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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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Good Karma Brands launches Tundra Trio Radio Network
Good Karma Brands and ESPN Wisconsin are launching the Tundra Trio Radio Network, which will air Green Bay Packers content across 94.5 ESPN (WKTI-FM) and Newsradio 620 WTMJ in Milwaukee and 100.5 ESPN (WTLX-FM) in Madison. The newest Good Karma Brands radio network got its name from its Tundra Trio properties, two houses adjacent to…
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Sports Broadcast Symposium coming to Beloit
Visit Beloit is proud to announce that the second annual Sports Broadcast Symposium and Dream Job Competition is set to take place Jan. 6-8. The three-day event is slated to feature an educational symposium, a competition to become a full-time sports radio broadcaster in 2023, and numerous networking opportunities. Matthew Bosen, Director of Sales and…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss education spending, libraries
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol discuss education spending and libraries. 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, Sen. LaTonya Johnson slams Republicans for balking at Gov. Tony Evers and Department of Public Instruction…
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Radio Milwaukee names new executive director
Maxie C. Jackson III has been named executive director of 88Nine Radio Milwaukee (WYMS-88.9FM). Jackson most recently served as the Chief Content Officer for New England Public Media (NEPM). He has more than 30 years of management, content, and audience development experience in radio, television, digital, and live events. “Maxie is a public media powerhouse,”…
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Cominos launches show on WHBY in Appleton
WHBY and Woodward Radio Group are announcing the addition of Ben Cominos to the WHBY on air team. Cominos launched a new talk show, “Outside the Box with Ben Cominos” weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. beginning on Tuesday. WHBY’s new lineup will also be bringing back a live, locally produced news show weekdays from 4…
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93.1 JAMZ debuts ‘The Breakfast Club’
Mid-West Family Madison’s 93.1 JAMZ (WJQM) is adding “The Breakfast Club,” the most-listened-to Hip-Hop and R&B morning show in America, to its weekday morning lineup. Starting Sept. 14, the top-rated program featuring Radio Hall of Famers Charlamagne Tha God, Angela Yee, and DJ Envy will air weekdays. The station will also air “Weekends with The…
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WSAW-TV names digital sales manager
WSAW NewsChannel 7 has named Gunnar Tessmer as Digital Sales Manager. “I am thrilled to step into the Digital Sales Manager role for WSAW,” Tessmer said. “I look forward to working with our team to provide strategic, sensible and valuable television and digital marketing solutions that drive results for new and existing clients.” Tessmer previously…
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Majority of House now cosponsoring Local Radio Freedom Act
A bipartisan majority of the House of Representatives are now cosponsoring the Local Radio Freedom Act, a resolution opposing “any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge” on local broadcast radio stations. The Local Radio Freedom Act (LRFA), which signals members of Congress’s opposition to any potential legislation that imposes new performance royalties on…
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Station’s school supply drive raises more than $51,000
The “Class Act School Supply Drive,” hosted by WISN 12 in partnership with the Salvation Army, delivers school supplies to those who need them the most. The campaign this year raised $51,015 with donations placed online, through text messaging, and during an on-air phone bank hosted at the station on Aug. 23. “As we think…
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Radio host walks to stop violence
A Milwaukee radio host walked from Milwaukee to Chicago to raise awareness to stop violence. 101.7 The Truth On-Air Host and Community Activist, Tory Lowe, walked the 80 miles as part of the 7th Annual Stop the Violence Peace Walk. The walk, intended to raise awareness and bring an end to violence in communities, spanned…
