BRINKLEY ANNOUNCES NEW APPOINTMENTS
David Brinkley, 2019 KBA Chairman, has announced appointments to KBA’s Board of Directors for the upcoming year. Bridgett Turner and Beth Mann have accepted appointments to serve at At-Large Directors and Julie Milam has accepted an appointment to fill the remaining term of Brad Odil, as Television Director for markets outside of Lexington or Louisville. Brad joins the Executive Committee in 2019 as Chairman-Elect.
Bridgett Turner- At Large Director
Forcht Broadcasting
General Manager
WWEL, WANV & WFTG
Beth Mann - At Large Director
The Edge Media Group
President/CEO

KBA Chairwoman in 2007
Julie Milam - Television Director Other Markets
Marquee Broadcasting Kentucky
General Manager
WNKY – NBC 40, CBS 40 & MeTV
PRESIDENT'S COLUMN
RADIO TALENT INSTITUTE 2019: NOT JUST FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS
Chris Winkle
President/CEO
@kbachris
As you are likely aware, the Kentucky Broadcasters Association proudly partners with the Radio Talent Institute in an effort to grow the next generation of broadcasters. The Institute curriculum focuses on almost every aspect of radio including on-air, sales, production, promotions, digital, sports, news and engineering. Nearly 70% of the students who complete the Institute begin a career in radio or a related field, including television.

I’m pleased to announce that the Institute is no longer just for college students. Beginning in 2019, the Institute will extend the same opportunity to part-timers and interns at your station. This may be a tremendous opportunity to invest in the future of your station. But I need your help to get the word to prospective students. Please click here , print the information and invitation packet and share with individuals that you believe would benefit from attending the Institute.

The Institute will be held on the campus of Western Kentucky University, July 22-31, 2019. The registration deadline is March 1, 2019, however there is a little cost break for submitting the forms before February 1 st . Space is limited to only 25 students, so please share the information as soon as possible.
 
If you have any questions about the information packet or would like the forms sent directly to an interested individual, please email Taylor Wade with the National Radio Talent System.

NEWS & NOTES
CONGRATULATIONS LIBBY TORRENCE FROM WGGC-95.1!
You are the winner of our second $50.00 Visa gift card giveaway for completing the 2018 KBA Annual Conference II of II survey. Please email your preferred mailing address to  kba@kba.org  to receive your gift card.

Stay tuned throughout 2019 for more ways to play and WIN!
WPKY IN PRINCETON SOLD
The Edge Media Group, owned and operated by Beth Mann, recently announced the acquisition of WPKY in Princeton. The deal closed on Friday, November 30th.
SERVICE TO AMERICA AWARDS
June 11, 2019 - Washington, DC

The NAB and the NAB Education Foundation have announced that the window for submitting your nominations for the Celebration of Service to America Awards will be January 1 - March 9, 2018. The event exists to give broadcast stations and groups the chance to be recognized nationally for their local impact. Find out more here.
DATES TO REMEMBER
JANUARY
10th @ 2pm (ET) Member Services Committee Meeting (Elizabethtown)
24th @ 9am (ET) KBA Board of Directors Meeting (KBA Headquarters)

FEBRUARY
13-16 Country Radio Seminar
26-28 Washington DC Annual Fly-In
TRAINING FROM LBS
Today's Three Featured Videos

Ever wonder what you should know before calling on a local retirement planner? Wonder no more! In this session:

When is your busiest time of year and why do people seek you out then?
When is your slowest time of year and why should people come to you then?
Why do people say that they come to your business?
What does it take for a broadcaster to get approved for an ad?


In this session, former General Sales Manager, Sally Kohn, discusses how she gets reps out the door and into the field, managing advertisers that are preempted for political ads, and how a rep can prepare and manage advertisers!

Bob Brown, President of Opportunity Village in Las Vegas (one of the nation’s largest charities) offers some advice on how you can get more ad dollars from non-profits in your market!
UPCOMING WEBINARS
9 Things to do to Rev Up for 2019

December 11, Noon ET

Presented By: Mark Levy, LBA Broadcast Expert

Every one of us can use a boost sometimes! That boost can come in many ways including the implementation of new tools to serve our prospects and clients. Join LBS Broadcast Expert, Mark Levy, as he covers new methods to enhance your performance whether you are gearing up for a sales call, using creative research, or just planning another great day!

Did you know you can add all team
members at your station to the eCast distribution list?
Simply send a list of all email
addresses that need to be added to  kba@kba.org
The next required monthly test will be Wednesday, December 12 @ 12:07AM (EDT) and will originate from WUKY-FM.
ECAST SPONSORED BY:

This eCast is sponsored by
"Wedding Planning with Pem," a
sweet fit for your advertisers.


KENTUCKY BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION STAFF:
Chris Winkle, President/CEO

Karen Mucci, Director of Member Services

Liza Livers, Administrative Assistant

Lisa Gross, PEP Coordinator
pep@kba.org
Our PEP Sponsors...
Chris Winkle
KBA President/CEO
Marti Hazel
KBA 2018 Chairperson