Earlier this week, appropriators released text of the proposed omnibus legislation that includes $1-billion in additional funding for the broadcast spectrum incentive auction repack. The bill appropriates $600 million for the spectrum auction repack fund in FY 2018, with up to $350 million authorized for full-power stations' relocation, up to $150 million for low-power TV station and translator relocation, up to $50 million for radio stations' expenses and $50 million for consumer education. An additional $400 million in funding is appropriated for FY 2019. “We continue to stress the importance of repack funding to our Kentucky delegation and are urging for swift passage of the omnibus in order to hold harmless our TV broadcasters, radio stations and especially the countless viewers and listeners who depend on our services each and every day”, said Chris Winkle, KBA Interim President/CEO.
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Renewal notices were mailed from our office Friday, March 16, 2018. Deadline to renew is
Monday, April 9, 2018.
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If you are planning to attend the NAB Show in Las Vegas next month, please make plans to join your fellow KBA members for dinner on Tuesday, April 10th. We have reservations at Emeril Lagasse’s Stadium restaurant (at the Palazzo) at 7:00 pm. If you are planning to join us, please RSVP as soon as possible to Karen at
Karen@kba.org.
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Chris Winkle
KBA Interim President/CEO
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In last week's eCast, we learned that the KBA exists because of its members and for its members. This week, I want to introduce you to a new way that we are going to spotlight our members. What was Member Benefit Monday, will now be known as Membership Monday. Each week we will cast the spotlight on a different member station and share one of the many ways that they serve their community. As broadcasters, service to our local communities is perhaps the most important way that we can use our voices to make a positive difference. Please join us Monday for the inaugural Membership Monday eCast, when we feature WYMC in Mayfield and the incredible efforts they are making to help educate the community on the opioid epidemic. In the meantime, please click on the link below and tell us all about your station. We can’t wait to cast the spotlight on you! Special thanks to "Wedding Planning With Pem" for her sponsorship of the Membership Monday and Friday eCasts.
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The Kentucky Broadcasters’ Association (KBA) Scholarship Fund
Scholarship applications are now being accepted for both high school and Harry Barfield programs. The KBA offers high school scholarships for children of employees of Kentucky radio and television stations.
Deadline is April 15, 2018.
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KBA Harry Barfield Scholarship
The KBA Harry Barfield Scholarships are awarded to students who are currently majoring in broadcasting or communications at a college or university in Kentucky. Now in its 27th consecutive year, the Harry Barfield Scholarship is named in honor of the late chairman of the Kentucky Broadcasters Association and manager of WLEX-TV in Lexington.
Deadline is April 15, 2018.
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Chris is putting together a pool of golfers who would be interested in various scrambles coming up this summer. If you would like to be added, please send an email to
Chris@kba.org.
Golfers will be contacted with upcoming events and dates.
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Did You Miss March's Live SELLER Webinar from RAB?
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No worries! We have a link down below.
Getting It All Done Without Losing Your Mind
Why do some people get more out of a day than others? It’s time we shatter the myths
of ‘time management.’ You can’t manage time, but you can better manage how you use
your time.
Learn to:
• Discover your real priorities
• Reduce the stress of daily firefighting
• Leverage the Golden Triangle of productivity
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- April 19, 2018 @ 9:30 am ET, KBA Headquarters
- July 19, 2018 @9:30 am ET, KBA Headquarters
- October 8, 2018 @ 9:30 am CT, KBA Annual Conference, Bowling Green
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April 7-12, 2018
NAB Show, Las Vegas. The KBA will be hosting a casual dinner on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 7pm in Las Vegas. Location to be announced. To RSVP, contact Karen Mucci at
karen@kba.org
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KBA Annual Conference
October 8- 9, 2018
Bowling Green
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Eric Moore discusses some little-known and even counter intuitive facts about online grocery shopping that you need to help your LOCAL grocers communicate to your station’s audience!
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In this session, Gary Moore discusses the importance of preparing for a sales call and offers 10 items for your consideration.
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Stephen Warley shows you how to target advertisers that thrive during the wedding season, including some categories that you may not have thought of.
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Did you know you can add all team
members at your station to the eCast distribution list?
Simply send a list of all email
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The next required monthly test will be Wednesday, April 18 at 12:07 am ET and will originate from WHAS-AM.
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This eCast is Sponsored By...
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This eCast is sponsored by
"Wedding Planning with Pem," a
sweet fit for your advertisers.
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Wedding Planning With Pem:
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Chris Winkle
KBA Interim President/CEO
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Marti Hazel
KBA 2018 Chairperson
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