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Television Station Advisers Roundtable
Thursday ~
Join other Television Station Advisers to talk about the issues you have in common. This is an adviser only session.
/Senators, Westin, 5th floor
Moderator, Eloise Greene,
Producing a Killer Morning Radio Show
Thursday ~
Want to learn the secrets to a successful program? Hear how the show is structured and presented to gain the greatest audience. Learn tips to take back to your program to insure success.
/Ambassadors, Westin, 5th floor
Cheryl Morton Langston,
Sales Promotion Show and Tell
Thursday ~
Bring your promo packs and giveaways and share your success stories. Whether it's underwriting, sales or promotions, come learn from others' experiences. Gain new insight on what's worked at other stations. Let's learn from each other!
/Choteau A, Hyatt, Mezzanine Level
Warren Kozireski, SUNY Brockport
CBI Cybercast! Part I
Thursday~
This will be the fourth annual event for CBI. CBI is the first college organization to webcast live from the convention and the tradition continues! This event allows stations to showcase their talents in a live internet broadcast! Do a live show or bring a pretaped special production which highlights your station's best efforts!
/Exhibit Hall, Hyatt, off of the Mezzanine
Dan Schumacher,
Student TV Station GMs Roundtable
Thursday
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Join other Student TV Station GMs to talk about the issues you have in common. This is a student only session. No vendors, advisers, staff or faculty.
/Senators, Westin, 5th floor
TBA
National Public Radio Orientation Workshop
Thursday
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Those selected for the National Public Radio Next Generation Radio Journalism Project should attend this session. (By invitation only)
/Governors, Westin, 5th floor
Doug Mitchell, National Public Radio
Designing Successful Radio Promotions
Thursday
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The success or failure of your station may depend more on your promotion effort than your sound. Learn the process used to select promotions that will make your station a success. Find the keys to successful promotions.
/Ambassadors, Westin, 5th floor
Michelle O'Malley,
Candace Walton,
How to Select Your Stories
Thursday
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Learn from this Edward R. Murrow award winning station journalist how to select your
stories.
/Mayors, Westin, 5th floor
Josh Wells, KFDI Radio,
An In-depth Look at Audio Editing Techniques Using Adobe Audition
Thursday
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Learn the basics of audio editing using Adobe Audition audio editing software. Improve your overall sound quality, save projects that may be damaged, or use basic filters to achieve your needed results. This is a comprehensive look at the broadcast production uses of digital software.
/Congressional, Westin, 5th floor
Jason Levine, Adobe, Inc.
Turning an Internship into a Job
Thursday
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Sure people advise you to get an internship, but is it really important? Can it really boost your career? Hear firsthand how people have turned successful internships into full time jobs. It may be the best way to interview.
/Senators, Westin;, 5th floor
Deanna Garcia, WXXI,
Doug Mitchell, National Public Radio
Josh Wells, KFDI Radio,
How Do You Promote TV?
Thursday
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Television's opportunities for promotion are limited to a few precious seconds each hour. How do you select the best clips to air? How do you decide what to promote? Discuss the process that develops promos that motivate the audience.
/Ambassadors, Westin, 5th floor
TBA
Game Day
Thursday
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What techniques do top sportscasters employ? Learn the weekly procedures and preparation undertaken to describe sporting events for thousands of radio listeners. What path was taken to reach one of the more glamorous jobs in broadcasting?
/Mayors, Westin, 5th floor
Bruce Steinbrock,
WIBW Radio,
How to Photograph TV News Stories for Greatest Impact
Thursday
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Good visual recording techniques will greatly enhance your stories. Join this Emmy Award winner as he helps both photographers and reporters understand the essential elements of compelling story telling. See and hear what goes into great story packages.
/Congressional, Westin, 5th floor
Chuck Prewitt, KCTV,
Covering Local Sports
Thursday
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Often the few minutes available in a sportscast end to be dominated by professional sports or national topics. Local sports can play a major role in gaining and maintaining a loyal audience. Learn the issues and priorities involved in a successful local sports operation.
/Senators, Westin, 5th floor
Matt Walters, K-State Sports Newtork
Broadcast Audio Production Tricks and Tips
Thursday
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Advanced session showcasing techniques for CD/DVD audio preparation, audio restoration, broadcast audio, creating music beds, re-versioning for 5.1 surround sound using Adobe Audition editing software. Bring your questions and challenges, this guy helped write the program.
/Ambassadors, Westin, 5th floor
Jason Levine, Adobe, Inc.
What Goes into Specialty Reporting
Thursday
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Most reporters are general
assignment reporters who cover a variety of subjects, but what if you have just
one beat? How do you uncover stories? How do you stay on top of your area of
responsibility? Meet the only broadcast journalist in the
/Mayors, Westin, 5th floor
Sarah Hughes, WAMU, Washington
Sarah Hullett,
Webcasters and the DMCA Requirements
Thursday
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Hear the latest information concerning the requirements for webcasting concerning record keeping and other key factors. Learn today's requirements and what's coming in the future.
/Congressional, Westin, 5th floor
John Simson, SoundExchange
Will Robedee,
Student Promotions Directors Roundtable
Thursday
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Join other Student Promotions Directors to talk about the issues you have in common. This is a student only session. No vendors, advisers, staff or faculty
/Senators, Westin, 5th floor
Moderator: Lex Davies, KSBR-FM
How to Tell the Visual Story
Thursday
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One of the most challenging aspects of broadcast journalism may be developing the ability to tell the story visually. Learn how this top reporter/anchor organizes her stories to make them compelling in a visual medium.
/Ambassadors, Westin, 5th floor
Dena Wright, KCTV,
Webcasting-How To
Thursday
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In house? Windows Media, Real, MP3? Outsource? Learn the basics concerning webcasting. Should you do it in house? What resources are needed? Is outsourcing cost effective? What tips have others learned that can make your life easier?
/Mayors, Westin, 5th floor
Michael Papish, MediaUnbound, Inc.
Garrett Jamison, Live 365
New Technologies in Measuring Audiences
Thursday
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As more and more people record programs and view them at different times, ratings companies must account for changing viewing habits. We've come a long way from paper diaries to the electronic measurements taken in many markets today. Hear about the technologies used today and those on the horizon.
/Congressional, Westin, 5th floor
William Adams,
Underwriting Fundamentals I
Thursday
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Get the basics of underwriting sales from the ground up! We'll begin with an introduction to underwriting, talk about prospecting, what's in your media kit, cold calling, meeting clients and conducting a client needs analysis.
/Senators, Westin, 5th floor
June Fox, Development Exchange, Inc.
J.C. Patrick, National Public Radio
Covering the Big Story
Thursday
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What goes into covering the big story? Join this veteran journalist to discuss the issues involved in covering major news events including Hurricane Katrina.
/Ambassadors, Westin, 5th floor
Tim Vetscher,
KCTV,
First -Timers Meeting
Thursday
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If this is your first time to attend the CBI sessions, come to this session to find out what you've been missing. Don't let any questions go unanswered. Meet other newcomers and discuss how CBI can help you.
/Congressional, Westin, 5th floor
Candy Walton,
Managing Today's Radio Newsroom
Thursday
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The Internet is rivaling radio as the source for breaking news. Learn how radio news is keeping pace in a changing environment. Newsroom management is the key to success.
/Senators, Westin, 5th floor
TBA
Underwriting Fundamentals II
Thursday
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Now that you know the basics, let's get the contract and keep your client happy! In this session, we'll cover making presentations to clients, writing underwriting agreements, creating and preparing copy, logging, billing, collections and renewing existing clients. Also, what revenue can your website produce?
/Ambassadors, Westin, 5th floor
June Fox, Development Exchange, Inc.
J.C. Patrick, National Public Radio
Webcasting Legal Issues
Thursday
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Confused about the webcasting legal issues? This is a discussion of the current legal status of webcasting, rights issues, and record keeping. Hear from the folks deeply involved in shaping the rules concerning webcasting.
/Mayors, Westin, 5th floor
Joel Willer, University of Louisiana-Monroe
Will Robedee,
An In-depth Look at Video Editing Techniques Using Adobe Premiere
Thursday
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Learn how to use Adobe Premiere to it's fullest potential at this comprehensive session on video editing. Use special effects, filters, and unique techniques to make your productions look polished. Learn how to edit like the pros.
/Congressional, Westin, 5th floor
Jason Levine, Adobe, Inc.
CBI Advisers Meeting
Thursday
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Join other advisers in this informal setting to talk about common topics and discuss cooperative solutions.
/Ambassadors, Westin, 5th floor
Moderator: Ron Bland, University of Texas-Arlington
The Underwriting Game
Thursday
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Think you know the rules? Come play this situational game where--there will be candy for everyone who plays and chocolate bars for the winners!
/Mayors, Westin, 5th floor
Carly Didden, Garvey, Shubert, Barer
June Fox, Development Exchange, Inc.
J.C. Patrick, National Public Radio
Digital Editing Integration and Workflow
Thursday
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See how to integrate audio, video and DVD editing systems to produce eye-catching results. Learn how to integrate different software products for the greatest ease and effectiveness. Adobe Audition, Premier, After Effects, and Encore will be discussed.
/Congressional, Westin, 5th floor
Jason Levine, Adobe, Inc.
Games Mother Never Taught Us, Preparing Female Students for Their First Communication Job
Thursday
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When females enter the communication workforce, they often find themselves outranked and outnumbered by male co-workers and supervisors. Do most new graduates have unreasonable expectations concerning their first year-on-the job success? Learn about the issues facing today's female grads as they enter the media marketplace.
/Westin,
Maryjo
Cochran,
Top Ten Television Tips
Friday
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For the rookies as well as seasoned veterans. From getting started to bringing back good pictures and sound. You'll learn visual storytelling basics and the most common mistakes. This session will provide some quick ideas to make your productions more professional.
/Regents, Westin, 5th floor
Dan Knight,
CBI Cybercast! Part II
Friday
~
This will be the fourth annual event for CBI. CBI is the first college organization to webcast live from the convention and the tradition continues! This event allows stations to showcase their talents in a live internet broadcast! Do a live show or bring a pretaped special production which highlights your station's best efforts!
/ Exhibit Hall, off of the Mezzanine,Hyatt
Dan Schumacher,
Radio Station Advisers Roundtable
Friday
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Join other Radio Station Advisers to talk about the issues you have in common. This is an adviser only session.
/Senators, Westin, 5th floor
Moderator: John Devecka,
Producing a Professional Sound
Friday
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How do you produce a professional sound with a student staff? Learn how to motivate and manage your students to sound professional. Get tips and techniques that you can take back to your station.
/Congressional, Westin, 5th floor
Phil Thompsen,
Indecency-What's the Latest?
Friday
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The FCC has become much more involved with indecency matters recently. What are the latest rulings and can you say that or not?
/Ambassadors, Westin, 5th floor
Greg Newton,
How to Develop Your Own TV Show
Friday
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Interested in developing your own
TV show or film? Learn what
/Senators, Westin, 5th floor
Shane Walker, OSTN Studios
Election Night Coverage for College Radio
Friday
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Do you produce election night coverage at your station? Hear how one station developed assistance from other departments and successfully reported election results. Management is the key.
/Congressional, Westin, 5th floor
Cheryl Morton Langston,
Is Anyone Listening? How College Stations Use Ratings Information
Friday
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Come discuss how college radio stations should look at ratings and what impact ratings services have on us. Learn how to make sure people are listening.
/Ambassadors, Westin, 5th floor
Alden Fertig, WERS
National Public Radio Orientation Workshop
Friday
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Those selected for the National Public Radio Next Generation Radio Journalism Project should attend this session. (By invitation only)
/Governors, Westin, 5th floor
Doug Mitchell, National Public Radio
Want to Be a Weatherperson?
Friday
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It's usually the shortest segment in a newscast, but it may be the only reason people tune in. Without a strong weather presence, your station may be forgotten when people are seeking information. Learn how to enter the meteorology field and the rewards it offers.
/Congressional, Westin, 5th floor
Katie Horner, KCTV,
Podcasting--It's TiVo for Radio
Friday
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Podcasting is the latest technology that allows audio files to be automatically downloaded for listening at the user's convenience. Is it something you should be doing? Get the latest info on this emerging technology.
/Regemts, Westin, 5th floor
Carly Didden, Garvey, Schubert, Barer
The Music Director's Dilemma
Friday
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How do music directors make the selections? What's the secret to picking songs that match your audience? Do you follow the charts or go by your own tastes? Format or freeform. Come join this free-for-all discussion.
/Ambassadors, Westin, 5th floor
John Bennett,
Student Radio Station GMs Roundtable
Friday
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Join other Student Radio Station GMs to talk about the issues you have in common. This is a student only session. No vendors, advisers, staff or faculty
/Ambassadors, Westin, 5th floor
TBA
Producing a Reality TV Show
Friday
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IDoes your campus need a reality TV show? What are the legalities? How do you solicit participation? What's involved technically? Come find out how to produce a show?
/Senators, Westin, 5th floor
Kim Fox,
Ask the Experts: FCC and Engineering Q & A
Friday
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This is your opportunity to ask the big legal and technical questions and get the answers from the pros. Underwriting, license renewal, safe harbor, FCC questions, station upgrades and more!
/Congressional, Westin, 5th floor
Laura M. Mizrahi, Communications Technologies, Inc.
Joel Willer, University of Louisiana-Monroe
Your Website as a News Source
Friday
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Some stations' websites are
becoming the source for breaking news. Others seem to never change. What will
websites be in the future? Hear how one
/Regents, Westin, 5th floor
Ron Bland, University of Texas-Arlington
New Radio Technologies
Friday
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The world around us is changing rapidly. It is no longer safe to keep doing things the old way. Learn about new technologies, which ones will affect you, and how to prepare.
/Regents, Westin, 5th floor
Garrett Jamison, Live 365
Laura M. Mizrahi, Communications Technologies, Inc.
Michael Papish, MediaUnbound, Inc.
Managing a Local TV Station
Friday
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It's not as easy as it looks. The economics of television has changed dramatically in recent years, but the local station is still key to serving the public. Hear how a station manager faces the challenges of today's marketplace.
/Senators, Westin, 5th floor
Ken Selvaggi,
KSNT-TV,
Using Sports as a Positive Programming Tool
Friday
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Have you tapped into the full potential that sports programming brings to your station? Hear how one station uses sports as a tool to enhance the station. Monetarily, it can significantly increase underwriting revenues as well.
/Congressional, Westin, 5th floor
Michael Black,
Warren Kozireski, SUNY Brockport
Creating Partnerships With Local Bands
Friday
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Does your station tap the promotional potential available by spotlighting local bands? This is a "how-to" session for tracking local bands through a specialty show, sponsoring local concerts, producing CD's and many other efforts that benefit the station.
/Ambassadors, Westin, 5th floor
Bruce Mims,
Heather Valle, KDMC-FM
Michael Taylor,
Marcela Gonzalez, WVVS
How to Pass an FCC Inspection
Friday ~
An FCC inspection can be a frightening experience. What is the best way to pass the inspection with flying colors? Preparation. Learn from the experts what the FCC is looking for when they visit and what to do if they find problems.
/Regents, Westin, 5th floor
Laura Mizrahi, Communications Technologies, Inc.
Michael Black,
Student Sports Directors Roundtable
Friday
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Join other Student Sports Directors to talk about the issues you have in common. This is a student only session. No vendors, advisers, staff or faculty.
/Senators, Westin, 5th floor
Moderator: Mike Ray, University of Texas-Arlington
Open Student Television Network
Friday
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Heard about the new television network that shares student-produced content? Learn the details about collaborating to build a community based on shared content, knowledge, and a 24/7 student television channel delivered via Internet 2.
/Congressional, Westin, 5th floor
Rich Griffin, OSTN, Cleveland
Shane Walker, OSTN, Cleveland
Better Audio Production
Friday
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Expand your understanding of audio production. Find out how sound really behaves and misbehaves, and know how to control it. Plus, hear tips on field production.
/Ambassadors, Westin, 5th floor
Candy Walton,
Elaine Heinzman, National Public Radio
CBI National Student Production Awards Presentation
Friday
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CBI will salute the best in student television and radio production at this ceremony for the National Student Production Awards contest. Students from all over the nation competed for top honors in 21 categories. The judges were professionals in the fields and journalism and mass communications faculty/staff members. This ceremony will include samples of the winning work from each category. Some of the categories include, Best VJ, TV Newscast, Video Technical Production, Music Video, DJ Air Check, Public service Announcement, Station Promo, Sports Reporting and more! In addition, we also recognize those members who have gone above and beyond to help the organization.
/Century B, Westin, Ballroom Level
CBI Board
CBI Membership Meeting
Friday
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Current and future members are invited to hear the latest information concerning the organization and to make suggestions. This is also an opportunity to volunteer to serve on committees working with he website, membership, newsletter and many more!
/Century B, Westin, Ballroom Level
CBI Board
Student Portfolios--Give Them What They Want!
Saturday
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What should go into a student portfolio? This session will provide guidelines for format, discuss what to include and not include, show examples of student work and give an overview of a portfolio. The electronic portfolio, distributed via DVD, will be highlighted
/Congressional, Westin, 5th floor
Hank McDonnell, University of the Incarnate Word
Sports Play-by-Play Tricks and Tips
Saturday
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So you want to start broadcasting sports? Learn the hows and whys that go into a first class sports operation. From play by play techniques to equipment, you'll learn all the inside tips from these experienced veterans.
/Senators, Westin, 5th floor
Michael Black,
Warren Kozireski, SUNY Brockport
Lessons Learned in Gaining a License
Saturday
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If you're faced with a new license proposal or you simply want to upgrade from your current system, hear how these presenters went from a carrier current station to a low-power fm broadcast. From station design and building the facility, to integrating the station into the curricula, bring your questions for this wide-ranging discussion..
/Ambassadors, Westin, 5th floor
Melany Fedor,
Julia Peterson,
How to Pass an FCC License Renewal
Saturday
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For most licensed radio and TV stations, license renewal is on the horizon and for others, it is a recent memory. Learn from this experienced panel about the process, the requirements and more!
/
Laura M. Mizrahi, Communications Technologies, Inc.
Joel Willer, University of Louisiana-Monroe
Make Your Website Interactive
Saturday
~9-9:50 a.m
Add interactivity to your website with Flash! Lear to use the actions panel and scripting as well as the interactive capabilities of the software. You'll see how to import audio and video and add elements to control their interactivity.
/
Terry Rawlinson, Cedar ValleyCollege
Student Music Directors Roundtable
Saturday
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Join other Student Music Directors to talk about the issues you have in common. This is a student only session. No vendors, advisers, staff or faculty.
/Ambassadors, Westin, 5th floor
TBA
Television Show and Tell
Saturday
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Bring your VHS and DVD's and see what other stations are doing and learn how they do it. Come share details of your operation. Learn if others program a channel or just a few hours each week. Hear what others have done and learn from their tips!
/Congressional, Westin, 5th floor
Dan Knight, University of Texas-Austin
National Public Radio Orientation Workshop
Saturday
~
Those selected for the National Public Radio Next Generation Radio Journalism Project should attend this session. (By invitation only)
/Governors, Westin, 5th floor
Doug Mitchell, National Public Radio
Animate Your Website
Saturday
~10-11:20 a.m
Spice up your website with some simple animation! This session will cover the fundamentals of graphics, movie properties, frames and the timeline. You'll soon have your animation published and your website rockin'.
/
Terry Rawlinson,
Managing and Programming Your Television Station
Saturday
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Do you have questions about television management or structure? How about developing programming beyond your regular newscast? This session will offer suggestions to get you on the right track.
/
Maryjo
Cochran,
Curt Hersey,
Convergence, What's it All About?
Saturday
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Convergence seems to be on everyone's agenda, but how exactly do we achieve this? Hear how one school is tackling the convergence issue among their student media.
/Ambassadors, Westin, 5th floor
Randy Yoder,
Tom Krymkowski,
KQED,
How to Get a Job
Saturday
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Learn the secrets to landing the perfect job. Find out tips that will make you stand out from the crowd. Bring your questions and learn from this experienced pair.
/Senators, Westin, 5th floor
Steve Dunning, Circle R Productions
Dan Knight, University of Texas-Austin
Student Radio Program Directors Roundtable
Saturday
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Join other Student Program Directors to talk about the issues you have in common. This is a student only session. No vendors, advisers, staff or faculty.
/Ambassadors, Westin, 5th floor
TBA
TBA
How to Motivate, Manage and Mature Your Student Workforce
Saturday
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Do you know how to get the most from your student workers? This session will help you turn management problems into solutions. Learn about proven student production and management models and techniques for a smooth operating station.
/Senators, Westin, 5th floor
Amy Grill,
How to Technically Sound Great!
Saturday
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Hear how to technically maintain your best sound. Learn what works and what doesn't and what doesn't and what new technologies are available for your station.
/
Fred Morton,
John Devecha,
Internships--They're Worth a Million Dollars
Saturday
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Learn the ABCs for Interns--an invaluable primer for student interns. Tips from the power brokers (human resources, news directors, production coordinators, producers) on how to get and make the most of a media internship.
/
Maryjo
Cochran,
Doug Mitchell, National Public Radio
Radio Show and Tell
Saturday
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Ready for a fast paced tour of exceptional radio? Come tell us about your successes, bring a cassette tape of your outstanding work. Listen to others share their programming and operating secrets!
/
Phil Thompsen,
Writing Better Broadcast News
Saturday
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Student journalists sometimes enjoy the technology of the media but forget the basics of writing and reporting solid news stories. Brush up on the techniques involved with writing good copy and following good reporting guidelines.
/Ambassadors, Westin, 5th floor
Celeste Headley, WDET,
Building an Audience One Listener at a Time
Saturday
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While their peers at full-power stations may take large listening audiences for granted, Part 15 and Internet-only radio station staffs often wonder, "Is anyone really out there?" When you don't have thousands of watts at your disposal, every single listener counts. Find out how other stations are attracting and maintaining the audiences they deserve, even without large coverage areas.
/Senators, Westin, 5th floor
John Bennett,
History of Radio
Saturday
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Join this informative session focusing on the history of radio and its effect on World War II. Hear this veteran broadcaster describe how radio changed the War.
/
TBA
This is a Real Radio-TV Station. How to Attract and Keep Good Students and Gain the Respect of Your Peers
Saturday
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Many stations face a perception problem. Whether it is radio, TVC or Internet, many stations are not considered to be a "real" station on campus. This can lead to a number of problems, including inadequate funding, a lack of administrative support, low morale and other headaches. The speakers will help examine this issue and provide some ideas on addressing the cause.
/Ambassadors, Westin, 5th floor
John Devecka,
Visually Speaking
Saturday
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What are we saying when we present visuals on the screen? Do our visuals influence our credibility? Join this discussion on the best visual images to tell your story.
/
Ron Bland, University of Texas-Arlington
Promotions 101--60 Ideas in 60 Minutes
Saturday
~2:30 -
Ready for a fast paced tour of promotional ideas? This session is guaranteed to leave you with a lot more than you came in with! Bring a pencil and paper to take notes on these low/no cost ideas!
/
Warren Kozireski, SUNY Brockport
Engineering Roundtable
Saturday
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Got Questions? We've Got Answers. Now's the time to bring your technical questions to the folks that solve problems every day. Join this discussion of dos and don'ts for the technical aspects of your operation.
/Ambassadors, Westin, 5th floor
John Devecka,
Will Robedee,
Fred Morton,
Next Generation Radio Journalism-Listening Session
Saturday
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Perhaps you've seen them roaming the corridors during the past few days...maybe they have even put a microphone to your face! Now is your chance to hear for yourself what the Next Generation Radio Journalism project is all about. Everyone is encouraged to join in listening to the radio magazine created by the Next Gen participants and evaluate the work project of these professionals-in-the-making.
/Exhibit Hall B, Hyatt, off of Mezzanine
Doug Mitchell, National Public Radio