IBS NATIONAL COLLEGE RADIO CONVENTION
HOTEL PENNSYLVANIA, NYC
MARCH 10-11-12 2006
PROGRAM GUIDE OF SESSIONS
FRIDAY, MARCH 10, 2006
12 NOON-7PM
REGISTRATION
11:30AM-12:30PM
AN AUDIENCE WITH AIR PERSONALITY/AUTHOR WENDY WILLIAMS
(Zurich)
The IBS Convention begins with a very special Òaudience
withÓ session featuring nationally syndicated radio/television personality and
author Wendy Williams! Heard locally in the NYC metro area on WBLS 107.5FM
weekdays 2-7pm, Wendy has recently released her latest book ÒThe Wendy Williams
ExperienceÓ. IBS is pleased to welcome Wendy Williams to Convention 2006!
12:40PM -1PM
CONVENTION OVERVIEW (Paris)
As an Òearly birdÓ attendee, here is your opportunity to
speak with members of the IBS Board and Staff about the convention program
schedule. As experienced Òconvo-goersÓ, your IBS colleagues can help your
station navigate the Òins and outsÓ of convention participation.
1-2PM
INFORMATION PROVIDERS: THE DEMISE OF THE LOCAL NEWS ROOM (London)
What is the role of newsÉespecially local news...in todayÕs
radio programming mix? What is the trend regarding the state of newsroom
support across the country? Can college stations fill in the gapÉand in returnÉprovide
true local service to campus and off-campus listeners?
*Lisa
Ritchie
LICENSE RENEWAL WORKSHOP (Paris)
Stations in several northeast region states are in the midst
of the Ôevery 8 yearÕ FCC license renewal process. This sessionÉwhile geared
for stations currently in renewal ÔmodeÕ but open to all convention
delegatesÉwill discuss the ÔA-ZÕsÕ of the license renewal process.
*John
Murphy
STATION CRITIQUES (SIGN-UP AT REGISTRATION DESK) (Board)
Here is an opportunity for 3 stations to sign up for a 15
minute discussion of your stationÕs major and pressing issues and challenges
with members of the IBS staff. Sign-up at the registration deskÉfirst
come-first served!
*IBS
Staff
STATION CRITIQUES (SIGN-UP AT REGISTRATION DESK)
(Bombay)
Here is an opportunity for 3 stations to sign up for a 15
minute discussion of your stationÕs major and pressing issues and challenges
with members of the IBS staff. Sign-up at the registration deskÉfirst
come-first served!
*IBS
Staff
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USING THE LATEST TECHNOLOGIES AND THE TOTAL RESOURCES OF
THE COLLEGE COMMUNITY TO PRODUCE RADIO DRAMAS (Budapest)
Learn how to use the resources of the college community to
produce special, quality educational radio programs.
*Emon
Hassan
*Chad
Bernhard
*Robert
Braathe
PRODUCTION AND IMAGING: BROADCAST TECHNIQUE (Zurich)
Radio broadcast production equipment, software and
technology are rapidly changing and evolving. Is your radio stationÉand your
staffÉable to meet the demands of broadcast excellence and quality expected by
listeners today? Are you using the new technology to help you create a Ôsound
and imageÕ for your station?
*Shawn
Novatt
*Jonny
Weitz
2:15-3:15PM
ON-AIR SKILLS AND ÒVOICE OVERÓ WORK- AN AUDIENCE WITH
MARC ÒTHE COPEÓ COPPOLA (Paris)
Marc Coppola can be heard evenings beginning at 8pm on WAXQ
104.3FM NYC. Join Marc as he shares his experiences as a long-time radio
personality and as an actor in motion pictures. Marc will focus on what makes
for great Òon air announcingÓ skills and opportunities in the Òvoice overÓ
field.
MUSIC LICENSING AND COPYRIGHTS (Zurich)
College stations must follow many of the same regulations
and practices as do commercial stations when it comes to music licensing and
copyright requirements. 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.
MORNING SHOW PRODUCTION/PREPARATION (Budapest)
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
STATION CRITIQUES (Board)
Here is an opportunity for 3 stations to sign up for a 15
minute discussion of your stationÕs major and pressing issues and challenges
with members of the IBS staff. Sign-up at the registration deskÉfirst
come-first served!
*IBS
Staff
HOT TOPICS! LPFM (Bombay)
Low Power FM has been on the ÔradarÕ for some time. Many LPFM
stations have been granted licenses and are on the airÉmany, many more are
awaiting approval to build and construct their operations. LPFM remains a Ôhot
topic/hot buttonÕ item...in Congress, in the radio broadcasting industryÉand in
the ÔstreetsÕ. Find out the latest developments taking place in this still new
broadcast service.
*Pete
Tridish
*Vince
Giffin
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3:30-4:30PM-FRIDAY
STATION RELATIONS WITH YOUR CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY (Zurich)
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)
*Michael
Nevradakis
*Dan
Simmons
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!
*Rev.
Moose
*Matthew
Field
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.
*Vic
Fusco (Moderator)
*Sara
Fusco
*Dustin
Herlich
*Bill
McNulty
STATION TRAINING PROGRAMS (Budapest)
A good training program will help insure that all the good
work youÕre doing at your station will be carried on. Learn ways to teach and
mentor new staff..the lifeblood of your stationÕs future success..
*Chuck
Platt (Moderator)
*Greg
Danks
*Shawn
Novatt
*Chris
Sampson
OUR STATION SURVIVED A FCC INSPECTION..YOURS CAN TOO!
(Board)
WHUS-FM at UCONN/Storrs was recently inspected by FCC staff.
This session will review steps to insure a Ôclean bill of healthÕ if your station
gets visited by the FCC.
*John
Murphy
*Kim
Lacey
SATELLITE RADIO
(London)
Representatives from the two national satellite programming
companies (SIRIUS and XM) will present an overview of this fast-growing
service. Find out what they have to offer their listeners and what impact their
services might have on your station.
*Vince
Giffin (Moderator)
*John
von Soosten (XM)
*Elise
Brown (Sirius) (3)
4:45-5:45PM ÐFRIDAY
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 nationÕs leading record company
representatives to this panel.
*John
Rosenfelder (Moderator)
*Vicki
Bell
*Raymond
Grappone
*Justin
Gressley
*Pete
Johnson
*Stevie
B
ANNOUNCER FORUM (London)
A key to great radio programming is great announcing
technique and style. From DJ to newscaster to sports play-by-play to talk show
hostÉthe ability to communicate and relate to your audience is a goal to strive
for.
*Chuck
Platt (Moderator)
*Liv
Carlson
*Skywalker
*Bruce
Martin
*David
Fabilli
AN AUDIENCE WITH ANDREW WILKOW OF WABC 770AM (Paris)
Andrew Wilkow (Sunday 10am-1pm) first came to the attention
of WABC management when he was doing a mid-day rock show on a Hartford FM music
station. WABC decided to find a spot for the rockerÉwho wanted to be a talker.
In his 30Õs, Andrew does speak a little bit of a different language than the
typical WABC host. IBS welcomes him to the convention!
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.
*Isobel
Breheny-Schafer (Moderator)
*Fianna Sogomonyan
*Shawn
Novatt
*Rich
Koch
*Mike
Kornfeld
BUILDING YOUR NEWS AND INFORMATION IMAGE (Board)
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 with your news copy? Who reads your
newscastsÉthe person who writes them, or an announcer? Learn ways to integrate
local news into your programming.
*Len
Mailloux (Moderator)
*Lisa
Ritchie
*Jackie
Marsiglia
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 (Moderator)
*Chris
McEntee
*Rob
Bertrand
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6-7PM FRIDAY
AN AUDIENCE WITH YVONNE VELAZQUEZ OF MIX 102.7FM NYC
(Zurich)
On-Air Personality Yvonne Velazquez is currently heard over
MIX 102.7 (WNEW-FM) in New York City. YouÕve seen Yvonne on MTV and heard her
over XM satellite radio. IBS is pleased to welcome one of dance radioÕs leading
voices to Convention 2006.
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
*Marjorie
Yambor
STATION CRITIQUES (Board)
Here is an opportunity for 3 stations to sign up for a 15
minute discussion of your stationÕs major and pressing issues and challenges
with members of the IBS staff. Sign-up at the registration deskÉfirst
come-first served!
*IBS
Staff
COMMUNITY RADIO IN 2006 (London)
In this era of consolidation and mega-media mergers, college
radioÉand community radio in the broadest sense of identityÉis 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.
*John
Murphy (Moderator)
*Emmanuel
Goldstein
*Ursula
Ruedenberg
*Ali
McCourt
*Lauren
Lynch Flick
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
stationÕs air sound stand out from your ÒcompetitorsÓ on the dial. This session
will teach your staff skills that can be used Òpost-collegeÓÉ in or out of the
broadcast industry.
*Len
Mailloux (Moderator)
*Lisa
Ritchie
*Liana
Walters
CLASSIC ROCKÉNOW MORE THAN EVER! AN AUDIENCE WITH BOB BOB
BUCHMANN AND JONATHAN CLARKE OF Q104.3 NYC. (Paris)
WAXQ is the most listened to classic rock radio station in
America. Programmed by Bob Buchmann (who also finds time to do a airshift every
weekday), Q104.3 boasts a ÔwhoÕs-whoÕ of acclaimed broadcast announcers
including Jonathan Clarke who joins Bob for this lively discussion on the state
of classic rock and classic rock radio.
7:15-8:15PM 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 ÒstreetsÓ. This
session will cover remote broadcast planning from A-Z.
*Tom
Gibson
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ADDRESSING THE DICHOTOMY OF ART AND COMMERCE IN THE
CURRENT SALSA-LATIN MARKET (Board)
The music sizzlesÉradio formats and record labels are
growing and developing. Long time non-commercial radio program host Felipito
Palacios facilitates a session on
the status of the industry..2006!
*Felipito
Palacios
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 advisorÉthis session is for you.
*Shawn
Novatt
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. IBS Chairman John
Murphy welcomes the DN! staff to IBS 2006!
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 Òmusic industryÓ today? What impact do new
technology, audience taste and preference, artist creativity and
economics/business models have on defining the Ônow and futureÕ music
industry.? Our distinguished panel will help us sort through the myriad of
important and challenging issues being faced by the industry today.
*Liz
Opoka (Moderator)
*Mike
Boyle
*Eleanor
Lackman
*Sandy
Pearlman
AN AUDIENCE WITH HONEYTRIBE (London)
HONEYTRIBEÕS music is Ôreal deal timeless feel good music
from the soul, for the soulÓ. Led by soul singer/blues guitarist Devon Allman
(yesÉfrom that Allman family), HONEYTRIBE picks up where musical pioneers
Santana, B.B. King, The Dead, Z.Z. Top, Black Crowes and the Rolling Stones
planted their early musical seeds and roots. A great live-in-concert band,
HONEYTRIBE plays B.B. KingÕs blues club this evening.
8:15-9:15PM FRIDAY
HOOKING UP! GETTING TOGETHER BY INTEREST AREA!
ItÕs your opportunity to get together with your colleagues
outside of a Òformal sessionÓ program. ChatÉexchange contact informationÉor
make plans to drop in on a music club this evening!
STATION MANAGERS (Paris)
*Kevin
Peterson
PROGRAM DIRECTORS (Zurich)
NEWS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS STAFF (London)
FACULTY ADVISORS (Bombay)
PRODUCTION/PROMOTIONS Budapest)
*Shawn
Novatt
IBS REGIONAL CONFERENCE PLANNING (Board)
IBS schedules regional conferences throughout the year.
(Information about upcoming 2006regional 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 whatÕs
involved at this session facilitated by IBSÕ regional conference coordinator. *Len Mailloux
(6)
SATURDAY, MARCH 11, 2006
CBS EARLY SHOW VISIT! (Check at IBS Registration Desk!)
9AM-12NOON
REGISTRATION CONTINUES
9:30AM-10:30AM
HOT TOPICS! PODCASTING! (Paris)
This session will introduce you to this still developing
ÒmediumÓ and will discuss ways that your station can integrate the developing
technology into operations at your college station.
*Vince
Giffin (Moderator)
*James
Jondreau
*John
Marino
STATION CRITIQUES (Board)
Here is an opportunity for 3 stations to sign up for a 15
minute discussion of your stationÕs major and pressing issues and challenges
with members of the IBS staff. Sign-up at the registration deskÉfirst
come-first served!
*IBS
Staff
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.
STREAMING/WEB DESIGN/ETC. WORKSHOP (Zurich)
Whether you have been streaming your station on the Ônet for
years..or your staff is
considering options for expanding your stationÕs reachÉthis is the session for
you! If your station has a great website that draws listeners Ô24/7Õ or you are
investigating the various ways to get your Ôsite Òup and runningÓ, 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)
*Sarah
Dulaney
*David
Klein
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.
10:45-11:45AM SATURDAY
AN AUDIENCE WITH JANEANE GAROFALO AND SAM SEDER! (Zurich)
Janeane Garofalo and Sam Seder are co-hosts of ÒThe Majority
ReportÓ broadcast over the Air America Radio Network (locally in NYC on WLIB
1190AM) weekdays 7-10PM EST. Many listeners are familiar with JaneaneÕs
extensive acting, spoken word, stand-up comedy and writing credits. Sam is a
writer, director and actor. Isobel Breheny-Schafer will introduce Janeane and
Sam.
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SPECIAL EVENTS/PROGRAMS/PROJECTS AND YOUR STATION (Paris)
In 2006,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 CDÕs! Our panel of
industry professionals will suggest ways that your station can become a Òfull
serviceÓ music/entertainment provider for your campus and local off-campus
community.
*Mary Anne Devine (Moderator)
*Godfrey
Palaia
*Rich
LÕHommedieu
*Jim
Faith
INDEPENDENT LABELS AND YOUR STATION (London)
What is an independent label in the year 2006? .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
*Steph
Rollinson
MAINTAINING AND DEVELOPING YOUR STATION (Budapest)
Does your station plan for the short or long term when it
comes to equipment and facility needs and expenses? Do you Ôtread waterÓ each
year, barely keeping afloat? Learn the best ways to keep your station Òstate of
the artÓ from station engineers.
*Tom
Gibson (Moderator)
*Frank
Burgert
*Ed
Schwartz
*Marko
Srdanovic
*Rob
Bertrand
STATION CRITIQUES (Board)
Here is an opportunity for 3 stations to sign up for a 15
minute discussion of your stationÕs major and pressing issues and challenges
with members of the IBS staff. Sign-up at the registration deskÉfirst
come-first served!
*IBS
Staff
IMPROVE YOUR STORY TELLING THROUGH SOUND DESIGN(Bombay)
Sue Zizza is an award winning radio drama/arts and audio
theatre producer. 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. A short manual Sound Effects demo
will be part of this session.
*Sue
Zizza
12 NOON-1PM SATURDAY
STATION CRITIQUES (Board)
Here is an opportunity for 3 stations to sign up for a 15
minute discussion of your stationÕs major and pressing issues and challenges
with members of the IBS staff. Sign-up at the registration deskÉfirst
come-first served!
*IBS
Staff
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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
*Erik
Steinbach
*Ed
Berenhaus
*Anne Leighton
*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 Òspecialty showÓ status is now a staple
of Ôacross the boardÕ radio program schedules. Our panel of radio programmers
and industry reps will take you ÒAround the World in (60 Minutes)!
*Tim
Smith (Moderator)
*Lister
Hewan-Lowe
*Jack
Licitra
*Angela
Huffstutler
*Richard
Segan
ENGINEERING FOR NON-ENGINEERS (London)
YouÕre holding down the late night shift and suddenly you
are Ôoff the airÕ or you are out in the field on a remote and your link to the
studio goes ÒdeadÓ. This session will help to demystify terminology of the
ÔtechieÕ world and help all staff get a better understanding of radio
engineering and technology.
*Tom
Gibson (Moderator)
*Ed
Schwartz
*Frank
Burgert
*Marko
Srdanovic
*Rob
Bertrand
ARTIST ROUNDTABLE (Paris)
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 these artists of extraordinary talent and
know that your support of their music is another reminder of the role college
stations continue to play in todayÕs music industry!
*Suzanne
Sullivan (Moderator)
*Prof.
Louie
*Michael
Falzarano
*Kerry
Kearney
*Stewkey
of Nazz/Fuse
*Jann
Klose
*Johnny
B. Hive
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
LÕHommedieu (Moderator)
*Jill
Morrison
*Mike
Ferrari
*Scott
Kuchler
*Liana
Walters (9)
1:30-2:30PM SATURDAY
AN AUDIENCE WITH BUTCH TRUCKS OF THE ALLMAN BROTHERS
BAND! (Zurich)
Butch Trucks has been creating rhythms with the legendary
Allman Brothers Band for 38 years. In 1997, Butch launched a great side project
called Frogwings. For the past several years, Butch has been the driving force
behind a label that has received extensive critical acclaimÉFlying Frog
RecordsÉwhere he serves as President. IBS is very pleased to welcome this
member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to Convention 2006! IBS President Norm
Prusslin will introduce Butch.
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
Fabilli
*Marjorie
Yambor
*Sal
Gigante
*Kim
Iuliucci
*Corinne
Vizconde
USING COMPUTERS AT YOUR STATION/WEB SITE PAGE CREATION
(Board)
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
COMMERCIALS/ADVERTISING (Bombay)
Stations need revenue to operateÉwhether 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
ÔGETTING PAST THE ZAPSÕ-PRODUCTION WORKSHOP (Budapest)
Long-time radio production ÔaceÕ Alan Peterson facilitates
this first of two Saturday afternoon workshops. Widely recognized for his
extensive writing about the radio production field, AlanÕs participation in
Convention 2006 is a great opportunity for the production staff at your station
to learn from Òone of the best in the businessÓ
*Alan
Peterson
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. WeÕll discuss some methods which have
already proven successful and some potential problems will be mentioned to help
you avoid mistakes.
*Isobel
Breheny-Schafer
*John
Murphy
(10)
2:45PM-3:45PM SATURDAY
RADIO 2006 THE STATE OF THE MEDIUM (London)
RadioÉas we now know itÉis in for major changes in the
future. New methods of delivering programming to listeners will bypass local
stations. Digital audio broadcasting promises CD quality, improved coverage at
lower power while making many present radio receivers obsolete. Remember what
FM did to AM? This time, the changes will be greater and faster to happen.
Where is it all goingÉand what will it mean for your station?
*John
Murphy (Moderator)
*Allen
Myers
*Chuck
Platt
*Kevin
Peterson
STATION BUDGETS AND FINANCES (Paris)
ThereÕs more to station budgets than simply finding money to
spend, although thatÕs certainly quite important in itself. But, you also have
to plan and keep track of the spending. If this all sounds easy; youÕre
probably either doing it wrong..or youÕve been to this session at a previous
national convention.
*Marjorie
Yambor (Moderator)
*Kelly
Janes
*Sarah
Coyne
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
ÒofficerÓÉleading to a myriad of other pressures and demands from
constituencies internal..and external..to the station. This session is your
opportunity as a program directorÉor as an incoming PD for next year...to
discuss issues with your peers.
*Dave
Estell (Moderator)
*Dave Block
*Melody
Nardone
*Vincent
Michael Festa
*Dave
Estell
SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS FOR THE PRODUCTION DIRECTOR (Budapest)
Long-time radio production ÔaceÕ Alan Peterson facilitates
this second of two Saturday afternoon workshops. Widely recognized for his
extensive writing about the radio production field, AlanÕs participation in
Convention 2006 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 JONNY LIVES! (Zurich)
The N.Y. Daily
News writes ÒLike all too many New York bands, Jonny Lives! has gotten more
attention in England than at home. TheyÕve completed no fewer than six tours of
the U.K. with the likes of the Kaiser Chiefs and the Killers.Ó U.S. fans will
catch up quickly when the debut album from Jonny Lives! is released in early
May..with the first single ÒGet SteadyÓ arriving at college radio stations this
month. Fronted by Jonny Dubowsky, Jonny Lives! is joined by members of The
Strokes, Mooney Suzuki and Fountains of Wayne on the debut effort. IBS welcomes
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WORKING WITH OTHER STUDENT MEDIA ORGANIZATIONS ON CAMPUS (Bombay)
Many college stations across the nation have seen the
benefits of Ôpairing up/partnering upÕ 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
ÔconsumerÕ communities!
*Mike
Nevradakis (Moderator)
*Dustin
Herlich
*Chris
McEntee
*Joan
Gumbs
4-5PM SATURDAY
HARD/LOUD ROCK PROGRAMMING (Budapest)
IBS convention hard/loud rock panels go back as far as the
late 1960Õs (Blue CheerÉROCKS!!). 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)
*Melody
Nardone
*Jared
Ingersoll
*Josh
Jablonski
*Michael
Falcone
AN AUDIENCE WITH LYNN HOFFMAN OF VH-1 (Zurich)
Lynn Hoffmann is the host of VH1 ClassicÕs All Request
Hour, playing ÔclassicÕ music videos
requested by the channelÕs viewing audience. A former radio drive time host in
Boston during the mid-1990Õs, Lynn also interviews bands that visit the VH1
Classic studios. 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 ÒmainstreamingÓ 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
*Junior
Martinez
*Cut
Supreme
*Andy
Pitre
JAZZ PROGRAMMING (Board)
Jazz programming on college stations is as old as the medium
itself. In 2006 jazzÉand jazz on the radio..is more vibrant than ever. The jazz
greats continue to get airplayÉside-by-side with the dynamic and creative new
musicians making groundbreaking music today. Our panel will look at all
elements of ÒAmericaÕs MusicÓÉon the air, on recordings and in the clubs.
*Marc
Greene (Moderator)
*Chris
Sampson
*David
Jaye
INDEPENDENT PRODUCERS FORUM (Bombay)
Long-time ÔindieÕ radio producers share their
experiences..non-commercial radio stations seek their expertise and
programmatic creativity and excellence.
*John
Murphy (Moderator)
*Mark Laiosa *Ellen Kamhi
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5:15-6:15PM 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!
*Julie
Mysers (Moderator)
*Tess
Hafer
*Jared Ingersoll
*Josh
Jablonski
NEW MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES, FORMATS AND ISSUES (Zurich)
This session will offer an opportunity to Òprocess and
discussÓ 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 technologyÉÓon line or on the horizonÓ 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 2006 and beyond!
*Vince
Giffin (Moderator)
*Ayana
Contreras
*Eric
doormouse Peltier
NEWS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS WORKSHOP/DISCUSSION/OPEN FORUM (Board)
A final convention opportunity for news and public affairs
staff members to Ôcome togetherÕ and review programming techniques, options,
resources, guidelines. training and staffing issues. Facilitated by an award
winning radio reporter/writer/producer, the session will help to remind you and
your station colleagues (and listeners!) that news and public affairs
programming is at the heart of
ÔtrueÕ local radio broadcast service.
*David
North (Facilitator)
*Jackie
Marsiglia
CARRIER-CURRENT, CABLE FM AND OTHER ALTERNATIVES TO
LICENSED FM (London)
CanÕt get a non-commercial FM frequency in your town or city
for your school/college station? Learn about alternative methods of delivering
your stationÕs audio and programming to your target audience.
*Tom
Gibson
STATION ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE/EFFECTIVE MGMT-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 alumniÉand more!
*Len
Mailloux (Moderator)
*Melody
Nardone
*Chris
McEntee
*Andy
Pitre
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 womenÕs 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!).
*Curt
Hylton
*Matt
Mankiewich
*Jeff
Bernstein
*Ted
Timberman (Storrs)
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6:15-7:15PM SATURDAY
ÒHOOKING UPÓ
Here is your opportunity to Òhook upÓ and meet with your
colleagues one more time in session before ÒbreakingÓ for the evening. No moderatorsÉno facilitatorsÉa chance
to get contact information from friends youÕve made during the convention
weekend and, perhaps, to make plans with new colleagues for your night outÉ
Engineers (Bombay)
Managers (Paris)
Music Programmers (Zurich)
News and Public Affairs producers/reporters (London)
Faculty Advisors
(Board)
MAKING THE MAGIC- A CREATIVITY WORKSHOP (Budapest)
It is fitting that our last scheduled 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 ÔpieÕ
environment, radioÉthrough the effective use of sound and imaginationÉremains
the most magical of media. Len Mailloux will charge your creative juicesÉlong
enough for you to return home to inject your energy and enthusiasm into the hearts
and minds of your station colleagues. Make the Magic!
10-11:30AM SUNDAY
CONVENTION REVIEW AND WRAP-UP (Paris)
This session gives IBS convention staff the chance to talk
with you in a somewhat more relaxed setting. And it gives you a chance to voice
your opinions, ideas and suggestionsÉwhat you liked and didnÕt likeÉwhat youÕd
like to see more of or less ofÉand any other thoughts that might help to make
next yearÕs convention even better! Members of the IBS Board and staff look
forward to seeing you at this closing session.
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