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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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2 WLUK employees mark 20 years at Green Bay station
Two employees of WLUK-TV in Green Bay are marking 20 years with the station. Chief Meteorologist Patrick Powell’s 20th anniversary is April 5 and Digital Executive Producer Scott Hurley is marking 20 years on April 21.
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss public safety, teaching Asian history
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are about public safety and adding Asian history to school curriculum. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s GOP , state Sen. Rob Hutton talks about how Republicans prioritize public safety. The…
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Noonan to join Brey on WTMJ afternoons
Brian Noonan, host of “WTMJ at Night” on WTMJ Radio in Milwaukee is joining Kristin Brey from 1pm – 3pm on “Spanning the State.” Noonan brings with him years of experience in radio, including a notable tenure at WTMJ, where he served as a full-time host of “WTMJ At Night” from 2019 to 2022. “Brian…
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WLUK employees mark milestones
Two employees are marking milestones in broadcasting at a Green Bay TV station. On March 22, Diane DeGrave marked 20 years at FOX 11 (WLUK-TV) in Green Bay. Diane is a production assistant. On March 24, Arnie Van Dyke celebrated 55 years at the station. He works in facilities maintenance.
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WOMT on-air personality dies in car crash
WOMT on-air personality Tom Craig, 66, died in a car crash while driving with his wife on Highway 41/141 in the Town of Little Suamico on March 19. Craig started in broadcasting in 1977 and spent time working in Mississippi, Ohio, and Wisconsin, including Manitowoc’s WOMT and WCUB radio. During his nearly 50-year career, Craig…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss PFAS, legislative session
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are about PFAS and the recent legislative session. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s Democratic , Gov. Tony Evers urges legislative Republicans to release $140 million to fight PFAS statewide and…
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WBA Summer Conference agenda revealed
The agenda for the WBA Summer Conference is available now and registration is open. The conference will be held at Hotel Retlaw in Fond du Lac June 19-20. Registration is also open for the annual golf outing, this year happening June 19 at Whispering Springs in Fond du Lac. Registration is open for the Duke…
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AI brings mixed bag of highs and lows
As the new Director of Digital Revenue and AI for Jacobs Media, I’m going to be a regular contributor to this newsletter. My goal is to help clear the fog about AI to help broadcasters better understand how to use it to enhance their operations and to ensure you make the best decisions about this…
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4 to be honored with membership in WBA Hall of Fame
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation is proud to announce the 2024 WBA Hall of Fame inductees: Steve Brown is a career broadcast engineer with a reputation for giving back and thinking of the future. (Woodward Community Media, Appleton) Matt Lepay is the voice of the UW-Badgers Football and Men’s Basketball teams and has been for…
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Don’t put off succession planning
You bought it, you built it, worried about it, lost sleep over it, and celebrated it. It fed you, clothed you, bought you housing, and you enjoyed a life in your community few can understand. BUT… have you given any serious thought to what you want to happen to it once it’s not yours? Succession planning is…
