PMBA 2017 Annual Conference Session Submission
1. Session Title (10 words or less)
Session Title
2. Session Description (50 - 150 words)
Please share the overall focus and goal of the session, including key points and support topics. Your description should build on your session title and should persuade your target audience of the value of participation. If selected, the description will be modified and used in the conference marketing materials, website, and program.
Session Description
3. Please provide three learning objectives for your session (Required for CPE credit eligibility)
Learning objectives set the direction of the session and keep the presentations focused. To help bring the content to life and make it actionable, please clearly define how your session will support attendees in implementing and applying their learnings back at the office.
Learning Objective 1:
Learning Objective 2:
Learning Objective 3:
4. Session Format
· Ignite - A series of 5 minute talks where presenters get 20 slides, which automatically advance every 15 seconds. the result is a fast and fun presentation which lasts just 5 minutes. Presenters will be grouped together to provide multiple Ignite presentations within the same time block. This format lends itself to sharing success stories, triumphs, and lessons learned in a fun and fast format.
· Express Learning - Short form learning sessions.
· Concurrent Sessions - Traditional conference session led by a content leader.
· Panel Discussion - Sessions that feature a moderator and multiple panelists discussing a topic in a Q & A format.
· Deep Dive - Sessions that provide a longer workshop-style environment.
5. Please describe the session flow/design of your session.
What is the format of the session? Does the format include interactive, participatory components? All session types are welcome. Please share specifically how your session will flow.
Session Flow
6. Session Content Level
Please identify the level of content to be presented.
· Overview
· Foundational
· Intermediate
· Advanced
7. Targeted Audience
While we know that attendees from many backgrounds may gain value from your proposed session, who is the primary audience that will most benefit from this session?
Target Audience
8. Audience Participation
In order for your session to be eligible for Continuing Professional Education Credits, it must have a level of audience participation and interaction. Please describe how you will engage the audience in your session.
Audience Participation
9. Field of Study
· Accounting
· Business Management & Operations
· Finance
· Personal Development
· Personnel/HR
· Production & Operations
· Regulatory Ethics
· Specialized Knowledge & Application
10. Target Licensee Type
· Television
· Radio
· Joint Licensee
· Non-Licensee
· Other
11. Please identify your session track.
· Public Media Landscape - Topics that pertain to the general state of public media such as spectrum auction, changes in the Communications Act, regulatory environment, etc.
· Business & Station Operations - Topics that focus on the day-to-day operations such as accounting, compliance, hiring, negotiation skills, grant management, etc.
· Strategic Solutions -Topics aid in the long-term success of a station such as succession planning, future of memberships, partnerships, new revenue models, etc.
12. Any prerequisites for audience members?
Prerequisites
13. Any additional information you would like the reviewers to consider?
Additional Information
14. Available Dates for Session
· Wednesday, May 31
· Thursday, June 1
· Friday, June 2
15. Content Leader #1
First Name
Last Name
Title
Organization
Phone Number
16. 15. Content Leader #1 Biography
Biography
17. 16. Content Leader #1 Past Speaking Experience
Have you presented at any past PMBA Annual Conferences, or any other public media related conferences? Please describe any past speaking experiences that may be helpful for the review committee to consider.
Past Experience
18. Content Leader #2
First Name
Last Name
Title
Organization
Phone Number
19. Content Leader #2 Biography
Biography
20. Content Leader #2 Past Speaking Experience
Have you presented at any past PMBA Annual Conferences, or any other public media related conferences? Please describe any past speaking experiences that may be helpful for the review committee to consider.
Past Experience
21. Content Leader #3
First Name
Last Name
Title
Organization
Phone Number
22. Content Leader #3 Biography
Biography
23. Content Leader #3 Past Speaking Experience
Have you presented at any past PMBA Annual Conferences, or any other public media related conferences? Please describe any past speaking experiences that may be helpful for the review committee to consider.
Past Experience
24. Content Leader #4
First Name
Last Name
Title
Organization
Phone Number
25. Content Leader #4 Biography
Biography
26. Content Leader #4 Past Speaking Experience
Have you presented at any past PMBA Annual Conferences, or any other public media related conferences? Please describe any past speaking experiences that may be helpful for the review committee to consider.
Past Experience