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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 talk about gas taxes, Main Street businesses
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol discuss a gas tax holiday and helping Main Street businesses. 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. Dan Feyen says the gas tax holiday is an election…
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WBA staff celebrates anniversaries
Three WBA staff members recently marked service anniversaries. Michelle Vetterkind, President and CEO 27 years on Aug. 28 Liz Boyd, NCSA/PEP Coordinator 17 years on July 19 Kyle Geissler, Director of Operations and Public Affairs 5 years on Sept. 5 Congratulations and thank you for your service to the WBA.
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Social, digital categories merged into station of the year awards for 2023
Bonjour Broadcasters! It’s hard to believe that summer is over, and we’re now heading into the most exciting season of all…award season! It’s time to dust off the ole spreadsheet and review what creative, excellent work your station produced this year. Though let’s not get ahead of ourselves, there is still plenty of time to…
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UW-Green Bay builds media hub
A Phoenix rises. In 1969 with the beginning of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, along came Educational Communications and the Center for Television Production. The TV studio remained in operation for many years and had ties with Wisconsin Public Television as well. In 2002, the center was closed down and began operation as a non-profit video production…
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Election year tradition thrives on air in Wisconsin
Your WBA Foundation has been hosting statewide political debates for more than 30 years and we are most proud to continue that tradition this year. Teams of broadcasters are already gathering on a regular basis to begin planning for two debates. The first debate on Oct. 7 will be for U.S. Senate candidates and a…
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Broadcasters play important role during political season
It’s my hope that you have enjoyed the summer days, collected enough Vitamin D, and experienced the beautiful sights that Wisconsin has to offer every year. Whether you chose swimming at a beach or lake, hiking or visiting a museum, eating at a festival or stadium, listening to a Concert on the Square, or exploring…
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Wisconsin Broadcaster available now
The September/October issue of the Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. You can download it here [PDF]. Highlights from his issue: WBA Chair Lupita Montoto writes about the important role broadcasters play during election season WBA President and CEO Michelle Vetterkind previews the Foundation’s political debates and Broadcasters Clinic Majority of House now cosponsoring LRFA…
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Rusk joins Young Professionals Committee
Gabriella Rusk is joining the WBA Young Professionals Committee. Rusk currently anchors and reports for NBC15’s The Morning Show, Monday through Friday. She first joined the WMTV team in September 2018 as The Weekend Morning Show anchor before she was promoted to weekdays in January 2022. In her time in news, Rusk has covered several…
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Student scholarship competition underway
Do you know a student who could use assistance with educational expenses? The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation offers two $2,500 scholarships and two $1,500 scholarships. Students who meet eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply for these scholarships. The application process is online. It’s available on the WBA website at wi-broadcasters.org/scholarships. Students who have completed at…
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Nominations open for Young Professional of the Year
Nominations are open for a WBA award to recognize the young professionals forging new paths in broadcasting. The WBA Young Professional of the Year Award seeks to recognize young broadcasters who have made a significant impact on their stations and communities. Nominees must be under the age of 40 at the time of their nomination…
