October 26, 2015
Now Accepting Nominations for KBA Board of Director Positions

The KBA is now Accepting Nominations for several Board of Director Positions.

The following positions are up for election:

Radio District 1 Director
Radio District 3 Director
Radio District 5 Director
Radio District 7 Director
Television Director - Lexington Market
Television Director - Other Markets
Television Director - Public

The positions are currently being held by:

Radio District 1 Director: Jim Moore, WYMC, Mayfield. He is eligible for re-election.

Radio District 3 Director: Bill Gentry. He is NOT eligible for re-election.

Radio District 5 Director: Kristin Cantrell, CapCity Communications, Frankfort. She is eligible for re-election.

Radio District 7 Director: Jeff Ray, Gateway Radio Works, Morehead/Mt. Sterling. He is eligible for re-election.

Television Director - Lexington Market: Chris Mossman, WKYT, Lexington. He is eligible for re-election.

Television Director - Other Markets: Brad Odil, WBKO, Bowling Green. He is eligible for re-election.

Television Director - Public: David Brinkley, WKU, Bowling Green. He is eligible for re-election.

To nominate someone for any of these positions, simply respond to this email or send the nomination to Laura@kba.org.

Nominees must be from the owner or managerial level. Self-nomination is acceptable.
 
Nominations must be received by the KBA office by November 13, 2015. If you have any questions about this matter please contact the KBA office.
Majority of House of Representatives Now Opposes RIAA-Backed Performance Royalties on Local Radio

A majority of the House of Representatives now supports the Local Radio Freedom Act, a resolution that opposes "any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge" on local broadcast radio stations. The resolution, which was introduced in Congress less than eight months ago, has 220 co-sponsors in the House of Representatives and 24 in the Senate.

"Local radio stations and the record industry have enjoyed a mutually beneficial relationship for decades that has spurred enormous music creation by new and established artists," said NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith. "We applaud lawmakers for opposing a job-killing performance royalty that would damage this partnership and hurt local radio's ability to serve our communities. Broadcasters across the country look forward to continuing to provide billions of dollars in promotional value for free radio airplay."

Five of Kentucky's six Representatives have signed on as co-sponsors.  
FCC gives AM radio "the best of both worlds."
Source: Tom Taylor Now

Ben Downs of Texas-based Bryan Broadcasting once led an NAB Radio Board task force on AM revitalization, and he tells this NOW Newsletter that Friday's FCC Report & Order "gives us the best of both worlds - a 250-mile super-waiver, and a translator window for broadcasters priced out of the translator market."

Many operators feared the worst out of the "AM Revitalization" item that's been dribbled around the 8th Floor at the FCC for months. We kept hearing that Chairman Tom Wheeler wouldn't permit a dedicated window for AM stations to file for a companion translator. But Friday, he did, though it won't occur until 2017.

The more immediate prospect for translator captures by AM operators is the "window-lite" proposal for a waiver process that Audio Bureau Chief Peter Doyle was talking up at last month's Radio Show in Atlanta. It would let AM owners import a translator companion from as far away as 250 miles, under the right conditions. So Wheeler stretched for a whole Christmas package, as did the other four Commissioners.  
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    
 
Planning Your 2016 Digital Strategies
 
One-Hour, Live Online Webinar
Thursday, November 12, 2015
11:00 am Eastern/10:00 am Central 
Presenter: Gordon Borrell  
    
 
A digital marketing strategy is essential to take advantage of the growing opportunities for driving revenue. Today's advertising sales representatives must learn "integrated strategies" that take advantage of the benefits of radio's digital strengths. Learn to develop a strategy for driving digital revenue for radio that's easy to create and communicate to your team and make 2016 your best digital year ever.  
 
Connection Details:

Join: http://rab.adobeconnect.com/digital2015b/ 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: Important Automotive Updates  
 
Digital Auto Opportunities: Click here as John Tkac discusses how your broadcast and digital assets can be positioned to thrive and get more of your local dealers' growing digital marketing dollars. In this October LBS webinar, John provides a way to increase your value as a solution provider to your dealers, listeners, viewers, and users.
 
Automotive Incentives: Click here as John Tkac updates us on the HUGE incentives the Big Three are offering on their pickups right now. Make sure to talk to your local dealers about getting the word out to your audience and how this impacts their business!
 
Auto News and Trends: Click here for LBS' searchable database of important issues your LOCAL car dealers are dealing with RIGHT NOW!
In This Issue
EAS Schedule
The 2015 EAS Schedule is posted on the KBA website:
Click Here!

The next required monthly test will be November 11 at 10:37 a.m. and will originate from EOC.

Mark Your Calendar for these 2016 Events!
February 8-10
Country Radio Seminar,
Nashville, Tenn.

February 22-24
NAB State Leadership Conference
Washington D.C.

April 17-20
NAB Show
Las Vegas

September 21-23
Radio Show
Nashville, Tenn.
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