70th Annual International College Radio &
Webcasting Conference - NYC 2010!
March 4th - 7th, 2010 ∙ Hotel Pennsylvania
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Intercollegiate Broadcasting System 70th Annual International College Radio & Webcasting Conference - NYC 2010! March 4th - 7th, 2010 ∙ Hotel Pennsylvania |
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Over 250 speakers and panelists
participated at IBS 2009 in NYC, and will return again in 2010! Click here to see the 2009 speaker list |
Click here for our registration form! Or... FAX your registration to 845-545-7746 Reserve YOUR room at the Hotel Pennsylvania and take advantage of our special IBS-only conference rates! Call 1-800-223-8585 and mention your reservation is for IBS! Click here to download the 2010 IBS NYC Conference promotional postcard! |
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2010 IBS CONFERENCE SCHEDULE (TENTATIVE)
| Thursday, March 4th: Click on the session title for more information! All times tentative and subject to change. |
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SPECIAL THURSDAY EVENING IBS
STUDENT RADIO NETWORK (IBS SRN) AFFILIATES MEETING LIVE MUSIC TO FOLLOW! More details TBA |
| Friday, March
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Saturday, March 6th Click on the session title for more information! All times tentative and subject to change. |
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- 10:00 AM: IBS Conference Review and Wrap-Up! (Paris Suite)
| 2010 IBS CONFERENCE ▫ SESSION DESCRIPTIONS |
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| IBS 2009 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: | TBA |
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| 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 |
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| 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: | TBA |
| 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: | TBA |
| Radio Drama and Documentaries |
Friday 3/5 ∙ 11:00-11:55 AM Zurich 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: | TBA |
| Making the Magic: A Creativity Workshop |
Friday 3/5 ∙ 12:25-1:20 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 |
| The Role of College Radio During an Emergency Situation |
Friday 3/5 ∙ 12:25-1:20 PM Bombay Suite |
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| Description: | In recent years, the college/university community and nation at large has witnessed tragedies unfold on the campuses of Virginia Tech and Northern Illinois Universities, as well as several “close calls” at other institutions. During the time of a campus emergency, campus radio stations have a unique and important role to play in disseminating accurate news and information to students and the general public alike .In this session, discuss strategies for your station to plan and be prepared for any emergency that may arise. |
| Panelists: | TBA |
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| 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: | TBA |
| 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: | TBA |
| 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: | TBA |
| 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: | TBA |
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| Music Licensing, Copyrights and Royalties |
Friday 3/5 ∙ 2:40-3:35 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: | TBA |
| Radio 2010: The State of the Medium |
Friday 3/5 ∙ 2:40-3:35 PM Paris 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: | TBA |
| 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: | TBA |
| Public Affairs Programming and your Station |
Friday 3/5 ∙ 2:40-3:35 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: | TBA |
| Harnessing Web 2.0 at your Station |
Friday 3/5 ∙ 2:40-3:35 PM Bombay 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: | TBA |
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| Using CMJ to Improve your Station |
Friday 3/5 ∙ 3:50-4:45 PM Zurich 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 |
| An Audience with the Airstaff of Q104.3 |
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: | TBA |
| FCC Rules YOU Need to Know |
Friday 3/5 ∙ 3:50-4:45 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 |
| 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: | TBA |
| 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: | TBA |
| Everything you Wanted to Know About...Satellite Radio |
Friday 3/5 ∙ 3:50-4:45 PM Bombay Suite |
| Description: | Representatives from Sirius XM Satellite Radio 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: | TBA |
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| Radio and Record Company Relations |
Friday 3/5 ∙ 5:00-5:55 PM Zurich Suite |
| Description: | This annual conference highlight session focuses on ways for college radio stations and record companies to establish productive working relationships. IBS welcomes many of the nation’s leading record company representatives to this panel. 1st of 2 sessions. |
| Panelists: | TBA |
| 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: | TBA |
| Social Networking and College Radio |
Friday 3/5 ∙ 5:00-5:55 PM London Suite |
| Description: | College and school stations are finding creative ways to integrate Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, YouTube, imeem, and other social networking websites into their programming, marketing and outreach efforts. Share your experiences and discuss ways to integrate these innovative services into your station's operations. |
| Panelists: | TBA |
| Building your News and Information Image |
Friday 3/5 ∙ 5:00-5:55 PM Board Room |
| Description: | How do you cover news in your community? How does it get written and delivered on air? Do you use locally-gathered sound in your newscasts, and if so, how does it fit in with your news copy? Who reads your newscasts...the person who writes them, or an announcer? Learn ways to integrate local news into your programming. |
| Panelists: | TBA |
| The Role of Faculty Advisers |
Friday 3/5 ∙ 5:00-5:55 PM Bombay Suite |
| Description: | A good faculty adviser can be an important asset to any school/college radio station. Join our experienced panel to review what role an adviser should play in serving the station, students, and the institution. |
| Panelists: | TBA |
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| 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. 2nd of 2 sessions. |
| Panelists: | TBA |
| 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: | TBA |
| 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: | TBA |
| 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: | TBA |
| 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: | TBA |
| Political & Election Coverage and College Radio |
Friday 3/5 ∙ 6:10-7:05 PM Bombay Suite |
| Description: | College and non-commercial radio play an important role in providing an outlet to multiple voices and sources of information that may not be found elsewhere on the dial. One of the ways in which this is accomplished is through political and election coverage. This panel will discuss how to most effectively incorporate coverage of political issues or electoral races into your station’s programming, as well as tips, tricks and advice for interviewing elected officials or candidates for office. |
| Panelists: | TBA |
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| 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 |
| An Audience With...the Staff of Democracy Now! |
Friday 3/5 ∙ 7:20-8:15 PM Paris Suite |
| Description: | 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 diverse views becomes ever more vital. Democracy Now! airs on hundreds of radio and television stations in the U.S., including non-commercial and college stations. |
| Panelists: | TBA |
| Indecency and Obscenity in Today's Radio Environment |
Friday 3/5 ∙ 7:20-8:15 PM London 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: | TBA |
| Beyond Radio: Using New Technology to Become a Media Content Provider |
Friday 3/5 ∙ 7:20-8:15 PM Budapest 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: | TBA |
| Equipment Purchasing Decisions |
Friday 3/5 ∙ 7:20-8:15 PM Board Room |
| 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: | TBA |
| 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: | TBA |
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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: | TBA |
| Scheduling Marathon Programming |
Friday 3/5 ∙ 8:20-9:15 PM Budapest Suite |
| Description: | One of the notable programming features of many college radio stations are special “marathon” programs and features. Often aired in conjunction with station fundraisers and radiothons, marathons are a great way for your station to gain publicity, produce creative and unique programming, and potentially raise money. Join our panel of seasoned programmers for a session discussing the practicalities of scheduling and airing marathon broadcasts and ideas for special music and spoken word marathons for your station. |
| Panelists: | TBA |
| 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: | TBA |
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| Radio on the Tube? Working with Public Access and College TV Stations |
Saturday 3/6 ∙ 9:30-10:25 AM Zurich Suite |
| Description: | More and more radio stations are finding diverse mediums of delivering and complementing their programming, in addition to just radio. From public access television shows to working with your campus TV station, there are many options for your station to start producing great television as well as radio! |
| Panelists: | TBA |
| 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: | TBA |
| Audio Theater as a Springboard to Creative Audio Production |
Saturday 3/6 ∙ 9:30-10:25 AM London Suite |
| Description: | Join a panel of award-winning radio drama, arts and audio theater program producers to learn how to maximize the wealth of possibilities within the audio medium, whether delivered by traditional radio broadcasting or via other delivery methods and streams. They will share examples of their work and engage you to think “out of the box”…creative radio without limits! |
| Panelists: | TBA |
| 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 |
| Voice Workshop |
Saturday 3/6 ∙ 9:30-10:25 AM Board Room |
| Description: | When you are on the air, your voice and presentation are your "calling cards." You may have the most amazing music to program, or the timeliest topics to discuss, but, if you cannot communicate effectively, your hard work and best intentions are for naught. Vocal hygiene, management, and awareness will be discussed as well as announcing tips to consider prior to, during, and following your radio show. |
| Panelists: | TBA |
| 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: | TBA |
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| Independent Labels and your Station |
Saturday 3/6 ∙ 10:35-11:30 AM Paris 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: | TBA |
| Improve your Story Telling through Sound Design |
Saturday 3/6 ∙ 10:35-11:30 AM London Suite |
| Description: | Effective audio storytelling uses “all of the medium.” This session will discuss how to use the sound design elements of voice, sound effects and music to enhance your scripts. |
| Panelists: | TBA |
| 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: | TBA |
| Researching and Building your Listener Base |
Saturday 3/6 ∙ 10:35-11:30 AM 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: | TBA |
| 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: | TBA |
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| Featuring the Local Music Scene on your Station |
Saturday 3/6 ∙ 11:45 AM-12:40
PM Zurich Suite |
| Description: | This session will focus on the symbiotic relationship between college stations and the music scene in your community, and how to promote the local scene through your on-air and programming efforts. In addition, you will have the opportunity to welcome musicians and artists who understand the role that college radio plays in the music community. |
| Panelists: | TBA |
| An Audience with the Pros: On-Air Personalities |
Saturday 3/6 ∙ 11:45 AM-12:40
PM Paris Suite |
| Description: | Join this panel of distinguished and experienced radio personalities for a discussion on their careers as professional broadcasters and on-air personalities, their views on the radio/broadcasting industry, and their advice as to how to pursue and jump-start YOUR broadcasting career. |
| Panelists: | TBA |
| 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: | TBA |
| Around the World in 60 Minutes: Global and International Music |
Saturday 3/6 ∙ 11:45 AM-12:40
PM Budapest Suite |
| Description: | In recent years, college and community stations have been presenting increasing amounts of music from all over the world. What was once music earmarked for “specialty show” status is now a staple of college radio programming. Our panel of radio programmers, artists and singers-songwriters will take you on a whirlwind tour of the musical universe. |
| Panelists: | TBA |
| Carrier-Current, Cable FM and Other Alternatives to Licensed FM Broadcasting |
Saturday 3/6 ∙ 11:45 AM-12:40
PM Board Room |
| Description: | Can’t get a non-commercial FM frequency in your town or city for your school/college station? Learn about alternative methods of delivering your station’s audio and programming to your target audience. |
| Panelists: | TBA |
| Science Reporting on the Radio |
Saturday 3/6 ∙ 11:45 AM-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: | TBA |
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| 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: | TBA |
| 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: | TBA |
| 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: | TBA |
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| 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: | TBA |
| You Have a Website, Now What? Web Design and Content Workshop |
Saturday 3/6 ∙ 1:20-2:15 PM Paris Suite |
| Description: | Today, a radio station’s online presence is just as vital as its on-air presence. Developing an informative, attractive and easy-to-navigate website will attract more listeners to your station, and allows stations to supplement their on-air sound. If your station has a great website that draws listeners 24/7, or you are investigating the various ways to get your site up-and-running, you should not miss this workshop! |
| Panelists: | TBA |
| 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: | TBA |
| Commercials & Advertising: Strategies and Solutions |
Saturday 3/6 ∙ 1:20-2:15 PM Bombay Suite |
| 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: | TBA |
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| Streaming, Webcasting and Archiving Workshop |
Saturday 3/6 ∙ 2:30-3:25 PM Zurich 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: | TBA |
| 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 in preparation towards a media or broadcasting career. |
| Panelists: | TBA |
| 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: | TBA |
| FCC Q&A: How to Obtain a Broadcast License for your Station |
Saturday 3/6 ∙ 2:30-3:25 PM Budapest 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 |
| Software Solutions for the Production Director |
Saturday 3/6 ∙ 2:30-3:25 PM Bombay Suite |
| Description: | Long-time radio production “ace” Alan Peterson facilitates this workshop. Widely recognized for his extensive writing about the radio production field, Alan’s participation in Conference 2010 is a great opportunity for the production staff at your station to learn from one of the best in the industry. |
| Panelists: | TBA |
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| Hard & Loud Rock Programming |
Saturday 3/6 ∙ 3:40-4:35 PM Paris Suite |
| Description: | IBS conference hard & loud rock panels go back as far as the late 1960’s (Blue Cheer...ROCKS!!!).At many stations, listener requests for the genre are at an all-time high. Take part in a session that promises to cut to the core of this still evolving format, and discuss emerging artists, airplay and more. |
| Panelists: | TBA |
| 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: | TBA |
| 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: | TBA |
| 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: | TBA |
| 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 |
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| 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: | TBA |
| Working with Other Student Media and Campus Organizations |
Saturday 3/6 ∙ 4:50-5:45 PM London Suite |
| Description: | Many college stations have seen the benefits of working with their student media colleagues on campus. Working on projects with staff at your campus newspaper(s), yearbook, web publications, TV stations and pre-professional chapters can lead to improved programming at your station while offering resources to the other organizations as well. The winners? Your listeners (and viewers and readers)! |
| Panelists: | TBA |
| Maintaining and Developing your Station |
Saturday 3/6 ∙ 4:50-5:45 PM Budapest Suite |
| 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: | TBA |
| 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: | TBA |
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| 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: | TBA |
| The Conclave Presents: Breaking into the Business: Show and Tell |
Saturday 3/6 ∙ 6:00-6:55 PM Paris Suite |
| Description: | In this candid session, industry professionals reveal why NOW is the time for YOU to enter the ever-changing world of broadcasting and media. What are the jobs of the future? How do you get that first job? How can you best prepare for engagement in an industry that is rapidly morphing into a multi-platform universe? Join this panel for a straightforward glance of an industry in need of breaking out-of-the-box to face tomorrow’s challenges…and why YOU are essential to its future. At the end of the session, learn how you can advance your education by winning one of three $1,500 Conclave scholarships being offered to IBS members this year. |
| Panelists: | TBA |
| 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: | TBA |
| Being a Better Manager |
Saturday 3/6 ∙ 6:00-6:55 PM Budapest Suite |
| Description: | A school/college radio station’s programming is a reflection of the quality of its management. An effective management team will ensure that your station sounds “polished” and functions smoothly and efficiently. This session will review organizational management possibilities and techniques, ranging from staff manual development, staffing station director positions, the use of community volunteers and alumni, and more! |
| Panelists: | TBA |
| Sports in the Field: Sports Broadcasting and your Station |
Saturday 3/6 ∙ 6:00-6:55 PM Board Room |
| Description: | Sports broadcasts can generate great interest (and oftentimes financial support!) for school and college stations, while also providing valuable broadcast and programming experience. IBS stations are carrying everything from volleyball to major division college football. This session will discuss planning and programming sports broadcasts, and will highlight some common mistakes and ways to avoid them! |
| Panelists: | TBA |
| Automating your Station with Free Software |
Saturday 3/6 ∙ 6:00-6:55 PM Bombay Suite |
| Description: | The open-source community is a resource that is the answer to a production director’s dreams. From station automation, to song logging, to editing and production software, Alan Peterson will introduce you to the world of FREE and low-cost open source software solutions for your station. |
| Panelists: | TBA |
| 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 |
| News Reporting: Tips and Tricks |
Saturday 3/6 ∙ 7:00-7:55 PM Paris Suite |
| Description: | Join us for a session that will help you bolster your skills as a journalist and broadcaster. From gathering and writing news, scheduling newscasts, to reporting it on the air, you will learn the “tricks of the trade” which will help you become a better journalist, and help your station become a respected source of news and information. |
| Panelists: | TBA |
| Audio Processing: Perfecting your Station's 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: | TBA |
| Audio Bit Rate Reduction: An Introduction |
Saturday 3/6 ∙ 7:00-7:55 PM Budapest Suite |
| 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: | TBA |
| IBS Student Radio Network by Backbone: Information Session |
Saturday 3/6 ∙ 7:00-7:55 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. 2nd of 2 sessions. |
| Panelists: | TBA |
| Radio Across Borders: Global and International Broadcasting |
Saturday 3/6 ∙ 7:00-7:55 PM Bombay Suite |
| 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: | TBA |
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| 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 |
