NJBA Weekly Newsletter, Friday, April 20, 2007

Convention Registration Now Open

Live from the NAB, Las Vegas

On-line registration for the Mid-Atlantic States Conference is now open at www.njbroadcasters.org.  Here’s how – on the home page, scroll down and locate the “click here to register” or click on the Events/Convention Tab and locate the “click here to register”.  This will take you to the log-in page.  You will be asked to Login and provide your password. Once entered, fill out the registration form, one for each attendee, and click submit.  After you have registered, you will be required to either mail your check payment to NJBA or call 1-888 657-2346 and provide your credit card information.  We will send you written confirmation of your registration.  It’s easy and fast. So register today and secure your seat for the “Best of the Best” luncheon. You will find the entire program on the web site. For Hotel reservations, call this special toll-free number 1-800-345-7253. Tell the Caesars operator that you want the $120.00 NJBA Conference rate. The hotel room block sells out quickly, so make your reservations today.  The cut-off date, May 11, 2007. 

NAB Breaks All Records

The NAB Convention in Las Vegas has set new records in both attendants and Exhibit Hall occupied space. Attendees are literally from all over the world. The show takes up the entire exhibit hall, at the convention center, and is the largest show in Las Vegas. The meetings are full of great information for everyone who works in the business being organized by job discipline. NAB President and CEO, David K. Rehr delivered a stirring address whose theme was language and how broadcasters need to change the vocabulary they use into 21st century speak, to truly convey our messages. One convention highlight was Senator Mary Landrieu talking about getting support for her new bill that would grant Broadcasters 1st responders rights during a national emergency. This bill would prohibit FEMA from making first responder decisions and would turn the responsibility back to the local credentialing authority. In the case of New Jersey, it would be NJBA through the NJ State Police. 

Cut Streaming Costs

A TV streaming Company, Jetcast, has been purchased by several folks formally with RCS. They have directed their company to Streaming Audio for radio stations. They offer, fixed cost, your monthly fee remains the same; more bandwidth gives listeners high quality audio and there are no listener caps. With the copywrite office raising royalty rates, this service seems to be the first bright light in a costly grey storm. For more information on the service and its costs, contact Dick Darr at Jetcast, 515 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022, call 914-671-3126, or e-mail Richard@jetcast.com.   

Remember: Conference registration is opened. www.njbroadcasters.org

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