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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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Radio group helps hundreds of central Wisconsin children for Christmas
A group of radio stations in the Wausau-Stevens Point area is serving more than 650 disadvantaged children through “Christmas is for Children.” Muzzy Broadcasting Group is in its 35th year of the program, which aims to help children have a special Christmas. Working in conjunction with community agencies, local groups, and hundreds of volunteers, children’s…
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Chris Carson to host WIXX morning show
Midwest Communications has named Chris Carson host of the WIXX morning show in Green Bay. Carson is an 18-year radio veteran who was born and raised in northwest Wisconsin. His most recent radio positions were at 101.9 WDEZ in Wausau and 99.5 Nash FM (WPKR) in Oshkosh. Carson will be taking over for Murphy in…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss mental health, UW deal
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol discuss mental health and a deal with the UW Board of Regents. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s Dem address, Gov. Tony Evers celebrates the Year of Mental Health. The…
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20K toys collected with help from Madison TV station
Madison TV station WKOW-TV collected more than 20.000 toys to help for more than 8,000 children in the community through an annual toy drive. WKOW has partnered with the Marine Corps Reserve and Toys for Tots for more than 30 years. Every year the station helps collect toys for children in the Madison area to…
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Radiothon raises $263K for Marshfield Children’s Hospital
The 2023 Marshfield Children’s Hospital and Y106.5 (WYTE) Children’s Miracle Network Radiothon brought in a record $263,585 on Dec. 7-8. Every year, these two days are filled with a lot of hard work, organization, and emotions, but the entire station staff pulled together to make miracles happen. The Wake-Up Call with Big Red and Dana,…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss safe havens, small businesses
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol discuss a new safe haven law and supporting small businesses. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s GOP address, Rep. Ellen Schutt celebrates the signing of a new safe haven law.…
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Cannalte to retire after 33 years
WISC-TV Chief Meteorologist Gary Cannalte will retire at the end of February after 33 years at the station. Cannalte has been with the Madison station since 1990. He was previously a meteorologist at WJFW-TV in Rhinelander for two years. Just over two months after he joined WISC-TV, the most significant winter storm in Madison’s history…
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Zollar marks 25 years at FOX 11
FOX 11 (WLUK-TV) and CW 14 General Manager Jay Zollar is marking a milestone anniversary. As of Dec. 8, Zollar will mark 25 years at the stations. Congratulations, Jay!
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Agenda published for Student Forum at Lambeau Field
Your WBA Student Seminar is coming to Lambeau Field in Green Bay on Feb. 24 and using the opportunity to enhance our efforts to inspire future broadcasters. The event will include unique opportunities to learn, network, and gain hands-on experience. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from industry experts who share their insights and…
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Otis Day returns to radio in northeast Wisconsin
Otis Day is returning to radio in northeast Wisconsin as a weekday morning host on 95.9 KISS FM (WKSZ-FM) in Green Bay. Day has been working outside of radio since March of 2022. He starts at the station on Dec. 18. “Radio is my first love. Before girls, I loved radio,” Day said. “I’m excited…
