Saturday, March 8, 2025
Schedule subject to change without notice. For schedule updates via text, send IBSNYC to 888-897-2369 to subscribe to conference updates.
All rooms are on the THIRD FLOOR - except Metropolitan East, which is on the SECOND FLOOR.
Session 1 - 8:30am
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Country Radio 101 and Working in Syndication
Metropolitan East
Panel:
Kelly Ford, Music Director & Afternoon host on 103.1 The Wolf on Long Island and Host of Backstage Country, syndicated in 80 cities nationwide
Moderator: Shawn Novatt, WHPC
An Audience with Race Taylor, CBS-FM
New York East
Panel: Race Taylor, CBS-FM Mid-Day Host, Formerly with WPLJ
Moderator: Chris Thomas, IBS President
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Station Branding & Marketing
New York West
Panel: Representatives from Western Michigan University: Dan Hubble, Matias Alvarez, Caity Ahearne, Ryan Misiak
Moderator: Eric Matte, IBS Board
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Starting A Video/Film-Making Class in a High School
Riverside Ballroom
Panel: Michael Ketchum, Mercer Island High School
Moderator: Paula Niedlinger, IBS Board
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Spinning Into The Future: Everything You Need To Know About Vinylthon 2025
Liberty 1&2
Panel: Rob Quicke, Director & Professor, W. Page Pitt School of Journalism & Mass Communications; Dr. Tim Craig
Moderator: Dave Fabilli, IBS Board
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The Words You Can't Say On Air - And WHY!
Liberty 3
Panel: Ed Perry, owner of WATD, Duxbury, Mass.
Moderator: Allen Myers, IBS Board, Diana Basso
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Live and Local: Connecting With Off-Campus Communities
Liberty 4
Panel: Clara Ketchell, Bea Norton, Gus Ketchell, KJHK University of Kansas
Moderator: Bobbi Wasecheck, IBS Board, KJHK University of Kansas
Faculty Advisors Roundtable
Liberty 5
Panel: Jodi Vale, Five Towns College Mass Comm Professor/Radio Station Manager; 1010 WINS reporter
Moderator: Erica Moura, IBS Board
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Session 2 - 10am - Saturday Keynote
Al Roker - NBC's Today Show
Metropolitan East - 2nd Floor
Introduction by Chris Thomas, IBS President
Special Welcome from Michael Harrison, TALKERS
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Session 3 - 12:30pm
So You Want To Be An On-Air Music DJ?
Metropolitan EAST
PANEL: Sky Walker, K104 Poughkeepsie NY; Randy Turner, WBPM Fishkill NY; Shelley Wade, 104.7 The Block Audacy New York; MK Skully, WKZE, Salisbury, CT
Moderator: Shawn Novatt, WHPC
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12:30-1 - TALKERS Keynote: Welcome To The Brave New World
1:10-1:40 - TALKERS Fireside Chat: Setting the Stage
New York East
Panel and information here.
Podcasting 101
New York West
PANEL: “Anthony On Air” Hosts Anthony Famiglietti and Frank Campanella; “Winning On Wednesday” Host & Producer Juan Vides; Alex Garrett, Host & Producer "One Leg Up with Alex Garrett"
Moderators: Paula Niedlinger, IBS Board
Writing, Editing and Proper Storytelling in Your Newscasts
Riverside Ballroom
PANEL: Esther Dillard, 2024 Gracies Award Winner, writer, anchor and reporter for the Black Information Network;
Sarah Molano, Staff Writer/Editor, 1010 WINS
Moderator: Eric Matte, IBS Board
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From Struggle To Success: How One Station's Journey Provides Advice For Strategies To Empower Your Station
Liberty 1&2
Panel: Carol Toussie Weingarten, Villanova
Moderator: Bobbi Wasecheck, IBS Board, KJHK University of Kansas
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Saving Your Station's History
Liberty 3
Panel: Jennifer Waits, Assistant Curator, Digital Library of Amateur Radio and Communications Co-chair, College, Community and Educational Radio Caucus of the Library of Congress' Radio Preservation Task Force; Sam Colburn, Archives Director, WNYU 89.1 FM
Moderator: Dr. Chet LaPrice
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How To Get A Press Pass and How To Use it At Events Effectively
Liberty 4
Panel: Alexandra Schoemmell, WRHU/Hofstra University, Social Media Manager/On Air; Tim Leonard, Award-Winning Sportswriter & Host on WHPC Nassau Community College
Moderator: Dave Fabilli
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Music Directors Roundtable
Liberty 5
Panel:
Moderator: Norm Prusslin, IBS Board
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Session 4 - 2:00pm
Our Journey From College Radio to Professional Media and how YOU CAN BE NEXT!
Metropolitan East
Panel: Amanda Gaudiosi, Poco 103.1 Seven Mountains Media; Vont Leak, iHeartMedia Minneapolis; Drew McLaughlin Freelance Broadcast Technician; Dominic Arbolino, Replay Operator, CBS Sports; Michael Sanford, Freelance Broadcast Technician; Mikey Rivers, JVC Broadcasting; Eric Fischetti, MSG Networks Technician (Knicks, Rangers, Devils, Islanders)
Moderator: Shawn Novatt, WHPC
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1:50-2:20 - TALKERS: Launching & Managing A Career in Talk Radio/Media
2:30-3:00 - TALKERS: Old School New School, Learning From Each Other
New York East
Panel and information here.
Everything You Wanted To Know About Morning Shows But Were Afraid To Ask
New York West
Panel: Robby & Rochelle, 107.1 The Boss New Jersey; Andre Yancey, 104.7 The Block Audacy New York
Moderator: Dr. Chet LaPrice
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Embracing Modern Technology for a Career in Radio
Riverside Ballroom
PANEL: Nathan Mumford, RCS & Brian Sapp, Inrush Broadcast Services
Moderator: Paula Niedlinger, IBS Board
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Fundraising & Membership Drives: Building and Maintaining A Healthy Donor Base
Liberty 1&2
Panel: Jason Saul, Interim Program Director, WNYC & New Jersey Public Radio; Bobbi Washechek, KJHK University of Kansas
Moderator: Chris Thomas, IBS President
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Greenwich Village, Folk and Folk-Rock in the 1960's: An Audience With Richard Barone
Liberty 3
Panel: Richard Barone, Author, Professor and Musician (The Bongos)
Moderator: Norm Prusslin, WUSB Stony Brook, IBS Board
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Shelley Wade Records Her Podcast - with YOU as her guests!
Liberty 4
Panel: Shelley Wade, 104.7 The Block "The Goodness Factor with Shelley Wade" Podcast
Moderator: Jason Feldman, IBS Board
Shelley will record "The Goodness Factor with Shelley Wade," where she reports good news and shines the spotlight on good people doing good things. Join her to be recorded as part of the podcast and to get your questions answered about her radio career and your own goals in radio.
Promotions and Marketing Director Roundtable
Liberty 5
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Moderator: Erica Moura, IBS Board
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Session 5 - 3:30pm
Working in Top 40 Radio
Metropolitan WEST
Panel: Josh Martinez, Z100 New York; Vont Leak, KDWB Minneapolis; Al Levine "On The Scene" - formerly WBLI/Long Island, Professional-In-Residence at WHPC/Nassau Community College.
Moderators: Shawn Novatt, WHPC
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3:10-3:40 - TALKERS: Radio's Place In a Diverse, Digital World
3:50-4:20 - TALKERS: Finding Truth In An Age of Misinformation
New York East
Panel and information here.​
Programming: Branding & Imaging
New York West
Panel: Randy Turner, WBPM Fishkill NY; Robby Bridges, VP of Programming, Press Communications, NJ; Andre Yancey
104.7 The Block Audacy
Moderator: Chet LaPrice, IBS Board
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Voicetracking FAQ and Q&A
Riverside Ballroom
Panel: Skywalker - heard on various stations throughout the country including Rock 93.7 – Alternative (TN) • 107.1 The Bull – Country (WI) • WBPM – Classic Hits (NY) • WJBZ – CHR (NY) • WZRT – CHR (VT) • WKLI – Country (NY) • WMRQ – Alternative (CT) • WWRX – CHR (CT)
Moderator: Allen Myers, IBS Board
Syndicating Your Shows & Utilizing Available Network Sources
Liberty 1&2
Panel: Rob Quicke, College Radio Day Founder, George Capalbo, Backbone Networks & IBS Board Member; Ursula Ruedenberg, Director, Pacifica Network
Moderator: John Vernile, Public Media Service CEO, Former IBS President; Norm Prusslin, WUSB Stony Brook, IBS Board
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How To Deal With On-Air Talent as a Manager or Producer
Liberty 3
Panel: Matthew Sambolin, Operations Manager, Salem Media New York; Alex Garrett, Production Assistant, Salem Media New York; Symantha Wilson, Producer, The Black Effect Network, iHeartMedia
Moderator: Eric Matte, IBS Board
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Concert Coverage Basics
Liberty 4
Panel: Clara Ketchell, KJHK station manager, concert photographer; Lane Rozin, KJHK development director, concert photographer
Moderator: Bobbi Washechek, KJHK University of Kansas
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TV & Video Roundtable
Liberty 5
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Moderator: Diana Basso, IBS Board
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Session 6 - 5pm
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IBS College Media Awards
Metropolitan EAST
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Join us as we hand out the trophies and honors for the IBS College Media Awards!
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