IBS – Intercollegiate Broadcasting System

 SCHOOL and COLLEGE RADIO - WEBCASTING

CONVENTION

 

HOTEL PENNSYLVANIA, NYC

MARCH 9 – 10 - 11, 2007

PROGRAM GUIDE OF SESSIONS

 

 

FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2007

 

12 NOON - 7 PM  

 

REGISTRATION – 6^th Floor Conference Center of New York’s Hotel Pennsylvania

 

WIBS – Webcast Radio – Starts Up – 6^th Floor Conference Center – Glass Studio

 

IBS Digital Radio Network – All new for YOU!

 

Sign up for your WIBS cybercast shift and be heard, “Live from New York City” around the world!

 

 

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

 

AN AUDIENCE WITH LARRY KIRWAN of BLACK 47  (Zurich)

 Larry Kirwan is the leader, singer/guitarist and composer for BLACK 47. BLACK 47 espouses an unblinking political and thoroughly Irish form of rock ‘n roll with songs covering topics from the Northern Ireland conflict to civil rights and urban/suburban unrest. Larry has released two solo CD’s and has written two critically acclaimed books “Liverpool Fantasy” and “Green Suede Shoes”. He is also the host of ‘Celtic Crush’ airing of Sirius satellite radio Saturday mornings. IBS is pleased to ‘kick-off’ Convention 2007 with a very special visit by Larry Kirwan.

 

 

12:40 PM –1 PM

 

CONVENTION OVERVIEW (Paris)

As an “early bird” attendee, here is your opportunity to speak with members of the IBS Board and Staff about the convention program schedule. As experienced “convo-goers”, your IBS colleagues can help your station navigate the “ins and outs” of convention participation.

 

 

1 - 2 PM

 

INFORMATION PROVIDERS: THE DEMISE OF THE LOCAL NEWS ROOM  (London)

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 fill in the gap…and in return…provide true local service to campus and off-campus listeners?

            *Lisa Ritchie (Facilitator)

 

NON - COMMERCIAL RADIO LICENSE FCC FILING ‘WINDOW’  (Board)

Word has it that the FCC will soon announce a ‘filing window’ for new ‘full power’ non-commercial stations.  After years of a ‘freeze’, schools and colleges looking to establish a radio station may get an opportunity to do so.  This session will discuss updated information available as of the time of the convention.

            *Vince Giffin (Facilitator)

 

RADIO 2007 THE STATE OF THE MEDIUM  (Zurich)

Radio…as we now know it, is in for major changes in the future.  New methods of delivering programming to listeners can bypass local stations. Digital audio broadcasting offers CD quality service and what about Internet and cellular inroads? Remember what FM did to AM? This time, the changes will be greater and faster to happen. Where is it all going…and what will it mean for your station?  (1^st of 2 sessions)

               *Len Mailloux (Moderator)

            *Doug Eichten

            *Donna Halper

 

PUNK LIVES!  2007 STYLE  (Budapest)

30+ years into the punk scene and college radio is still at the forefront of the genre.  Join programmers from around the country who stay true to the roots of punk while bringing new sounds to the college radio airwaves.

            *Ashley Moutry (Facilitator)                                               

 

ELECTRONICA IN YOUR EAR!  (Bombay)

While the style, trends and artists change over the years, the music remains a staple on college radio playlists. This session will look at the current state of the genre and will highlight examples of programming scheduled…as specialty shows or within ‘open format’ shows.

            *Danny Rosen (Facilitator)

                                  

USING THE LATEST TECHNOLOGIES AND THE TOTAL RESOURCES OF THE COLLEGE COMMUNITY TO PRODUCE RADIO DRAMAS  (Paris)

Learn how to use the resources of the college community to produce special, quality…and educational… radio drama programs.

            *Irwin Gonshak (Moderator)

            *Chad Bernhard

            *Jerry Coopersmith

            *Dan Fiorella

            *Angelina Griffin

            *Rob K. Hagen

            *Tara Meehan

            *Anita Michaels

            *Miranda Peterson

            *Dario Puccini

            *Sue Zizza

 

 

2:15-3:15PM

 

STATION TRAINING PROGRAMS  (Budapest)

A good training program will help insure that all the good work you’re doing at your station will be carried on. Learn ways to teach and mentor new staff the lifeblood of your station’s future success. 

            *Isobel Breheny-Schafer (Moderator)

            *Lisa Robinson

 

MAKING THE MAGIC- A CREATIVITY WORKSHOP  (Bombay)

This annual session is 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!

• Len Mailloux 

 

MUSIC LICENSING AND COPYRIGHTS  (Zurich)                                                                                                                               

New rates and terms for webcasting for 2006 – 2010.  The CRB – Copyright Royalty Board, a three judge federal panel, establishes noncommercial educational copyright fees for music licensing and copyright. Our IBS guest speaker experts will lead the discussion and provide background on the topic.

            *Fritz Kass (Moderator)

            *John Simson

            *Mark Graham

            *Lee Knife

           

FCC - QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS  (London)

Join communications analyst Allen Myers for a review of FCC regulations as they pertain to the operation of your college and school station. First of three sessions.

 

 THE FUTURE OF MUSIC AND THE MUSIC INDUSTRY  (Paris)

The music industry is evolving due to factors internal to the field and from external pressures and influences from without. 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 ‘now 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. (1^st of 2 sessions).

            *Diana Baruni (Moderator)

            *Mike Boyle

            *Donna Halper

            *Liana Walters

 

HOT TOPICS!  LPFM  (Board)

Low Power FM has been on the ‘radar’ for some time. Many LPFM stations have been granted licenses and are on the air.  Many, many more are awaiting approval to build and construct their operations.  LPFM remains a ‘hot topic/hot button’ item...in Congress, in the radio broadcasting industry…and in the ‘streets’. Find out the latest developments taking place in this still new broadcast service.

            *Vince Giffin (Facilitator)

 

 

3:30 - 4:30 PM - FRIDAY

 

STATION RELATIONS WITH YOUR CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY  (Budapest)

A station 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?

            *Chuck Platt (Moderator)

            *Edwin Holmuig

            *Steph Rollinson

            *Michael Mendez

 

AN AUDIENCE WITH CMJ!  (Paris)

The CMJ Network connects music lovers 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 IBS station staff to meet and speak with CMJ representatives!

            *Matthew Field (Facilitator)

           

 

PUBLIC AFFAIRS/INFORMATION PROGRAMMING  (Bombay)

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 for successful programming efforts.

            *Bill McNulty (Moderator)

            *Sara Fusco

            *Ben Furnas

            *Bruce Alan Martin

            *Ali McCourt

 

AN AUDIENCE WITH RACE TAYLOR OF WPLJ-FM/NYC  (Zurich)

Race Taylor can be heard on WPLJ 95.5FM in New York City, Monday through Fridays 10am-3pm and on Saturdays from 3-7pm.  A veteran of New York City radio, Race’s show has a large tri-state area audience.  A graduate of the University of Michigan School of Music, Race worked at WKRQ in Cincinnati and WDMX in Dallas before coming to WPLJ.  We are pleased to welcome Race Taylor to Convention ’07.

 

 IMPROVE YOUR STORY TELLING THROUGH SOUND DESIGN  (Board)

Sue Zizza and David Shinn are award winning radio drama/arts and audio theatre producers.  Effective audio storytelling uses the entire medium.  This session will discuss how to use the sound design elements of voice, sound effects, and music to enhance your scripts.

            *Sue Zizza

            *David Shinn

 

SATELLITE RADIO  (London)

Representatives from the two national satellite-programming companies (SIRIUS and XM) will present an overview of this evolving service.  Find out what they have to offer their listeners and what impact the proposed merger might have on your station and the community of radio listeners.

            *Vince Giffin (Moderator)

*John von Soosten (XM)

            *Jeremy Coleman (Sirius)                                                                                                                      

 

 

4:45 - 5:45 PM – FRIDAY

 

ON-AIR SKILLS AND “VOICE OVER” WORK- AN AUDIENCE WITH MARC “THE COPE” COPPOLA AND MARIA MILITO  (Zurich)

Marc Coppola and Maria Milito can be heard on WAXQ 104.3FM NYC.  Maria is on the ‘Q’ weekdays from 9am-2pm while Marc holds down “Q’ weekend shifts and fill-in’s.  Join them as they share their experiences as long-time radio personalities.  Marc and Maria will focus on what makes for great “on air announcing” skills and opportunities in the “voice over” field.

 

RADIO AND RECORD COMPANY RELATIONS (Paris)                                          

This annual convention 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.  (1^st of 2 sessions).

            *Joe Viglione (Moderator)

            *Jonah Fialkoff

            *Rob Fraboni

            *Blake Morgan

           

COLLEGE RADIO STATION MANAGERS  (Bombay)

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.

            *Isobel Breheny-Schafer (Moderator)

            *Jeremy Canute

            *Pete Freeberg

            *Christina Nowicki

                                        

PUBLICITY, MARKETING AND PROMOTIONS   (Budapest)         

The radio industry today is more dependent on creative and skilled promotions/publicity/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.

            *Rich Koch (Moderator)

*Brian Graber

            *Mike Kornfeld

            *Marianna Martins

            *Phil Mele

            *Michael Mendez

            *Danny Rosen

 

BUILDING YOUR NEWS AND INFORMATION IMAGE  (London)

How do you cover news in your community?  How is it written and delivered on air?  Do you use locally gathered sound in your newscasts, and if so, how does it fit 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.

            *Len Mailloux (Moderator)

            *Lisa Ritchie

             

EQUIPMENT PURCHASING DECISIONS  (Bombay)

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.

            *Tom Gibson (Facilitator)

           

                                                                                                                                

6 – 7 PM FRIDAY

 

AN AUDIENCE WITH (TBA)

 

RADIO AND RECORD COMPANY RELATIONS  (Zurich)

This annual convention 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.  (2^nd of 2 sessions).

            *John Rosenfelder (Moderator)

            *Liz Opoka

            *Stevie B

            *Justin Gressley

            *Pete Johnson

           

THE ROLE OF FACULTY ADVISORS  (Bombay)

A good faculty advisor can be an important asset to any school or college radio station.  Three experienced advisors will participate in this session, which will review what role an advisor should play in serving the station, the students, and the institution.

            *Chuck Platt (Moderator)

            *Barbara Calabrese

            *Isobel Breheny-Schafer

            *Bob Stern

            *David J. Fabilli

            *Scott Vyverman

 

COMMUNITY RADIO IN 2007  (London)

In this era of consolidation and mega-media mergers, 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 radio stations and organizations will be discussed at this timely panel.

            *Ursula Ruedenberg (Moderator)

            *Emmanuel Goldstein

            *Lauren Lynch Flick

            *Dan Toomey

 

BROADCAST WRITING  (Budapest)

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 teach your staff skills that can be used “post-college”… in or out of the broadcast industry.

            *Len Mailloux (Moderator)

            *Lisa Ritchie

            *Liv Carlson

 

CLASSIC ROCK…NOW MORE THAN EVER!  AN AUDIENCE WITH BOB BUCHMANN AND JONATHAN CLARKE OF Q104.3 NYC.  (Paris)

WAXQ is the most listened to classic rock radio station in America.  Programmed for the past 8 years by Bob Buchmann (who also finds time to do a air shift every weekday 2-4pm), Q104.3 boasts a ‘who’s-who’ of acclaimed broadcast announcers including Jonathan Clarke who can be heard on the ‘Q’ Tuesday through Friday 1-5:30am, Saturday 2am-6am and Sunday 7-10pm (where he hosts the popular ‘Out Of The Box at 9pm).  Join Bob and Jonathan for this lively discussion on the state of classic rock and classic rock radio.

 

 

7:15 - 8:15 PM FRIDAY                                                                                                                    

 

HOW TO DO A REMOTE BROADCAST  (Budapest)

New broadcast technology makes it easier than ever to plan, schedule and program remote events and features.  From sports to live music to debates/interviews, stations are taking their studios to the STREETS!  This session will cover remote broadcast planning from A-Z.

            *Tom Gibson (Moderator)

            *Aaron Margolis                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

 

REGGAE…ROCKERS!  (Board)

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’.

            *Lister Hewan-Lowe (Moderator)

            *Pat McKay

            *Bobby Konders

            *Darvid Levy

            *Bernard White

            *Vinnet Price

            *Mark

 

HIGH SCHOOL RADIO WORKSHOP    (Bombay)             

The first of two sessions focusing on issues of programming, management, engineering, staffing and more!  Your speakers 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.

            *Shawn Novatt (Moderator)

            *Adam Weinstock

            *Diana Baruni

 

AN AUDIENCE WITH THE STAFF OF DEMOCRACY NOW!  (Zurich)

As fewer and fewer corporations gain control of the media in the United States and beyond, the importance of independent media as outlets for discussing views becomes ever more vital.  Democracy Now!  Airs on hundreds of radio and television stations in the U.S.  For more information, visit www.democracynow.org.

*Nikki Smirl (Facilitator)                           

 

THE FUTURE OF MUSIC AND THE MUSIC INDUSTRY  (Paris)

The music industry is evolving due to factors internal to the field and from external pressures and influences from without.  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 now 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 (2^nd of 2 sessions).

            *Suzanne Sullivan (Moderator)

            *Liz Opoka

            *John Rosenfelder

 

IBS DIGITAL RADIO NETWORK  (London)

Join the discussion as IBS staff discusses an exciting new service that your IBS national organization is ‘ramping up’ this year.

            *Len Mailloux (Co-Facilitator)

            *Jay Rinaldi (Co-Facilitator)

            *Backbone.com representatives

 

           

8:15 - 9:15 PM  FRIDAY

 

HOOKING UP! GETTING TOGETHER BY INTEREST AREA!

It’s your opportunity to get together with your colleagues outside of a “formal session” program. Chat…exchange contact information…or make plans to drop in on a music club this evening!

STATION MANAGERS (Paris)

PROGRAM DIRECTORS (Zurich)

NEWS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS STAFF (London)

FACULTY ADVISORS (Bombay)

PRODUCTION/PROMOTIONS Budapest)

 

IBS REGIONAL CONFERENCE PLANNING  (Board)

IBS schedules regional conferences throughout the year. (Information about upcoming 2007 regional events is available at the convention registration desk and on the website www.ibsradio.org.) Interested in hosting a regional conference at your school? Find out what’s involved at this session facilitated by IBS’ regional conference coordinator.    *Len Mailloux                                                                                                    

 

 

SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 2007

 

                                                                                        

9AM – 12 NOON

 

REGISTRATION CONTINUES  6^th Floor Conference Center of New York’s Hotel Pennsylvania

 

WIBS – Webcast Radio – Starts Up – 6^th Floor Conference Center – Glass Studio

IBS Digital Radio Network

Sign up for your shift and be heard, “Live From New York City” around the world!

 

 

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

 

HOT TOPICS!  PODCASTING!  (Paris)

This session will introduce you to this still developing “medium” and will discuss ways that your station can integrate the developing technology into operations at your college station.

            *Vince Giffin (Moderator)

            *Mark Wood

            *Anthony Zaragoza

 

VOICE WORKSHOP  (Board)

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. Plan to attend this workshop session that will focus on this most important on-air skill.

*Mary Anne Devine (Facilitator)

 

COMMUNITY COLLEGE STATION WORKSHOP   (Budapest)      

An opportunity to discuss the challenges of operating a college radio station at a two-year campus. Your facilitator:

            *Chuck Platt

           

HIGH SCHOOL STATION ISSUES  (Bombay)                                                                

A discussion on how to start your own high school station considering the medium (AM, FM, Cable or Internet), equipment, budget considerations and royalty fees. Programming concerns specific to high school stations such as music, scheduling and audience considerations will be discussed as will issues of  training and staffing.

            *Diana Baruni (Moderator)

            *Shawn Novatt

           

STREAMING/WEB DESIGN/ETC. WORKSHOP  (Zurich)

Whether you have been streaming your station on the Internet for years or  your staff is considering options for expanding your station’s reach…this is the session for you! 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! Our panelists are experienced in the technology, programming requirements and design trends of  these important services for your college radio station.

            *Jay Rinaldi (Moderator)

            *Laura Diemer

            *David Klein

            *Trey Kauffman

 

FCC-QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS  (London)

Join communications analyst Allen Myers for a review of FCC regulations as they pertain to the operation of your college and school radio station. This is the second of three sessions.

 

 

10:45 - 11:45 AM  SATURDAY                                                                                     

 

MORNING SHOW PRODUCTION/PREPARATION  (Bombay)

A high energy, well produced and fast moving morning show is the key to success for most commercial radio stations. College stations can learn many of the tricks of the trade.   

            *Shawn Novatt  (Facilitator)    

 

WAR NEWS RADIO  (Budapest) 

How do undergraduates at Swarthmore College manage to produce an in-depth, up-close view of Iraq and Afghanistan for 50 radio stations and the web every week? Join public radio veteran Marty Goldensohn as he explains how a highly focused production team of 30 students learns the craft of radio, journalism and international relations while producing a critically acclaimed radio news program. You too can create ‘Student Public Radio’…

*Marty Goldensohn (Facilitator)    

 

SPECIAL EVENTS/PROGRAMS/PROJECTS AND YOUR STATION  (Zurich)

In 2007, many college radio stations are more than broadcast operations. Many program and collaborate on concert production and presentation  Others interact regularly with local/community music associations and organizations while others even release their own CD’s!  Our panel of industry professionals will suggest ways that your station can become a “full service” music/entertainment provider for your campus and local off-campus community.

*Mary Anne Devine (Moderator)

            *Vic Fusco

            *Rich L’Hommedieu

            *Jim Faith

           

INDEPENDENT LABELS AND YOUR STATION  (Paris)

What is an independent label in the year 2007? .how does your station interact with label reps, artists and bands? What roles are the new delivery systems for music playing for the future of independent music worldwide?

            *John Ottaviano (Moderator)

            *JP Blues

            *Joe Viglione

             

MAINTAINING AND DEVELOPING YOUR STATION  (London)

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.

            *Tom Gibson (Moderator)

            *Frank Burgert

            *Ed Schwartz

            *Marko Srdanovic

           

CLASSICAL MUSIC AND CREATIVITY  (Board)

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 music in formats that are certainly NOT the stereotype of your ‘parent’s classical music’!

            *Mark Laiosa  (Facilitator)                                              

 

 

12 NOON - 1 PM  SATURDAY

 

PRODUCTION AND IMAGING: BROADCAST TECHNIQUE  (London)

Radio broadcast production equipment, software and technology are rapidly changing and 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?

            *Shawn Novatt (Co-Facilitator)

            *Alan Peterson (Co-Facilitator)

 

CAREERS IN BROADCASTING AND MEDIA  (Zurich)

The options for careers in communications extend well beyond the broadcast industry itself. This session, sponsored by the Press Club of Long Island/Society of Professional Journalists, will explore and discuss some of these career alternatives, particularly in light of developing technology and the changing regulatory climate.

            *Mike Kornfeld (Moderator)

            *Ned Steele

            *Dusty Wright

            *Ed Berenhaus

*Christina Nowicki

            *Liz Opoka

 

WORLD MUSIC AND INTERNATIONAL RADIO  (Bombay)

In recent years, college and community stations have been presenting increasing amounts of music from all over the known, and unknown! globe/universe on the air. What was once music earmarked for “specialty show” status is now a staple of ‘across the board’ radio program schedules. Our panel of radio programmers will take you “Around the World in (60 Minutes)!   

            *Tim Smith (Moderator)

            *Richard Segan

             

ENGINEERING FOR NON-ENGINEERS  (Paris)

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 and your link to the studio goes “dead”. This session will help to demystify terminology of the ‘techie’ world and help all staff get a better understanding of radio engineering and technology.

            *Tom Gibson (Moderator)

            *Ed Schwartz

            *Frank Burgert

            *Marko Srdanovic

           

ARTIST ROUNDTABLE  (Board)

IBS conventions are forums for station staff to meet musicians and artists that are receiving critical and popular audience acclaim! We are extremely pleased to welcome two recording and touring artists who understand the role that college radio plays in the music community. Kerry Kearney is singer/guitarist/songwriter for the Kerry Kearney Band (www.kerrykearney.com) and Jack Licitra is singer/keyboardist/songwriter for Jack’s Waterfall (www.jackswaterfall.com). 

*Kerry Kearney                  

            * Jack Licitra

           

THE LOCAL MUSIC SCENE AND COLLEGE RADIO  (Budapest)

College stations have enjoyed a long history of programming that features local artists and musicians on air. This session will focus on the symbiotic relationship between local stations and the music scene in your community.

            *Rich L’Hommedieu (Moderator)

            *Jill Morrison

            *Mike Ferrari

                                                                                                                      

 

1:30 - 2:30 PM SATURDAY

 

AN AUDIENCE WITH THE ‘RADIO CHICK’ LESLIE GOLD of 92.3 FREE FM/NYC  (Zurich)

Leslie Gold, known affectionately as the ‘Radio Chick’, ‘speaks to men like no other woman’. With a style that is an equal balance of smart, funny and sexy, Leslie and her on-air crew have created a show that is a certified hit. Tune into WFNY 92.3 Free Fm weekdays from 3-6pm for your ‘Radio Chick’ hit! IBS is pleased to welcome Leslie Gold to Convention ’07.

                                                                                   

ACADEMIC PLANNING FOR MEDIA CAREER CHOICES  (Paris)

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 the real work and not just run errands?

            *Chuck Platt (Moderator)

            *David J. Fabilli

            *Kim Iuliucci

                                        

USING COMPUTERS AT YOUR STATION/WEB SITE PAGE CREATION  (Budapest)

Station computer use includes everything from cataloging your record library, doing logs, donor solicitation and tracking, routine correspondence, creation of promotional literature, program guides, etc. Outside companies and the internet provide access to large informational databases, including those specializing in news/journalism, music, technical and a whole range of goods and services. This session provides a chance to share some practical information and ideas, programs and applications for web site/page creation.

            *Vince Giffin (Moderator)

            *Shawn Novatt

            *Jay Rinaldi

            *Trey Kauffman

            *Danny Rosen

            *Anthony Zaragoza

 

COMMERCIALS - ADVERTISING  (Bombay)

Stations need revenue to operate…whether commercial or non-commercial. This open session will discuss how to find advertisers, how to get their money, and the steps to retain their business year after year. Stations that are allowed to run ads, topics such as setting rates, producing spots and career opportunities in radio sales and management are some of the ideas covered in this session.

            *Roy Zeidman (Facilitator)

 

FARM – TO - COLLEGE  (Board)

IBS stations have been at the forefront of local and national public service/community based campaigns and programs for years. For Convention ’07, we’re pleased to have representatives of the national ‘Farm to College’ program…a student-led initiative that increases the availability of fresh foods from local and/or organic farms in campus cafeterias.

            *Bob Lewis (Moderator)

            *Ken Oldehoff

            *Fred Wilklow 

 

FUNDRAISING/UNDERWRITING/RADIOTHONS  (London)

Stations express an increasing interest in methods of generating funds from external sources to supplement funds received from student government or elsewhere within the school. Liberalization of FCC rules has heightened interest still further. We’ll discuss some methods which have already proven successful and some potential problems will be mentioned to help you avoid mistakes.

            *Isobel Breheny-Schafer (Moderator)

            *Sue Montana

            *Lisa Robinson                                                                                                               

 

 

2:45 PM - 3:45 PM SATURDAY                                                                                                                         

RADIO 2007 THE STATE OF THE MEDIUM  (Paris)

Radio…as we now know it…is in for major changes in the future. New methods of delivering programming to listeners will bypass local stations. Digital audio broadcasting delivers CD quality service…and what about internet and cellular inroads? Remember what FM did to AM? This time, the changes will be greater and faster to happen. Where is it all going…and what will it mean for your station? (2^nd of 2 sessions).

            *Chuck Platt (Moderator)

            *Allen Myers

            *Bob Taylor

           

STATION BUDGETS AND FINANCES  (London)                                                          

There’s more to station budgets than simply finding money to spend, although that’s certainly quite important in itself. But, you also have to plan and keep track of the spending. If this all sounds easy; you’re probably either doing it wrong..or you’ve been to this session at a previous national convention.

            *Fritz Kass (Moderator)

            *Greg Danks

             

 

COLLEGE STATION PROGRAM DIRECTORS  (Board)

The college station program director has to be a muti-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 from constituencies internal…and external…to the station. This session is your opportunity as a program director…or as an incoming PD for next year...to discuss issues with your peers.

            *Baley Brown  (Moderator)

*Kyle Clements

*Vincent Michael Festa

            *Rory Geraghty

 

SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS FOR THE PRODUCTION DIRECTOR  (Budapest)

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 Convention 2007 is a great opportunity for the production staff at your station to learn from one of the best in the industry.

            *Alan Peterson

 

AN AUDIENCE WITH JAY JAY FRENCH OF TWISTED SISTER!  (Zurich)

Jay Jay French is the founding member/guitarist for the legendary American rock band TWISTED SISTER. He and his TS bandmates have sold millions of albums and reached millions more worldwide through their stage performances…and of course through their groundbreaking videos. Jay Jay is also a respected music industry executive…his French Management company is at the cutting edge of the evolving industry. IBS is pleased to welcome Jay Jay French to Convention ’07.

*Jill Morrison (Facilitator)

 

WORKING WITH OTHER STUDENT MEDIA ORGANIZATIONS ON CAMPUS  (Bombay)

Many college stations across the nation have seen the benefits of ‘pairing up/partnering up’ with their student media colleagues on campus. Working on projects with staff members at your campus newspaper(s), television station, yearbook, web publications or pre-professional chapters can lead to improved programming at your station while offering resources to the other organizations as well. The winners? Your campus and off-campus media ‘consumer’ communities!

            *Mike Nevradakis (Moderator)

            *Dustin Herlich

            *David J. Fabilli

            *Jesse Colaizzi

            *Katie Curran

 

 

4 – 5 PM SATURDAY

 

HARD/LOUD ROCK PROGRAMMING  (Budapest)

IBS convention 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.

            *Eric doormouse Peltier (Moderator)

            *Natalie Camillo

            *Ron Scalzo

            *Andy Scutt

           

AN AUDIENCE WITH LYNN HOFFMAN OF VH-1  (Zurich)

Lynn Hoffmann is the host of VH1 Classic’s All Request Hour, playing ‘classic’ music videos requested by the channel’s viewing audience. A former radio drive time host in Boston during the mid-1990’s, Lynn also interviews bands that visit the VH1 Classic studios. IBS is pleased to welcome one of music television’s most recognized voices and faces to Convention ’07! Lynn will be introduced by Len Mailloux.

 

FCC - QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS  (London)

Join communications analyst Allen Myers for a review of FCC rules and regulations as they pertain to the operation of your school and college radio station. This is the third of three sessions.

 

HIP-HOP AND URBAN PROGRAMMING  (Paris)

Topics will include: airplay, gender issues, culture, artist touring, music videos and the “mainstreaming” of the music. Join in on the discussion of where this vibrant musical style..with a message..is heading.

            *Wayne White (Moderator)

            *Michael Moore Jr.

            *Ayana Contreras

            *Cut Supreme

            *Andy Pitre

            *Ali McCourt

 

JAZZ PROGRAMMING  (Board)

Jazz programming on college stations is as old as the medium itself. In 2007 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. Our panel will look at all elements of “America’s Music”…on the air, on recordings and in the clubs.

            *David Jaye (Facilitator)

 

AUTOMATING YOUR STATION WITH FREE SOFTWARE  (Bombay)

The ‘Open Source Community’ is a resource that is the answer to a production director’s dreams! Alan Peterson will introduce you to the world of ‘open source’ software.

            *Alan Peterson (Facilitator)

 

 

5:15 - 6:15 PM SATURDAY

 

COLLEGE MUSIC DIRECTORS  (Paris)

An opportunity for college radio music directors to meet and discuss music programming and relations with labels, trade publications, retail outlets and more!

            *Nick Fox (Co-Moderator)

            *Marianna Martins (Co-Moderator)            

*Andy Scutt

            *Liana Walters

 

NEW MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES, FORMATS AND ISSUES  (Zurich)

This session will offer an opportunity to “process and discuss” many of the topics related to technology that were reviewed and highlighted at sessions throughout the weekend. While it is not likely that any new technology…”on line or on the horizon” missed the discussion radar over the past two days, our panel of experts will help to review new technologies, trends, formats and issues to look for in 2007 and beyond!

            *Vince Giffin (Moderator)

            *Ayana Contreras

            *Eric doormouse Peltier

            *Shawn Novatt

            *Corey Paza

 

NEWS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS WORKSHOP/DISCUSSION/OPEN FORUM  (Board)

A final convention opportunity for news and public affairs staff members to ‘come together’ and review programming techniques, options, resources, guidelines. training and staffing issues. This session will help to remind you and your station colleagues (and listeners!) that news and public affairs programming is at the heart of  ‘true’ local radio broadcast service.

            *Dustin Herlich (Facilitator)

             

CARRIER-CURRENT, CABLE FM AND OTHER ALTERNATIVES TO LICENSED FM  (London)

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.

            *Tom Gibson (Facilitator)

 

STATION ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE - EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT -LEADERSHIP  (Budapest)

There are many ways to operate college/student radio stations. This session will review organizational possibilities ranging from staff manual development, identifying and staffing station director positions, the use of community volunteers and alumni…and more!

            *Len Mailloux (Moderator)

            *Michael Mendez

            *Isobel Breheny-Schafer

            * Bob Stern

 

SPORTS BROADCASTING  (Bombay)

Sports broadcasts can generate great interest (and oftentimes financial support!) for school and college stations while also providing valuable broadcast/programming experience. IBS stations are carrying everything from women’s volleyball to major division college football. This session will discuss planning and programming sports broadcasts (highlighting some of the most common mistakes and ways to avoid them!).

            *Jeff Bernstein (Co-Facilitator)

            *Matt Mankiewich (Co-Facilitator)

            *Curt Hylton

            *Aaron Margolis

           

 

 

6:15 - 7:15PM SATURDAY

 

“HOOKING UP”                                                                                                 

Here is your opportunity to “hook up” and meet with your colleagues one more time in session before “breaking” for the evening.  No moderators…no facilitators…a chance to get contact information from friends you’ve made during the convention weekend and, perhaps, to make plans with new colleagues for your night out…

Engineers (Bombay)

Managers (Paris)

Music Programmers (Zurich)

News and Public Affairs producers/reporters (London)

Faculty Advisors  (Board)

Promotion and Publicity staff (Budapest)

 

 

10 - 11:30 AM SUNDAY, MARCH 11

 

CONVENTION REVIEW AND WRAP-UP  (Paris)

This session gives IBS convention staff the chance to talk with you in a somewhat more relaxed setting. It gives you a chance to voice your opinions, ideas and suggestions…what you liked and didn’t like…what you’d like to see more of (or less of)…and any other thoughts that might help to make next year’s convention even better! Members of the IBS Board and staff look forward to seeing you at this closing session.