August 3, 2015
Now Accepting Nominations for the Kentucky Broadcasters Association Awards!

 

The KBA is now accepting nominations for the 2015 KBA Awards to be presented during the KBA Annual Conference October 12-13 in Lexington.

To submit a nominee; state the award that you are nominating the person(s) for and give a brief overview of the accomplishments of the individual(s).  Your contact information must be included. Nominations can be emailed to Laura@KBA.org, faxed to (502) 848-5710, or mailed to 101 Enterprise Drive, Frankfort KY 40601. 

Deadline for nominations is August 21, 2015.  

 

Winners will be announced October 13th at the KBA Annual Conference in Lexington.

The Kentucky Broadcasters Association award winners are selected by a committee appointed by the organization's Chairman and shall be comprised of three representatives of member stations and the sitting executive committee.  Nominations for awards may be made by employees of any member station or by members of the awards committee.

 

Al Temple Award: Presented to those individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the Kentucky Broadcasters Association over an extended period of time.  Their volunteer service is an invaluable part of this organizations success and ability to serve its members. The award is named in honor of the extraordinary service of Al Temple a pioneer secretary-treasurer of the KBA.

 

Kentucky MIC - Hall of Fame Award: Presented to those individuals who have made outstanding personal contributions to the broadcasting profession in Kentucky. Since this award is considered to be the highest award given by the KBA to recognize accomplishments in Kentucky broadcasting, recipients are hereby inducted into the KBA Hall of Fame.

 

J.T. Whitlock - Life Service Award: Presented to members retiring or leaving the profession who have earned perpetual membership and recognition as a result of their contributions to Kentucky broadcasting. Participation in conventions shall be at no cost to recipients of the Life Service Award and their spouse. The award is in honor of a life of service by J.T. Whitlock, longtime KBA Executive Director / Secretary-Treasurer.

 

Ralph Gabbard - Distinguished Kentuckian Award: Given to present or former Kentuckians who have earned fame or acclaim in their field of endeavor and presented in recognition of the value of those achievements and accomplishments to the state and nation.  This award is in honor of distinguished television broadcaster and former Kentucky Broadcasters Association Chairman Ralph Gabbard.  

 

To review past award recipients, click here. 
KBA Sponsoring Jim Doyle Seminar for Members

The Kentucky Broadcasters Association is proud to sponsor:

 

Jim Doyle & Associates Mega Payday Conference

 

11-12-15, 12:00 p.m. (ET) 

(Live via Satellite and Web)

 

The ongoing healthcare revolution can provide HUGE revenue opportunities and we are going to help you learn where to look. Jim Doyle & Associates, the nationally recognized ad sales training experts, have made over 4800 sales calls in the past year alone and on11/12/15 will deliver to you 50 immediately sell-a-ble ideas. In just 2 hours, your staff will be prepared to take a substantial piece of this revenue pie.

 

Mark November 12, 2015, Noon ET on your calendar to learn about:

  • Creative ideas that work
  • Case studies and success stories with quotable metrics to share with your healthcare prospects
  • Websites - you'll know who to call on in your market
  • Tangible, usable, take-em-to-the-streets ideas that your team can sell

Don't miss this event - take advantage of this special opportunity to close business using the latest healthcare marketing strategies.   

 

We will send satellite and URL information to you closer to the date.

 

Stations without Association support are paying $1445. This is our gift to you for being a member of the KBA! 
RAB Monthly Webinar    
 

Build a Better Budget for 2016

 

One-Hour, Live Online Webinar

Thursday, August 20, 2015

11:00 am Eastern/10:00 am Central 

Presenter: Mark Fratrik, Chief Economist, BIA/Kelsey  

 

Setting realistic financial goals for sales, expenses and profits is a true measure of your ability to succeed. Sound, fundamental budgeting strategies help you integrate economic and staffing realities, respond to unexpected changes, and make financial decisions that have a positive impact. Learn about tools you can use to involve your staff in the budget process, ways to tie incentives to budget performance, and proven techniques to build a financial roadmap that leads to growth.

Join us for this fast-paced, information-packed webinar with Expert Guest Mark Fratrik, Chief Economist, BIA/Kelsey.

 

Connection Details:

Join: http://rab.adobeconnect.com/budget2015/ and Enter as a GUEST using your FIRST AND LAST NAME.

Audio: over computer or 800-244-2500, PIN 550122#

NOTE: AdobeConnect recommends using Internet Explorer. If you do not have Internet Explorer, Safari is the next best.

 

SUPPORT: Contact Adobe Support at: 800-422-3623. International support numbers are available at http://www.adobe.com/support/connect/connecthostedsupport.html.  

 

To contact RAB, call 800-232-3131 or email member_response@rab.com 

 

RAB Webinars are FREE for KBA Members!
FREE LBS Training!  

 

Are you using this FREE member benefit? KBA offers access to the LBS Weekly Sales Videos free to all members! If you need login information, simply contact the KBA and we will be glad to help you get started. Don't miss out on these wonderful trainings!  

 

This week's Videos: Trucks and Old Cars    

 

Trucks and Old Cars: Click here as John Tkac highlights the "truck wars" that are going on out there and offers a record-breaking statistic on the average age of vehicle on the road that can open the door to more sales for you and your local dealers!    

 

Automotive News and Information: Click here to access LBS' extensive library of Automotive trends and data that is ready for you to use right now!   

 

Local Pet Connect Digital Promotion: Click here as Jim Williams, General Sales Manager at WSLP-FM in Lake Placid, NY, shares a successful, low-maintenance promotion combining a local humane society and several online sponsors.
FREE LBS Webinars  

LBS is offering a series of monthly webinars - provided to you for FREE by the KBA. Registration is necessary as space is limited and it's first-come, first-served!   

 

August Webinar:  

Broadcast Selling and Taking the Mystery out of Budgeting
Tuesday, August 11th, 2015 - Noon EST 

 

 Click here to sign up now! 

 
In This Issue
Save the Date!!
The KBA Annual Conference will be held at the Lexington Hilton Downtown on October 12-13, 2015.

Be sure to mark your calendar to attend and be on the look out for the agenda to hit your mailbox soon!
Just For Fun
Trivia time!

Last week the Board of Directors got to visit the plant of one of America's sports cars which is manufactured right here in Kentucky, in Bowling Green. Which car did was is?

Be the first to email the correct answer to Laura at Laura@kba.org and win a prize!
EAS Schedule
The 2015 EAS Schedule has been posted on the KBA website:
Click Here!

The next required monthly test will be August 12 at 12:07 a.m. and will originate from EOC.

Upcoming KBA Events
July 22
KBA Board of Directors Meeting
Bowling Green, Ky.

September 30- October 2
NAB Radio Show, Atlanta, Ga.

October 8-10
Small Market Television Exchange,
Austin, Texas

October 12-13
Annual Conference, Lexington

Did You Know??
KBA offers members a FREE Legal Hotline?

Get answers to your everyday regulatory questions - political, EEO, public file and Kentucky legal concerns.  No charges for any questions that can be answered by phone without research.

Attorneys from Sciarrino & Shubert, PLLC and Frost Brown Todd LLC are standing by to assist you with your legal questions.

Click here for contact information!
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