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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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32-year WIXX morning host to retire
The 32-year host of Murphy in the Morning on WIXX in Green Bay is retiring. Jim Murphy started at WIXX in September 1991 when he returned to his hometown of Green Bay after more than three years at WLMG in New Orleans. “Working on a legendary station for 32 years has been a phenomenal ride,…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss broadband, higher education
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin Capitol are about broadband access and higher education. 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 touts efforts to expand high-speed internet access across the state. Evers…
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Kastler named VP, market manager for Muzzy
Marketing, business development and media veteran Lou Kastler is joining Muzzy Broadcasting as the company’s Vice President and Market Manager. “Rick and I have formed a great relationship over the years and are aligned on key objectives to keep locally owned radio a relevant part of daily life,” Kastler said. “I’m excited to be joining…
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George Stanley to lead Wisconsin Watch
From Wisconsin Watch: George Stanley, a nationally respected veteran news leader and longtime Milwaukee Journal Sentinel editor, has been named CEO of Wisconsin Watch, effective Oct. 16. “We are pleased that a journalist of George’s stature will lead Wisconsin Watch into the future,” said Brant Houston, chair of Wisconsin Watch’s board of directors. “He has…
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Lifelong broadcaster remembered, best known for VO work
A lifelong Wisconsin broadcaster is being remembered, and is best known for some of his voice over work. Charles Albon “Chuck” Morkri, of Verona, died Sept. 16. According to his obituary, Morkri started his career in broadcasting at WRCO radio in Richland Center. In 1968 he and his wife moved their growing family to West…
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Ridder returns to Milwaukee radio
Milwaukee personality Shaun “Ridder” Ridderbush is back on the radio. Ridder is on 92.1 VTY Country (WVTY) from 8 a.m. to noon and 92.5 Buzz Country (WMBZ) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “Between VTY and Buzz we cover a lot of territory,” Ridder said. “I’m excited to be back on the air connecting with…
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Dwyer joins elections advisory committee
WXOW-TV News Director and WBA Board member Sean Dwyer is representing broadcasters on the Wisconsin Elections Commission Advisory Committee Concerning Election Observers. The panel will help the Wisconsin Election Commission rework its rules for poll watchers ahead of the 2024 presidential race. It includes voting rights advocates, poll watchers, municipal clerks, and political party representatives.…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss child care, education reform
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol talk about child care and education reform. 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 emphasizes the importance of supporting child care in Wisconsin across party…
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Fulton to join WKOW-TV morning show
Meteorologist Dana Fulton is joining WKOW-TV’s 27 News Wake Up Wisconsin weekday mornings from 4:30-7a.m. Fulton served four years as a meteorologist at WISC-TV in Madison. Prior to moving to Wisconsin, Fulton was chief meteorologist at WACH in Columbia, South Carolina. During her time there she also worked as a weekend manager, news anchor, multimedia…
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Embracing equity and creativity in grading
This fall I will be teaching a course called On-Air Performance. Sadly, only a few of my students are looking at getting into broadcasting. Most take the class as a GenEd to satisfy their speech class retirement. The course is billed as a way to improve one’s speaking style by working on accuracy, enunciation, and…
