CBI Holds NSEM Convention in Philadelphia

RADIO ONLINE | Friday, October 28, 2016

The fifth annual National Student Electronic Media Convention (NSEMC) was held last week (October 20-22) in Philadelphia. More than 450 people attended this year's NSEMC and a record number of exhibitors participated in the convention's trade show, which is dedicated exclusively to the interests of student TV/video outlets, radio stations and webcasters.

Highlights of the convention included intensive workshops on LPFM, hosted in conjunction with the Prometheus Radio Project and REC Networks, and Adobe Creative Suite, hosted by an Adobe Education Leader. The convention also featured a MusicMaster Genius Day, tours of local radio and TV facilities, a keynote address from Glenn Schuck of WINS/New York and the presentation of the National Student Production Awards.

Additionally, there were over 100 breakout sessions covering topics ranging from technical and legal issues to programming and leadership, led by students, industry professionals and faculty and staff members.

"My students had their own planning session before we even got home," said John Devecka of WLOY/Loyola, MD. "They've already started organizing based on some ideas they want to implement. Once again, CBI proved it is worth its weight in gold."

WSOU assistant promotions director Alicia Campos, a sophomore at Seton Hall University, echoed Devecka's thoughts. "I was amazed by how much I learned by interacting with students from stations around the country," said Campos. "The experience was totally energizing and we are already starting to implement some of the ideas we picked up at the convention."