Winter Conference

NEW LOCATION FOR 2013

Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

Held in January, this conference features targeted training for sales and engineering professionals, general sessions for all attendees, a broadcast exhibition, a legislative breakfast, the Awards of Distinction Ceremony and an annual business meeting and elections. The conference also offers advertising and sponsorship opportunities to stations and companies wishing to support the Association or promote their services to conference attendees.

Tentative Agenda

SPONSORS

SCBA would like to thank the following companies for offering sponsorship support to the upcoming 2013 conference.

Platinum Sponsor

South Carolina Army National Guard

Other Sponsors

AT&T

Bahakel Communications

Clemson University/Learfield Sports

Comrex Corporation

Media General

Tower & Communication Services

Tri-County Technical College

Winthrop Dept. of Mass Communication

WIS-TV

WLTX-TV

WPDE/WWMB-TV

WYFF 4

LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST
Station representatives from across the state gather in a casual atmosphere to meet with legislators at the State House for conversations about the issues of importance to lawmakers and broadcasters. This yearly grassroots lobbying effort needs your participation to be a success so call SCBA to reserve your seat   Registration is complimentary. 

BROADCAST EXHIBITION
This all-day exhibition features equipment, products and services of interest to radio and television broadcasters including general managers, engineers, programming and production personnel and other station decision makers. The exhibition usually features over 25 vendors and is considered “one of the best in the country” by vendors and attendees alike. This exhibition is open to all full convention registrants at no charge and complimentary registration is available for those wishing only to attend the show. 

Vendor Information

Exhibitors

Vendors confirmed so far for the 2013 show include:

24/7 News Source

Alive Telecommunications

Atlantic Marketing

Bonneville Distribution

Broadcast Electronics

Broadcast Supply Worldwide

Broadcasters General Store

Broadtech Services

Comrex Corporation

Continental Electronics

Dialight Corp.

Double Radius

Electronics Research

Fiber Group

Florical Systems

Greenville Media

Harris Corp.

LARCAN

Miller Camera Support

Nautel

RCS

Richardson Electronics

Ross Video Limited

SCMS

Shively Labs

Technostrobe

Tektronix

Tieline, The Codec Company

Tower Consultants

Trock Media Solutions

Utah Scientific

Vislink News & Entertainment

Vitec Videocom

Weather Metrics

Wheatstone Corp.

WideOrbit

ENGINEERING

SCBA provides full-day training for broadcast engineers. Attendees can visit the broadcast exhibition and participate in sessions on the latest developments in broadcast technology and engineering issues. 

ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING AND ELECTIONS
This meeting offers a review of the Association’s activities from the previous year and elections are held for open positions on the SCBA Board of Directors. 

SALES
The sales department is the lifeblood of any radio or television station and SCBA caters to the needs of those departments by offering top-flight training for sales managers and account executives. In a full-day or half-day workshop, account managers and sales managers alike can learn from some of the country's  leading broadcast sales consultants. 

AWARDS OF DISTINCTION
This event recognizes individuals who have set the standard of professional excellence in South Carolina broadcasting. The Association’s most distinguished award, induction into the Hall of Fame, recognizes career contributions to the broadcasting industry in South Carolina or a South Carolinian who has made significant contributions to broadcasting outside the state. The Masters Award acknowledges lifetime achievements of on-air broadcasters who have made significant contributions to broadcasting in South Carolina. The Honorary Life Member Award salutes those who have served broadcasting by making significant contributions to the industry either in South Carolina or outside the state. This special category may include broadcast educators, legislators, owners and managers, on-air talent, broadcast technical specialists, legal and regulatory experts or a South Carolinian representing broadcasting on a national level.  The 2013 honorees are. . .

Hall of Fame Inductee-Jane Pigg, Owner/Operator, WCRE-AM/FM (Cheraw)

Through sheer passion of the industry and personal determination has become one of the state's few female broadcast owners with unparalleled commitment to the communities she serves

Honorary Life Membership Recipient-John George, Owner, Broadtech Services (Lexington)

Selfless contributor and consistent leader in the field of broadcast engineering in South Carolina as well as nationally

Masters Award Recipient-Pete Yanity, Anchor and Sports Director, WSPA-TV (Spartanburg)

Recognizable voice of Clemson sports and consummate broadcaster offering enthusiastic coverage no matter the sport   

                                                                 

ADVERTISING AND SPONSORSHIPS
Advertising may be purchased in the program booklet that is distributed to all convention attendees and all convention events are available for sponsorship. Sponsorships include recognition from the podium, acknowledgement in the program book, complimentary ad and appropriate signage at the event sponsored. To discuss which option will best meet your business’ needs, contact SCBA.
Rate Sheet (Adobe PDF File)