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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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Eau Claire stations celebrate successful toy drive
Personalities from the stations of Mid-West Family Eau Claire, Alex Edwards and Office Cora of WAXX 104.5, John Murphy of Greatest Hits 98.1, Scorch and T-RI of 92.9 The X posed with Amy Giani of Family Promise of the Chippewa Valley to celebrate the more than 15,000 toys, $4,000 and lots of holiday smiles for kids…
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Membership means being active
I recently paid my credit card bill, and out of the blue a brand slogan popped into my head: “Membership has its privileges.” Yes, I was paying an American Express bill, and yes that slogan has been M.I.A. since the 1990’s. But, like that former American Express slogan, “a WBA Membership also has its privileges.”…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss budget surplus, EMS
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin lawmakers discuss the state budget surplus and emergency medical services. 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, Senate Minority Leader Janet Bewley says Republicans are playing politics by gaveling…
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Make your plans now for the WBA Awards Gala
Radio and television journalists, personalities, producers, directors and salespeople, our long two-year nightmare is over. After COVID forced the always fun Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Awards Gala to go virtual in 2020 and 2021, we’re back in Madison at the Marriott West for 2022. I’m very much looking forward to this year’s Gala and it appears…
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Moreau moves to sales role in Milwaukee
The VP/Market Manager of Cumulus-Green Bay (WDUZ AM/FM, WQLH, WOGB and WKRU) is moving closer to home to be director of sales for Audacy Milwaukee. Chris Moreau was with Cumulus in Green Bay for six years. The change happened in February.
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Remembering our friend, Terry Baun
It was a difficult start to the new year for your WBA family as we learned about the passing of our dear friend Terry Baun. Terry’s contributions to your WBA and our members are numerous, as you can read about in his obituary here. But more than that, together with his wife and former WBA Vice President…
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Students connect with broadcasters in return to in-person Student Seminar
It was a fun experience. Great advice, leadership, and networking opportunities! Phenomenal learning opportunity. Those were just a few of the comments from more than 140 students who attended the 2022 WBA Student Seminar on Saturday, March 5 at the Madison Marriott West. Another successful event can be attributed to the hard work of the…
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WBA recognizes 2 young broadcasting professionals
Young professionals are making their mark on broadcasting in Wisconsin and the WBA is recognizing them. The WBA Young Professional of the Year Award seeks to recognize young broadcasters who have made a significant impact on their stations and communities. A subcommittee of the WBA Board of Directors selected five young professionals to recognize in…
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Storm moves into research analytics with iHeartMedia
Heather Storm is leaving her Music Director and afternoon host duties for 95.9 KISS FM (WKSZ) in Green Bay to take a position with iHeartMedia Inc. doing research analytics for Premiere Radio Networks. She will work remotely from her home in Oshkosh. Her last day with Woodward Radio Group will be on March 25. Storm…
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Wisconsin Broadcaster available now
The March/April issue of the Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. You can download it here [PDF]. Highlights from his issue: WBA Chair Don Vesely writes about being an active member of the WBA WBA President and CEO Michelle Vetterkind remembers Terry Baun New radio/TV spots promote the WBA Hall of Fame Wisconsin broadcasters visit…
