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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 election investigation, teaching financial literacy
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin lawmakers discuss the state of the election investigation and a bill requiring financial literacy instruction for students. 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. Melissa Agard says it’s…
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Rowe to led both Wisconsin Cumulus clusters
The VP/Market Manager for the Cumulus cluster in Appleton/Oshkosh will now also lead the Cumulus cluster in Green Bay. John Rowe has led the Appleton/Oshkosh cluster since 2014. He previously spent 10 years with Gannett and more than 11 years with the Chicago Sun-Times. “John’s track record of success with his team in Appleton/Oshkosh, along…
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Czaban signs deal to continue with Milwaukee station
On-air personality Steve Czaban has signed a multi-year broadcast agreement with iHeartMedia Milwaukee’s 97.3 The Game (WRNW). Czaban, a longtime on-air personality in the Milwaukee market, joined 97.3 The Game in May of 2019 and quickly became the most listened to sports talk show in Milwaukee. “Continuing to work every day with a true legend…
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Long-time Madison radio host dies at age 96
Long-time Madison radio host Ben Benedetti died on March 21. He was 96. Benedetti was on the air for 57 years in Madison, starting at WMFM in 1952. During his career he hosted a variety of musical formats such as the Musical Millionaires at WIBU and the Big Band Ben Show at WTUX. He also…
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The Family’s ‘Help for the Homeless’ tops $527K
The Family Radio Network’s 2022 “Help for the Homeless” hygiene drive received a record-breaking $527,000 worth of donated hygiene and cleaning supplies this spring from more than 760 local businesses, churches, and schools for 96 crisis agencies in 19 of their listening communities. The drive annually provides for approximately 70,000 people. Since 1992, “Help for…
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Heather Storm joins Awards Committee
Heather Storm is joining the WBA Awards Committee. Storm is a long-time broadcaster who recently transitioned from being an on-air host into analytics. Based out of Oshkosh, she is a research analyst for iHeartMedia. Before that she spent 12 years with Woodward Radio Group in Green Bay/Appleton. She said she enjoys bridging the data and…
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Weekly Radio Addresses take on school laws, children’s mental health
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol discuss school-related laws and help for children’s facing mental health issues. 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. Alberta Darling touts GOP-backed school-related laws. The River Hills…
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Wallace joins WBA Young Professionals Committee
Kyle Wallace, the Director of Content at the new 101.7 The Truth in Milwaukee, is joining the WBA Young Professionals Committee. Wallace has a passion for building relationships, community service, and helping others meet their goals. He considers working at 101.7 The Truth is a once in a lifetime opportunity. He was there for its inception,…
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Bob Barry podcast gets baseball fever
It’s baseball season on the Bob Barry Unearthed Interviews podcast! He’s kicking off the baseball season with a series of interviews with famous names in Milwaukee baseball history. He started last week with Lew Burdette and this week he dropped his interview with the legendary Hank Aaron! In the coming weeks you’ll hear…
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Judy Clark recognized as Woman of Achievement
WEAU-TV anchor Judy Clark was recently selected unanimously by an Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce committee as this year’s Woman of Achievement. She was celebrated at an event March 31 for her three decades of dedication as a journalist, her true professionalism, and how she lives and breathes the Eau Claire community. Category: News Tags:…
