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CBI 2012 NATIONAL STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS

College Broadcasters, Inc. (CBI) is pleased to present our 11th annual National Student Production Awards. Free to CBI member stations (up to two entries per category), the competition is divided into radio, television and joint divisions.  There are 24 categories in all.  For details, see the contest page.

CBI National Student Electronic Media Convention 2012 – Atlanta, GA

Fellow CBI Members:

I am pleased to announce that this fall, for the first time ever, CBI will present its own convention, to be held October 25 – 27, 2012 at the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel in downtown Atlanta. 

The CBI National Student Electronic Media Convention is the only conference dedicated exclusively to the interests of student radio stations, TV/video outlets, and webcasters. Held in one of America’s media capitals, the conference will feature three days of interactive sessions led by broadcast professionals and your peers, as well as the presentation of the National Student Production Awards. 

While our past convention partnerships with CMA and ACP have been fruitful, the CBI Board of Directors is excited about this opportunity to put the interests of student broadcasters first. With an exclusive focus on issues related to student radio, TV, and online broadcasters – as well as an affordable, conveniently located venue – we are confident that our convention will be the most beneficial experience your station will have this year. 

As with all CBI initiatives, this will only succeed with the support of our membership. Please begin making your plans to join us. We are also looking for members to share their expertise by submitting a session proposal. Registration, session proposal information, and additional details will be distributed in the near future. 

We look forward to seeing you in Atlanta and, as always, welcome your feedback. 

Thank you, 

Greg Weston
CBI President
grw8@pitt.edu

Addendum:  Visit the convention website and book your rooms now. We expect our room block to sell out quickly! Registration will open in a couple of days.

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College Broadcasters Inc. represents students involved in radio, television, webcasting and other related media ventures; ensures a commitment to education and the student pursuit of excellence through active involvement in electronic media; promotes cooperative efforts between the association and other national, regional, and state media organizations; facilitates the discussion of issues related to student-operated electronic media; and other community oriented programs.

Click here for information on the CBI Board of Directors. To read the CBI By-laws, click here.

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SPLC, CBI Ask Supreme Court to Void  “Vague” FCC Broadcast Indecency Regulations

The Student Press Law Center, a nonprofit advocate for the First Amendment rights of the student media, joined College Broadcasters, Inc., in urging the U.S. Supreme Court Thursday to strike down the Federal Communications Commission’s policy of fining broadcasters for “fleeting expletives,” saying that the policy is forcing student broadcasters to censor themselves unnecessarily.  (full story)

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FCC License Renewal Cycle

If your station is licensed by the FCC, you have either already started the renewal process or will need to start soon.  See our renewal table if you are unsure when you need to start preparing for renewal.  Consult with your legal counsel and don’t be late!  Of course of conventions cover all of the information concerning license renewal in detail with legal counsel on hand to answer those hard questions.

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CBI Webcasting Settlement Adopted by Copyright Royalty Board

CBI has been THE leader in responsibly representing educational stations with all things relating to webcasting and student radio stations.  CBI is unparalleled in reaching reasonable outcomes in the lengthy and highly costly process of setting rates and terms for student webcasters.  Other organizations have blustered and made unrealistic claims about what they do for you, but ask for details and they provide nothing or unsubstantiated claims and point to appeals which have little, if any, chance of success.  Their track records have nothing to be proud of, CBI does have a history of success in representing stations like yours.  Have questions about webcasting?  Click the webcasting link above.  Still have questions, call us and ask!  855-ASK-4CBI.     Read the CRB  Initial Determination of Rates and Terms.

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