Online Discussions and Webinars

Last Updated on June 12, 2020 by Chris Keppler

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Previously recorded sessions

Race, Academia and the Struggles of Black Journalists: A webinar/forum
Featuring Dr. Ngozi Akinro from Texas Wesleyan University, Dr. Gheni Platenburg from Auburn University and Dr. Lillie Fears from Arkansas State University.
Recorded on June 11, 2020. Video available here.

SoundExchange and Your Station
Join CBI and special guest Travis Ploeger, Director of License Management for SoundExchange, for an informational online session about music licensing issues and your broadcast.
Recorded on June 23, 2020. Video is available for CBI members only.

How PRSS ContentDepot can enhance your radio programming
You might know the Public Radio Satellite System® (PRSS) as the service that distributes live and pre-recorded content via satellite and the Internet to hundreds of public radio stations across America. Which is true. But the PRSS exists to help stations and content producers in more ways—so many more that you could describe the collective benefits of the PRSS as the heartbeat of public radio. Join the PRSS Account Management team, Renee Southworth and Earl Johnson for this introduction to their service and online discussion.
Recorded on June 30, 2020. Video available here.

Planetary and Remote Promotion: Brainstorming and Collaboration
How do you deal with new music and keep your station rotation fresh when many of your DJs might be working from home? Join this discussion with CJ Simonson, a promoter for Planetary Group, find out what other stations are doing and share your ideas! This will be a brainstorming discussion for station advisers, music directors and managers, and will be hosted by the CBI Student Representative Laura Mooney, General Manager of WKNC at North Carolina State University.
Recorded on July 9, 2020 at 1 p.m. Video available here.

Painting Pictures with Sound
Learn how to improve your audio storytelling with Nick Dunkerley, Creative Director for Hindenburg radio editing software.
Recorded on July 23, 2020 at 3 p.m. Video available here.

I’m in Charge. Now What?!
You’ve become a manager at your student-run media outlet. Congratulations! Now what do you do? How will you set and meet goals? Can you manage a friend without ruining your friendship? Your station’s success, and yours, depends a lot on how you manage others and yourself. This session will cover basic management techniques for student media, from running an effective meeting to establishing priorities to time management. No matter your background or experience, you can be an effective station leader.
Presented by: Wilnir Louis, Sports Director, WSOU-FM, Seton Hall University 
Mark Maben, General Manager, WSOU-FM, Seton Hall University 
Jamie Lynn Gilbert, Associate Director of Student Media/Station Adviser, WKNC 88.1 FM HD-1/HD-2, North Carolina State University
Recorded on Aug. 5, 2020. Video available here.

Studio and Gear Cleaning and Safety Discussion
Collaborate and share ideas in this discussion about how to keep your studios and gear clean and safe and protecting your students, staff, and yourself, from Covid-19.
Moderated by: Laura Gutknecht, Technical Director, WSUM Student Radio, University of Wisconsin–Madison
Sean McDonald, Director, Neumann Media, Neumann University
John Devecka, Operations Manager, WLOY Loyola Radio, Loyola University Maryland
Recorded on Aug. 13, 2020. Video available here.

Strategic Planning for Student Media
Strategic planning is seldom taught but it is a must-have skill for leaders in any field. Every leader has ideas, but few know how to develop realistic plans to accomplish them. In this session, you’ll learn how to get your leadership team to work together on setting goals and how to create effective plans to achieve them. This session is for student leaders and advisers/instructors.
Gregory Weston, General Manager, University of Pittsburgh, WPTS-FM
Recorded on Sept. 17, 2020. Video available here.

Attendify Convention Platform demo
See a live demonstration of the Attendify Convention Platform, which we’ll be using for the NSEMC this Oct. 28-30. Get a sneak peek of the interactive features, communication tools and more.
Steven Hames, CBI Secretary and the CBI Board of Directors
Recorded Oct. 14, 2020. Video available here.

Improving Your Personal Image for Your Outlet
Student media members not only have a lot of pressure to perform on air, but also act as faces of media outlets to your university and community. Get a crash course in everyday professionalism skills to make sure you’re not misrepresenting your station outside the studio. Actions you think are acceptable may actually be a disservice to your outlet. Come willing to accept frank advice and learn from the missteps of other student leaders.
Lisa Marshall, CBI Vice President, Director of Broadcasting, Orbit Media, Muskingum University
This session was not recorded.

News Production Essentials
You have the story idea, you have the audio, now to put together a great news story. Learn the steps to take the idea to a package that informs.
Jonathan Hurley, Software Instructor, Hindenburg
Recorded Feb. 10, 2021. Video available here.

How to Get Your First Job in Radio
John Shomby, Talent and Industry Consultant, Backstage Country, United Stations Radio Network
Dave Paulus, Senior Consultant, Virginia Association of Broadcasters
Recorded on Feb. 22, 2021. Video available here.

Student Roundtable: Social Media Strategies and Digital Engagement
Students from WKNC, KRUI and WMUC lead a discussion on how to maximize your online outreach by presenting tools and tips from their own social media sites. After their presentation the conversation will be opened up for further insight, collaboration and brainstorming among station participants.
Hosted Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 3 p.m. Eastern View the slideshow from this presentation.

How to Get Your First Job in TV
Learn from TV pros how to land your first job in television.
Panelists: Bob Freeman, News Director, Eyewitness News (ABC 25 & CW 7) Evansville, IN
Allison McGinley, News Director WKMG-TV Orlando
Brent Zerby, Production Manager, (ABC 25 & CW 7) Evansville, IN
Recorded on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. Video available here.

In-Studio Safety Update
Collaborate and share ideas again in this discussion about how to keep your studios and gear clean and safe and protecting your students, staff and yourself, from COVID-19.
Sean McDonald, Director, Neumann Media, Neumann University
John Devecka, Operations Manager, WLOY Loyola Radio, Loyola University Maryland
Recorded on Wednesday, April 14. Video available here.
More resources:
Neuman Media safety guide and training videos
WLOY safety guide
WKNC training videos

Fundraising Ideas and More
Join Joyce MacDonald, President and CEO of Greater Public, for a discussion on fundraising, strategies and ideas for financial success and maintaining great listener engagement.
Joyce MacDonald, President and CEO, Greater Public
Recorded on April 27, 2021. Recording available here.

Radio Skills in Non-radio Jobs
Learn how to pivot your skills and experience in radio into other areas and careers. Meet voice actor Matt Anthony and the No Cheese Boutique DJ Jack Helbig about how they used their skills from radio to forge different career paths.
Recorded on May 13, 2021. Video available here.

I’m in Charge. Now What?!
You’ve become a manager at your student-run media outlet. Congratulations! Now what do you do? How will you set and meet goals? Can you manage a friend without ruining your friendship? Your station’s success, and yours, depends a lot on how you manage others and yourself. This session will cover basic management techniques for student media, from running an effective meeting to establishing priorities to time management. No matter your background or experience, you can be an effective station leader.
Jamie Lynn Gilbert – Associate Director of Student Media/Station Adviser, WKNC 88.1 FM HD1/HD2, North Carolina State University
Steven Hames – CBI Secretary, Adviser, Viking Fusion, Berry College
Zoe Robinson – Executive Director, Viking Fusion, Berry College
Recorded on Jan. 26, 2022. Video available here.

Vendor Session: TuneIn On Air: Empowering College Radio in the Digital World
Earlier this month, TuneIn (the world’s leading live streaming audio service) announced the launch of TuneIn On Air, a brand-new program designed specifically with emerging broadcasters, College Radio, and Community/Local Radio in mind. We developed this program to empower these broadcasters in the United States with the tools and distribution opportunities that have until now been reserved only for commercial radio stations.  With 30MM US-based listeners on the platform, our goal is to support, educate, and expand the audiences of these critical stations to the broadcast landscape. Join us to learn how to sign up for this program—FREE to non-profit and educational broadcasters like you—in greater detail, and allow us to answer any questions you might have. 
Andrew Bock – Chief Industry Evangelist, TuneIn
Rob Deichert – Chief Revenue Officer, TuneIn
Jamie Silverstein – Sr. Director Strategy & Business Development
Recorded on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022. Video available here.

Using Discord to communicate with your staff, and more
Discord is a messaging app, often used by gamers, that offers chat and voice/video call functionalities. The app (also available on desktop) is highly popular with college students. Join Maddie Jennette from WKNC at North Carolina State University and Anabella Poland from WMSC at Montclair State University to learn the basics of the platform and how it can be used to better manage and promote communication with your station staff, and to collaborate with other stations on bigger projects like College Radio Day. 
Maddie Jennette – General Manager, WKNC 88.1 FM HD1/HD2, North Carolina State University
Annabella Poland – General Manager, WMSC-FM, Montclair State University
Recorded on Feb. 22, 2022. Video available here.