AUGUST 18, 2022

KBA BOARD ELECTIONS

VOTING OPEN UNTIL AUGUST 31ST

The nomination window for 2022 Board elections has closed and today begins a 2-week period of voting (per KBA bylaws) for contested Board seats. The following is a recap of this years activity:


District 2 - Radio

Vickie Newberry ran unopposed and has been declared the winner.


District 4 - Radio

Roth Stratton ran unopposed and has been declared the winner.


District 6 - Radio

Candidates for election are:

Amy Stroud

Robert Wagner

Kelly Wallingford


*ELECTRONIC BALLOTS EMAILED TO DISTRICT STATIONS*


District 8 - Radio

Jamey Johnson ran unopposed and has been declared the winner.


Louisville - Television

Glenn Haygood ran unopposed and has been declared the winner.


Public Radio

David Brinkley ran unopposed and has been declared the winner.

Jeff Anderson is running unopposed for 2023 Chairman-Elect but must appear on a membership ballot for ratification. Please click the button below to cast your vote ratifying Jeff Anderson as your 2023 Chairman-Elect.

CHAIRMAN-ELECT BALLOT

SUPPORTING BROADCASTERS

CONGRESSMAN WANTS HIGH FEES EXPLAINED

Congressman Emmer Wants Fees Explained

Minnesota Congressman Tom Emmer has written a letter to FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel regarding the big fee increase on broadcasters for Fiscal Year 2022. The letter has support from over 90 other lawmakers. Emmer is the co-founder and Chair of the Congressional Broadcasters Caucus. "Our broadcasters provide an essential and free service to the public.

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CONGRATULATIONS

WKYT WINS NATIONAL EDWARD R. MURROW AWARD

WKYT-TV in Lexington was recently recognized by the RTDNA with a National Edward R. Murrow award for Excellence in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Small Market Television division.  The winning entry is titled Bridging the Great Health Divide and you can view it HERE.

KEN SELVAGGI JOINS KBA BOARD

APPOINTED TO FILL DISTRICT 3 RADIO SEAT

KBA Chairman Tom McMakin has appointed Ken Selvaggi to serve as the District 3 - Radio Director on KBA's Board of Directors. A district made up of only Jefferson County. 


Selvaggi, General Manager of ESPN Radio Louisville, fills the unexpired term of Steve Fehder, who left Summit Media a couple of weeks ago to pursue other opportunities.


The term for Radio District 3 will expire at the end of KBA fiscal year 2023.

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

MIDWEST BROADCAST & MULTIMEDIA TECH CONFERENCE

The Ohio Association of Broadcasters, the Indiana Broadcasters Association and Kentucky Broadcasters Association welcome you to Columbus on Friday, Oct. 28, for the 2022 MIDWEST BROADCAST & MULTIMEDIA TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE! 


Designed specifically for broadcast engineers, the 2022 conference will feature an exhibitor showcase, a collection of panel discussions and breakout sessions, professional networking, and door prize giveaways. 

  

Learn and connect with industry experts

The conference agenda will open with a general session updating you on the latest legal and regulatory developments and will close with a session focused on cybersecurity concerns for broadcasters. In between we’ll offer 9 breakout sessions led by industry experts exploring best practices, compliance guidance and the latest technology.

  

Get your hands on the latest technology and equipment

One of the biggest highlights of the conference is the Exhibitor Showcase, featuring top industry names presenting their most cutting-edge products and solutions. Nearly 40 companies have already registered to exhibit at this year’s conference – take a look at our growing list of exhibitors!

  

Act now for complimentary registration

KBA members use discount code: KBA2022 for complimentary registration.


Now is the perfect time to brush up on the latest happenings in the field, hear industry updates, catch up with old friends, and explore new products. We hope you can join us in October! 

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THIS WEEKS MEMBER PIC

POURING SOME RELIEF FOR EASTERN KY

A recent story by WNKY-TV in Bowling Green caught our attention (and tugged at our heartstrings). Edmonton elementary students, ages 7-10, poured lemonade to raise over $1,000 for flood victims in eastern Kentucky.  The girls also collected toys for children who may have lost their toys in the flooding.

JEFF SCHMIDT'S SALES TIP OF THE WEEK


I'M SORRY... WE CAN'T HELP YOU

We were 3,600 miles into our 4,000-mile road trip with the motorhome.  And then it happened…


A bolt came loose on the load-leveling system and the ride got very bumpy.  We pulled into the next available rest area, I crawled under the coach and found the issue.  Thankfully, or so I thought, at the next exit there was a sign for the Iowa Truck Center.  How lucky to break down right in front of a repair shop.  I walked in and explained the situation to the salesperson, he came out and looked at the coach, crawled under so I could show him the situation.  We went back inside, he got on the computer, and then words, I hope I never hear or use again came out of his mouth: “I’m sorry we can’t help you.”  Wait, what? You’re a repair facility, how can you not help me?  We don’t have the part; it would take a week to get it and we are booked for months out in our service bays.  “You could try the Cummins dealer who is about 3 miles up the road.”  I said, “could you at least call them and see if they have the part?”  “Here’s their number.” That was the response.


Thankfully a parts guy was listening to the exchange and came over after the salesperson left me standing there stunned.  He looked at the part and said, “I don’t have the exact one, but I have one that I’m sure will work to at least get you back home.”  


We’re in the service business.  We do not have all the answers, nor do we have all the solutions, but we should NEVER say to our clients, “I’m sorry, we can’t help you.”  Why?  Because we can always help.  Even if it’s directing them to a competitor, or helping them find another solution, we can always be of value and help to our clients and prospects, IF that’s our goal.


The salesperson at the Iowa Truck Center had no interest in helping a stressed traveler, he wouldn’t even make a phone call because all he was focused on was the sale, and he knew that he wasn’t going to make one.


We are not going to sell every client, or solve every client problem, but we can always be of service.  Serving your clients and prospects is always a great business practice.


The next time you uncover a client situation that you can’t solve, please don’t simply say, “I’m sorry we can’t help you.”  Because you can always help them find a solution, even if it’s not one that you sell. That’s providing service to your clients and prospects and helping them achieve their objectives.  If you can be counted on for help, advice, and recommendations even when they are not yours, you will be remembered.  And rewarded.  Kindness and helpfulness never go unnoticed.

Jeff Schmidt is the SVP of Professional Development at the Radio Advertising Bureau. You can also connect with him by email JSchmidt@rab.com or on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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SEPTEMBER 25-27, 2022

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OCTOBER 19, 2022

KBA Board of Directors Meeting - KBA Headquarters in Frankfort


OCTOBER 28, 2022

Midwest Broadcast & Multimedia Technology Conference - Columbus, OH


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