Schedule
The TAB Convention Schedule is set! We can't wait to see everyone in August.
| Title | Time | Location | Speaker(s) | Description |
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| Golf Tournament | 8:00 AM | Wolfdancer Golf Club | Join us at the beautiful Wolfdancer Golf Club Address: 575 Hyatt Lost Pines Rd, Cedar Creek, TX 78612 The tournament provides time for players and… | |
| The Value of Your Audience | 2:00 PM | 4th Fl., Sony Rm. |
David Chipman, The Nielsen Company
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Nothing in the world stands still; it is either expanding or contracting. You can count on the fact that the US and the World's population… |
| How Local Cross-Platform Insights are Fueling Growth for Local Texas TV & OTT Platforms | 2:00 PM | 4th Fl., Nexstar Rm. |
Paul LeFort, The Nielsen Company
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Live Sports & Local News continue to drive Reach for Local Broadcast but these audiences are changing like never before. Cord-Stacking, Virtual… |
| Cybersecurity Threats to Broadcasters – Prevention and Response | 2:00 PM | 4th Fl,, Sinclair Rm. |
Thomas Pace, NetRise
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Cybersecurity threats are growing exponentially, and local broadcasters are a rich and tempting target. To protect yourself against costly and… |
| NextGen Broadcast is Radio Too | 3:15 PM | 4th Fl., Sony Rm. |
Fred Baumgartner
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NextGen Broadcast enabled by ATSC 3.0 is as much radio as it is TV. First transmissions now reach most of our population. NextGen Broadcast’s… |
| What's Done...What's Next for NextGenTV? | 3:15 PM | 4th Fl., Sinclair Rm. |
David Burke, Gray Television
Mike Kralec, Sinclair Broadcast Group Anne Schelle, Pearl TV Kerry Oslund, E.W. Scripps Company |
With multiple Texas TV markets now offering NextGen TV, a panel of TV group CTO’s discuss the status of market launches, share insights on… |
| Treat 'Em Like Dogs | 3:15 PM | 4th Fl., Nexstar Rm. |
Tom Ray, JDA
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Tom Ray explores the foundational concepts of management through the lens of the dog training world. From the leadership skills your team… |
| Texas and Broadcast History | 4:30 PM | 4th Fl., Sinclair Rm. |
David Ostmo, Sinclair Broadcast Group
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Take a fun and nostalgic look back to see how Texas Radio and Television stations developed over the past century and understand why technological… |
| Advanced Emergency Alerting and Information Services | 4:30 PM | 4th Fl., Sony Rm. |
So Vang, ONE Media 3.0/Sinclair Broadcast Group
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Emergency alerting and informing is rapidly advancing in concert with NextGen TV technology to provide a robust, customized, and targeted interactive… |
| Read Anyone in 10 Seconds or Less | 4:30 PM | 4th Fl., Nexstar Rm. |
Jody Holland
Special Live Music Performance from Chief Cleopatra |
Each of us has had the experience of meeting a person and either immediately liking them or immediately knowing we wouldn’t want to hang out… |
| Kick-Off Party | 6:00 PM | 4th Fl., Ballrooms 1-2-3 | Everyone loves a party – and this is TAB’s biggest. | |
| Golden Mic Club Banquet | 7:30 PM | 4th Fl., Room 401 |
Ken Dowe
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Event is open to all Convention Attendees with advance ticket purchase. Current Members of the Golden Mic Club may attend for FREE with ADVANCE… |
| Title | Time | Location | Speaker(s) | Description |
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| Leadership Breakfast | 7:30 AM | 4th Fl., Ballrooms 1-2-3 |
Catherine Badalamente, Graham Media Group
Amy Villarreal, KEYE-TV Austin |
The Leadership Breakfast opens day two of convention and features the presentation of TAB’s prestigious Bonner McLane Public Service and Lone… |
| Grounding/Lighting Protection | 8:00 AM | 4th Fl., Sony Rm. |
Jeff Welton, Nautel
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Once again, lightning season descends with crashes, flashes and BOOM! Join Jeff as he does a recap of the things to look for to help you get through… |
| Exhibit Hall Showcase & Coffee Break | 9:00 AM | 4th Fl., TAB Trade Show | Exclusive time to visit the 115 exhibit booths at TAB's Trade Show. | |
| SL-HDR1 Implementation for NextGen TV | 10:00 AM | 4th Fl., Sinclair Rm. |
Matthew Goldman, Sinclair Broadcast Group
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Matthew Goldman will start off the presentation by explaining HDR video (High Dynamic Range). He also will discuss the advantages for… |
| The Future of Local Auto Dealer Advertising | 10:00 AM | 4th Fl., Nexstar Rm. |
John Fitzpatrick, Force Marketing
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The automotive market remains in turmoil as pandemic-driven supply chain crises and economic uncertainty force rapid shifts in consumer demand.… |
| Converting RF Links to Data Streams | 10:00 AM | 4th Fl., Sony Rm. |
Chris Dusterhoff, Bryan Broadcasting
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The STL frequencies allocated by the FCC get more crowded every year. When you make a decision to add a new station or leave your ISDN link… |
| In-Dash Display: Radio’s New Revenue Opportunity is Easier Than You Think | 11:30 AM | 4th Fl., Sony Rm. |
Steve Newberry, Quu Interactive
Joe D'Angelo, Xperi |
The “Screenification” of radio is underway as dramatic new dashboard displays arrive in new automotive models. The expanding auto platform… |
| Re-Emerge! How to Thrive in the Next New Normal of Broadcast Media Sales | 11:30 AM | 4th Fl., Sinclair Rm. |
Tom Ray, JDA
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Media’s premier sales trainer, Tom Ray will deliver the keys to not only survive, but thrive in the next new normal of Broadcast Media… |
| Leadership During A Changing Culture | 11:30 AM | 4th Fl., Nexstar Rm. |
John Hannon, TelevisaUnivision
Glenn Coleman, Univision Houston John Moesch, West Texas Radio Group Tami Honesty, Radio One DFW |
Recruiting and retaining top performers is more important – and challenging – than ever before. Three long-time career broadcasters share… |
| Exhibit Hall Lunch | 12:00 PM | 4th Fl., TAB Trade Show | Enjoy lunch while visiting TAB's exhibit booths. | |
| AM Station Transmission Systems - Economy, Performance, Efficiency in the Context of the Changing Market | 1:30 PM | 4th Fl., Sony Rm. |
Ben Dawson, Hatfield & Dawson Consulting Engineers
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How has the changing market changed the requirements for AM transmission systems? Considerations: Allocation Restrictions Antenna Efficiency… |
| TAB Annual Business Meeting | 1:30 PM | 4th Fl., Ballrooms 1-2-3 |
Holly Saurer, FCC
Ben Downs, Bryan Broadcasting |
Radio and TV owners and managers come together for a briefing on the industry’s top federal policy priorities in the waning days of the current… |
| Multi-Cast Networking for NextGen TV | 1:30 PM | 4th Fl., Sinclair Rm. |
Mike Schmidt, Heartland Video
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Mike Schmidt will discuss the ATSC 3.0 infrastructure, including considerations for multicast signals and how to handle the different traffic.… |
| Digital Intimidation…It’s Time to Move Beyond It! | 1:30 PM | 4th Fl., Nexstar Rm. |
Derron Steenbergen, Swagger Institute
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This fast-paced session will help you move beyond the aspects of digital sales and the reasons you are intimidated by it. By simplifying digital with… |
| Coffee Break | 2:30 PM | 4th Fl., TAB Trade Show | Visit the 115 exhibit booths at TAB's Trade Show! | |
| Music Royalties & DC Regulatory Update | 3:00 PM | 4th Fl., Sony Rm. |
Janet McHugh, TVMLC
Bill Velez, RMLC Jessica Nyman, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman David Oxenford, Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP |
Legal experts on music royalties and FCC regulations share their insights in this two-part take on key concerns surrounding one of stations’… |
| Containers: Not Just for Shipping Anymore | 3:00 PM | 4th Fl., Room 401 |
Kirk Harnack, Telos Alliance
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- How Containerized Software Justifies Virtual Broadcast Infrastructure Shipping containers revolutionized the shipping industry, providing… |
| New Brain Science Insights that Boost Ratings | 3:00 PM | 4th Fl., Nexstar Rm. |
Graeme Newell
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What are the most appealing elements in our shows? Brain science researcher Graeme Newell puts people inside of brain scanners, then asks them to… |
| Regaining Our Sales Swagger | 3:00 PM | 4th Fl., Sinclair Rm. |
Derron Steenbergen, Swagger Institute
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WOW, what a mess we lived through the past couple of years! From lockdowns, masks, zooms and zooms and zooms…well, you get the idea. It has… |
| Exhibit Hall Happy Hour | 4:00 PM | 4th Fl., TAB Trade Show | Grab a free beverage at our Exhibit Hall Happy Hour! | |
| TABE Annual Business Meeting | 4:00 PM | 4th Fl, Rm. 404 | Meeting for members of the Texas Association of Broadcast Educators. | |
| Chairman's Reception | 6:30 PM | 4th Fl., Nexstar Rm. | Enjoy beverages and hors d'oeuvres with TAB's 2022 Chairman Mark Masepohl before heading to the Awards Gala. | |
| Awards Gala | 7:30 PM | 4th Fl., Ballrooms 1-2-3 | Join friends and colleagues for a great evening featuring presentation of Texas broadcasting's most prestigious awards. |