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5 Oct

Convention to bring online sessions, new opportunities

As the CBI Board of Directors works to curate the first ever Virtual National Student Electronic Media Convention, I’ve had the pleasure of speaking with many station advisers during this process. The excellent feedback provided has directly contributed to our goals when developing the 2020 NSEMC. However, I’m sure that many students of our member […]

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11 Feb

Board Blog: Fundraising Tips

The year is still new and many of us are still working on keeping up with that list resolutions and new goals.  Perhaps your goal this year is to purchase new equipment for your organization. Maybe you want to take your awesome staff to a workshop or convention this year. (Hint, CBI offers a couple […]

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1 Nov

Board Blog: CBI Hosts Annual Convention in Emerald City

More than 400 attendees from 28 states converged at the Renaissance Seattle Hotel for the seventh annual College Broadcasters, Inc. (CBI) National Student Electronic Media Convention (NSEMC) Oct. 25-27, 2018. Convention sessions were led by industry professionals, students, faculty and staff members, and attorneys. Topic choices were expansive allowing a broad range of choices for participants—from radio, […]

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17 Oct

Board Blog: Your #CBISeattle Packing List

College Broadcasters, Inc.’s National Student Electronic Media Convention is just around the corner so it’s time to get packing. Below is a list of things you should pack or prepare for your trip. 1. Comfy shoes NSEMC takes place at the Renaissance Seattle, located at 515 Madison St. If you haven’t been to Seattle before […]

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18 Sep

Student Media in the News: Sept. 18, 2018

CBI seeks Events Director College Broadcasters, Inc. (CBI) seeks a part-time paid Events Director to coordinate the National Student Electronic Media Convention (askcbi.org/seattle) and other programming. The director will work remotely with occasional travel required throughout the year. Full details are available here. Alabama Community College Is Selling Radio Station License The Gadsden Times reports […]

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25 Jul

Second Annual Summer Workshop a Success

CBI co-hosted the College Media Mega Workshop July 12-15 at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities in Minneapolis. CBI partnered with the Associated Collegiate Press (ACP), College Media Association (CMA), and College Media Business and Advertising Managers (CMBAM) organizations for the second annual summer event. Eleven tracks of focus were offered for participants to choose […]

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24 Jul

Student Media in the News: July 24, 2018

NSEMC Seattle session proposals due Aug. 1 Propose your sessions now for the 2018 NSEMC, Oct. 25-27 in Seattle! The session proposal deadline is Wednesday, Aug. 1. Please visit our session proposals page for more info. Jefferson Public Radio leaves original studios; remains on SOU’s campus Jefferson Public Radio is leaving its original studio to […]

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24 Apr

Student Media in the News

Join CBI for Summer MegaWorkshop in Minneapolis CBI will be returning to host the Radio Management track at the national Student Media Summer MegaWorkshop July 12-15 at the University of Minnesota. Registration is open online and more information on the Radio Management track is available on the MegaWorkshop website. Radio UTD celebrates with Sweet Fifteen […]

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18 Apr

Board Blog: Is your org chart out of touch with time?

I’ve been telling my students for years that WPTS is not just a radio station, but a multi-platform content provider. As much as my students use that phrase to make jokes at my expense, they know that I’m right — more today than ever. It’s not exactly breaking news that the barriers between different media […]

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4 Apr

2018 National Student Production Awards

Entries are now being accepted for the 2018 National Student Production Awards! The National Student Production Awards provide a great opportunity for students to showcase their work in a nationally recognized competition, with 27 categories in audio, video and multimedia — including promos, news reporting, comedy, entertainment, sports, best DJ, station imaging, website design and […]

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