Attention General Managers and News Directors: Midterm Essentials is a free, one-day intensive training session for broadcast journalists who want to more meaningfully cover key issues facing citizens in the 2022 midterm elections. Event is July 28 in Philadelphia. Deadline to register is June 30. Register here Learning Outcomes Describe five key issues surrounding the…
Read MoreThe PAB is excited to offer the P1 Plus Program which is a 7-week virtual program that will aid your new hires training schedule with training videos and online meetings that will take them from “rookie to ready” before Labor Day. New hire onboarding can be stressful, if you don’t have a solid training plan…
Read MoreThe Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters has committed $41,000 toward scholarships and on-campus events at Point Park University. The scholarships prioritize first-year students with demonstrated financial need in the Rowland School of Business and the School of Communication who have an interest in radio or TV broadcast media. Sixteen students will receive $2,000 each – eight for the Fall 2021 semester and…
Read MoreEntercom changes its name to Audacy It reflects expansion into podcasts and sports betting for the company that runs WIP and KYW. By Erin Arvedlund STAFF WRITER By Erin Arvedlund STAFF WRITER Aiming to become a bigger player in podcasts and sports betting, Philadelphia-based radio giant Entercom Communications Corp. (NYSE: ETM) on Tuesday changed its…
Read MoreHARRISBURG, PA– The Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters (PAB) has launched two new grant programs available to all member stations throughout the Commonwealth. The new funding streams will allow station managers to facilitate the professional development of staffers at all levels. PAB Broadcast Innovation Grant Program This grant program will foster continuing education and training for…
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