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RAB, BMI and MIW Complete 12th Annual M&L Training Seminar
RADIO ONLINE | Monday, August 19, 2019 |
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?
- 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
"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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