I am pleased to report that the inaugural Midwest Regional Broadcasters Clinic, a collaborative effort between the engineers of the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association and the Minnesota Broadcasters Association, was a success. The event was well attended, with participants from at least 34 states, as well as from Canada, Germany, and the Republic of Georgia.
The exhibit floor featured more than 50 exhibitors. Positive comments and thanks were extended to the program committee members and Midwest Regional Broadcasters Clinic staff.
We invited nationally recognized industry leaders to present relevant topics to our radio and television attendees. The topics included:
– “Radio AI 2024 Demonstration”
– “What’s Up and What’s New with ATSC”
– “Site Safety – Because We All Work Alone, Even When We Shouldn’t”
– “The FCC and Your Station, and How ABIP Can Help”
– “Automation Systems: Disaster Planning and Recovery”
On Tuesday, there was the always popular “Nuts and Bolts” discussion on “What Were They Thinking?” which included a meal of fried cheese curds and brats—a perennial favorite. The National Society of Broadcast Engineers held a meeting on Wednesday after the Clinic ended.
The Clinic program committee appreciates the continued support of the WBA Board, Michelle Vetterkind, Kyle Geissler, and Liz Boyd, as well as the Minnesota Broadcasters Association, Wendy Paulson, and Tim Hyde.
Respectfully submitted,
Jim Steinhart
Broadcasters Clinic – Program Chair
