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Condolences to Derrick Corbett
The Industry Dot Biz: Condolences to WQUE’s Derrick Corbett. His mom Freda Corbett has passed. The viewing is scheduled for tomorrow at 10am and services to follow at 11am at the Woodard Funeral Home, 3200 N. O’Henry Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27405. The phone number to the funeral home is 336 621 3461.
WHAT IN DE FOOK? Reason NeNe Has been so Ghetto on Real Houswives of Atlanta (vid)
The Industry Dot Biz: I never watch the show. I hate to hear women argue over each other but I do know this much.. Ready? NeNe has been offered her own show on Bravo next season. The producers have asked her to really ham it up this season for that reason. Here’s a recent senseless clip below…
For Michael Baisden, Detroit Listeners Respond to Show’s Removal. Do Nice Guys Finish Last?
The Industry Dot Biz: I find this picture of Mike in front of the Mic disrespectful to those of us who have earned a radio career (laugh, I really could are less). These are the comments that have been coming in about Michael’s show being canned in Detroit. I personally applaud the decision as I feel about syndication hosts the way actors feel about rappers acting in movies. I could never listen to Mike’s show because of his “yucking” style. It’s like he listened to a black DJ from the 70s and mimicked him. “Familayeeeeeeeeeee….” BUT he does often cover some great topics, nothing, of course, a local show could not do. Comments below range from everything to people who despise him to those who want to give birth to his children (laugh).
Happily Married Man
Submitted on 2009/09/1 at 5:37pm
Thank God someone has come to their senses. This guy is out to destroy the black family. His constant attacks on marriage and married people is sickening. I hope everyone cancels this disgrace of a show.
Thank God someone has come to their senses. This guy is out to destroy the black family. His constant attacks on marriage and married people is sickening. I hope everyone cancels this disgrace of a show.
wolf
Submitted on 2009/09/14 at 11:54am
Be honest radio folks. Did you ever think that show was entertaining anyway? No knock on what he’s accomplished, but c’mon. It’s sounds so low budget and small market, that it was just a matter of time before listeners didn’t buy into the hype any longer. R.I.P.
nancy
Submitted on 2009/09/14 at 6:17pm
I think Michael Baisden is pretty much the voice of reason for alot of the radio programs syndicated in the Detroit area. He was the only one that talked about our president and ways that people can help him. He brought the the front alot of social issues that affect the African American cultures. I am ashamed that the voices of Black American are not more outrage at how our President is being portrayed. Michael Basiden at least gave insight to some of the political issues that affect Americans in general. Others Black programs just want to joke around and not even touch on how serious things are becoming.
Missing Baisden
Submitted on 2009/09/14 at 6:20pm
I love Michael and I’m from Detroit. I will miss his show. It was the best show in the afternoon. I love hearing the male perspective on things. His show was very informative.
Katglenn
Submitted on 2009/09/15 at 2:17pm
This is truly the day that the Lord hath made,”¦and heard our cry! He stand s for too much foolishness & buffoonery. Anybody can do that. He loves to make Black women seem weak & unwise! He celebrates the used Black women and her right to remain so. To day I am glad! Free at last!
Ya Ya Tabita
Submitted on 2009/09/16 at 4:20am
I am not surprised that the Baisden show was removed from the airwaves in Detroit. It’s only the beginning of the shut-down of national black programming that served to unify and move us as a race. Remember Katrina, the “6? and the election of President Obama”¦.Baisden helped us to stay connected as a nation and well informed about what is happening to our brothers and sisters across America, as if we were neighbors. Yeah, he could get “fired up””¦yeah, he said it was alright to gay and a number of other things that make the black community nervous..but if you don’t see this as a step towards shutting down black communication networks, you are kidding yourselves. Wake Up!!!!!! Baisden saw this coming when a few weeks ago the story broke about the “new threat to black radio dealing with “pay-to-play” music by certain artist. As a former broadcast professional I am saddened to witness what is happening here. I’m from Detroit”¦Baisden was the Talk of the Town (no pun intended Frankie)”¦I don’t believe he was taken off the air due to low rating”¦..he moved Black America into action. Keep up the good fight Mike!!!! I will listen on-line.
FRAN B
Submitted on 2009/09/16 at 11:11am
I love Frankie Darcell, but I think WMXD will live to regret this decision. Sure MB was silly and light hearted but he was also serious when he needed to be. He is in touch with the political, the entertainment, the health industry people all over the nation. How can you take Baisden off and keep Harvey (not saying that I don’t like Steve). WMXD should bring The Michael Baisden show back before another station get him. I will listen on-line during that time frame and they will have less listener at that time.
Detroit Gee
Submitted on 2009/09/16 at 11:39am
I have mixed emotions about the removal of Michael Baisden’s show. First, he was an advocate for Black folk as stated in previous post. He put the information in your face about the Gena 6 and other news that we needed to support. However, not being here in Detroit he didn’t know about the two little girls burned in a fire bombing. We need folks to speak to our issues as well as national and global issues. As Black folk we aren’t loyal to Institutions (radio stations) we generally are loyal to personality. We will follow a DJ from station to station. Baisden’s celebrity and charm will have us searching the net for him.?I hope the DJ(s) now filling the syndicated spots will be community conscious as well as play the music of independent artist in the area.
Have A Very Musical Day
EARNA
Submitted on 2009/09/17 at 9:12am
I AM SO SADDENED TO HEAR OF THE CANCELLATION OF THE MICHAEL BAISDEN SHOW. IT WAS MY FAVORITE RADIO SHOW. I WILL TURN 92.3 WMXD OFF NOW. MICHAEL WAS A CONSCIOUS MINDED BROTHER. I WENT TO JENA LA. BECAUSE OF HIM AND WAS GLAD I DID. WAKE UP PEOPLE, HE DID A LOT OF GOOD THINGS FOR MANY OF HIS LISTENERS AS WELL. MY PROTEST IS SILENCE ON THAT DETROIT RADIO STATION THAT I HAD BEEN LISTENING TO THE SHOW ON.
Joanna Cristoph
Submitted on 2009/09/17 at 12:31pm
I have no plans to continue to listen to 92.3 FM.?Yes Michael was a very controversial host, but he did what very few (if any in the Det. are) are committed to doing. He brought awareness to real issues that exist in the African American community, that no one else is discussing. We all know Frankie Darcell is politically biased. She is a Kwame and Carlita tail kisser. Not only is her programming boring, she is not saying anything worth listening to. It is ashamed that Michael will be silenced in the Detroit area, I love his programming and will stream it online from now on.
LJones
Submitted on 2009/09/18 at 9:09am
-For those of you who think that the Michael Baisden show needed to be cut. Good luck in finding another fm station for both the younger and older generation in Detroit to listen to where there is a well spoken and relatable DJ that doesn’t play gangster rap or songs of negative influence on your daughters and sons. Good luck in finding another Dj that speaks directly to THE MEN of your city who, God knows, need an awakening on the damage their doing to your community. Good luck finding another DJ that is willing to hear from as well as encourage your younger boys and girls to become something better than what they hear on these other radio stations. And good luck with getting a good laugh on your drive home from “Frankie Darcell”. I would rather play my ipod all afternoon than listen to that boring show. P.S. if the show made you feel weak and unwise as a black woman, it’s probably because you already were and he made you realize it. So by all means, go ahead and listen to whatever station makes you feel more comfortable as a weak and unwise black woman.
Confused
Submitted on 2009/09/18 at 11:48am
Where is Mike, they need to take Frankie off ASAP! I need to hear what’s going on around the country.
Sand olite
Submitted on 2009/09/18 at 12:56pm
I will no longer listen to 92.3 FM. I believe they are cowardly to do such a thing . I cannot wait to see what station picks up this wonderful show.?Did I agree with him all the time? No. Did I believe that his side kick George was appropriate much of the time? No. I am a married christian woman with a son so alot of the lack of values were opposite of my opinion but would I take that voice away from him? No. We are Americans. He brought people together, kept us connected, informed and empowered. The cowards that don’t want to hear this voice will be sorry and should be ashamed.
Thank you!
Submitted on 2009/09/18 at 2:12pm
I am also glad that the Michael Baisden show is off the air. He touched on some important issues, but the majority of his talk was about sex, cheating on your spouse, swinging, and anything that had to do with sex. Too me, he was a shallow talk show host who sort of went where ever the wind was blowing. He didn’t really seem to be a staunch supporter of any topic (except those that dealt with sex.). He jumped on “Jena 6? because it was hot at the time. This guy did nothing for the good of society. He had a “feel good” show. He tried to make everyone feel good about what ever it is they were doing without accountability. Instead of telling people young and old to stop playing games, he encourages cheating, swinging, and the like. I hope intelligent, smart, thought-provoking, talk radio is on its way back!!!
R. Hawkins
Submitted on 2009/09/20 at 8:04am
I HATE that Michael Baisden is off the air in Detroit. He gave out a lot of information. He also was the only show who would play b side artists. All of the other shows play the same music over and over again. They don’t talk about ANYTHING unless the Mayor is having an affair or Michael Jackson dies. I am no longer listening to 92.3! They can have their new fall line up. I am not interested.
aladyindetroit
Submitted on 2009/09/2 at 4:04pm
I agree that the powers that be on “the mix” will be sorry for canceling Michael Baisden. I didn’t agree with everything he said, but he brought many issues to our attention. He is pro active. He gave $1,000 to the campaign of Joe Wilson’s opponent after he disrespected the president on national television. Frankie is tired radio and needs to go somewhere and sit down. Until then, I will continue to catch Michael on the Internet and ride home listening to Smooth Jazz.
tajuana jeter
Submitted on 2009/09/22 at 2:39am
Frankie Darcell SUCKS! I hope another radio station hurry and pick MB up. I “˜ve been a fan of MB since the 90s when he was writing books. GOOD LUCK to him and Geoge in their future endeavors.
Anonymous
Submitted on 2009/09/22 at 11:42am
I’m soooooo glad he is no longer on the radio. YEEESSSSSS!!!!!!
Nikki
Submitted on 2009/09/22 at 11:53am
I guess Mr. MB thought he was untouchable ha ha ha I’m very happy!
kareen
Submitted on 2009/09/22 at 12:17pm
You want to talk about a irritating voice hell Michael’s voice is the worst. Face it he sucks!
Chaosdiablo
Submitted on 2009/09/23 at 5:33pm
They need to bring back Michael baisden he was informative and sensible. if you live in a world where you wanna here what make you feel better stick you head in the ground!!!! i will not listen too 92.3 until they bring him back
Felicia
Submitted on 2009/09/24 at 9:14am
OK, what’s really going on?? I tune in to listen to the Michael Baisden show in the afternoons and didn’t hear it. I waited a few days thinking that maybe there was a mix up. I usually keep the dial on 92.3 but I don’t like Frankie in that spot. I will have to find another station to listen to in the afternoon. I thought many of his topics were very informative and I think its a shame that he was snatched off of our local station 92.3. Now who will inform us of what’s going on around the world certainly not the prime time news or CNN, FOX, MSNBC, we need to hear news that you don’t normally hear. Michael I still support you and think you have done a wonderful job. Keep up the good work!!
T Simple
Submitted on 2009/09/24 at 6:08pm
Well I am pissed that mike is off in Detroit I used to listen to him but I stopped a few months back because I got totally involved in talk radio so I started listening to Al Sharpton on AM 12OO WCHB from to 3 pm but MB was very informative and entertaining so he was the best of both worlds but i can tolerate just political and social talk radio about the black community but my worry is many of us blacks cant just listen to talk so some of us will turn to garbage rap or rnb stations that don’t inform us and thats my worry I will stay informed but other just cant do only talk and I understand Mike was the perfect mix 92.3 was stupid and im done with them for good but if Al gets took off the radio we will know something is up and they are trying to break up our black unity because im already wondering the real reason they took baisden of now I mean he did help get us too vote for obama and jena six and I also heard him say he was going to start promoting black business and create as many millionaires as he could then strangely enough they pull the plug I don’t know but it something to think about
Anna
Submitted on 2009/09/24 at 8:59pm
Well, Well another miracle for the Detroit people. Michael is a arrogant male who has been victimized by some woman in the past and he tries to take his frustration out on other women. Although some of his shows where informational, most of the time he was victimizing women and pastors. Don’t we have enough of these so-called talk show on television, who talk about sex, sex, sex. I listen to the radio to hear music and relax away from all the things we see and hear everyday on TV and enough was enough. Best of Luck Baisden, but just like Kilpatrick catch you on the flip side
Me
Submitted on 2009/09/24 at 9:57pm
Baisden kept the African American Community informed on political issues vital to their survival. If anyone doesn’t realize this, they are mistaken. He was the lone voice that kept us abreast during the political campaign. He was the anecdote to the Right wing radio stations..The Limbaughs and Duko’s.
He did have some controversial series that questioned his integrity and the respect of the christian family, but I think the callers could have called in and asked! He would be willing to apologize and correct wrongs. I would like to know the true reason for his show being off the air in Detroit.
Frankie is nice but she is of a different caliber when compared to a Nationally syndicated radio show that keeps the community well informed on issues concerning the Democratic base, which I believe is Detroit.
I think weighing all, It is a big mistake to let him off the radio waves in Detroit.
When you travel to other Urban cities, you realize that not having Baisden makes you feel like there is some movement missing in Detroit.
May another station pick him up..
Elizabeth Russell
Submitted on 2009/09/25 at 5:34am
I can not believe some of these comments that I am reading about how MB had anything bad to say. I am a 25 year old white woman from Detroit, and I REALLY respect MB for doing what he does. He spread the word of love, kindness & COMMEN RESPECT for all people of all races!! You can not find anyone doing anything like that now. He was interested in hearing people’s views from all around the world and sharing them on the radio so that we can all try to come together to take the world out of the shambles it is in now. Thank you MB, I am so disappointed that they would take you off the radio, as I really think the D needs your positive attitude right now”¦”¦.by the way”¦.I totally agree that they just “said” it was low ratings to get him off the air, because he does good, and big brother doesn’t like it when people do good on behalf of the people.
Why is Tavis Smiley STILL talking about President Obama? Now he has a book out? (vid)
The Industry Dot Biz: When President Obama won the presidential race this past November, he immediately stepped into the glaring spotlight and several black “future” leaders had lost a tremendous amount of their influence. After all, we now have a black president. Tavis Smiley has basically disappeared since his infamous departure from the Tom Joyner Morning Show (TJMS) which many speculate was because of the pressure black listeners gave him over his negative comments about Obama. Since that time, it’s as if Tavis has not fully recovered. You would think he would just move on and reinvent himself but he seems to be almost obsessed with Obama. Now he has a book out where he is asking people to verify if Obama has been accountable for his pre election promises. What in De Fook? What happened to Tavis’ agenda? I didn’t realize he actually interviewed Obama before he won. Video below.
OH NO: Black Male Teacher GOES LEFT on Black Male Student (vid)
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URBAN INDUSTRY PROS: Reasons to Join RFSN (Radio Facts Social Network)
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2. Instead of just posting your work at rand om as a mix Radio DJ or a an announcer on other sites. MAKE FRIENDS FIRST on RFSN. As I point out in my new book “Mind Your Own Damn Business.” You can get a lot more help from a friendship or networking opportunity then you can asking just 1 time for a favor. By joining the network and making FRIENDS, you have a chance to develop RELATIONSHIPS, get honest critiques and the people on your friends list are more likely, if they can’t help you, at least refer you.
3. We have an incredibly diverse group of people on RFSN not just radio people. You don’t have to be a radio person to join. BUT YOU DO HAVE TO HAVE WORK HISTORY IN THE INDUSTRY!
4. We have people from all generations and positions as part of RFSN.. you will be in excellent company.
5. It’s just a great idea. We have big plans for it and it’s best to get on board now.
Below are the OTHER 5 reasons….
1. You never know where you will be tomorrow. Networking is paramount but opportunities are limited in today’s industry. RFSN is the first urban industry Social Networking group
2. This gives you a chance to give back. What you give, you get back 10 times. Then again, perhaps you may GET something from one of the members on RFSN.
3. We want to become an organization: That being said, we need as many members as we can get. We have very big plans for RFSN.
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WJNZ broadcaster Robert S. Womack rallies support to block sale of radio station
The Industry Dot Biz: GRAND RAPIDS — Supporters are lining up behind longtime broadcaster Robert S. Womack, who is trying to block the sale of WJNZ Radio, 1140 AM, the station he’s worked at for years.
Earlier this year, the station went into receivership after its owner defaulted on loans. Womack and other investors launched an effort to keep the station, but were outbid by Christian programmer Holy Family Radio of Lowell.
Womack contends the bidding process was unfair and biased. A change of ownership would end the station’s long history of serving the black community. Womack estimates the station has 50,000 to 70,000 listeners. “This is the second-largest city in Michigan and the 39th largest media market in the nation without a black-supported station,” said Mark Covington, 49, a longtime listener who on Wednesday stopped by the station’s studio, located in a converted house at 1919 Eastern Ave. SE. Listeners bought up 100 T-shirts with the message “I’m the pulse of the city 1140 AM,” said Womack, who has ordered another 200 shirts.
Supporters plan to wear their shirts when they gather at Rosa Park Circle at 10 a.m. Friday before marching to the Kent County Courthouse, where Womack’s lawyers will ask for an injunction against the station’s sale. The sale to the new owners is set to be finalized Friday.
Womack said he and other investors reached a deal with station owner Michael St. Cyr in July 2008 to buy the station for $300,000 in a lease-management agreement. Although they never fell behind on their $10,000-a-month payments, the deal fell apart after St. Cyr defaulted on a loan with Huntington Bank in which the station was part of the collateral, Womack said.
St. Cyr couldn’t be reached for comment. After the property was put in receivership, Womack was asked to continue running the business and cover its expenses with money the station generated. “My experience with Robert has been very good,” said Daniel Yeoman, the court-appointed receiver from Amicus Management, Inc., adding the experience was “refreshing.”
“We were both interested in preserving the asset’s value.” Yeoman disputes Womack’s claim the bidding process was unfair. “All the parties consented to the sale bid process where all parties could bid and rebid,” he said. Womack contends the bank first accepted his investors’ offer of $250,500 for the property, but then decided to reopen the bidding process. Ultimately, their raised bid of $300,000 was $10,000 less than Holy Family Radio’s.
Gospel singer Marvin Sapp and his wife, MaLinda, also bid on the station, Womack said. Neither could be reached for comment Wednesday. In addition to the broadcasting license, the organization gains transmitters and transformers located on 41 acres in Ada Township. The Lowell group is a nearly two-year-old listener-supported non-profit dedicated to “broadcasting the knowledge, love and practice of the Roman Catholic faith to the West Michigan community,” Dan Grady, the organization’s treasurer, said in a statement.
If he isn’t successful in gaining a court injunction Friday, Womack isn’t giving up. “We plan to petition the FCC (Federal Communication Commission) to block the transfer of the station based on discrimination practices in the bidding process,” Womack said.
LONNIE HUNTER New Midday “Personality” For DC’s Inspirational Station WPRS-FM (Praise 104.1)
The Industry Dot Biz: Debuting September 28th 2009
WASHINGTON, DC–Radio One Inc. Inspirational Station WPRS-FM (Praise 104.1) has hired Syndicated Radio Personality (Lonnie Hunter) as the New (Midday Host) weekdays from 10a-2p.
?Hunter is already well-known in the gospel music world. He is a stellar nominated singer, producer and host of “Real Christian Radio” on Radio One’s Praise 103.9 FM in (Philadelphia) and Praise 100.9 FM in (Charlotte, NC) “DC is one of the premier markets in gospel music. I consider it a blessing, honor and privilege to be welcomed into the incredible (Praise 104.1 family).” said Hunter.
?According to Elroy Smith, Inspiration Format Director & Operations Director of Radio One-Philadelphia Hunter has the “it” factor, “One listen to him and you are hooked. He will be an incredible addition to the (Praise 104.1 family), said Smith. ??Kathy Brown Operations Manager for Radio One Washington, DC agrees, “We are excited to have Lonnie join the Praise 104.1 family. His gospel knowledge and passion is exactly what we need on Praise.” ?
Arbitron Response to the Recent Statement Issued by the Office of the Chairman of the U. S. House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
The Industry Dot Biz: The following statement was issued by Arbitron Inc. in response to the recent statement by the Office of Chairman Edolphus Towns (D-NY) of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Government Reform:
“Over the last four months, Arbitron has been actively engaged with Chairman Towns and the Oversight Committee Staff. Arbitron has been open and forthcoming, supplying detailed information, answering questions and providing proactive recommendations to address the challenges faced by minority broadcasters. We were aware of the Committee’s contact to the Media Rating Council (MRC) and we are extremely surprised and disappointed at the analysis and erroneous conclusions reached by the Oversight Committee Staff and communicated in their press statement.
We respect and support Chairman Towns’ commitment to the health of minority broadcasters and believe that our collaboration with his staff, the MRC, as well as a number of initiatives that we have underway, will help address that challenge.
We look forward to a fact-based dialogue as we clarify some of the erroneous conclusions reached in this current analysis, and will continue to work to resolve these issues. Arbitron is a leader in audience measurement and continues to stand firm in our commitment to delivering the top quality data that our customers can use with confidence in their transactions.”
Arbitron PPM Investigation States System is Indeed Flawed for Minority Stations
Well, it appears that Urban radio’s general and even specific concerns about the PPM system were correct. There are indeed flaws in the system which many smaller urban Radio Stations like kjlh in Los Angeles have pointed out.
While we talk to urban programmers in all-size markets weekly, we have not heard a plethora of disparaging remarks about the system, but we have also not heard resounding appreciation for it either and the Radio Stations that don’t like it despite the system.
The House Committee on Oversight and Government reform state there are “Persistent Problems” with the system including an example of a flaw in NY where the committee cited current census data that reflects a 25% African American population, while the PPM sample was only 17.7% African American. OUCH! Arbitron is denying the allegations
The PPM Coalition Response to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reforms Statement Regarding Flaws with the PPM System state: “Yesterday’s statement from the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on its findings from subpoenaed records from the Media Ratings Council (MRC), demonstrates the seriousness of the Personal People Meter (PPM) system’s flaws.
As the Committee indicated in its statement, a review of MRC data shows that the PPM system suffers from ‘persistent problems’ in minority sampling; the system has “unacceptably low””audience participation in the sample, and Arbitron has made “insufficient efforts to use bi-lingual interviews to recruit Spanish dominant Hispanic sample participants.””
We applaud Chairman Edolphus Towns for undertaking this investigation. The Committee’s findings echo concerns raised by the PPM Coalition for more than a year in our efforts to encourage Arbitron to address these serious systemic flaws. It is our hope that today’s Committee statement will serve as a wake-up call to Arbitron.
They can no longer afford to ignore these problems ““ they have a responsibility to their customers, the industry, and above all the radio listening public to address these serious issues.
Research Company Says Ringtone Business "Declining"
The Industry Dot Biz: More Declines For Music Ringtones
IBISWorld Forecasts Revenue To Drop For Second Consecutive Year, Skipping
Mature Phase Of Life Cycle
The music ringtone market is within the decline stage of its short life cycle, according to industry research firm IBISWorld. The company forecasts industry revenue to decline for the second consecutive year – down 15 percent from its $880 million peak in 2007 – totaling just $750 million in 2009. “Music ringtones practically boomed overnight, but with two consecutive years of decline it seems the industry is exiting just as rapidly as it entered,” said Toon van Beeck, senior analyst with IBISWorld. “And with the ringtone market already reaching its decline stage, its life cycle is only expected to last about 15 years.”
Normal life cycles consist of three phases: growth, mature and decline. Data indicates that the music ringtone market may have gone directly from growth to decline. If industry revenue peaked only two years ago and is already in decline, the mature phase was completely skipped or lasted for such a short period that it went unnoticed by most observers. Surging demand of digital albums and singles, worth an estimated $1.94 billion, are the reason behind the eroding mobile ringtone market. Early ringtones were bought via text and cost consumers up to $5 a song. Today songs can be purchased for less than a dollar now that mobile phones can connect to the Internet and music can be stored on memory like a computer.
“Mobile Phones are now truly wireless Internet devices and allow consumers to download full songs for ringtones rather than the 30-second versions available in the past,” said van Beeck. “Providers like iTunes and Amazon.com have revolutionized the way we buy and use music, driving consumers to hang-up on ringtones.”
NAB EDUCATION FOUNDATION CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF BROADCAST LEADERSHIP TRAINING CLASS
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WASHINGTON, DC – After nine successful years and 156 graduates, the NAB Education Foundation (NABEF) announced today that a new class of broadcast executives has arrived for the 10th anniversary year of the MBA-style Broadcast Leadership Training (BLT) program. Established by the NABEF in 2001, the BLT program is designed for senior level broadcast radio and television managers seeking to advance as group executives or station owners. To encourage diversity in broadcasting, NABEF offers fellowship opportunities to women and people of color.
In recognition of the 10th year, the new class will have the opportunity to meet and learn from many of the program graduates whom have been invited back to participate in the program sessions. The class, program graduates, sponsors and faculty will be recognized at a November 4, reception held on Capitol Hill.
The participants in the 2010 BLT class are:
| Sulma Avenancio Director of Sales WEIB-FM New Britain, CT |
Tracy Gilliam Owner Tracy T. Gilliam Media Research, Ashburn, VA |
Stephen Bates Executive Sales Director American Urban Radio Networks, Chicago |
Fred Morton Co-Owner/ Operator KMGS-AM/KPET-AM/KBXJ-FM/KWFB-FM Missouri City, TX |
Alexis Campbell General Sales Manager Glory Communication, Columbia, SC |
Robert Muzac Director of Operations HRM International, Freeport, NY |
Glenn Coleman Local Sales Manager Tribune/WDCW-TV Washington, DC |
Maxx Myrick President Myrick Media, Nashville |
Pierre Cromartie Vice President and GM KIRE-TV/ Raycom Media, Pollok, TX |
Stephanie Rein Owner/ GM WKTC-TV Elgin, SC |
Rachel Campbell Deen Regional Sales Manager Bayou City Broadcasting, San Angelo, TX |
Lisa Yokota Director of Marketing KTSF-TV Brisbane, CA |
Kim Gattis Director of Sales Radio One, Wake Forest, NC |
The 2010 BLT program consists of five intensive super sessions. Included in the curriculum are courses on the process of assessing, purchasing, owning and operating radio and television stations. Sessions are taught by broadcasters, FCC staff, communications attorneys, members of the banking community and academic faculty. For additional information on the BLT program, click here.