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SUMMARY:Minnesota Broadcasters Association Annual Conference and MBA Excellence Awards
DESCRIPTION:LocationThe Confluence Hotel200 2nd St WHastings\, MN 55033*All times and speakers subject to change*Registration and Session Announcements Coming Soon!\nSpeakers include:Major General Shawn Manke of the Minnesota National GuardJeff Schmidt\, VP of Professional Development\, RABKelli Frieler\, CEO of Vibrant ImpactDavid Oxenford\, Partner\, Wilkinson|Barker|KnauerPierre Bouvard\, Chief Insights Officer\, Cumulus MediaMinnesota Secretary of State Steve SimonSam Richter\, Expert on Generative AI\, ChatGPT\, and AI-Powered Digital IntelligenceMore to be announced!\nWednesday\, October 7th12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sessions and Vendor Expo"The Sales Confluence"Join us on October 7th during the MBA Annual Conference for "The Sales Confluence." This is a dynamic opportunity designed specifically for radio and TV sales professionals. This dedicated day will feature industry experts\, practical sales strategies\, emerging trends\, and ideas to help broadcasters strengthen client relationship and get results.Attendees will gain valuable insights into today's evolving media landscape while networking with colleagues across Minnesota. Whether you're a seasoned sales manager or new to the industry\, this day will provide the tools\, inspiration\, and connections needed to drive success in today's competitive marketplace.Featured Speakers: Jeff Schmidt\, SVP of Professional Development of RAB\, Kelli Frieler\, CEO of Vibrant Impact and more to be announced.\n 6:00 p.m. Minnesota Broadcasters Excellence Awards Happy Hour7:00 p.m. Minnesota Broadcasters Excellence Awards Dinner\nAward Categories\nSubmit an Entry\nThursday\, October 8th8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sessions and Vendor Expo\nHotel Room Block at The Confluence HotelThere is a room block at The Confluence Hotel. Click Here to book a room in the MBA Room Block. Rooms are $179/night + taxes and fees.\n\nSponsorship and Vendor OpportunitiesInterested in sponsoring or becoming a vendor? Please reach out to Rosanne.Rybak@minnesotabroadcasters.com.\nRegistration Levels and PricingExclusive MBA Member Sales Training on October 7th - (FREE for MBA Members)Conference Sessions Only - $150.00Conference Sessions and MBA Excellence Awards Dinner - $250.00MBA Excellence Awards Dinner on October 7th Only - $125.00Table of 10 - MBA Excellence Awards Dinner Only - $1\,250.00Student Rate - Conference Sessions on October 8th - $50.00Student Rate Bundle (includes dinner on October 7th) - $100.00\n*Registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable.*
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Location
The Confluence Hotel
200 2nd St W
Hastings\, MN 55033
*All times and speakers subject to change*
Registration and Session Announcements Coming Soon!
Speakers include:
Major General Shawn Manke of the Minnesota National Guard
Jeff Schmidt\, VP of Professional Development\, RAB
Kelli Frieler\, CEO of Vibrant Impact
David Oxenford\, Partner\, Wilkinson|Barker|Knauer
Pierre Bouvard\, Chief Insights Officer\, Cumulus Media
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon
Sam Richter\, Expert on Generative AI\, ChatGPT\, and AI-Powered Digital Intelligence
More to be announced!
Wednesday\, October 7th
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sessions and Vendor Expo
"\;The Sales Confluence"\;
Join us on October 7th during the MBA Annual Conference for "\;The Sales Confluence."\; This is a dynamic opportunity designed specifically for radio and TV sales professionals. This dedicated day will feature industry experts\, practical sales strategies\, emerging trends\, and ideas to help broadcasters strengthen client relationship and get results.
Attendees will gain valuable insights into today&rsquo\;s evolving media landscape while networking with colleagues across Minnesota. Whether you&rsquo\;re a seasoned sales manager or new to the industry\, this day will provide the tools\, inspiration\, and connections needed to drive success in today&rsquo\;s competitive marketplace.
Featured Speakers: Jeff Schmidt\, SVP of Professional Development of RAB\, Kelli Frieler\, CEO of Vibrant Impact and more to be announced.
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6:00 p.m. \;Minnesota Broadcasters Excellence Awards Happy Hour
7:00 p.m. Minnesota Broadcasters Excellence Awards Dinner
Award Categories
Submit an Entry
Thursday\, October 8th
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sessions and Vendor Expo
Hotel Room Block at The Confluence Hotel
There is a room block at The Confluence Hotel. Click Here to book a room in the MBA Room Block. Rooms are $179/night + taxes and fees.
Sponsorship and Vendor Opportunities
Interested in sponsoring or becoming a vendor? Please reach out to Rosanne.Rybak@minnesotabroadcasters.com.
Registration Levels and Pricing
Exclusive MBA Member Sales Training on October 7th - (FREE for MBA Members)
Conference Sessions Only - $150.00
Conference Sessions and MBA Excellence Awards Dinner - $250.00
MBA Excellence Awards Dinner on October 7th Only - \;$125.00
Table of 10 - MBA Excellence Awards Dinner Only - $1\,250.00
Student Rate - Conference Sessions on October 8th - $50.00
Student Rate Bundle (includes dinner on October 7th) - $100.00
*Registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable.*
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