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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 lay out state budget priorities
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin Capitol are focused on the next 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 Democratic radio address, Gov. Tony Evers touts his new budget supporting the workforce, the economy and backing…
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Wisconsin EAS plan approved by FCC
The Wisconsin State Emergency Communications Committee has won approval of its state EAS plan from the FCC. In 2022, the FCC initiated a review of all State EAS plans. After multiple rounds of changes, the FCC approved the Wisconsin State EAS Plan on Feb. 3. Wisconsin is the ninth plan to be approved. According to…
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Weekly Radio Addresses take on free speech, child care
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol touch on free speech and child care. lawmakers….. 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. Dave Murphy says he wants the UW System to be the best…
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Four to be awarded scholarships at 2023 WBA Student Seminar
Four scholarships will be given out during the WBA Student Seminar on Feb. 25 to students studying broadcasting in Wisconsin. Learn more about the WBA Student Scholarship program and apply here. Interested in supporting the scholarship program? Learn more here. The recipients are: Sarah Richardson Sarah Richardson is the 2023 WBA Foundation Scholarship recipient. Richardson…
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Former Fond du Lac station owner dies
The former owner of Fond du Lac radio station KFIZ has died. Donald “Don” G. Jones purchased KFIZ in 1970 and led the station during its golden age, with legendary on-air personalities Joe Goeser, Ron Harvey, Doug McGrath and Steve Peterson. Jones sold KFIZ in the mid-1990s to his business partner Randy Hopper. Jones was…
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Marquette’s Amouzou recognized for being ‘natural leader’
The Executive Director of the Marquette Wire will be recognized with the WBA Student Leadership Award at the WBA Student Seminar. Andrew Amouzou was nominated by Marquette Director of Student Media, Gerry Ahern, and his predecessor, Mark Zoromski, both of which described Amouzou as, “a tireless optimist who leads with his head and his heart.”…
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Grant offering college debt relief for broadcasters increases
A debt relief grant for Wisconsin broadcasters is increasing. Results Broadcasting established an Education Debt Assistance Grant to help broadcasters pay off their student loans. This grant is available to individuals currently employed in Wisconsin broadcasting or related media. The award has increased to $3,000. Applicants must meet the following criteria: Applications will be accepted…
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Weekly Radio Addresses focus on mental health, education
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are focused on mental health and education. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s Democratic radio address, Gov. Tony Evers says he declared 2023 “the year of mental health” because of…
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Weekly Radio Addresses highlight proposals to support working, rural families
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin Capitol are about supporting working and rural families. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s Democratic radio address, Gov. Tony Evers talks about his plan to support Wisconsin’s workforce and working families.…
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Anchor marks 20 years at WLUK-TV
WLUK-TV reporter and evening anchor Mark Leland is marking 20 years at the Green Bay station. Leland recently participated as a panelist in the WBA Foundation’s 2022 U.S. Senate debate.
