RAB, BMI and MIW Complete 12th Annual M&L Training Seminar

RADIO ONLINE | Monday, August 19, 2019

The Radio Advertising Bureau

The Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB), in conjunction with BMI and the Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio (MIW) Group, has announced the successful completion of the 12th annual Rising Through the Ranks Women in Radio Management & Leadership Training Program. Twenty-seven scholarship recipients were welcomed at the BMI Nashville Offices on August 13-15. Scholarships were courtesy of BMI. Scholarship recipients were selected and awarded by the three organizations.

The two-day curriculum focused on the specific needs of women in radio management or those aspiring to move into management and worked to enhance their overall knowledge and skills. The curriculums were customized to feature practical and real-world applications that participants can immediately put to use in their individual companies. Sessions at this year's seminar included:

• The Role of Today's Radio Manager
• Building Your Personal Brand
• Managing Your Team's Personalities
• Women in the Radio Workplace
• Managing Up, Down and Sideways
• Culture... Healthy vs. Toxic?

Featured speakers included:

• Hartley Adkins, President, Integrated Revenue Strategy, iHeartMedia, Inc.
• Georgia Beasley, Manager, Professional Development, RAB
• Joe D'Angelo, Senior Vice President, Broadcast Radio, Xperi Inc. DTS/HD Radio
• Erica Farber, President and Chief Executive Officer, RAB
• Bill Hendrich, Executive Vice President, Cox Media Group
• Amy Hughes, Director of Sales, Entercom Communications
• Kim Johnson, Director of Sales, RAB
• Laurie Kahn, Founder, Media Staffing Network
• Susan Larkin, Regional Vice President, Entercom Communications
• Denyse Mesnik, President, The Mesnik Group/MIW Executive Committee
• Val Maki, President and Chief Operating Officer, Brandovation
• Jennifer Morelli, Senior Vice President, Live Events & Experiences, Entercom Communications
• Ginny Morris, Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer, Hubbard Radio
• Beth Neuhoff, Chief Executive Officer, Neuhoff Media
• Dan Spears, Vice President, Industry Relations, BMI
• Erika Sylvia, Controller, Emmis Communications

"Our graduates come away with a broader skill set that can be pivotal in making positive change to their individual work situations," noted RAB President/CEO Erica Farber. "Not only do they have a new perspective, but they are surrounded by a new network of supportive women from across the country representing diverse positions in radio."

"Supporting these female radio executives who are on the rise in their careers is something BMI is extremely proud of," said BMI VP/Industry Relations Dan Spears. "Rising Through the Ranks gives these talented participants the tools they need to succeed in the radio industry, and the guidance they receive from top executives, as well as the connections they make through the program, are invaluable."

"Rising Through the Ranks is perfectly aligned with the MIW Group's mission of mentoring and inspiring women in radio broadcasting. Participating in this meaningful program is a privilege for both the scholarship recipients and those of us invited to address the group. We were very impressed by the caliber of this year's class," said The Mesnik Group President Denyse Mesnik and spokeswoman for the MIW Radio Group. "Each year, the power of this unique experience becomes evident as graduates return to their offices to incorporate insights learned and continue building successful careers."

"Rising Through the Ranks was the perfect blend of personal, meaningful and industry anecdotes with useful trainings and information," commented Entercom/NY Director of Mets Sales Kristina Schoenbeck. "I feel more inspired than ever to tackle the next challenge. I've also never been prouder to do what I do."

2019 Rising Through the Ranks Graduates:

Luisa Banks
Cox Media Group

Jill Bernhardt
Cumulus Media

Taylor Brown
Neuhoff Media

Alexandra Byrnes
Entercom Communications

Yvonne Cheng
iHeartMedia, Inc.

Katy Dempsey
Bryan Broadcasting

Jaime Frankel
Beasley Media Group

Adella Fremstad-Nolden
Radio One

Pamela Hall
Kindred Communications

Andrea Hansen
Entercom Communications

Nichole Hansen
Spencer Radio Group/SAGA Communications

Traci Harris-Mason
Forcht Broadcasting

Dara Kalvort
Entercom Communications

Tori Kahl
iHeartMedia, Inc.

Shannon Kenefick
Townsquare Media

Adria Lawrence
Emmis Communications

Michelle Mazzara
BMI

Kate Maguire
Summit Media

Elizabeth Nifong
Beasley Media Group

Debbie Payne
Cumulus Media

Kristina Schoenbeck
Entercom Communications

Crista St. John
Bonneville International/Mariners Radio

Ava Suppelsa
BMI

Brianne Thompson
Leighton Broadcasting

Denise Tolzman
Queen B Radio

Dianna Towns
Neuhoff Media

Ashley Williams
Cox Media Group

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