest. You are a part of the largest state broadcaster awards program in the nation and we can’t wait to see what you have to…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss inflation, broadband
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are about inflation during back to school and broadband expansion. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s, Sen. Howard Marklein says inflation is making it more expensive for families sending their…
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WBA Foundation announces question team for U.S. Senate debate
The WBA Foundation Board is proud to announce the names of the journalists from across the state who will continue its 34-year tradition of conducting broadcast debates. The WBA Foundation will be hosting a U.S. Senate debate on Oct. 18. Qualifying U.S. Senate candidates Democratic U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and Republican Senate candidate Eric Hovde…
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NRG’s McKay named newest MIW, WBA mentee
The WBA and “MIW Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Wisconsin” program announces Kori McKay from NRG Media in Wausau/Stevens Point as their newest mentee. McKay, known to her listeners as ‘Kori with a K,’ has been the Program Director for WHTQ in Wausau/Stevens Point area since 2019, and been with NRG Media as the morning…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss infrastructure, Lincoln Hills
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are about infrastructure investments and Lincoln Hills. 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 touts the Biden-Harris administration’s infrastructure investments in Wisconsin. Evers says more than 7,400…
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Milwaukee radio host, APD, dies
Afternoon radio host and Assistant Program Director Justin Cooper, known publicly as Ian McCain, died Monday after a brief illness. He was 54. Cooper held the positions at WLUM since 2011 and also served as the Digital Program Director for the whole Milwaukee Radio Alliance cluster. “Ian’s passing has created a massive void in our…
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Manitowoc marketer named YP of the Month
Seehafer Broadcasting’s executive assistant and marketing consultant Genesis Lois is the WBA Young Professional of the Month for the month of August. 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…
