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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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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss referendum results, affordable housing
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol comment on results from this week’s statewide referendums and affordable housing. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s Republican radio address, Rep. Cindi Duchow applauds the passing of three ballot questions…
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Cody to lead station group purchased by Shaw
Herb Cody has been hired by Shaw Local Radio to be vice president and market manager for a group of eight stations it recently purchased in northern Illinois. Cody is currently vice president and market manager for QueenB Radio in Platteville. He will begin in his new position in May. He has more than two…
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Packers radio announcers to keynote WBA Summer Conference
The WBA Summer Conference agenda was released today, including the announcement of Wayne Larrivee and Larry McCarren to deliver the keynote address. Both are members of the WBA Hall of Fame. The Summer Conference will be held June 14-15 at the Osthoff Resort in Elkhart Lake.
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The Family Radio’s ‘Help for the Homeless Hygiene Drive’ raises $665K
The Family Radio Network’s 31st annual Help for the Homeless Hygiene Drive celebrated another a record-breaking year raising more than $665,000 worth of new hygiene and cleaning supplies now stock the shelves of 101 crisis programs in 19 communities across Wisconsin. The Family Radio thanks the 927 businesses, churches, and schools who hosted collection boxes…
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Carlyle joins Q106 Morning Show
Q106FM (WWQM) is welcoming Kristina Carlyle as the new partner for Fish Calloway on the Q106 Morning Show Fish with Friends. “Her love of country music, knowledge of radio, and social media savvy make her the perfect person to continue the growth and evolution of Fish with Friends,” said Randy Hawke, Operations Manager for Mid-West…
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WUWM names new leadership
David Lee has been appointed the new director and general manager of WUWM 89.7 FM – Milwaukee’s NPR. He joins WUWM as the station and the NPR Network ecosystem continue their important work to leverage longstanding strengths while exploring innovative ways to reach new audiences. Lee succeeds John Hess, who had served as general manager…
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Kaytie Kelly to lead Woodward digital department
Woodward Radio Group is promoting Kaytie Kelly to lead its newly formed Digital Department as its director for all six Woodward media brands. Kelly will lead digital content creation for audiences and digital advertising solutions for customers. “This position has been a long time coming for us here at WRG”, said Kelly Radandt, WRG General…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss clean energy, public safety
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol discuss clean energy and public safety. 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 stresses the clean energy plan he included in the budget to grow…
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Weekly Radio Addresses comment on BadgerCare, state budget
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are focused on BadgerCare and the state budget. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s Republican radio address, Sen. Joan Ballweg discusses legislative Republicans’ plans for the state budget. The Markesan…
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Wausau station finalist for CMB Station of the Year award
A Wausau radio station is one of five finalists in its market category to be named the Christian Music Broadcasters Station of the Year. 89Q (WCLQ) and the other finalists will be judged by a panel of radio professionals primarily outside of the Christian music industry. “I love our team, they work very hard, and…
