Collins, Phillips confirmed for TAB Convention keynotes

posted on 4.20.2015

TAB has confirmed two longtime broadcasters to present keynote addresses at the 62nd Annual Convention & Trade Show.

The event is set for Aug. 5-6 at the Renaissance Austin Hotel.

Nationally-known journalist Maria Antonieta Collins will be presenting the keynote at TAB's Annual Awards Gala (Thurs., Aug. 6 at 7 pm).

In addition to being an Edward Murrow Award winning TV journalist, Collins is the best-selling author of seven books and a four time Emmy winner.

Tickets to the Awards Gala are $75 each and include access to the Chairman's Reception immediately preceding the dinner.

Bob Phillips, host of the Texas Country Reporter TV program, will address TAB's Golden Mic Club at their annual banquet (Wed., Aug. 5 at 7:30 pm).

Phillips has been producing and hosting the popular program since 1972 and will be on hand to share some of his stories from the road.

Tickets are $45 each and include access to the Kick-Off Party immediately preceding the banquet. Golden Mic Club members may attend the party and the banquet for FREE.

Registration will open May 1.

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