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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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Wisconsin broadcaster’s ‘Fight On’ in service to our communities
Our FCC license ensures our inherent responsibility to serve our respective communities. That is something we all take very seriously and welcome the opportunity to do. Yet this year we find ourselves in a fight to keep a very important part of what we do available to American consumers. And that is to keep AM…
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Wisconsin TV veteran remembered
A career Wisconsin TV producer, Ronald J. Erickson, 87, has died. Erickson was an Eau Claire native who started his 38-year broadcasting career while at UW-Eau Claire when he was employed by Post Corporation at WEAU-TV. In 1966, he transferred to WLUK-TV in Green Bay where he served as production manager. According to his obituary,…
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Wisconsin Broadcaster available now
The September/October issue of Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. Highlights from this issue:
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Wagonhurst named VP/GM of WVTV in Milwaukee
Rocky Wagonhurst has been named Vice President and General Manager of WVTV in Milwaukee. Wagonhurst joins Sinclair from WJZ in Baltimore, where he was the Director of Local, Regional and National Sales. In making the announcement, Rob Weisbord, Sinclair’s Chief Operating Officer, and President of Local Media said, “Rocky is an accomplished leader with a…
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Tom Clark, co-host of WPR’s ‘Zorba Paster On Your Health’ retires, Karl Christenson named co-host
Some names stick in the brain a little longer than others, so if you’ve heard of Dr. Zorba Paster, but you’re not quite sure why, it’s not just because of his uncommon name. In many ways, you have Wisconsin Public Radio Host Tom Clark to thank. Paster was a regular – and charismatic – guest…
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Retired UW-Platteville broadcasting professor dies
An educator who was instrumental in creating and building the communications program at UW-Platteville has died. Dr. John N. O’Neill helped design the university’s television and radio broadcasting facilities and major. He died Saturday at the age of 84. According to his obituary, O’Neill taught for 34 years at UW-Platteville and had an impact on…
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Weekly Radio Addresses highlight back to school, Wisconsin’s workforce
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol highlight back to school and Wisconsin’s workforce. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — Gov. Tony Evers celebrates back-to-school season in this week’s Democratic radio address. He extends support to educators, staff and administrators.…
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ESPN stations announce program changes
Three ESPN stations in Milwaukee, Madison, and Beaver Dam are changing up their programming line-ups. All three stations will air a new afternoon program titled “Kyle, Brust, & Nortman.” The show features three hosts: Kyle Wallace, a current host on 101.7 The Truth who was recently named the 2023 Wisconsin Broadcast Association Young Professional of…
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Scalzo to lead GKB Milwaukee stations
Greg Scalzo has been named Milwaukee Market Manager for Good Karma Brands (GKB), giving him oversight of ESPN Milwaukee (WKTI), 101.7 The Truth (WGKB), and 620 WTMJ. Emily Dillinger, interim market manager for GKB Milwaukee, said, “Greg’s impressive leadership, deep knowledge of the media and advertising industry, and personal experience as a successful on-air host,…
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WIXX names new midday host
WIXX-FM in Green Bay is promoting Jayson Slade to the midday shift starting Sept. 5. He will also assume music director duties for the station. “I’m absolutely honored and thrilled to be handed the keys in my new role,” Slade said. “It’s not every day you earn an opportunity to lead the sound for such…
