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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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2023 WBA Hall of Fame show available now
A half-hour program highlighting four 2023 WBA Hall of Fame inductees is available to view online and available for stations to air. The program showcases the contributions of Joanne Williams, Bob Meyer, Dr. Jonathan Øverby, and Al Lancaster. The show is available to all WBA television stations, free of charge. It can start airing anytime…
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WUWM producer dies after traffic crash
WUWM radio producer Eilee Heikenen-Weiss died Oct. 31 after being a passenger in a car involved in an Oct. 29 traffic crash in Verona. Heikenen-Weiss was a producer for the Milwaukee radio station’s Lake Effect program. She was 39. Heikenen-Weiss began her career in public radio at WBEZ in Chicago as an intern in 2007…
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Exciting changes coming in 2024
As I write this column, it is hard to believe it is my last one as Chair. Although my year-long term has gone quickly, it has been filled with rewarding work that we’ve done together as a board and meaningful work that will help benefit the association for years to come. At the October 2022…
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Make plans to bring a young broadcaster to State Legislative Day
The holiday season will go quickly, which is why your WBA is already making plans for State Legislative Day in Madison on Jan. 24. If you’re not familiar with State Legislative Day, it’s a day at the State Capitol for broadcasters from across Wisconsin to talk to your lawmakers. There are 132 lawmakers to talk…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss veterans, tax break for unborn children
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol discuss Veterans Day and a tax break for unborn children. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s Dem radio address, Gov. Tony Evers honors the 300,000 veterans living across the state…
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La Crosse reporter moving to Milwaukee
WKBT-TV reporter Duaa Israr is leaving La Crosse to take a job in Milwaukee. She will join CBS58 (WDJT-TV) as a journalist. “I am so lucky to have learned from some of the best journalists in this industry. I am even more fortunate to call them my friends,” She wrote. “They pushed me day in…
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Aspiring broadcasters to get inspiration 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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Wisconsin Broadcaster available now
The November/December issue of Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. Highlights from this issue:
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Meekins to retire from TMJ4 News
Carole Meekins will retire from TMJ4 (WTMJ-TV) on Nov. 30 after 32 years at the station and more than 40 years in television. Meekins is an award-winning journalist and the most veteran anchor in the Milwaukee market. She is well known for the station’s Positively Milwaukee franchise and helped launch the annual Positively Milwaukee Awards…
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Gutiérrez named 10 p.m. co-anchor on WISN-TV
Diana Gutiérrez is the new co-anchor of “WISN 12 News at 10:00 p.m.,” effective Nov. 20. On weeknights, she will work alongside co-anchor Patrick Paolantonio, meteorologist Mark Baden, and Sports Director Dario Melendez. Gutiérrez will also serve in an enhanced reporting role on “WISN 12 News at 6:00 p.m.” “Diana has made many meaningful connections…
