Saturday, March 2, 2024
Schedule subject to change without notice. For schedule updates via text, send IBSNYC to 888-897-2369 to subscribe to conference updates.
Session 1 - 9:30am
Storytelling In Your Newscasts
Metropolitan East
Panel: Larry Mullins, 1010 WINS at 92.3FM NYC
Moderator: Shawn Novatt, WHPC
Show Me The Money: How To Monetize Your Youtube Channel
Metropolitan West
Panel: Jack Ringenberg, Station Manager, Carmel High School TV
Moderator: Diana Basso, IBS Board
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Crafting Your Own On-Air Presentation
Central Park West
Panel: Dr. Chet LaPrice, WERG Gannon University
Get Your Foot In The Door
Central Park East
Panel: Matt Sambolin, Operation Director, Salem Media New York; Jessica Rose, Mix 96.5 Tulsa, OK
Moderator: Paula Neidlinger, IBS Board
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New Developments in Generative AI, Tech and Music
Bowery
Panel: E. Michael Harrington
Moderator: Chris Thomas, IBS President
Writing and Producing A Radio Drama
Grammercy
Panel: Kacie Fuller, KJHK; Sue Zizza and David Shinn, SueMedia Productions
Moderator: Jason Feldman, IBS Board
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Resume Check-Up
Sugar Hill
Panel: Rob Taylor, William Patterson University (and formerly with iHeartMedia)
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Session 2 - 11am
An Audience With TJ "The TJ Show"
Metropolitan East
Panel: TJ
Moderator: Shawn Novatt, WHPC
How You Can Save Top-40 Radio
Metropolitan West
Panel: Sean Ross, Ross On Radio; Robby Bridges, Syndicated Radio Host
Moderator: Danny Lemos, IBS Board
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In recent years, Top 40 has been one of radio’s most challenged formats, which hasn’t been good for radio, musicians, or pop culture. That opens a new opportunity for college and high-school stations that many may not have considered before. Why is college radio best suited to revive CHR? What are the opportunities for your station? How should stations already playing contemporary hits maximize the opportunity?
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The Next 10 years of Media and Popular Culture Is...?
Central Park West
Panel: Michael Harrison, TALKERS Magazine
Moderator: Norm Prusslin, IBS Board Chair
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Sports Talk 101
Central Park East
Panel: Amy Lawrence, After Hours with Amy Lawrence, CBS Radio
Moderator: Dr. Chet LaPrice, IBS Board
The Effects of Copyright Law/IP Law and Litigation on Music
Bowery
Panel: E. Michael Harrington
Moderator: Diana Basso, IBS Board
Maximize and Motivate College Radio
Grammercy
Panel: Professor Dawn Benfer, Professor Linda Burkley and WQSU Executive Officers
Moderator: Dave Fabilli, IBS Board
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Refining Your On-Air Persona To Award-Winning Levels
Sugar Hill
Panel: WMSC Program Director Lara Ziccardi and Associate Program Director JT Bethea
Moderator: Jason Feldman
Lara and JT from Montclair State University explore effective strategies to elevate your on-air personality game. Learn to discover and showcase the “youest” you.
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Special Local Music Performance by BROOKE MORIBER at 12:15pm in or near the Registration Area! Come enjoy some live music!
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Session 3 - 1:00pm
So You Want To Be On The Air?
Metropolitan EAST
PANEL: Sky Walker, K104 Poughkeepsie NY; Randy Turner, WBPM Fishkill NY; Robby Bridges & Rochelle Bridges, WWZY/WBHX NJ; Mikey Rivers, Party 105 Long Island
Moderator: Shawn Novatt, WHPC
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If you are currently on the air at your station, or want to be an on-air personality someday, this is the panel for you. Listen to the stories these CONTENT CREATORS have to share about what makes them – and their shows – so successful.
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Station Identity and Branding Your Station
Metropolitan West
PANEL: John Mozes and the Creative Services Team @ 107.7 The Bronc WRRC-FM @ Rider University
Moderator: Dave Fabilli, IBS Board
Social Media FAQ with CBS Radio
Central Park West
PANEL: Amy Lawrence, After Hours with Amy Lawrence - CBS Radio
Moderators: Erica Moura and Paula Neidlinger, IBS Board
What Employers Look For (Besides Media Skills)
Central Park East
PANEL: Jodi Vale, Audacy, Cox Media Group, Five Towns College
Moderator: Danny Lemos, Cal State Long Beach & IBS Board
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The Words You Can't Say On Air - and WHY
Bowery
Panel: Allen Myers; Ed Perry, owner of WATD, Duxbury, Mass.
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Writing Copy For Media
Grammercy
PANEL: Eric Matte, WLMC
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Working With Your Program's Alumni
Sugar Hill
PANEL: Glen Dillon, Western Michigan University
Moderator: Jason Feldman, IBS Board
Session 4 - 2:30pm
Programming: Branding & Imaging
Metropolitan East
Panel: Randy Turner, PAMAL Hudson Valley; Sdot, SiriusXM; Dr. Richard Robinson, University of Tennessee
Moderator: Dave Fabilli, IBS Board
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Station Branding
Metropolitan West
PANEL: Sydney Kott (Promotion Director), Logen Crandall (Program Director), Glen Dillon (Assistant Director for Student Media), Western Michigan University
Moderator: Paula Neidlinger
Local Music
Central Park West
Panel: Ali Madden, KJHK; Rick Eberle, Musician, Host of "Rising Stars" on WHPC Nassau Community College
Moderator: Norm Prusslin, IBS Board Chair
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Setting & Hitting Your Career Goals: Resumes, Air Checks and What You Need To Succeed
Central Park East
PANEL: Rob Taylor, William Patterson University (and formerly with iHeartMedia); Ed Robinson, Felician University (formerly SiriusXM); Jessica Rose, Mix 96.5 Tulsa, OK
Moderator: Eric Matte, IBS Board
Everyone needs a resume, and if your goal is to be on-air, you need a demo tape as well. But how should it look? What should (and shouldn’t) you include on it? And how long should a demo tape be? What other suggestions can you take away from this packed session – only time will tell. And its hard to picture now, but you should have some career goals. Our panel will help you create them and guide you to hitting them as well.
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Faculty Advisors: Getting and Retaining Students
Grammercy
PANEL: Danny Lemos, California State University
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So You Wanna Podcast? How To Get Started (and Keep Going)
Sugar Hill
PANEL: Chris Thomas, Lyons Township High School & IBS Board President
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DIY Station Operations - Optimizing Your Resources
Bowery
Panel: Staff of 90.3 the Core, Rutgers University; Mindy Hoffman, Engineer at Audacy
Moderator: Erica Moura, IBS Board
The day-to-day issues of running a college radio station in a more do-it-yourself environment can get tricky, especially if you don't have a lot of support. Find out how 90.3 the Core handles DIY event organization, music department structure, training, merch creation & sales and leadership sustainability, and get tips and ideas you can use.
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Session 5 - 3:45pm
Giving Your Station A Social Media Presence
Metropolitan WEST
Panel: John Mozes and Social Media Directors Emily O'Connor and Heather Batezel from 107.7 The Bronc WRRC-FM @ Rider University
Moderators: Erica Moura & Paula Neidlinger, IBS Board
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Finding Your Voice with Audio, Radio and Podcast Production
Central Park West
Panel: Rob Quicke, Professor and Director of the W. Page Pitt School of Journalism & Mass Communications, Marshall University
Moderator: Dr. Chet LaPrice, IBS Board
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This workshop session provides a unique identity-centered approach for students to create audio content that matters to them. This session offers a practical approach to creating audio content, a toolkit that invites students to take an interest in the world around them and to work with others who are on the same journey of self-discovery. They will learn how to use sound to express themselves in a variety of ways, and by doing so, find their own voice.
Radio Reimagined: Adapting To The Digital Age (Apps)
Grammercy
PANEL: Alexis Vielma, KJHK
Moderator: Diana Basso, IBS Board
A Daily Morning Show On Your College Station
Central Park East
PANEL: Robby & Rochelle - Syndicated; Wake Up Rider on 107.7 The Bronc WRRC-FM; WHPC Nassau Morning Madhouse staff
Moderator: Shawn Novatt, WHPC (and Former Morning Show Producer at WBLI/Long Island, NY)
Reviving The Airwaves: A High School Radio Station's Renaissance
Bowery
PANEL: J.R. Ankney, WMTN
Moderator: Danny Lemos, IBS Board
FCC Q&A
Sugar Hill
PANEL: Allen Myers; Ed Perry, owner of WATD, Duxbury, Mass.
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Session 6 - 5pm
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2023-2024 IBS College Media Awards
Metropolitan EAST
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Join us as we hand out the trophies and honors for the 2023-2024 IBS College Media Awards!
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High School TV & Radio - Brainstorm & Idea Exchange
Central Park West
Panel: To Be Announced
Join other High School students and advisors from around the country to discuss the things that matter to your programs in this informal, information and idea filled session!
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