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Benefits of attending: Have questions? No problem! Let us know. IBS will HELP YOU! Over 250 speakers participated in IBS 2009, and many returned in 2010! Click here to see the 2009 speaker list |
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IBS Tours! Outstanding for Engineers and Programers! Best New York City Broadcasting facilities open for YOU! |
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SPECIAL THURSDAY EVENING IBS
STUDENT RADIO NETWORK (IBS SRN) AFFILIATES MEETING LIVE MUSIC TO FOLLOW! More details TBA |
| Friday, March
5th: The Grid for the IBS Conference Schedule has been UPDATED and is accurate. For More information on Sessions please scroll down! |
| SCHEDULE | 11:00-11:55 | 12:00-12:20 | 12:25-1:20 | 1:30-2:25 | 2:40-3:35 | 3:50-4:45 | 5:00-5:55 | 6:10-7:05 | 7:20-8:15 | 8:20-9:15 |
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Zurich Suite |
IBS 2010 |
Creating Powerful Storytelling | The Future of Music and the Music Industry |
Radio 2010: The State of the Medium |
Music Licensing, Copyrights and Royalties | Social Networking and College Radio | Radio and Record Company Relations | Musicians' Showcase: An Audience with the Bands | Meet-and-Greet with Today's Hottest Bands | |
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Paris Suite |
Welcome & Conference Overview |
The Status of the Local News Room |
The Seven Secrets of Show Prep: Revealed | Building Community Within College Radio: An Audience with CMJ | An Audience with Marc Coppola, Maria Milito & Jonathan Clark (Q 104.3) |
Dance Music: When Commercial is NOT Commercial |
Podcasting: A Creative Overview |
Indecency and Obscenity in Today's Radio Environment | Is Reggae Dead or Alive? Prove It! | |
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London Suite |
Creating Award Winning Production | Staff Building, Recruitment & Training | An Audience with Joey Raynolds of WOR | Building your News and Information Image | Public Affairs Programming & your Station |
Publicity, Marketing and Promotions |
Beyond Radio: using New Technology to Become a Media Content Provider | The State and Future of Satellite Radio | ||
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Budapest Suite |
Going Mobile: Mobile Apps and your Station | Broadcast Writing Workshop |
Station Relations with your Campus & Community | Community & LPFM Radio in 2010 | FCC Rules YOU Need to know | Station Finances: How Do We Get More Money? | Equipment Purchasing Decisions | Planning Graduate or Legal Study in Media | ||
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Board Room |
Sports in the Field: Sports Broadcasting | An Audience with Josh Silver of Free Press | Harnessing Web 2.0 | An Audience with the Society of Broadcast Engineers | The Ratings Game: An Audience with Arbitron | Engineering for Non-Engineers | Making the Magic: A Creativity Workshop |
IBS Student Radio Network by Backbone: Information Session | ||
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Bombay Suite |
Introduction to Automation and Voice-tracking | Radio Drama and Documentaries | Political and Election Coverage | College Radio Station Managers | Being a Better Manager |
The Role of Faculty Advisers |
High School Radio Workshop |
IBS Conference Tweetup | ||
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Tour Schedule: (more tours being added) |
- 2:30 PM: Tour the Paley Center for Media (Former Museum of Television & Radio)! - 5:00 PM: Backpack Journalism Excursion: (Meet at Registration) |
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Saturday, March 6th Registration and Check-in Starts at 9:00 AM |
| SCHEDULE | 9:30-10:25 | 10:35-11:30 | 11:45-12:40 | 12:45-1:15 | 1:20-2:15 | 2:30-3:25 | 3:40-4:35 | 4:50-5:45 | 6:00-6:55 | 7:00-7:55 |
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Zurich Suite |
Announcers Workshop | An Audience with Nationally Syndicated Dr. Joy Browne | An Audience with the Pros | IBS College Radio Awards |
Careers in Broadcasting and Media |
An Audience with Broadway Bill Lee of WCBS-FM | Music Licensing, Copyrights and Royalties | Opening Doors in the Industry: An Audience with A&E's Lynn Hoffman | Musicians' Showcase: An Audience with the Bands | Networking & Meet-and-Greet with Today's Hottest Bands |
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Paris Suite |
The Role of College Radio During an Emergency Situation |
Globalization: Virtual Study Abroad |
Prep and Performance: Never Be Boring | Mini Session: Student Media Leadership | An Audience with College Newsnet International | Streaming, Webcasting and Archiving Workshop | Station Budgets and Finances | Hip-Hop, R&B and Urban Programming | The 60s and the Birth of Underground Radio |
Discovering Underground Hip-Hop |
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London Suite |
Marketing on the Web Without a Budget | Independent Labels and Your Station | Building a Locally Based Radio and Music Network | Mini Session: Food and Wine Programming on the Radio | Featuring the Local Music Scene on Your Station | Academic Planning for Media Career Choices | College Radio Station Program Directors | FCC Q&A: How to Obtain a Broadcast License for your Station | Fundraising, Underwriting, Grant Writing and your Stan | Audio Processing: Perfecting your Station's Airchain |
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Budapest Suite |
FCC Rules YOU Need to Know |
Conducting a Great Interview |
Special Events, Programs & Projects for Your Station | Mini Session: Be Green Radio, An Introduction | You Have a Website, Now What? Web Design/Content Workshop | College Radio Station Music Directors | Finding your Dream Job in a Tough Economy | Hard & Loud Rock Programming | Morning Show Production and Preparation | Coordinating Premiums and Giveaways at your Station |
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Board Room |
Scheduling Marathon Programming | HD Carrier-Current, Cable FM and Other Alternatives to Licensed FM | Around the World in 60 Minutes: Global and International Music |
Mini-session: Resume Tips, Tricks and Advice |
Commercials and Advertising Strategies and Solutions | Working with Other Student Media and Campus Organizations | News Reporting: Tips and Tricks | Taking your Station out of the Station: How to do a Remote Broadcast | Maintaining and Developing your Station | IBS Student Radio Network by Backbone: Information Session |
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Bombay Suite |
Community College Station Workshop | Classical Music and Creativity | Medical Reporting on the Radio |
Mini-session: IBS Aircheck and Station Ccritiques |
Science Reporting on the Radio | Playing the Voiceover Game | Production and Imaging: Broadcast Technique | Jazz Programming in 2010 | Organizing and Digitizing Your Music Library | Radio Across Borders: Global and International Broadcasting |
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Tour Schedule: (more tours being added) |
- 9:30 AM:
Tour the Broadcast Facilities
atop the Empire State Building! - 11:30 AM: Tour the Studios of Z100, 103.5 KTU, Q104.3, Power 105.1 & Lite FM (Clear Channel Radio)! |
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| Sunday,
March 7th Click on the session title for more information! All times tentative and subject to change. |
- 10:00 AM: IBS Conference Review and Wrap-Up! (Paris Suite)
| 2010 IBS CONFERENCE ▫ SESSION DESCRIPTIONS |
| IBS 2010 Kickoff |
Friday 3/5 ∙ 11:00-11:55 AM Zurich Suite |
| Description: | Stay tuned for updates about a special 2010 IBS Conference Kickoff event, featuring a special guest! |
| Panelists: | Len Mailloux and Norm Prusslin |
| Welcome and Conference Overview |
Friday 3/5 ∙ 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: | Norman Prusslin |
| The Status of the Local News Room |
Friday 3/5 ∙ 12:25-1:20 PM Paris Suite |
| Description: | What is the role of news—especially local news—in today’s radio programming mix? What is the trend regarding the state of newsroom support across the country? Can college stations continue to serve as an outlet for news and information, and in return, provide true local service to campus and off-campus listeners? |
| Panelists: | Lisa Ritchie - Len Mailloux |
| Sports in the Field: Sports Broadcasting and Your Station | Friday 3/5 ∙ 12:25-1:20 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: | Ryan Beinstein - Rob Mayer |
| Creating Award-Winning Production | Friday 3/5 ∙ 12:25-1:20 PM 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: | Shawn Novatt - Joe Lamachia |
| Radio Drama and Documentary | Friday 3/5 ∙ 12:25-1:20 PM Budapest Suite |
| 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 |
| Powerful Storytelling | Friday 3/5 ∙ 12:25-1:20 PM Zurich Suite |
| Description: | Author of acclaimed book: Creating Powerful Radio will give you tips on relating information toy our audience in a whole new way. |
| Panelists: | Valerie Geller |
| The Future of Music and the Music Industry |
Friday 3/5 ∙ 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: | Margo Drgos (Moderator), - Michael Kornfield - Jim Faith - Alec Foege - Richard L'Hommedieu - Denis McNamara - Mel Phillips |
| The Seven Secrets of Show Prep: Revealed |
Friday 3/5 ∙ 1:30-2:25 PM Paris Suite |
| Description: | This fast moving & fun session taps talents of a panel of experienced broadcasters with proven paths to cool content for every show PLUS how to learn from everyone else’s on-air performances! Tips & tricks, ideas & insight on WHAT to say and HOW to say it. |
| Panelists: | Shawn Novatt and Tom Zarecki (Moderator) |
| Staff Building, Recruitment and Training |
Friday 3/5 ∙ 1:30-2:25 PM London Suite |
| Description: | 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’re doing at your station will be carried on. In this panel, learn ways to recruit, teach and mentor new staff. |
| Panelists: | Peg Watts-Cartwright (Moderator), Chris Sampson, and Ben Shaiken |
| Broadcast Writing Workshop |
Friday 3/5 ∙ 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 (Moderator) - Joe Lamachia |
| An Audience with the Society of Broadcasting Engineers | Friday 3/5 ∙ 1:30-2:25 PM Budapest Suite |
| Description: | Coming Soon! |
| Panelists: | Jeff Smith (Moderator) - Chris Tobin |
| Why Media Policy Matters to Media Makers: An Audience with Free Press | Friday 3/5 ∙ 1:30-2:25 PM Board Room |
| Description: | We are at critical juncture in our nation’s history. Newspapers are closing their doors and there is the real possibility that journalism will cease to exist in communities across the nation. Meanwhile, the Internet as we know it is at risk. Our media system is in crisis. Come to this session to learn about concrete actions you can take to fix the crisis in our media. Join Josh Silver, Executive Director of Free Press, to discuss solving the crisis in American journalism, reinventing public broadcasting, and ensuring universal, open access to the Internet. |
| Panelists: | Josh Silver of Free Press |
| Using CMJ to Improve Your Station | Friday 3/5 ∙ 2:40-3:35 PM Paris Suite |
| Description: | The CMJ Network connects music loves with the best in new music through print, interactive media and events. CMJ.com, CMJ Music Monthly, CMJ New Music Report/Alert, CMJ Events and the CMJ Directory are only some of the services that the CMJ Network provides to the music and the college radio communities. This session is an opportunity for you to meet and speak with CMJ representatives! |
| Panelists: | TBA |
| Radio 2010: The State of the Medium |
Friday 3/5 ∙ 2:40-3:35 PM Zurich Suite |
| Description: | 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 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: | Chuck Platt (Moderator) - Allen Myers - Bob Taylor - Alec Foege - Denis McNamara - Mel Phillips - Joe Rock |
| Station Relations with your Campus & Community |
Friday 3/5 ∙ 2:40-3:35 PM London 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 (Moderator) - Ben Shaiken - Jeremy Swiger - Danielle Fugate |
| Political & Election Coverage on College Radio | Friday 3/5 ∙ 2:40-3:35 PM Board Room |
| Description: | College and non-commercial radio plays 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: | TBA |
| Harnessing Web 2.0 | Friday 3/5 ∙ 2:40-3:35 PM Budapest Suite |
| Description: | The innovations of web 2.0 and the open source movement provide new and exciting opportunities for radio stations and programmers to promote themselves and their work. From setting up a blog or RSS feed for your station, to distributing your podcast or increasing your website’s interactivity, this session will give you the tools and knowledge you need to embrace the powers afforded by new technology. |
| Panelists: | Shawn Novatt (Moderator) - Eric doormouse Peltier - Anthony Zaragoza |
| Scheduling Marathon Programming | Friday 3/5 ∙ 2:40-3:35 PM Bombay Suite |
| Description: | Coming Soon! |
| Panelists: | TBA |
| Music Licensing, Copyrights and Royalties | Friday 3/5 ∙ 3:50-4:45 PM and Saturday 3/6 3:40 - 4:35 PM Zurich 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 and Lee Knife |
| An Audience with the staff of Q 104.3 |
Friday 3/5 ∙ 3:50-4:45 PM Paris Suite |
| Description: | Q104.3 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, Marc Coppola |
| Building your News and Information Image |
Friday 3/5 ∙ 3:50-4:45 PM London 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, Len Mailloux and Dave North |
| Community & LPFM Radio in 2010 |
Friday 3/5 ∙ 3:50-4:45 PM Budapest Suite |
| Description: | In this era of consolidation and mega-mergers in media, college radio and community radio, in the broadest sense of identity, is more critical to our lives as intelligent listeners than ever before. The efforts of many of the national, regional and local community and LPFM radio stations and organizations will be discussed at this timely panel. |
| Panelists: | Ursula Ruedenberg (Moderator) - Emmanuel Goldstein - Allen Myers |
| College Radio Station Managers |
Friday 3/5 ∙ 3:50-4:45 PM Board Room |
| Description: | 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 discuss the myriad of issues facing college radio operations today. |
| Panelists: | Peg Watts-Cartwright (Moderator) - Larry Miller - Anthony Costulas - Jeremy Swiger - Kayla Seybert - Nick Yee |
| The State and Future of Satellite Radio | Friday 3/5 ∙ 3:50-4:45 PM Bombay Suite |
| Description: | Representatives from Sirius XM will present an overview of this evolving service. Find out what they have to offer their listeners and what impact the recent merger of Sirius and XM might have on your station and the community of radio listeners. |
| Panelists: | Jake Glanz |
| Dance Music: When Commercial is NOT Commercial |
Friday 3/5 ∙ 5:00-5:55 PM Paris Suite |
| Description: | Wildly popular around the world, dance music’s popularity continues to grow in the United States as well. Join some of the most recognizable names in dance music for an exciting discussion about their careers and experiences in dance music, the current state of the dance music genre, and the efforts to increase the visibility of this genre. |
| Panelists: | Brett Holcomb (Moderator) - Mike Rizzo - Tony Santiago - Cary Vance - John Parker and George Hess |
| FCC Rules YOU Need to Know |
Friday 3/5 ∙ 5:00-5:55 PM London Suite |
| Description: | 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. 1st of 2 sessions. |
| Panelists: | Allen Myers - Laura Deen Johnson |
| Social Networking and College Radio |
Friday 3/5 ∙ 5:00-5:55 PM Zurich 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: | Eric doormouse Peltier (Moderator) - Sarah Dulaney - Ben Shaiken - Jeremy Swiger - Victoria Gonzalez - John Rosenfelder |
| The Role of Faculty Advisers |
Friday 3/5 ∙ 5:00-5:55 PM Board Room |
| 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: | Dave Fabilli (Moderator) - John Murphy - Laura Deen Johnson - Chuck Platt |
| Public Affairs Programming and your Station | Friday 3/5 ∙ 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: | Bruce Allen Martin (Moderator) - Dave North - Peg Watts-Cartwright - Sara Fusco - Vic Fusco |
| Radio Revamped: How Radio CAN Embrace Digital | Friday 3/5 ∙ 5:00-5:55 PM Bombay Suite |
| Description: | Coming Soon! |
| Panelists: | TBA |
| Radio and Record Company Relations |
Friday 3/5 ∙ 6:10-7:05 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: | Rick Eberle (Moderator) - Suzanne McGillicutty - Mark Carpentieri |
| Podcasting: A Creative Overview |
Friday 3/5 ∙ 6:10-7:05 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: | Mark Wood (Moderator) - Denis McNamara - Anthony Varagoza |
| Publicity, Marketing and Promotions |
Friday 3/5 ∙ 6:10-7:05 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: | Shawn Novatt (Moderator) - Michael Kornfield - Ben Shaiken - Anne Leighton - Victoria Gonzalez - Tess Cooper |
| Station Finances: How Do We Get More Money? |
Friday 3/5 ∙ 6:10-7:05 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 (Moderator) - Ursula Ruedenberg - Jeremy Swiger - Danielle Fugate |
| Engineering for Non-Engineers |
Friday 3/5 ∙ 6:10-7:05 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: | Tom Gibson (Moderator) - Chris Tobin - Jake Glanz - Jeff Smith |
| Being a Better Manager | Friday 3/5 ∙ 6:10-7:05 PM Bombay 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: | Len Mailloux (moderator) |
| Making the Magic: A Creativity Workshop | Friday 3/5 ∙ 7:20-8:15 PM Board Room |
| Description: | This annual session gets to the heart of what made radio unique and important to listeners in the first place...so many years ago. In this era of an ever-expanding media “pie” environment, radio, through the effective use of sound and imagination, remains the most magical of media. Len Mailloux will charge your creative juices...long enough for you to return home to inject your energy and enthusiasm into the hearts and minds of your station colleagues. Make the magic! |
| Panelists: | Len Mailloux |
| Musicians' Showcase: An Audience with the Bands |
Friday 3/5 ∙ 7:20-8:15 PM Zurich Suite |
| Description: | IBS is excited to welcome some of today’s hottest young bands, artists and musicians for a panel discussion dedicated solely 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: | TBA |
| Indecency and Obscenity in Today's Radio Environment |
Friday 3/5 ∙ 7:20-8:15 PM Paris Suite |
| Description: | After the well-publicized Janet Jackson and Don Imus incidents, the issues of indecent and obscene material on the airwaves have become more prevalent than ever. With no “clear line” rule as to what is and what isn’t acceptable, stations often rely on precedent and their own discretion to avoid risking a hefty fine. Join our panel for a discussion of how to balance your programming needs with FCC policy. |
| Panelists: | Allen Myers (Moderator) - Laura Deen Johnson - Chris Sampson |
| Beyond Radio: Using New Technology to Become a Media Content Provider |
Friday 3/5 ∙ 7:20-8:15 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: | Eric doormouse Peltier (Moderator) - Denis McNamara |
| Equipment Purchasing Decisions |
Friday 3/5 ∙ 7:20-8:15 PM Budapest 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 (Moderator) - Jake Glanz - George Capalbo |
| High School Radio Workshop |
Friday 3/5 ∙ 7:20-8:15 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: | Shawn Novatt (Moderator) - Dave North - Allen Weinstock |
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| Meet-and-Greet with Today's Hottest Bands |
Friday 3/5 ∙ 8:20-9:15 PM Zurich Suite |
| Description: | This is YOUR opportunity to meet, mingle, interact and network one-on-one with some of today’s hottest young bands, artists and musicians, spanning a variety of genres and styles of music, in a relaxed and casual atmosphere. 1st of 2 meet-and-greets. |
| Panelists: | TBA |
| Reggae: A Musical Genre and a Soundtrack for Action |
Friday 3/5 ∙ 8:20-9:15 PM London Suite |
| Description: | Reggaeton, Dancehall, Rockers, Dub. Mix in a dash of politics, culture and a panel of experts, and you have a session that “takes it to the streets.” Join this discussion with experienced reggae music programmers and learn more about the issues and challenges facing this genre today. |
| Panelists: | Lister Hewan-Lowe (Moderator) - Vivian Goldman |
| IBS Student Radio Network by Backbone: Information Session |
Friday 3/5 ∙ 8:20-9:15 PM Board Room |
| Description: | Join the discussion as IBS staff discusses the IBS Digital Radio Network, 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. 1st of 2 sessions. |
| Panelists: | George Calpalbo and Paul Kamp |
| Salsa Music Panel | Friday 3/5 ∙ 8:20-9:15 PM Budapest Suite |
| Description: | Join the discussion as IBS staff discusses the IBS Digital Radio Network, 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. 1st of 2 sessions. |
| Panelists: | George Calpalbo and Len Mailloux |
| Radio on the Tube? Working with Public Access and College TV Stations |
Saturday 3/6 ∙ 9:30-10:25 AM Board Room |
| 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: | Peg Watts-Cartwright |
| Morning Show Production and Preparation |
Saturday 3/6 ∙ 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: | Shawn Novatt - Lisa Ritchie |
| FCC Rules YOU Need to Know |
Saturday 3/6 ∙ 9:30-10:25 AM Budapest Suite |
| Description: | 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. 2nd of 2 sessions. |
| Panelists: | Allen Myers- Laura Deen Johnson |
| Announcer's Workshop |
Saturday 3/6 ∙ 9:30-10:25 AM Zurich Suite |
| Description: | When you're on the air, your voice and your presentation are your identity and more importantly, your product. "{What" you say is important but "How" you present your message is critical to building a successful show. Learn How to make the best of what you've got! |
| Panelists: | Dave Fabilli and Larry Miller |
| Community College Station Workshop |
Saturday 3/6 ∙ 9:30-10:25 AM Bombay Suite |
| Description: | Here is your opportunity to discuss the challenges of operating a college radio station at a two-year campus. |
| Panelists: | Chuck Platt |
| The Role of College Radio During an Emergency Situation | Saturday 9:30 - 10:25 AM London Suite |
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| Description: | After the recent devastating earthquake in Haiti, college radio has played a preeminent role in fundraising and donating money to the earthquake victims, through on-air pledge drives, fundraisers and concerts. In recent years, colleges and universities have also witnessed tragic events unfold "closer to home" on the campuses of Virginia Tech, the University of Alabama and elsewhere. During such emergencies, college radio plays a unique and important role in disseminating accurate news and information to students and the general public alike. In this session, discuss successful ways in which college radio collected donations for the disaster in Haiti, as well as strategies for your station can implement to be prepared for any emergency that may arise. |
| Panelists: | Isobel Breheny-Schafer (Moderator) - Mark Larosa - Len Mailloux |
| An Audience With Nationally Syndicated Dr. Joy Browne | Saturday 3/6 ∙ 10:35-11:30 AM Zurich Suite |
| Description: | How many radio psychologists have been engineers on the space program, worked on archeology digs in the south of France and enjoy hot air ballooning? Only one: Dr. Joy Browne. Dr. Joy, from her nationally syndicated daily radio show on the WOR Radio Network, the longest running program of its kind, will be at IBs New York to share her experience and expertise. Come see what has helped her guide her millions of loyal fans through the trials and travails of their daily lives, always asking them, "What’s the question?" |
| Panelists: | Dr Joy Browne |
| Globalization: Virtual Study Abroad | Saturday 3/6 ∙ 10:35-11:30 PM Paris Suite |
| Description: | Simmons College in Boston has teamed with African University College of Communications (AUCC) in Accra, Ghana to develop a new concept in education...Virtual Study Abroad. Through the use of several multi-media platforms including social networking sites and the internet radio stations at both schools, Simmons and AUCC students are studying together as one class, producing simulcast radio shows and working together across a wide ocean. Join Simmons Communications Department Chair, Professor James Corcoran and Course Professor Len Mailloux for a look at new education models in this digital age |
| Panelists: | Professor James Corcoran, Course Professor Len Mailloux, Course Coordinator Deirdre Yee |
| Independent Labels and Your Station |
Saturday 3/6 ∙ 10:35-11:30 AM London Suite |
| Description: | What is an independent label in the year 2010? 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: | Rick Eberle (Moderator) - John Rosenfelder |
| Conducting a Great Interview |
Saturday 3/6 ∙ 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: | John O (Moderator) - Bruce Alan Martin - Peg Watts-Cartwright - Victor Fusco - Sara Fusco - Danielle Fugate |
| Around the World in 60 Minutes: Global and International Music | Saturday 3/6 ∙ 10:35 AM-11:30
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: | Richard Segan - Will Swoford Cameron - Oliver Conan - Cecilia Villar Eljuri - Matt Moran |
| Classical Music and Creativity |
Saturday 3/6 ∙ 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!” |
| Panelists: | Jeff James |
| Building a Locally Based Radio and Music Touring Network |
Saturday 3/6 ∙ 11:45 AM-12:40
PM Zurich Suite |
| Description: | This session will focus on the symbiotic and powerful relationship between college/community stations and the music scene in your region, and how to promote local culture through your on-air and programming efforts. A national project is underway to link local stations and venues to create a new national/regional music touring highway (network) to help new and established artists reach live audiences. A new Internet site has been developed to share artist-donated music with local stations for programming collaborations and mutual fundraising, using the Community Radio Zone model for station development. We will explore ways for your station to join this effort and build this highway together. |
| Panelists: | John Murphy |
| Prep and Performance: Never Be Boring | Saturday 3/5 ∙ 11:45-12:40 PM Paris Suite |
| Description: | Valerie Geller author of Creating Powerful Radio shares her insights on how to make your show shine. |
| Panelists: | Valerie Geller |
| An Audience with the Pros: On-Air Personalities |
Saturday 3/6 ∙ 11:45 AM-12:40
PM Board Room |
| 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: | Jack Kratoville - Jerry Schaefer - Lisa Ritchie - Joe Rock |
| Special Events, Programs and Projects for your Station |
Saturday 3/6 ∙ 11:45 AM-12:40
PM London Suite |
| Description: | Nowadays, many college radio stations are more than just broadcast operations. Many program and collaborate on concert production and presentation, others interact regularly with local music associations and organizations, still others release their own CD’s, while others have expanded their efforts to produce magazines or TV programs. Our panel of industry professionals will suggest ways that your station can become a “full service” music and entertainment provider for your campus and local community. |
| Panelists: | James Faith - Victoria Gonzalez |
| Science Reporting on the Radio | Saturday 3/6 ∙ 11:45 - 12:40 PM Bombay Suite |
| Description: | Coverage of scientific issues on the radio is becoming increasingly popular, spurred on by the success of such programs as “Science Friday.” Whether you are reporting on health care issues, global warming, weather, natural disasters, or other scientific discoveries or phenomena, effective and creative scientific reporting can engage the listener and expand their minds. Join our panel of seasoned science programmers for a discussion about this fascinating topic. |
| Panelists: | Dustin Herlich (Moderator) - Rohan Perera |
| HD Carrier-Current, Cable FM and Other Alternatives to Licensed FM Broadcasting |
Saturday 3/6 ∙ 11:45 AM-12:40
PM Budapest Suite |
| 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: | Tom Gibson (Moderator) - Allen Myers - Marko Srdanovic - Frank Berger - Jake Glanz |
| IBS College Radio Awards | Saturday 3/6 ∙ 12:45-1:15 PM Zurich Suite |
| Description: | The First Winners of the IBS Awards are announced! |
| Panelists: | Len Mailloux - Norm Prusslin - Fritz Kass |
| Mini-session: Student Media Leadership Workshop |
Saturday 3/6 ∙ 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 |
| Mini-session: Résumé Tips, Tricks and Advice |
Saturday 3/6 ∙ 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: | Ned Steele |
| Mini-session: IBS Aircheck and Station Critiques |
Saturday 3/6 ∙ 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: | Bob Taylor |
| Medical Reporting on the Radio | Saturday 3/6 ∙ 12:45-1:15 PM London Suite |
| Description: | Coming Soon! |
| Panelists: | Rohan Perera |
| Food and Wine Programming | Saturday 3/6 ∙ 12:45-1:15 PM Budapest Suite |
| Description: | The only thing better than good food is good radio. In this session we'll discuss how to combine the two to produce exceptional content. Bring a love of find food and fine journalism. |
| Panelists: | Dustin Herlich |
| Featuring the Local Music Scene on Your Station | Saturday 3/6 ∙ 1:20-2:15 PM Budapest Suite |
| Description: | What is an independent label in the year 2010?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: | Rich Eberle (Moderator) - John Rosenfelder - JP Blues |
| Careers in Broadcasting and Media |
Saturday 3/6 ∙ 1:20-2:15 PM Zurich 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, Ed Berenhaus, Bayley Brown and Ned Steele |
| College Newsnet International | Saturday 3/6 ∙ 1:20-2:15 PM Paris Suite |
| Description: | Have your work seen by the world: College Newsnet International is the new Youtube for college journalism students around the world. |
| Panelists: | Mary Cardaras (moderator) - Len Mailloux |
| You Have a Website, Now What? Web Design and Content Workshop |
Saturday 3/6 ∙ 1:20-2:15 PM Board Room |
| 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: | Jack Kratoville (Moderator) - Shawn Novatt - Anthony Zaragoza - Eric doormouse Peltier - Sarah Dulaney |
| College Radio Station Program Directors |
Saturday 3/6 ∙ 1:20-2:15 PM London 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: | Chris Sampson (Moderator) - Erica Moura - Nina Son - Angelo Camella - Phil Effinger - Sara Billingsley |
| Commercials & Advertising: Strategies and Solutions | Saturday 3/6 ∙ 1:20- 2:15 AM Bombay Room |
| Description: | 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: | Roy Zeidman (Moderator) - Joe Lamachia |
| An Audience with Broadway Bill Lee | Saturday 3/6 ∙ 2:30 - 3:25 PM Zurich Suite |
| Description: | Broadway Bill Lee’s award-winning on-air career spans four decades, starting in Hartford in 1972 and moving on to stations in San Francisco, Minneapolis and Denver before coming to the Big Apple. Today, Broadway anchors afternoon drive and Saturday middays on WCBS-FM in NYC, and hosts mornings for on “Fifties on Five” on Sirius XM Radio. IBS is pleased to welcome Broadway Bill Lee back to Conference ‘10. |
| Panelists: | Broadway Bill |
| Streaming, Webcasting and Archiving Workshop |
Saturday 3/6 ∙ 2:30-3:25 PM Paris Suite |
| Description: | More and more radio stations are streaming their programming online. Additionally, many stations have begun new “internet-only” online streams, while others offer archived programs through their websites. Many stations also now use computers to digitally store their music and production library. This session provides ideas and tips on how to integrate webcasting and archiving into your station’s programming efforts. |
| Panelists: | Anthony Zaragoza (Moderator) - Eric doormouse Peltier - Shawn Novatt - Dennis McNamara - George Capalbo |
| Academic Planning for Media Career Choices | Saturday 3/6 ∙ 2:30 - 3:25 PM London Suite |
| 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. |
| Panelists: | Dave Fabilli - Bayley Brown |
| College Radio Station Music Directors |
Saturday 3/6 ∙ 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: | Isobel Breheny-Schafer |
| Academic Planning for Your Career | Saturday 3/6 ∙ 2:30-3:25 PM London Suite |
| Description: | Bayley Brown walks you through essential steps to take during your academic studies to enhance and promote your chances in a career of radio! |
| Panelists: | Bayley Brown |
| Working with Other Student Media and Campus Organizations | Saturday 3/6 ∙ 2:30 - 3:25 PM Board Room |
| 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: | Dustin Herlich (Moderator) - Alexandra Zimmerman - Tess Cooper - Ben Shaiken - Bayley Brown |
| Music Licensing, Copyrights and Royalties | Friday 3/5 ∙ 3:50-4:45 PM and Saturday 3/6 3:40 - 4:35 PM Zurich 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 |
| Hard and Loud Rock Programming | Saturday 3/6 ∙ 3:40-4:35 PM Paris Suite |
| Description: | Coming Soon! |
| Panelists: | Eric doormouse Peltier |
| Station Budgets and Finances |
Saturday 3/6 ∙ 3:40-4:35 PM London Suite |
| Description: | There's 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're probably either doing it wrong, or you've been to this session at a previous national conference! |
| Panelists: | John Murphy - Ben Shaiken |
| Production and Imaging: Broadcast Technique |
Saturday 3/6 ∙ 3:40-4:35 PM Budapest Suite |
| Description: | Radio broadcast production equipment, software and technology are rapidly evolving. Is your radio station, and your staff, able to meet the demands of broadcast excellence and quality expected by listeners today? Are you using the new technology to help you create a “sound and image” for your station? |
| Panelists: | Shawn Novatt (Moderator) |
| Taking your Station out of the Station: How to do a Remote Broadcast |
Saturday 3/6 ∙ 3:40-4:35 PM 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: | Tom Gibson (Moderator) - George Capalbo - Jeff Smith |
| Organizing and Digitizing your Music Library |
Saturday 3/6 ∙ 3:40-4:35 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: | TBA |
| Opening Doors in the Industry: An Audience with A&E's Lynn Hoffman | Saturday 3/6 ∙ 4:50 - 5:45 PM Zurich Suite |
| Description: | Learn tips on making your mark in the industry from someone who started just like you are and who has worked her way up to become a national on-camera and voiceover star! |
| Panelists: | Lynn Hoffman and Len Mailloux |
| Hip-Hop, R&B and Urban Programming |
Saturday 3/6 ∙ 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: | DJ Cut Supreme (Moderator) - Digit Al |
| FCC Q&A: How to Obtain a Broadcast License for your Station | Saturday 3/6 ∙ 4:50 -5:45 PM London 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 |
| Jazz Programming in 2010 |
Saturday 3/6 ∙ 4:50-5:45 PM Bombay Suite |
| Description: | Jazz programming on college stations goes back as long as the medium itself. In 2010, jazz—and jazz on the radio—is more vibrant than ever. The jazz greats continue to get airplay, side-by-side with the dynamic and creative new musicians making groundbreaking music today. This session will look at all the elements of “America’s Music,” on the air, on recordings, and in the clubs. |
| Panelists: | Roberta Piket, David Jaye (moderator)i, and Chris Sampson |
| News Reporting: Tips and Tricks | Saturday 3/6 ∙ 4:50-5:45 PM Budapest 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 (moderator) |
| Maintaining and Developing Your Station | Saturday 3/6 ∙ 4:50-5:45 PM Board Room |
| Description: | Does your station plan for the short or long term when it comes to equipment and facility needs and expenses? Do you “tread water” each year, barely keeping afloat? Learn the best ways to keep your station “state of the art” from station engineers. |
| Panelists: | Tom Gibson (Moderator) - Cedric Watson - Jeff Smith |
| Musicians' Showcase: An Audience with the Bands |
Saturday 3/6 ∙ 6:00-6:55 PM Zurich Suite |
| Description: | IBS is proud to welcome some of today’s hottest young bands, artists and musicians for a panel discussion dedicated solely 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: | Jann Klose with Three Frames Music New York and Others TBA |
| The 60s and the Birth of Underground Radio | Saturday 3/6 ∙ 6:00-6:55 PM Paris Suite |
| Description: | The 1960's saw a revolution in radio, a new form and format that broke the rules and wrote new ones. It was the birth of Underground Radio and learn about this formatic phenomenon from one of it's founders, Larry Miller, formerly of KMPX San Francisco and featured in the Hock and Roll Hall of Fame as one of the key people to bring this amazing new sound to the air. |
| Panelists: | Larry Miller |
| Fundraising, Underwriting, Grant Writing and your Station |
Saturday 3/6 ∙ 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 (Moderator) - Isobel Breheny-Schafer - Ben Shaiken |
| The Ratings Game: An Audience with Arbitron | Saturday 3/6 ∙ 6:00-6:55 PM Board Room |
| Description: | Far from being the exclusive domain of commercial radio stations, radio ratings and audience data can help college and non-commercial stations learn who their programming is...and isn't...reaching. Learn more about how ratings are measured, audience research is performed, and for tips on how to expand your audience. Additionally, learn about the new “People Meter” (PPM) technology, what it means for how non-commercial radio stations are measured in the ratings, and how your station can implement this new technology. |
| Panelists: | Dave Sullivan (Moderator) - Vin Ciavatta |
| Marketing on the Web Without a Budget | Saturday 3/6 ∙ 6:00-6:55 PM Budapest Suite |
| Description: | Coming Soon! |
| Panelists: | Sarah Dulaney (Moderator) |
| Meet-and-Greet with Today's Hottest Bands |
Saturday 3/6 ∙ 7:00-7:55 PM Zurich Suite |
| Description: | This is YOUR opportunity to meet, mingle, interact and network one-on-one with some of today’s hottest young bands, artists and musicians, spanning a variety of genres and styles of music, in a relaxed and casual atmosphere. 2nd of 2 meet-and-greets. |
| Panelists: | TBA |
| Audio Processing: Perfecting your Stations Airchain | Saturday 3/6 ∙ 7:00-7:55 PM London Suite |
| Description: | In radio broadcasting, the importance of providing high-quality audio to your listeners cannot be overstated. However, programmers and engineers often disagree on what a station’s “sound” should be like. Should a station increase its overall “loudness” to stand out, or should it employ only minimal processing, allowing for a more “natural” sound? This session will discuss strategies for developing your station’s audio processing and airchain to get the best sound out of your station, and will introduce you to the many exciting audio processing technologies on the market today. |
| Panelists: | Mark Srdanovic (Moderator) |
| History of Radio | Saturday 3/6 ∙ 7:00-7:55 PM Budapest Suite |
| Description: | Coming Soon! |
| Panelists: | Larry Miller |
| Audio Bit Rate Reduction: An Introduction | TBA |
| Description: | The advent of digital audio has provided numerous solutions to radio stations, from enabling the full “digitization” of music libraries, to streaming/webcasting and digital archiving of a station’s programs. However, with digitization often comes a loss of audio quality as well. This introductory session, accessible to those who are “non-technical,” will demonstrate, using audio examples, what bit rate reduction does to audio, and strategies for how stations can get the best sound out to listeners will be discussed. |
| Panelists: | Ken Tankel (Moderator) |
| IBS Student Radio Network by Backbone: Information Session |
Saturday 3/6 ∙ 7:00-7:55 PM Paris Suite |
| Description: | Join the discussion as IBS staff discusses the IBS Digital Radio Network, 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. 2nd of 2 sessions. |
| Panelists: | George Capalbo and Paul Kamp |
| Radio Across Borders | Saturday 3/6 ∙ 7:00-7:55 PM Bombay Suite |
| Description: | Coming Soon! |
| Panelists: | Len Mailloux |
| Conference Review and Wrap-Up |
Sunday 3/7 ∙ 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: | TBA |