MAY 25, 2023

Veteran telecom lawyer Anna Gomez has been nominated by President Joe Biden to serve on the Federal Communications Commission, a five-member regulatory body stuck in a 2-2 deadlock.

Gomez, a former FCC and Senate staffer, is serving as a telecom policy adviser in the U.S. State Department. She also served as deputy administrator of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, a key agency within the Commerce Department involved in improving internet accessibility.

NAB President & CEO Curtis LeGeyt commented, "NAB congratulates Anna Gomez on her nomination by President Biden to serve as an FCC Commissioner. Ms. Gomez possesses a wealth of experience in media and telecommunications, most notably from her service as acting administrator of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration during the nation’s transition to digital television. With Next Gen TV launching in markets around the country, if confirmed, Ms. Gomez can bring her demonstrated ability to work with industry, manufacturers and consumers to help ensure a smooth and expeditious transition for millions of Americans."

In addition to the nomination for Gomez, Biden announced the re-nomination of commissioners Geoffrey Starks and Brendan Carr to serve additional 5-year terms.

The Investigative Reporters & Editors Conference has been added to the list of KBA continuing education reimbursement opportunities. The conference will be held June 22-25th in Orlando. Attendees may request to be reimbursed, post-event, up to $1,000 each. However, only one (1) individual per each full-power television station is eligible for the reimbursement. All reimbursement requests must be submitted online with required documentation and receipts. Click here to learn more about KBA's continuing education reimbursement opportunities.

Only active members of the KBA are eligible to request continuing education reimbursements.

KBA has partnered with Radio Ink to offer a special $100.00 registration discount for the Radio Masters Sales Summit, held September 13-14th at the Cincinnati Airport Marriott. Click here to register for the event.

KBA's Awards Committee is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Legacy Awards. The awards will be presented as part of the Excellence In Broadcasting Awards ceremony on Monday, September 25th at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center.

KBA Legacy Awards include: Al Temple Award, Clarance E. Henson Technology Award, Kentucky Mic Hall of Fame Award, J.T. Whitlock Life Service Award and the Ralph Gabbard Distinguished Kentuckian Award.

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT A NOMINATION IS JUNE 2, 2023

A couple of months ago we shared with you that KET's Kentucky Life crew had just wrapped up a busy week of production in Cadiz. The segment showcases the collection of radios and memorabilia at WKDZ and goes on to share a history lesson on how radio came to be an integral part of everyday life. The segment has aired on KET and is now available on-demand.

Click on the image above or here to watch the segment.

REGION 8 - TELEVISION - LARGE MARKET

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FEATURE REPORTING

"Santa Walt: Behind the Beard" - WHAS-TV, Louisville

HARD NEWS

"Tornado Survivors: No Place to Call Home" - WHAS-TV, Louisville

PODCAST

"Behind the Investigation" - WAVE-TV, Louisville

REGION 8 - TELEVISION - SMALL MARKET

BREAKING NEWS COVERAGE

"Historic Kentucky Floods" - WKYT-TV, Lexington

EXCELLENCE IN DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

"Bridging the Great Health Divide" - WKYT-TV, Lexington

FEATURE REPORTING

"Pint-Sized Presidential Historian" - WLEX-TV, Lexington

HARD NEWS

"Quest for Change after Wrong-Way Tragedy" - WKYT-TV, Lexington

NEWSCAST

"WKYT News" - WKYT-TV, Lexington

OVERALL EXCELLENCE

"WKYT News" - WKYT-TV, Lexington

REGION 8 - RADIO - SMALL MARKET

CONTINUING COVERAGE

"Flooding Damages Historic Hindman Settlement School" - WEKU, Richmond

EXCELLENCE IN DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

"Three Transgender Women in Kentucky Find Their Voice and Change Their Lives" - WEKU, Richmond

EXCELLENCE IN SOUND

"Louisville Nears Completion of $200 Million Sewer Project" - Louisville Public Media, Louisville

EXCELLENCE IN WRITING

"Everyday Heroes of Eastern Kentucky" - WUKY, Lexington

FEATURE REPORTING

"School of Needlework for Disobedient Women" - WEKU, Richmond

HARD NEWS

"Lifejacket Loaner Station Honors Richmond Teen" - WEKU, Richmond

INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING

"Louisvillians Are Dying Under House Arrest" - Louisville Public Media, Louisville

NEWS DOCUMENTARY

"A Critical Moment" - Louisville Public Media, Louisville

NEWS SERIES

"The Sound of Music Helps Victims of Historic Kentucky Flooding Recover" - WEKU, Richmond

PODCAST

"Who Gets To Use All The Letters of the N-Word" - WEKU, Richmond

SPORTS REPORTING

"Tony the Legend" - WEKU, Richmond

The 63rd annual Bardstown Kiwanis Club Radio Auction was held this past Sunday on WBRT. The annual auction has aired on WBRT since it began.

Pictured left: Tom Donan and Roth Stratton

Pictured right: Key Club members taking bids by phone

We want to promote YOU! Send us your staff additions, promotions and special events. Email Chris at chris@kba.org

HABITS TO CHANGE YOUR FUTURE

As a student of life-long learning, and always searching to find better ways to #getbetter, I’m always reading, watching, and searching for new and unique content to share with you.  Recently I found a post on Instagram from a company called @BillionaireUnions from Miami Beach.  In the post, they suggest that if you simply become addicted to these 9 habits over the next 6 months, you won’t recognize yourself at the end of 2023.  Here are the 9 habits:

1. Wake up at 5 am – Waking up early means you’re already ahead of everyone else. It gives you more time to work out, plan your day and be more productive.  
2. Write down your thoughts before you go to bed – Writing before bed will improve your quality of sleep.  Write your goals for the next day, what you’re grateful for, and any negativity you may be carrying.  Putting these on paper gets them out of your head and allows you to sleep.
3. Learn an online skill 30-minutes a day - With the massive change and shift in the job market, learning something new every day keeps you current and employable.
4. Spend 1 hour a day exercising – To have good mental health, you have to be in good physical health. You define the activity it doesn’t need to be powerlifting or marathon running.
5. Sit in silence for 10 minutes a day - Your mind is racing with hundreds of thoughts every minute. Sitting in silence allows you to clear your mind and be calm.
6. Create a consistent and proper sleep schedule – You know what the appropriate amount of sleep is, your body will tell you.  Ensure that you can have it by: (a) no screen time 2 hours before bed, (b) no eating 2 hours before bed, (c) make your room cooler, and (d) use blackout curtains if necessary.
7. Take a 30-minute walk in nature – this will help you get rid of anxiety, enhance your gratitude, and improve your mood.
8. Read 20 pages per day – reading strengthens your mind, increases focus, increases knowledge and enhances your self-confidence
9. Drink water with every meal – staying hydrated can be difficult in our busy schedules.  The health and mental benefits of hydration are undeniable

We’d love to hear your strategies for being at the top of your game.  These 9 things seem simple enough.  The key is to not just read or learn them, but do them.

Jeff Schmidt is the SVP of Professional Development at the Radio Advertising Bureau. You can also connect with him by email JSchmidt@rab.com or on Twitter and LinkedIn.

Your active KBA membership entitles you to complimentary access to RAB's online certifications.

AUGUST 17, 2023

9:00am - KBA Board of Directors Meeting

SEPTEMBER 24-25, 2023

KBA Annual Conference @ Northern Kentucky Convention Center

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Midwest Broadcast & Multimedia Technology Conference in Columbus, OH

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