Dawn Breaks Over Radio Talent Institute
• The 5th annual GAB Radio Talent Institute returns to the campus of the University of Georgia today with the added support from the Beasley Media Group. Heidi Raphael, Beasley VP of Corporate Communications will be the opening speaker today, kicking off the 10-day Institute. Some 40 other broadcasters from Beasley, Cox Media Group, Urban One, Entercom, Cumulus, iHeartMedia and Salem Media Group, along with representatives from the Atlanta Braves and Atlanta Falcons have graciously volunteered to teach the sessions.
Students have been accepted into the Institute from UGA, as well as from seven other schools in the region. Over the next 10 days they will be immersed in all facets of radio — on-air, programming, news, sports, digital/social media, production, engineering, promotions and sales, with each student becoming certified as a Radio Marketing Professional by the RAB. Caroline Beasley, CEO, Beasley Media Group commented, “We are honored to support the Georgia Association of Broadcasters in this important initiative that underscores our company’s commitment to education in future broadcasters.”
Dan Vallie, President and Founder of the National Radio Talent System remarked, “This is a dynamic industry. It shows how much people in our industry love what we do, take pride in being in broadcasting, and, more importantly, will do what it takes to ensure we have bright young talent in the industry today so we will thrive on into the 21st century. We are building the talent farm the industry has always needed, now more than ever.”
Individual broadcasters, groups or organizations who would like to join the National Radio Talent System™ in establishing and underwriting a Radio Talent Institute™ on a campus in their state and region should contact Dan at 704-246-8185 or DanVallie@NationalRadioTalentSystem.com.
