Winter Conference

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 2014 conference.

SC Army

National Guard

WYFF 4

Media General

NRS Media

Tower & Communication Services

WLTX-TV

Bahakel Communications

Comrex

WIS-TV

Tri-County Technical College

Winthrop University Dept. of Mass Communication

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

SCBA would like to thank the following vendors for participating in the 2014 show:

Accelerated Media Technologies

Atlantic Marketing

Bonneville Distribution

Broadcast Electronics

Broadcast Supply Worldwide
Broadcasters General Store

Comrex Corporation

Continental Electronics

Dialight Corporation

DoubleRadius
Electronics Research

ENCO Systems, Inc.

Fiber Group, Inc.

Florical Systems

FOR-A Corp of America

Grass Valley USA LLC

Greenville Media

Harmonic, Inc.

LARCAN

Nautel

NRS Media

RCS

RF Specialities-South

Ross Video

SCMS, Inc.

Shively Labs

Tektronix

Trock Media Solutions

Utah Scientific

Vizrt

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.  

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. 

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)