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Intercollegiate Broadcasting System 72nd Annual International College Radio & Webcasting Conference - NYC 2012! March 2 - 4, 2012 ∙ Hotel Pennsylvania |
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2012 IBS CONFERENCE SCHEDULE (tentative)
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SPECIAL THURSDAY EVENING IBS
STUDENT RADIO NETWORK (IBS SRN) by Backbone (IBS SRN) National AFFILIATES MEETING  Join a growing Coast to Coast network of IBS Member College, University, and High School Internet Radio StationsIBS-SRN listeners in last hour (red=pc based, blue=iPhone/Touch, yellow=shoutcast) All delegates to the IBS International College Radio and Webcasting Conference are welcome to attend. IBS SRN is the ONLY College Radio Student Broadcasting Network in the World! YOU can see the network in operation and even sign up for a FREE trial IBS SRN Affiliate Station with Backbone! LIVE MUSIC TO FOLLOW! More details CONTACT (IBSHQ@aol.com) TODAY! |
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SPECIAL Live from New York City CYBERCAST on the IBS STUDENT RADIO NETWORK (IBS SRN) by Backbone  All delegates to the IBS International College Radio and Webcasting Conference are welcome to broadcast their best work/show from the glass studio. Sign up for YOUR shift TODAY!. IBS SRN is the ONLY College Radio Student Broadcasting Network in the World! YOU can see the network in operation and even sign up for a FREE trial IBS SRN Affiliate Station with Backbone! More details CONTACT (IBSHQ@aol.com) TODAY! |
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- 10:00 AM: IBS Conference Review and Wrap-Up! (Paris Suite)
| 2012 IBS CONFERENCE ▫ SESSION DESCRIPTIONS |
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| IBS 2012 Kickoff |
Friday 3/2 ∙ 11:00-11:55 AM Zurich Suite |
| Description: | After you get your group checked in, drop in and talk to IBS Board Members about the conference, what to expect, and to sign-up for tours and more! |
| Panelists: | Len Mailloux, Chair of the IBS Board of Directors |
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| Welcome and Conference Overview |
Friday 3/2 ∙ 12:00-12:20 PM Paris Suite |
| Description: | As an “early bird” attendee, here is YOUR opportunity to speak with members of the IBS Board and Staff about the conference program schedule. As experienced “conference-goers,” YOUR IBS colleagues can help YOUR station and staff navigate the “ins and outs” of conference participation. |
| Panelists: | Len Mailloux, Chair of the IBS Board of Directors |
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| Publicity and Press for YOUR Station |
Friday 3/2 ∙ 12:25-1:20 PM Zurich Suite |
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Publicity and Press for YOUR Station Let us face it, college radio stations are doing great work, but does everyone on campus know about it? What about in the radio world itself? Come to this session to get ideas on how to get the word out about your station, and you will walk away with valuable press contacts as well. |
| Panelists: | Chris Thomas (WLTL General Manager; IBS President) |
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IBS in 2012 The Conference, The Organization, The FUTURE Questions/Answers |
Friday 3/2 ∙ 12:25-1:20 PM Paris Suite |
| Description: | Whether you are new to IBS or a seasoned veteran, this is your chance to stop in and have an informal chat about the conference or about how IBS can better serve you and your station! |
| Panelists: | IBS Board of Directors, Officers, and Staff; Rob Herklotz General Manager, WKRB 90.3 FM, Kingsborough Community College, Host of IBS NYC Fall Regional Conference, IBS Board of Directors; |
| HOT TOPIC!: Going Mobile: Mobile “Apps” and YOUR Station |
Friday 3/2 ∙ 12:25-1:20 PM London Suite |
| Description: | Having quickly skyrocketed in popularity since their introduction, “apps” for mobile devices such as iPhones, DROIDS, and Blackberries have become the latest and most cutting-edge media distribution platform for radio stations as well. Learn how to make and market an app for YOUR station and discuss how YOU can use this new technology to better promote YOUR station. |
| Panelists: | Dr. E. Michael Harrington, Ph.D. (Facilitator) |
| HOT TOPIC! FCC NCE FM License Renewal Time is NOW! Are YOU Ready? |
Friday 3/2 ∙ 12:25-1:20 PM Budapest Suite |
| Description: | FCC NCE FM License Renewal Time is NOW! Are YOU Ready? |
| Panelists: | Allen Myers (Previously with the FCC for 37 years/ IBS Vice President for FCC Licensing and Regulatory Matters & IBS Board Member) |
| IBS Student Radio Network by Backbone: Information Session |
Friday 3/2 ∙ 12:25-1:20 PM Board Room |
| Description: |
Join the discussion as IBS staff discusses the IBS Student Radio Network (IBS SRN). IBS SRN is a digital online radio network by Backbone. IBS SRN is an exciting new service brought to YOU in conjunction with Backbone, using its advanced client-server radio software to enable school/college stations to syndicate live and produced radio programming among member stations, and to access a vast amount of royalty-free programming from numerous worldwide resources. |
| Panelists: | Richard Cerny, George Capalbo, and Paul Kamp, all from Backbone, Inc. (IBS SRN); Len Mailloux (IBS Board Chair); Dan Braverman (President - Radio Systems - Leading Equipment supplier to IBS Members); Cedric Watson (Technical Administrator, WLIU-BK, Long Island U., Brooklyn, NY); |
| The Role of College Radio During an Emergency Situation |
Friday 3/2 ∙ 12:25-1:20 PM Bombay Suite |
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In recent years, the college/university community and nation at large has
witnessed tragedies unfold on the campuses of Virginia Tech and Northern
Illinois Universities, as well as several “close calls” at other institutions. During the time of a campus emergency, campus radio stations have a unique and important role to play in disseminating accurate news and information to students and the general public alike. In this session, discuss strategies for YOUR station to plan and be prepared for any emergency that may arise. |
| Panelists: | Isobel Breheny-Schafer (Moderator)(WUSB General Manager /Media Advisor/Assistant Director Student Activities); Chris Tobin, Broadcasting Engineer (SBE Chapter 15 NYC); CCS-MusicamUSA, manufacturer of audio/video over IP codecs; Tom Gibson, Executive Vice President of IBS for Engineering, SBE - Society of Broadcast Engineers, IBS Board of Directors; Mark Laiosa (WBAI-FM NYC) |
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| The Future of Music and the Music Industry |
Friday 3/2 ∙ 1:30-2:25 PM Zurich Suite |
| Description: | The music industry is evolving, due to factors internal to the field, and from external pressures and influences. Is there agreement as to what is meant by the “music industry” today? What impact do new technology, audience taste and preference, artist creativity, and economics/business models have on defining the current and future music industry? Our distinguished panel will help us sort through the myriad of important and challenging issues being faced by the industry today. |
| Panelists: | Dr. E. Michael Harrington, Ph.D (Moderator) |
| An Audience with Justin Craig, Program Director of ESPN Radio 1050 New York |
Friday 3/2 ∙ 1:30-2:25 PM Paris Suite |
| Description: | An Audience with Justin Craig, Program Director of ESPN Radio 1050 New York |
| Panelists: | Chris Thomas (Facilitator/Arranger of Session) (WLTL-GM and IBS Board); Justin Craig, (Program Director of NYC ESPN Radio) |
| Staff Building, Recruitment and Training |
Friday 3/2 ∙ 1:30-2:25 PM London Suite |
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One of the
challenges facing college/school radio stations is how to recruit and train
new staff members. Whether YOUR station is student-only or
is also open to non-students, getting and retaining dedicated staff and is
important to its survival. A good training program will
help ensure that all the good work YOU are doing at YOUR station will be
carried on. In this panel, learn ways to recruit, teach and mentor new staff. |
| Panelists: | Rob Herklotz General Manager, WKRB 90.3 FM, Kingsborough Community College, Host of IBS NYC Fall Regional Conference, IBS Board of Directors (Moderator); Isobel Breheny-Schafer (WUSB General Manager /Media Advisor/Assistant Director Student Activities); Elissa Nieves, WKRB, Kingsborough Community College, Training Workshop Coordinator at WKRB; |
| FCC Fines NCE Station $10,000.00: How YOUR Station Can Avoid A Similar Fate! |
Friday 3/2 ∙ 1:30-2:25 PM Budapest Suite |
| Description: | During 2012 an aggressive FCC Field Office inspected an FCC NCE, Noncommercial Educational Licensee, NOT an IBS Member Station, and found that the station Public File was NOT available during normal business hours, in violation of FCC Rules. The FCC fined the NCE station $10,000.00! YOUR station is an IBS Member Station. This session will assist YOU in complying with FCC Rules and avoiding a similar fate, a $10,000.00 FCC Fine! |
| Panelists: | Allen Myers (Previously with the FCC for 37 years/ IBS Vice President for FCC Licensing and Regulatory Matters & IBS Board Member)(Moderator) |
| Academic Planning for Media Career Choices |
Friday 3/2 ∙ 1:30-2:25 PM Board Room |
| Description: | How do YOU identify and develop academic opportunities to prepare for media careers while YOU are still in college? How do internship programs work and how do YOU get to do real work and not just run errands? This session will give YOU valuable tips and suggestions for landing a great internship and bolstering YOUR media-related academic credentials in preparation towards a media or broadcasting career. |
| Panelists: | David J. Fabilli (Professor of Broadcasting - Point Park University - Faculty Advisor WPPJ Pittsburgh, PA)(Moderator) |
| Broadcast Writing Workshop |
Friday 3/2 ∙ 1:30-2:25 PM Bombay Suite |
| Description: | It is said that great radio programming starts and ends with great writing. This session will focus on tried and true methods of writing for radio, along with newly developed tips and techniques that will help YOUR station’s air sound stand out from YOUR “competitors” on the dial. This session will also teach YOUR staff skills that can be used “post-college,” within or beyond the broadcast industry. |
| Panelists: | Lisa Ritchie (News 12/Cablevision)(Co-Moderator); Professor Joe Lamachia (Saint Peter’s College) (Co-Moderator); |
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| Independent Music Labels and YOUR Station |
Friday 3/2 ∙ 2:40-3:35 PM Zurich Suite |
| Description: | What is an independent label in the year 2012? How does your station interact with label representatives, artists and bands? What roles are the new delivery systems for music playing for the future of independent music worldwide? Here is your chance to discuss these pertinent issues with representatives from independent record labels. |
| Panelists: | Dr. E. Michael Harrington, Ph.D (Moderator); Jay Figueroa (WSPC Operations Manager/Media Club President) |
| Audience with: Skip Dillard, Program Director of WBLS-FM 107.5 FM NYC |
Friday 3/2 ∙ 2:40-3:35 PM Paris Suite |
| Description: | This is YOUR chance to meet with and discuss radio with the Program Director of one of the TOP STATION in New York City |
| Panelists: | Skip Dillard (Program Director of WBLS-FM 107.5 FM NYC); Host: Chris Thomas (WLTL General Manager; IBS President) |
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RAB - Radio Advertising Bureau and YOU! Commercials and Advertising: Strategies and Solutions |
Friday 3/2 ∙ 2:40-3:35 PM London Suite |
| Description: |
 Dolores Nolan, CDMC, Vice President/Membership, Radio Advertising Bureau, the leading source of radio adverting information will help you book more time. Did you know that the Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB) offers you opportunity to grow and learn from their network of professionals while you are still in college? The RAB is an organization of sales professionals from around the country who are all working to make the job of radio sales as easy and successful as possible. Come and find out how the RAB can help you now, how you can gain RAB certification to add to your resume, and what the RAB can do for you once you are in the professional world of radio This session will discuss how to find advertisers, how to get their money, and the steps to retain their business year after year. Topics such as setting rates, producing spots and career opportunities in radio sales and management are some of the ideas covered in this session. |
| Panelists: | Dolores Nolan, CDMC, Vice President/Membership, Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB); Host: Len Mailloux (IBS Chair) |
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Women in Broadcasting |
Friday 3/2 ∙ 2:40-3:35 PM Budapest Suite |
| Description: | Women in Broadcasting |
| Panelists: | Lisa Ritchie (News 12/Cablevision)(Moderator); Isobel Breheny-Schafer (WUSB General Manager /Media Advisor/Assistant Director Student Activities); Katie Vasconcelos (General Manager - Student - Simmons College Radio, Boston IBS Fall Conference Hostess); Kelsey Morris (WGCS-FM Goshen College - WGCS Morning Show Host/Chief Announcer (Broadcasting Major) |
| Radio Drama and Documentaries |
Friday 3/2 ∙ 2:40-3:35 PM Board Room |
| Description: | Join our talented group of panelists and learn how to use the resources of the college community to produce special, quality, and educational radio drama and documentary programs. Enjoy a special radio drama tribute to the late Irwin Gonshak, of the Writers’ Guild of America East and longtime supporter of IBS. |
| Panelists: | Anita Michaels (Moderator)(Professor on Behavioral Sciences at NYIT, member of AEA, SAG, AFTRA); Ricky Young, (host of What is in YOUR Hand on WHCR FM); Michael Jones is with IBS Professional Associate Member: Mary Knoll, producers of Voices of Our World. |
| Station Relations with YOUR Campus and Community |
Friday 3/2 ∙ 2:40-3:35 PM Bombay Suite |
| Description: | A broadcast license requires YOU to serve YOUR community. If YOUR school/college is the licensee, they are ultimately responsible for its operation and programming. What lines of communication exist between the station and the administration? How can YOU create understanding and support before a crisis? How can YOU build a stronger, long-lasting relationship with YOUR campus and off-campus communities and the listeners at large? |
| Panelists: | John Murphy, Faculty at Eastern Connecticut State University, IBS Board of Directors - Previous long time Chair of IBS Board) |
| College Radio Idea Exchange |
Friday 3/2 ∙ 3:50-4:45 PM Zurich Suite |
| Description: | Everyone that is involved in IBS is doing amazing things are their stations. What if we all get together and share what we are doing so that we can all “borrow” each others ideas? Well, this is the time! Come with your ideas and even bring handouts if you like! |
| Panelists: | Chris Thomas (WLTL General Manager; IBS President); Len Mailloux (IBS Chair) |
| An Audience with Q104.3 Airstaff Jonathan Clarke, Maria Milito, and Marc “The Cope” Coppola |
Friday 3/2 ∙ 3:50-4:45 PM Paris Suite |
| Description: |
Q104.3 FM is the most listened to classic rock radio station in America, boasting a “who’s-who” of acclaimed broadcasters. Join them as they share their experiences as longtime radio personalities, discuss the state of classic rock and classic rock radio today, and focus on what makes for great on-air announcing and voiceover skills! |
| Panelists: | Jonathan Clarke, Maria Milito, and Marc “The Cope” Coppola |
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FCC LPFM Licenses Available this Fall? How does YOUR Station get one! Go FM on YOUR Campus Now! |
Friday 3/2 ∙ 3:50-4:45 PM London Suite |
| Description: | Join communications analyst Allen Myers as he discusses: in accordance with the Community Radio Act of 2011, the FCC anticipates opening a filing window for new LPFM stations before the end this year. The Commission has not had a filing window for new LPFM stations since 2001. So, this may be quite literally the "chance of a lifetime" for your school to obtain a license for an LPFM station. Come to this session to hear our experts tell you everything that you need to know in order for you can be prepared to submit an application when the filing window opens and answers YOUR questions. |
| Panelists: | Allen Myers (Previously with the FCC for 37 years/ IBS Vice President for FCC Licensing and Regulatory Matters & IBS Board Member)(Moderator); Tom Gibson, Executive Vice President of IBS for Engineering, SBE - Society of Broadcast Engineers, IBS Board of Directors |
| Video in YOUR Radio Studio |
Friday 3/2 ∙ 3:50-4:45 PM Budapest Suite |
| Description: | One of the most gifted radio producers in all of radio is with us here at IBS, Alan Peterson. Alan is going to share with you some of the leading edge technology and techniques in radio, with video in YOUR Studio. For two decades Alan has been dazzling IBS Members with the latest trends and techniques in radio production. This is your opportunity to experience the creative hi-tech mind of Alan Peterson |
| Panelists: | Alan Peterson (RADIO AMERICA NETWORK) |
| Building YOUR News and Information Image |
Friday 3/2 ∙ 3:50-4:45 PM Board Room |
| Description: | How do YOU cover news in YOUR community? How does it get written and delivered on air? Do YOU use locally-gathered sound in YOUR newscasts, and if so, how does it fit in with YOUR news copy? Who reads YOUR newscasts...the person who writes them, or an announcer? Learn ways to integrate local news into YOUR programming. |
| Panelists: | Lisa Ritchie (News 12/Cablevision)(Moderator) |
| Jazz Programming in 2012 |
Friday 3/2 ∙ 3:50-4:45 PM Bombay Suite |
| Description: | Jazz programming on college stations goes back as long as the medium itself. What is happening in 2012? |
| Panelists: | David Jaye (Moderator)(David J. Fabilli, Professor/Broadcasting, School of Communication, Point Park University, Faculty Advisor to WPPJ Radio); Professor Joe Lamachia (Saint Peter’s College); |
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| Radio and Record Company Relations |
Friday 3/2 ∙ 5:00-5:55 PM Zurich Suite |
| Description: | This annual conference highlight session focuses on ways for college radio stations and record companies to establish productive working relationships. IBS welcomes many of the nation’s leading record company representatives to this panel. 1st of 2 sessions. |
| Panelists: | Chris Thomas (Moderator)(IBS Board of Directors)(WLTL FM Lyons); Jessica Weber (Co-Sign Collective); Rob Wilcox (The Syndicate) |
| Radio 2012: The State of and Future of the Radio Medium |
Friday 3/2 ∙ 5:00-5:55 PM Paris Suite |
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Radio, as we know it, is in for major changes in the future. New methods of delivering programming to listeners can bypass local stations. HD and Satellite radio offer multiple channels and digital audio quality, internet/webcast radio is growing rapidly, and many cell phones now offer streaming audio capabilities. Remember what FM did to AM? This time, the changes will be greater and more rapid. Where is it all going, and what will it mean for YOUR station? |
| Panelists: | Len Mailloux (IBS Chair)(Moderator); Chuck Platt (IBS Board); Alan Peterson (RADIO AMERICA NETWORK); Lisa Ritchie (News 12/Cablevision) |
| Social Networking and College Radio |
Friday 3/2 ∙ 5:00-5:55 PM London Suite |
| Description: | College and school stations are finding creative ways to integrate Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, YOUTube, imeem, and other social networking websites into their programming, marketing and outreach efforts. Share YOUR experiences and discuss ways to integrate these innovative services into YOUR station's operations. |
| Panelists: | Dr. E. Michael Harrington, Ph.D.; Katie Singleton (Program Director WVYC & Promotions Assistant Cumulus Media); Jud Heussler (General Manager, Fredonia University Radio Systems, On-Air and Web Personality @ WKSE Kiss 98.5 Buffalo) |
| Public Affairs Programming For YOUR Station |
Friday 3/2 ∙ 5:00-5:55 PM Budapest Suite |
| Description: | From local productions to nationally syndicated shows, college and school stations are producing and carrying a diverse array of excellent information-oriented programs. Our panel of producers will review opportunities available to radio stations for successful news/public affairs programming efforts. |
| Panelists: | Prof. Paul J. Lazarovich, Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, Faculty Advisor to The Wire (Web Radio) at Wentworth; Jim Lynch, WUSB - FM, SUNY Stonybrook Host: Everything is Broken Show |
| Creating Killer Production: An Audience with 95.5 WPLJ Dan Kelly |
Friday 3/2 ∙ 5:00-5:55 PM Board Room |
| Description: | Join Dan Kelly from 95.5 PLJ, one of New York’s premier radio stations as he gives tips and tricks on how to make your audio productions sound fantastic! |
| Panelists: | WPLJ 95.5 FM Dan Kelly |
| The Role of Faculty Advisers |
Friday 3/2 ∙ 5:00-5:55 PM Bombay Suite |
| Description: | A good faculty adviser can be an important asset to any school/college radio station. Join our experienced panel to review what role an adviser should play in serving the station, students, and the institution. |
| Panelists: | David J. Fabilli (Professor/Broadcasting, School of Communication, Point Park University, Faculty Advisor to WPPJ Radio;)(Moderator); John Murphy, Faculty at Eastern Connecticut State University, IBS Board of Directors - Previous long time Chair of IBS Board); |
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Social Networking and the Newsroom |
Friday 3/2 ∙ 6:10-6:55 PM Zurich Suite |
| Description: | Twitter just cost a college newspaper editor his job when they jumped the gun early on a story. Can this happen at your station? How is social media affecting news gathering and reporting? How reliable are things like Twitter as sources? Does your station have a social media policy? Come and discuss these questions and more! |
| Panelists: | Lisa Ritchie (News 12/Cablevision) |
| Podcasting: A Creative Overview |
Friday 3/2 ∙ 6:10-6:55 PM Paris Suite |
| Description: | This session will acquaint YOU with this rapidly developing technology and concept, and discuss ways in which YOUR station can conceptualize, produce, program and promote podcasting and integrate it into YOUR radio station’s programming and publicity efforts. |
| Panelists: | Nick Sperdute (General Manager WPPJ Point Park College, Pittsburgh)(Winner of 2011 IBS Trophy Award for Best Podcast), |
| College Radio Station Managers |
Friday 3/2 ∙ 6:10-6:55 PM London Suite |
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At the local college station, the buck stops here! There is no equivalent student organization leadership experience on campus similar to that of serving as a station manager. This session serves as an opportunity for managers to share/discuss the myriad of issues facing college radio operations today. |
| Panelists: | Isobel Breheny-Schafer (Moderator)(WUSB General Manager /Media Advisor/Assistant Director Student Activities); Afriyie "Free" Amankwaa (General Manager - RLC Radio-90.3 The Core); Jud Heussler (General Manager, Fredonia University Radio Systems, On-Air and Web Personality @ WKSE Kiss 98.5 Buffalo); Jay Figueroa, (Operations Manager, WSPC Saint Peters College Radio) |
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How to Improve YOUR Station Finances: How Do We Get More Money? |
Friday 3/2 ∙ 6:10-6:55 PM Budapest Suite |
| Description: | During difficult economic times, non-commercial and college stations face increased difficulties in raising money and meeting their fundraising goals. This session provides an overview on what college radio stations can do to raise more money, and how to operate on a shoestring budget. |
| Panelists: | John Murphy, Faculty at Eastern Connecticut State University, IBS Board of Directors - Previous long time Chair of IBS Board) |
| Engineering for Non-Engineers |
Friday 3/2 ∙ 6:10-6:55 PM Board Room |
| Description: | YOU’re holding down the late-night shift and suddenly YOU are off-the-air...or YOU are out in the field on a remote broadcast, and YOUR link to the studio goes dead. This “beginner” session will help to demystify terminology of the “techie” world and help all staff gain a better understanding of radio engineering and technology. |
| Panelists: | (Moderator) Chuck Platt (IBS Board - Corp Secretary: IBS, Inc.); Chris Tobin, Broadcasting Engineer (SBE Chapter 15 NYC)(CCS-MusicamUSA, manufacturer of audio/video over IP codecs); Dan Braverman, President - Radio Systems (Leading Equipment supplier to IBS Members) |
| High School Radio Workshop |
Friday 3/2 ∙ 6:10-6:55 PM Bombay Suite |
| Description: | This session focuses on the many pertinent issues and challenges facing high school radio stations today, including programming, management, engineering, staffing and more! YOUR panelists are experienced in both the academic and professional broadcast environments. If YOU are a high school student or station adviser...this session is for YOU! |
| Panelists: | Stephen Day (Faculty Advisor - Manager, Arts and Entertainment Radio (AER) Champs (Charter High School) Radio Van Nuys, CA) (IBS West Coast Conference Host); Dennis Strecker, WLTL - Radio |
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| Radio on the Tube? Working with Public Access and College TV Stations (Streaming Video with your audio) |
Saturday 3/3 ∙ 9:30-10:25 AM Zurich Suite |
| Description: | More and more radio stations are finding diverse mediums of delivering and complementing their programming, in addition to just radio. From public access television shows to working with YOUR campus TV station, there are many options for YOUR station to start producing great television as well as radio! |
| Panelists: | John Murphy, Faculty at Eastern Connecticut State University, IBS Board of Directors - Previous long time Chair of IBS Board)(Moderator); Alan Peterson (RADIO AMERICA NETWORK); |
| Morning Show Production and Preparation |
Saturday 3/3 ∙ 9:30-10:25 AM Paris Suite |
| Description: | A high energy, well-produced and fast-moving morning show is the key to success for most commercial radio stations. In this session, college station representatives can learn many of the tricks of the trade. |
| Panelists: | Wayne Weil, Morning Host, WPPJ-AM at Point Park University (Finalist in IBS Awards Best Spot News Reporting); Kelsey Morris, WGCS-FM at Goshen College |
| Community College Station Workshop |
Saturday 3/3 ∙ 9:30-10:25 AM London Suite |
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This is YOUR opportunity to discuss the challenges of operating a college
radio station at a two-year campus. Very few dormitory students. Sometimes a lack of campus identity. Student Radio Staffs that graduate in two years. Yet many IBS FCC licensed Community College Members have the best student radio stations in the nation. Hear about WGCC-FM Genesee Community College and WGFR-FM Adirondack Community College, two of the BEST! . |
| Panelists: | Chuck Platt (IBS Board)(Moderator); Rob Herklotz General Manager, WKRB 90.3 FM, Kingsborough Community College, Host of IBS NYC Fall Regional Conference, IBS Board of Directors; Valerie Pawlowski (WGCC Faculty Advisor) |
| FCC Rules YOU Need to Know to avoid a $10,000 FINE! (Part #2) |
Saturday 3/3 ∙ 9:30-10:25 AM Budapest Suite |
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Join communications analyst Allen Myers as he discusses FCC regulations as
they pertain to the licensing and operation of YOUR college/school radio
station, and answers YOUR questions. During 2012 an aggressive FCC Field Office inspected an FCC NCE, Noncommercial Educational Licensee, NOT an IBS Member Station, and found that the station Public File was NOT available during normal business hours, in violation of FCC Rules. The FCC fined the NCE station $10,000.00! YOUR station is an IBS Member Station. This session will assist YOU in complying with FCC Rules and avoiding a similar fate, a $10,000.00 FCC Fine! 2nd of 2 sessions. |
| Panelists: | Allen Myers (Previously with the FCC for 37 years/ IBS Vice President for FCC Licensing and Regulatory Matters & IBS Board Member)(Moderator) |
| Radio Announcers Workshop |
Saturday 3/3 ∙ 9:30-10:25 AM Board Room |
| Description: | When YOU are on the air, YOUR voice and presentation are YOUR "calling cards." YOU may have the most amazing music to program, or the timeliest topics to discuss, but, if YOU cannot communicate effectively, YOUR hard work and best intentions are for naught. Vocal hygiene, management, and awareness will be discussed as well as announcing tips to consider prior to, during, and following YOUR radio show. |
| Panelists: | Len Mallioux (IBS Chair)(Co-Moderator); David Fabilli, Professor/Broadcasting, School of Communication, Point Park University, Faculty Advisor to WPPJ Radio (Co-Moderator); |
| Equipment Purchasing Decisions |
Saturday 3/3 ∙ 9:30-10:25 AM Bombay Suite |
| Description: | Station budgets are tight. How can YOU plan for and choose from the various equipment options and offerings that are available? This session will help YOU set purchasing priorities for YOUR station. |
| Panelists: | Tom Gibson, Executive Vice President of IBS for Engineering, SBE - Society of Broadcast Engineers, IBS Board of Directors; Dan Braverman, President - Radio Systems (Leading Equipment supplier to IBS Members) |
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The Conclave Presents: Breaking Into The Business – Show & Tell! Scholarships Available |
Saturday 3/3 ∙ 10:35-11:30 AM Zurich Suite |
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In this candid session,
industry professionals reveal why NOW is the time for YOU to enter the
ever-changing world of broadcasting and media. What are the jobs of the
future? How do YOU get that first job? How can YOU best prepare for
engagement in an industry that is rapidly morphing into a multi-platform
universe? Join this panel for a straightforward glance
of an industry in need of breaking out-of-the-box to face tomorrow’s
challenges…and why YOU are essential to its future. Scholarships Available - Apply at the session! Apply for a $1,000.00 Conclave Scholarship.  Conclave Scholarship Application - click here |
| Panelists: | David J. Fabilli (Professor of Broadcasting - Point Park University - Faculty Advisor WPPJ Pittsburgh, PA)(Moderator); Jud Heussler (General Manager, Fredonia University Radio Systems, On-Air and Web Personality @ WKSE Kiss 98.5 Buffalo) |
| Featuring the Local Music Scene on YOUR Station |
Saturday 3/3 ∙ 10:35 AM-11:30
AM Paris Suite |
| Description: | This session will focus on the symbiotic relationship between college stations and the music scene in YOUR community, and how to promote the local scene through YOUR on-air and programming efforts. In addition, YOU will have the opportunity to welcome musicians and artists who understand the role that college radio plays in the music community. |
| Panelists: | John Murphy, Faculty at Eastern Connecticut State University, IBS Board of Directors - Previous long time Chair of IBS Board)(Moderator); Jay Figueroa, WSPC Saint Peters College Operations Manager, Media Club President; Garvey Potter (Music Director WSPC Saint Peters College Radio) |
| Creating Award-Winning Production |
Saturday 3/3 ∙ 10:35-11:30 AM London Suite |
| Description: | Now that YOU have learned the basics of radio production, it’s time to take YOUR skills to the next level. In this session YOU will learn how to take everyday material and turn it into award-winning production. The session will include audio samples and discussion of integrating controversial content into public service announcements. |
| Panelists: | Alan Peterson (RADIO AMERICA NETWORK); |
| Conducting a Great Interview |
Saturday 3/3 ∙ 10:35-11:30 AM Budapest Suite |
| Description: | The art of a great interview is as timeless as the medium of radio itself, one which is particularly engaging for the listener. Learn how to secure interviews with notable personalities, effectively prepare for an interview, how to ask the right questions, and how to improve YOUR on-air presentation with our panel of experienced radio programmers and interviewers. |
| Panelists: | Lisa Ritchie (News 12/Cablevision)(Moderator); Andy Troy (On-Air Radio Host for The Andy Troy Show, Social Network Expert, author of “Living Young:32 Habits of Ageless People); Stella Morrison (Public Affairs Director at RLC-WVPH FM 90.3 The Core, Rutgers University) |
| Taking YOUR Station out of the Station: How to do a Remote Sports Broadcast |
Saturday 3/3 ∙ 10:35-11:30 AM Board Room |
| Description: | New broadcast technology makes it easier than ever to plan, schedule and program remote events and features. From sports to live music to debates and interviews, stations are taking their studios to the streets, and gaining valuable experience and great exposure for their stations. This session will cover remote broadcast planning from A-Z. |
| Panelists: | Scott Ciaccia (WVYC Production Director and Sports Programmer); Dennis Strecker, Chief Engineer, WLTL Radio; Benjamin Kelly (WGCS-FM Goshen College Sports Director/Underwriting Executive, Broadcasting Major); |
| Future of classical music on college radio and Is Opera relevant? |
Saturday 3/3 ∙ 10:35-11:30 AM Bombay Suite |
| Description: |
Beethoven for brainiacs...and more! Classical music still
has a home on college stations throughout the country.
Find out how programmers are mixing traditional and contemporary classical
pieces in formats that are certainly NOT the stereotype of YOUR parents
classical music! Future of classical music on college radio and Is Opera relevant? |
| Panelists: | Mark Laiosa (WBAI-FM NYC); Jeffrey James, 4Tay Records & ClassicalCDs.net; |
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FCC License, Questions and Answers Renew or New with the FCC |
Saturday 3/3 ∙ 11:45 AM - 12:40 PM Zurich Suite |
| Description: | Join communications analyst Allen Myers for a discussion on how YOUR school can apply for and obtain an FM broadcast license, whether it is for a full-power FM station, an LPFM station, an AM station, a translator of an existing frequency or a signal booster. |
| Panelists: | Allen Myers (Previously with the FCC for 37 years/ IBS Vice President for FCC Licensing and Regulatory Matters & IBS Board Member) |
| An Audience with the Pros: On-Air Personalities |
Saturday 3/3 ∙ 11:45 AM-12:40
PM Paris Suite |
| Description: | Join this panel of distinguished and experienced radio personalities for a discussion on their careers as professional broadcasters and on-air personalities, their views on the radio/broadcasting industry, and their advice as to how to pursue and jump-start YOUR broadcasting career. |
| Panelists: | Lisa Ritchie (News 12/Cablevision)(Moderator); Professor Joe Lamachia (Saint Peter’s College); Alan Peterson (RADIO AMERICA NETWORK); |
| Scheduling Marathons, Special Events, and Fund Raising Programs and Projects for YOUR Station |
Saturday 3/3 ∙ 11:45 AM-12:40
PM London Suite |
| Description: | Join us as we discuss effective and efficient ways to use YOUR own airwaves to not only promote YOUR station on campus and among the community, but also how to go ahead and raise some money for YOUR station as YOU do so. Join us as they discuss how they have been doing it at WLTL (raising more than $125,000 during the past seven years), and brainstorm with others on how YOUR station can be doing the same! |
| Panelists: | Chris Thomas (Moderator)(General Manager WLTL - IBS Board); Kelsey Kahla (Music Director WPPJ Point Park College); |
| Around the World in 60 Minutes: Global and International Music |
Saturday 3/3 ∙ 11:45 AM-12:40
PM Budapest Suite |
| Description: |
In recent years college and community stations have been presenting increasing amounts of music from all over the world. What was once music earmarked for specialty show status is now a staple of college radio programming. Our panel of radio programmers, artists and singers-songwriters will take YOU on a whirlwind tour of the musical universe. |
| Panelists: | Stephen Day (Champs Charter HS AER - Los Angeles, California); Jeffrey James, 4Tay Records & ClassicalCDs.net; Mark Laiosa (WBAI-FM NYC) |
| Political and Election Coverage and College Radio |
Saturday 3/3 ∙ 11:45 AM-12:40
PM Board Room |
| Description: | College and non-commercial radio play an important role in providing an outlet to multiple voices and sources of information that may not be found elsewhere on the dial. One of the ways in which this is accomplished is through political and election coverage. This panel will discuss how to most effectively incorporate coverage of political issues or electoral races into YOUR station’s programming, as well as tips, tricks and advice for interviewing elected officials or candidates for office. |
| Panelists: | John Murphy, Faculty at Eastern Connecticut State University, IBS Board of Directors - Previous long time Chair of IBS Board)(Moderator); Adam Peck (WUSB News and Politics); |
| Arbitron PPM (Portable People Meters) and Dairy Radio Station Ratings and Your Station! |
Saturday 3/3 ∙ 11:45 AM-12:40 PM Bombay Suite |
| Description: |
In the Radio business, it's simply called "The Book". Learn all about how ratings are taken and used in this session on Arbitron. Market Share - Market
Cume - Time-Spent-Listening - Demographics....these are terms you'll hear throughout your broadcast career. Learn what they mean and how it all works at this session on station ratings. Salary, bonus, contract renewal (or cancelation) are often determined by a commercial station's Arbitron Ratings. Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) renewals of Community Service Grants to NPR, National Public Radio stations and other CPB Qualified stations are partially determined by their Arbitron Market Share (Ratings). PPM Portable People Meters introductions in certain markets, replacing the traditional Diary, has made a difference in station ratings, often increasing noncommercial FM ratings. Arbitron is the organization that makes it all happen. This session is a discussion of Arbitron Rating System, PPM/Diary, and how everything works. Learn about audio finger printing, which works on web radio stations too! |
| Panelists: | Len Mailloux (Professor of Broadcasting at Simmons College & IBS Board Chair, and Top Rated Major Market Commercial Broadcaster for decades) |
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| Mini-session: 2012 IBS AWARDS! Golden Microphone (Statute) Awards Presentations! |
Saturday 3/3 ∙ 12:45-1:15 PM Zurich Suite |
| Description: |
2012 IBS AWARDS!
Golden Microphone (Statute) Awards Presentations! Each of the thirty (30) Award Category WINNERS will be presented with an IBS Golden Microphone statute, like the OSCAR, or Golden Globe. A last year IBS AWARD Winner was able to take home their IBS trophy and with the help of the University President they received an additional $50,000.00 in funding for their IBS Member student radio station. Also being presented will be the fabulous Glossy IBS Stations Awards (GOLD-Silver-Bronze) that EVERY IBS Member can earn (peer to peer) by downloading from the IBS Website (www.collegeradio.tv) the AWARD Checklist and FAXing in the IBS Member result to IBS (845-565-7446). Multiple copies of this IBS AWARD can be received by the IBS Member for the College and key IBS Member Personnel! EVERY IBS MEMBER is a WINNER! |
| Panelists: | Len Mailloux, IBS Chairman of the Board, IBS AWARDS HOST! |
| Mini-session: Student Media Leadership Workshop |
Saturday 3/3 ∙ 12:45-1:15 PM Paris Suite |
| Description: | Being a club/organization officer, editor, director or manager involves more than being able to achieve goals set for yourself - YOU need to set goals for YOUR whole organization. Here are some tips for effectively leading YOUR media organization to achieve its goals, and how YOU can go from being one of the staff to leading YOUR organization. |
| Panelists: | Isobel Breheny-Schafer (WUSB General Manager /Media Advisor/Assistant Director Student Activities) (Moderator) |
| Mini-session: Publicity, Marketing and Promotions |
Saturday 3/3 ∙ 12:45-1:15 PM London Suite |
| Description: | The radio industry today is more dependent on creative and skilled promotions, publicity and marketing staff than ever before.In this session, panelists from both college radio stations and the professional workplace will help YOU plan to position YOUR station for maximum success and listenership. |
| Panelists: | Sarah Dulaney, (Simmons College Alumni - Web Super Star, Senior Interface Developer - Bank of America/ Merrill Lynch); |
| Mini-session: FCC EAS (Emergency Alert System) |
Saturday 3/3 ∙ 12:45-1:15 PM Budapest Suite |
| Description: | FCC EAS (Emergency Alert System) |
| Panelists: | Tom Gibson, Executive Vice President of IBS for Engineering, SBE - Society of Broadcast Engineers, IBS Board of Directors; Chris Tobin, Broadcasting Engineer (SBE Chapter 15 NYC); CCS-MusicamUSA, manufacturer of audio/video over IP codecs. |
| Mini-session: Résumé Tips, Tricks and Advice |
Saturday 3/3 ∙ 12:45-1:15 PM Board Room |
| Description: | Here is YOUR opportunity to network and get to know representatives from radio stations, broadcasters, record labels, promoters and others, who will outline important tips, tricks and advice for creating an effective resume, preparing for a job interview, and making a great first impression to prospective employers. |
| Panelists: | Lisa Ritchie (News 12/Cablevision) |
| Mini-session: IBS Aircheck and Station Critiques |
Saturday 3/3 ∙ 12:45-1:15 PM Bombay Suite |
| Description: | Have an aircheck? Here is YOUR opportunity to have some of the most experienced radio programmers in the industry review YOUR aircheck and to share with YOU advice, suggestions, and constructive criticism about YOUR on-air work. |
| Panelists: | Alan Peterson (RADIO AMERICA NETWORK) |
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IBS Awards, Questions and Answers IBS Awards and Administration. How to grow YOUR station program! |
Saturday 3/3 ∙ 1:20-2:15 PM Zurich Suite |
| Description: | Join two award winning faculty advisers as they discuss the various ways in which they have taken the awards their stations and students have won and turned them into big improvements for their station. Along with building great relations with their school/college administration. Come ready to hear ideas and ask questions about how YOUR station can win awards and gain the attention of YOUR school. |
| Panelists: | Chris Thomas (General Manager, WLTL, Lyons Township H.S., LaGrange, IL); Scott Vyverman (Faculty Adviser, Radio DePaul, DePaul University Chicago); Jason K. Samuel (Assistant Professor of Communication, General Manager WGCS-91.1 FM, Goshen College, IN) |
| Careers in Broadcasting and Media |
Saturday 3/3 ∙ 1:20-2:15 PM Paris Suite |
| Description: | The options for careers in communications extend well beyond the broadcast industry itself. This session will explore and discuss careers in traditional broadcasting/media environments, as well as in some of these career alternatives, particularly in light of developing technology and the changing regulatory climate. |
| Panelists: | Lisa Ritchie (News 12/Cablevision)(Moderator); Ed Berenhaus (Broadcast and Online Marketing Producer and Strategy Consultant, NYC); Pat Monteith (General Manager of WUMB, UMASS Boston, and previous IBS Board Member); Professor Joe Lamachia (Saint Peter’s College) |
| Meet & Greet: Steely Dan guitarist Jon Herington and the Jon Herington Band - Informal Concert and Questions/Answers |
Saturday 3/3 ∙ 1:20-2:15 PM London Suite |
| Description: | Hear a live acoustic performance from long-time Steely Dan guitarist Jon Herington and the Jon Herington Band. This informal concert and Q&A session combines great music and the chance to learn about life in the music industry from some talented veterans who know what it takes to make it. |
| Panelists: | Len Mailloux, Professor of Broadcasting at Simmons College & IBS Board Chair, (Facilitator); |
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Society of Broadcast Engineers SBE Chapter 15 (NYC) Learn How YOU can be SBE Certified! |
Saturday 3/3 ∙ 1:20-2:15 PM Budapest Suite |
| Description: |
Upgrade YOUR Resume to SBE Certified. Upgrade your station Chief Engineer Job Description to give preference to SBE, Society of Broadcast Engineers, Certified Applicants. Join National SBE as a Student Member ($20).  SBE Membership Application - click here Learn about what it takes for YOU to be SBE Certified. SBE Certification Handbook - click here  Subscribe to The CONNECTOR, the Student and Educator SBE Newsletter. $1,000.00/$2,000.00 Scholarship Information is available! |
| Panelists: | Tom Gibson, Executive Vice President of IBS for Engineering, SBE - Society of Broadcast Engineers, IBS Board of Directors; Chris Tobin, Broadcasting Engineer (SBE Chapter 15 NYC); CCS-MusicamUSA, manufacturer of audio/video over IP codecs. |
| Radio Across Borders: Global and International Broadcasting |
Saturday 3/3 ∙ 1:20-2:15 PM Board Room |
| Description: | In recent years, the growth of online streaming and webcasting has introduced listeners to a world of radio they previously had not been able to explore, without traveling or listening to short-wave radio. Radio broadcasts still reach billions of listeners each day, and the differences in radio broadcasting from country to country and culture to culture are fascinating. This session will take YOU on a whirlwind tour of radio broadcasting beyond our borders. |
| Panelists: | Dan Braverman (Facilitator), President - Radio Systems (Leading Equipment supplier to Radio (Southern) Sudan), Dr. Robert (Rob) Quicke, Ph.D. (Founder of Oxford University College Radio, the first FM College Radio Station in England); Matteo Mattola (WUSB -Italian Show); |
| YOU Have a Website, Now What? Web Design and Content Workshop |
Saturday 3/3 ∙ 1:20-2:15 PM Bombay Suite |
| Description: | Today, a radio station’s online presence is just as vital as its on-air presence. Developing an informative, attractive and easy-to-navigate website will attract more listeners to YOUR station, and allows stations to supplement their on-air sound. If YOUR station has a great website that draws listeners 24/7, or YOU are investigating the various ways to get YOUR site up-and-running, YOU should not miss this workshop! |
| Panelists: | Sarah Dulaney, (Simmons College Alumni - Web Super Star, Senior Interface Developer - Bank of America/ Merrill Lynch) |
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| Musicians' Showcase: An Audience with the Bands |
Saturday 3/3 ∙ 2:30-3:25 PM< Zurich Suite |
| Description: | IBS is proud to welcome several of today’s top recording and touring artists for a panel discussion dedicated to them and their work. Spanning many genres and styles of music, this is YOUR chance to learn about their music, careers and much more!1st of 2 sessions. |
| Panelists: | Norm Prusslin, IBS President Emeritus, (Moderator); Jeremiah Birnbaum (The Ramblers), Jem Warren, Jonathan Goldman (Spanglish Fly), Jon Preddice (Miles To Dayton), Johnny Juice, Patrice Zapiti (Mother F'Nature), Jim Faith (James Faith Entertainment) |
| Music Licensing, Copyrights and Royalties |
Saturday 3/3 ∙ 2:30-3:25 PM Paris Suite |
| Description: | College radio stations must follow many of the same regulations and practices as do commercial radio stations when it comes to music licensing and copyright requirements. Our IBS guest speaker experts will lead the discussion, provide background on the topic, and discuss the latest updates regarding royalty payments which all college and high school radio stations and webcasters should be aware of! |
| Panelists: | Fritz Kass (Lead IBS Washington, DC, Advocate)(Moderator); Paul Kamp (Attorney) |
| Steely Dan guitarist Jon Herington and the Jon Herington Band |
Saturday 3/3 ∙ 2:30-3:25 PM London Suite |
| Description: | Hear a live acoustic performance from long-time Steely Dan guitarist Jon Herington and the Jon Herington Band. This informal concert and Questions and Answers session combines great music and the chance to learn about life in the music industry from some talented veterans who know what it takes to make it.. |
| Panelists: | Steely Dan guitarist Jon Herington and the Jon Herington Band; Host: Len Mailloux (IBS Chair of the IBS Board of Directors); |
| College Radio Station Music Directors |
Saturday 3/3 ∙ 2:30-3:25 PM Budapest Suite |
| Description: | The college radio station music director is one of the keys to the station’s on-air programming identity. From dealing with record labels and promoters, to bands and artists, to publications like CMJ, to playlist logging and charting, the Music Director has a diverse range of responsibilities. Here is YOUR opportunity to discuss music programming and relations with labels, trade publications, retail outlets and more! |
| Panelists: | Krissy Agathos (Music director WUSB-FM)(Moderator); Arthur Monkam (Music Director Champs Charter HS AER - Los Angeles, California); Kelsey Morris (WGCS-FM Goshen College - WGCS Morning Show Host/Chief Announcer (Broadcasting Major); Melissa Palardy (Music Director - Simmons College Radio) |
| Meet and Greet the NAB - National Association of Broadcasters |
Saturday 3/3 ∙ 2:30-3:25 PM Board Room |
| Description: | The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) is the representative in Washington, DC, and around the world for all FCC Licensed Broadcasters, and most commercial radio simulcast webcasters. Noncommercial stations, IBS Members, and IBS, as YOUR association, work with NAB, as Associate Members of NAB. NAB has the Las Vegas NAB Show, and the NAB Radio Show, both of which many IBS Members attend. This is also YOUR opportunity to discuss with the NAB YOUR concerns about RIAA/SoundExchange Performance Rights Act (PRA) legislation being passed. Or the DMCA violation of FREE SPEECH for broadcasters/webcasters with DMCA content regulations. |
| Panelists: | NAB - Suzanne Head, Associate General Counsel for the NAB; This session was facilitated by and will be hosted by: Allen Myers, IBS Vice President for FCC Licensing and Regulatory Matters & IBS Board Member |
| Software Solutions for the Production Director |
Saturday 3/3 ∙ 2:30-3:25 PM Bombay Suite |
| Description: | Long-time radio production “ace” Alan Peterson facilitates this workshop. Widely recognized for his extensive writing about the radio production field, Alan’s participation in Conference 2012 is a great opportunity for the production staff at YOUR station to learn from one of the best in the industry. |
| Panelists: | Alan Peterson (RADIO AMERICA NETWORK)(Moderator) |
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| Musicians' Showcase: An Audience with the Bands |
Saturday 3/3 ∙ 3:40-4:35 PM< Zurich Suite |
| Description: | IBS is proud to welcome several of today’s top recording and touring artists for a panel discussion dedicated to them and their work. Spanning many genres and styles of music, this is YOUR chance to learn about their music, careers and much more!2nd of 2 sessions. |
| Panelists: | Norm Prusslin, IBS President/Chair Emeritus, (Moderator); Jeremiah Birnbaum (The Ramblers), Jem Warren, Jonathan Goldman (Spanglish Fly), Jon Preddice (Miles To Dayton), Johnny Juice, Patrice Zapiti (Mother F'Nature), Jim Faith (James Faith Entertainment) |
| News Reporting: Tips and Tricks |
Saturday 3/3 ∙ 3:40-4:35 PM Paris Suite |
| Description: | Join us for a session that will help YOU bolster YOUR skills as a journalist and broadcaster. From gathering and writing news, scheduling newscasts, to reporting it on the air, YOU will learn the “tricks of the trade” which will help YOU become a better journalist, and help YOUR station become a respected source of news and information. |
| Panelists: | Lisa Ritchie (News 12/Cablevision)(Moderator); Stella Morrison (Public Affairs Director at RLC-WVPH FM 90.3 The Core, Rutgers University) |
| Beyond Radio: Using New Technology to Become a Media Content Provider |
Saturday 3/3 ∙ 3:40-4:35 PM London Suite |
| Description: | This session will provide an overview of new innovations in the world of technology and telecommunications. Our panel of experts in the field will discuss ways in which college radio stations and programmers can best utilize the range of technological options available to them to become more than just a radio station, but a media content provider. |
| Panelists: | John Murphy, Faculty at Eastern Connecticut State University, IBS Board of Directors - Previous long time Chair of IBS Board); Alan Peterson (RADIO AMERICA NETWORK); |
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Grass Roots to Syndicated Radio How its done! IBS Student Radio Network With John Tesh |
Saturday 3/3 ∙ 3:40-4:35 PM Budapest Suite |
| Description: |
One of the GREAT Events of the last five years has been the growth of Internet/Cloud based syndicated radio. The interface between FCC FM licensed radio stations and underlying network Internet based audio chains and webcasting has changed the way we receive music, news, and sports. Huge noncommercial networks like National Public Radio (NPR), American Public Media (APM), Public Radio International (PRI) and Public Radio Exchange (PRX) have gone live The IBS Student Radio Network (IBS SRN) by Backbone became the FIRST, and still ONLY, School/College Student Radio Network Internet Based and heard nation wide on local IBS Member Stations on FM and over the Internet. John Tesh, John Tesh Media, and his wife, Connie Sellecca, are pioneers both in Commercial Syndicated Radio with hundreds of FM/AM outlets (http://www.tesh.com/), and as founders of the Champs Charter High School, Arts Entertainment Streaming Radio Station and IBS Member, and Charter Member of the IBS Student Radio Network. Currently impressive student managers, like panelist Evan Sanford, Station Manager, run the station. George Capalbo, VP and CTO Backbone Networks will all show you how they did it, YOU CAN DO IT! |
| Panelists: | Stephen Day, Faculty Advisor to AER (Arts Entertainment Radio)(Champs Charter High School, Los Angeles/Van Nuys, CA)(Host of the IBS West Coast Conference in December 2011 and 2012); John Tesh (John Tesh Radio - Intelligence in YOUR Life)(Tesh Syndicated Media)(One of the Founders/Funders of AER/Champs Charter Radio, an original and current member of the IBS Student Radio Network by Backbone/ IBS SRN)(Grant provider for IBS Member KCOD, College of the Desert, to Join the IBS Student Radio Network)(Speaker at the IBS West Coast Conference - Session follows in the same room); George Capalbo, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Backbone Networks; Evan Sanford, Station Manager (student) of AER/Champs Charter Radio (Host and Master of Ceremony for the IBS West Coast Conference in Los Angeles/Van Nuys, Saturday, December 3, 2011) |
| Marketing On-Line Without A Budget! |
Saturday 3/3 ∙ 3:40-4:35 PM Board Room |
| Description: |
Marketing On-Line Without A Budget! With today's economy it's all but impossible to find money for good marketing. This session will focus on several free ways to drive listeners to YOU. Bring YOUR site and station together as a strong free marketing tool with the experience this session has to offer. |
| Panelists: | Sarah Dulaney, (Simmons College Alumni - Web Super Star, Senior Interface Developer - Bank of America/ Merrill Lynch); Maureen Azor (Promotions Director - Simmons College Radio) |
| Station Budgets and Finances |
Saturday 3/3 ∙ 3:40-4:35 PM Bombay Suite |
| Description: |
There is more to station budgets than simply finding money to spend, although that's certainly quite important in itself. YOU also have to plan and keep track of the spending, and lobby YOUR school/university or student government (and possibly underwriters) for funds. If this all sounds easy, YOU are probably either doing it wrong, or YOU've been to this session at a previous national conference! |
| Panelists: | Pat Monteith (General Manager of WUMB, UMASS Boston, and previous IBS Board Member); Nicole Rifkin, Business Manager, WUSB FM - SUNY Stonybrook, IBS NYC Conference Host Station; Fritz Kass (IBS CEO/Treasurer and IBS Board Member for 50 years) |
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| Building and Leading a Successful Team |
Saturday 3/3 ∙ 4:50-5:45 PM Zurich Suite |
| Description: | While having great equipment and facilities is nice, it isn't what makes a great radio station great. You need to have a winning and dedicated team in place in order to perform at your best. Join the IBS Award Winning management team from Radio DePaul at DePaul University in Chicago to hear how they not only got started, but continually put together a successful management team each year.. |
| Panelists: | Scott Vyvermann, Faculty Adviser, Radio DePaul; Blythe Meyer, Student GM, former news director at Radio DePaul; Nathan Brue, Co-Program Director, host, former music director at Radio DePaul; Leah Hendrickson, Co-Program Director, host, former news director at Radio DePaul |
| Hip-Hop, R and B, and Urban Programming |
Saturday 3/3 ∙ 4:50-5:45 PM Paris Suite |
| Description: | Join our panelists for a discussion on a discussion on hip-hop and r&b music and culture. Emerging artists, airplay, gender issues, culture, artist touring, music videos and other contemporary issues will be discussed, as well as the “mainstreaming” of the music. Join in on the discussion of where this vibrant musical style...with a message...is heading. |
| Panelists: | Afriyie "Free" Amankwaa (General Manager - RLC Radio-90.3 The Core)(Moderator); DJ Ike Infamous, WUSB - FM, SUNY Stonybrook, IBS NYC Host Station |
| Working with Other Student Media and Campus Organizations |
Saturday 3/3 ∙ 4:50-5:45 PM London Suite |
| Description: | Many college stations have seen the benefits of working with their student media colleagues on campus. Working on projects with staff at YOUR campus newspaper(s), yearbook, web publications, TV stations and pre-professional chapters can lead to improved programming at YOUR station while offering resources to the other organizations as well. The winners? YOUR listeners (and viewers and readers)! |
| Panelists: | John Murphy, Faculty at Eastern Connecticut State University, IBS Board of Directors - Previous long time Chair of IBS Board)(Moderator); Matt DiFabio (Station Manager WVYC York College/Student Activities Staff); Camille Suknovich of WLTL Radio (Producer Weekly Radio/TV Show); Ben Kasl (WLTL Radio) |
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IBS Fall Coast-to-Coast Conferences PREVIEW! Invitation to be an IBS Conference HOST! |
Saturday 3/3 ∙ 4:50-5:45 PM Budapest Suite |
| Description: |
IBS currently has three coast-to-coast Fall (October - December) Regional School/College Radio and Webcasting Conferences. The conferences draw over 400 IBS Member delegates nationwide. The registration fee is only $25 and includes breakfast and lunch. IBS invites YOU to tell IBS what sessions/programs YOU would like to have at these IBS Fall One Day (Saturday) Conferences. IBS would also like to INVITE YOU/YOUR Station to Host an IBS Regional Conference, even as early as this Fall (2012). Stop by this IBS Fall Conference session and IBS will help YOU attend/host a conference. The Prestigious Columbia College of Chicago National High School Radio AWARDS are made at the Columbia College/IBS Conference, Saturday, October 20, 2012, in Chicago! |
| Panelists: | Len Mailloux (IBS Board Chair)(Moderator); Rob Herklotz General Manager, WKRB 90.3 FM, Kingsborough Community College, Host of IBS NYC Fall Regional Conference, IBS Board of Directors; Stephen Day (Champs Charter HS AER - Los Angeles, California); Chris Thomas (IBS President, IBS Board Member, and WLTL - FM - Lyons) |
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New FM Frequencies for YOUR Station? Cable FM and other Unlicensed Alternatives to Licensed FM Broadcasting |
Saturday 3/3 ∙ 4:50 PM-5:45
PM Board Room |
| Description: | Can’t get a non-commercial FM frequency in YOUR town or city for YOUR school/college station? Learn about alternative methods of delivering YOUR station’s audio and programming to YOUR target audience. |
| Panelists: | Fritz Kass (IBS Volunteer Chief Operating Officer) |
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Organizing and Digitizing YOUR Music Library |
Saturday 3/3 ∙ 4:50-5:45 PM Bombay Suite |
| Description: |
Today, college radio
stations have more options than ever before to organize their ever-expanding
music library. New technology offers college radio stations practical solutions for digitally storing and preserving their music and using it for playback on-air. This panel will explore the many options that are available to radio stations for music storage and digital on-air playback. |
| Panelists: | Tony Miller, (WGCS-FM Goshen College - weekend producer) |
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| College Radio Station Program Directors |
Saturday 3/3 ∙ 6:00-6:55 PM Zurich Suite |
| Description: | The college station program director has to be a multi-talented individual...able to coordinate and operationalize a working program schedule while dealing with the day-to-day demands of staff issues and listener requests and expectations. At stations with a professional or faculty General Manager, the program director is oftentimes the highest-ranking student “officer,” leading to a myriad of other pressures and demands. This session is YOUR opportunity as a program director, or as an incoming PD for next year, to discuss issues with YOUR peers. |
| Panelists: | Ari Davanelos, Program Director, WUSB - FM, SUNY Stonybrook, IBS NYC 2012 Conference Host Station; Jud Heussler (WDVL PD at Fredonia Radio Systems); Jacob Alderman, WLTL-FM LaGrange |
| Hard & Loud Rock Programming |
Saturday 3/3 ∙ 6:00-6:55 PM Paris Suite |
| Description: | IBS conference hard & loud rock panels go back as far as the late 1960’s (Blue Cheer...ROCKS!!!).At many stations, listener requests for the genre are at an all-time high. Take part in a session that promises to cut to the core of this still evolving format, and discuss emerging artists, airplay and more. |
| Panelists: | Nick Sperdute (WPPJ - General Manager)(Winner of 2011 IBS Trophy Award for Best Podcast) |
| Fundraising, Underwriting, Grant Writing and YOUR Station |
Saturday 3/3 ∙ 6:00-6:55 PM London Suite |
| Description: | Stations express an increasing interest in methods of generating funds from external sources to supplement monies received from the school/university. Liberalization of FCC rules has heightened interest still further. We’ll discuss some methods which have already proven successful, as well as potential mistakes to avoid. |
| Panelists: | John Murphy, Faculty at Eastern Connecticut State University, IBS Board of Directors - Previous long time Chair of IBS Board)(Moderator); Isobel Breheny-Schafer (WUSB General Manager /Media Advisor/Assistant Director Student Activities) |
| Being a Better Manager |
Saturday 3/3 ∙ 6:00-6:55 PM Budapest Suite |
| Description: | A school/college radio station’s programming is a reflection of the quality of its management. An effective management team will ensure that YOUR station sounds “polished” and functions smoothly and efficiently. This session will review organizational management possibilities and techniques, ranging from staff manual development, staffing station director positions, the use of community volunteers and alumni, and more! |
| Panelists: | Jay Figueroa (WSPC Operations Manager/Media Club President); Summer Hasan (WGCS-FM Goshen College Student Station Manager) |
| Sports in the Field: Sports Broadcasting and YOUR Station |
Saturday 3/3 ∙ 6:00-6:55 PM Board Room |
| Description: | Sports broadcasts can generate great interest (and oftentimes financial support!) for school and college stations, while also providing valuable broadcast and programming experience. IBS stations are carrying everything from volleyball to major division college football. This session will discuss planning and programming sports broadcasts, and will highlight some common mistakes and ways to avoid them! |
| Panelists: | Josh Frketic, (Sports Director & Pioneer Play-by-Play Announcer, WPPJ Radio & U-View, Point Park Univ., Pittsburgh, PA)(Moderator); Matt Mankiewich (Sports Announcer/Producer/Host, WUSB - Sports Reporter, M2 Communications); Benjamin Kelly (WGCS-FM Goshen College Sports Director/Underwriting Executive, Broadcasting Major); |
| Automating YOUR Station with Free Software |
Saturday 3/3 ∙ 6:00-6:55 PM Bombay Suite |
| Description: | The open-source community is a resource that is the answer to a production director’s dreams. From station automation, to song logging, to editing and production software, Alan Peterson will introduce YOU to the world of FREE and low-cost open source software solutions for YOUR station. |
| Panelists: | Alan Peterson (RADIO AMERICA NETWORK) |
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Conference Review and Wrap-Up |
Sunday 3/4 ∙ 10:00-11:30 AM Paris Suite |
| Description: | Here’s YOUR chance to talk with the IBS Conference Staff in a more informal setting, to voice YOUR opinions, ideas and suggestions...what YOU liked and didn’t like...what YOU’d like to see more (or less) of...and any other thoughts that might help to make next year’s conference even better! Members of the IBS Board and staff look forward to seeing YOU at this closing session. |
| Panelists: | Len Mailloux (IBS Board Chair); Fritz Kass (IBS Board/ Chief Executive/Operating Officer - CEO/COO); Chris Thomas, IBS President; IBS Board Members Tom Gibson, Chuck Platt, Allen Myers, Robert Herklotz |