BURBANK, CALIF. — The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation (LABF) on Friday released new details about its newly released on-demand webinar series, a three-part online educational opportunity created by the President of Benztown, who is also a LABF Board Member.
The “LABF Radio & Podcast Power Session” webinar series is the brainchild of Dave “Chachi” Denes, with support from the Broadcast Education Association (BEA) and the University of Maryland.
The series playlist features media industry leaders discussing a variety of relevant topics focused on radio and podcasting.
Playlist topics include:
- Programming with legendary Programming Consultant Mike McVay
- Syndication with Creator and Host of Sunday Night Slow Jams, R Dub!
- Promotion and marketing insight with Benztown Marketing Director Susan Aksu-Magarian
- Sales Career advice from Beasley Media Group Chief Revenue Officer Tina Murley
- Creative branding strategies with the founder of Yamanair, Yaman Coskun
- Commercial production with West Coast Director of Commercial Production for Benztown, Darren Silva and the East Coast Director of Commercial Production MJ Bloch
- Podcasting with expert Head of Production for Spotify’s Podcast Division Ron Shapiro
- Imaging with Thomas Green
- Composition with Shane Drasin
- Behind the scenes of owning a station with Emmis CEO Jeff Smulyan.
In addition, University of Maryland’s Mass Media & Culture/Special Collection Reference Specialist Mike Henry will share historic broadcasting moments that are featured in the Library of American Broadcasting.
“I was honored to lead the “LABF Radio & Podcasting Power Session,” and I want to thank the incredible talent and executives that participated for their contributions and presentations as well as Technical Producers, Robby Gessel and Trevor Adams,” said Denes. “We have high hopes that this session will prove valuable to students and ignite their enthusiasm for the radio and podcasting mediums that hold a special place in our hearts.”
BEA Executive Director Heather Birks added, “This webinar series is an invaluable tool for educators to use in their classrooms and for students as they explore careers in the audio industry – specifically related to podcasting and radio. The series covers every single facet involved. Chachi’s leadership on this project is brilliant. In the next few weeks, we’re announcing details about an exciting live panel session that will take place at the 2024 BEA convention in Las Vegas this April.”
The LABF Radio and Podcasting Power Session playlist can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUf01Tyidnr49L3TKceboh0oGaMyaQov2
