RAB, BMI and MIW Now Accepting Scholarship Applications for Third Annual ‘Rising Through The Ranks’
The partnership of the Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB), BMI and the Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio Group (MIW) is now accepting scholarship applications for a unique ‘Rising Through the Ranks’ program. The two-day training seminar dedicated to the support and advancement of women in radio sales management will be held August 31-September 1 at the RAB Radio Training Academy in Dallas, TX.
The 2010 Women in Radio Management & Leadership Training Seminar will continue to enhance women’s knowledge and skills in radio sales management. Designed for relatively new and up-and-coming sales managers, it will focus on critical sales management techniques and cover everything from time management to public speaking.
Alison Smith, Senior Vice President, Performing Rights for BMI will serve as this year’s keynote. She is the epitome of ‘Rising Through the Ranks’ mission. Starting as an entry level employee, Smith worked her way to an executive position with an impressive 25 years of service at BMI.
Once again, BMI is pleased to provide 25 scholarships for this year’s program. These scholarships cover the cost of the training course and help promote the advancement of female managers.
“We saw tremendous success with this program during its first year, and we are pleased to increase the number of scholarships available to women in Radio management,” noted Mike O’Neill, BMI Senior Vice President, Repertoire & Licensing. “Through this intensive and rewarding training course, BMI, RAB and MIW aim to encourage leadership rolls and growth for women in radio.”
Scholarship applications and registration are available at www.RAB.com and will be accepted now through July 16, 2010. The training course is limited; applicants are encouraged to submit early to secure a spot.
“As we continue our efforts to create opportunities, educate and support the careers of women in radio, ‘Rising Through the Ranks’ and similar programs remain essential to the advancement of women in management roles,” commented Heidi Raphael, VP of Corporate Communication for Greater Media and spokesperson for the MIW Radio Group.
“Through training and education, the RAB continues to promote the advancement of women into senior positions in radio. Our curriculum and speakers ensure that attendees receive the latest tools and information to carry them into these management roles,” said Jeff Haley, RAB President and Chief Executive Officer.
About the MIW Radio Group The MIW Radio Group consists of top-level Radio women across the country that are dedicated to using their influence and resources to help put more women in positions of leadership in Radio. For contact information for each MIW, along with interviews, articles and MIW presentations, or to join the MIW Network or learn about the MIW Mentoring Program, go to www.Radiomiw.com.
About the Radio Advertising Bureau The Radio Advertising Bureau serves more than 6,000 member Radio stations in the U.S. and over 1,000 member networks, representative firms, broadcast vendors, and international organizations. RAB leads and participates in educational, research, sales, and advocacy programs that promote and advance Radio as a primary advertising medium.
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