Winter Convention / Summer Convention

WINTER CONVENTION
Held in January, this convention features targeted training for sales and engineering professionals, general sessions for all attendees, a broadcast exhibition, a legislative breakfast, the Awards of Distinction Ceremony and an annual business meeting and elections. The convention also offers advertising and sponsorship opportunities to stations and companies wishing to support the Association or promote their services to convention attendees. 

2009 AGENDA

SPONSORS

SCBA would like to thank the following companies for offering sponsorship support to the 2009 convention.

AT&T

Bahakel Communications

Media General

Sony Electronics

South Carolina Army National Guard

Tower Communication & Services

Winthrop University Dept. of Mass Communication

WACH-TV

WHNS-TV

WIS-TV

WLTX-TV

WPDE/WWMB-TV

WYFF 4

SALES
The sales department is the lifeblood of any radio or television station and SCBA caters to the needs of those departments by offering top-flight training for sales managers and account executives. In a half-day workshop, account managers and sales managers alike can learn sales techniques from acclaimed sales consultants like Sean Luce, Don Beveridge and Jim Tazsarek.

ENGINEERING
SCBA provides full-day training for broadcast engineers. Attendees can visit the broadcast exhibition and participate in sessions on the latest developments in broadcast technology and engineering issues. 

GENERAL SESSIONS
In addition to the specialized training tracks, SCBA offers seminars on topical issues for general managers and other broadcast personnel as needed. 

BROADCAST EXHIBITION
This all-day exhibition features equipment, products and services of interest to radio and television broadcasters including general managers, engineers, programming and production personnel and other station decision makers. The exhibition usually features over 25 vendors and is considered “one of the best in the country” by vendors and attendees alike. This exhibition is open to all full convention registrants at no charge and complimentary registration is available for those wishing only to attend the show. 

Vendor Information

Exhibitors

SCBA would like to thank the following companies for participating in the 2009 Broadcast Exhibition.

Accuweather, Inc.

Atlantic Marketing

Avid Technology

Broadcasters General Store

CompuScripts Captioning

Continental Electronics

Dielectric

Electronics Research

ENCO Systems

Fiber Group

Florical Systems

FOR-A

Google

Harris Corp.

Jampro Antennas

LARCAN

LBA Technology

Logitek Electronic Systems

Microwave Radio Communications

MyTED, Inc.

Nautel

RCS

Reliable Broadcast

SCMS

Sony Electronics

Stainless

Tower Consultants

Trock Media Solutions

Vizrt

AWARDS OF DISTINCTION
This event recognizes individuals who have set the standard of professional excellence in South Carolina broadcasting. The Association’s most distinguished award, induction into the Hall of Fame, recognizes career contributions to the broadcasting industry in South Carolina or a South Carolinian who has made significant contributions to broadcasting outside the state. The Masters Award acknowledges lifetime achievements of on-air broadcasters who have made significant contributions to broadcasting in South Carolina. The Honorary Life Member Award salutes those who ave served broadcasting by making significant contributions to the industry either in South Carolina or outside the state. This special category may include broadcast educators, legislators, owners and managers, on-air talent, broadcast technical specialists, legal and regulatory experts or a South Carolinian representing broadcasting on a national level.

2009 Honorees

                                 Allan Miller             James Thompson         Ethel Taylor

• Hall of Fame Inductee--Allan M. Miller, Managing Partner, Our Three Sons Broadcasting, Rock Hill

Innovative broadcaster, dedicated community servant and passionate advocate for the radio industry for 40 years

• Honorary Life Membership Recipient--Dr. James H. Thompson, President & CEO, WGGS-TV, Greenville

Broadcast visionary and man of faith bringing inspiration to millions through his on-air ministry

• Masters Award Recipient--Dr. Ethel Taylor, Retired Announcer, Glory Communications, Columbia

Lifelong educator and broadcast veteran whose pioneering spirit shaped broadcast history for females and African Americans

ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING AND ELECTIONS
This meeting offers a review of the Association’s activities from the previous year and elections are held for open positions on the SCBA Board of Directors. 

ADVERTISING AND SPONSONSORSHIPS
Advertising may be purchased in the program booklet that is distributed to all convention attendees and all convention events are available for sponsorship. Sponsorships include recognition from the podium, acknowledgement in the program book, complimentary ad and appropriate signage at the event sponsored. To discuss which option will best meet your business’ needs, contact SCBA.
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