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BIA Webinars

As part of our ongoing efforts to provide industry-leading research and thought-leadership, BIA's Webinars delve into the issues impacting companies in the media, technology, telecommunications, and finance industries. For your convenience, our Webinars are available on-demand (click here to view a list of our on-demand events).

If you have any questions about our webinars, please email us at: webinars@bia.com

 

  Upcoming Webinars

 

New events for January and February 2009 are in development. Our upcoming schedule will be released soon. Check back for more information.

 

 

 

  On-Demand Webinars

 

Campus Security Webinar: Real-Time Alerting
Direct to the Desktop of Students and Staff

Community colleges are some of the leading centers of educational and vocational opportunity for Americans today. Today, there are almost 1200 community colleges all across the country, providing learning to millions of Americans. Because of the unique environment of America's community colleges, campus communications – especially as it relates to security – remains a fluid and important issue.

 

During this Webinar you will hear how campuses are using the computer desktop to communicate with students, faculty, staff and others.

 

We will:
 

1.    Discuss the security and communications challenges impacting both community, state and private colleges

2.    Hear from Buena Vista University about some of the challenges a small to mid-sized school faces in reaching its students and how ActiveAccess will help them

3.    Discuss how the ActiveAccess solution can address many of the challenges facing administrators in higher education today

4.    Q&A

 

This Webinar includes a detailed slide presentation, as well as an in-depth discussion with Mark Kirkholm, Director of Public Safety at Buena Vista University, Terence Thomas and Jennifer Kelly. Moderated by Michael Hackmer.

 

(Air date: December 10, 2008)

 

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Revitalizing Traditional Media: Positioning the radio industry to capitalize on strengths in a high tech world

The radio industry has gone through substantial changes over the years. And with the rise of HD Radio, satellite radio and internet streaming, the industry continues to present a dynamic array of challenges to broadcast owners, operators and investors.

 

During this BIA Webinar, industry experts will frame the current market environment for the radio industry, the financial picture, as well as provide case studies of where and how radio is succeeding, and what the future for the industry holds.

 

We will discuss:

1.    Why does radio need to be “revitalized”?

2.    What business is “radio” in these days?

3.    How a local focus can bring success, as well as

4.    Sales and Partnership strategies

5.    Case studies and

6.    Q&A

 

This Webinar includes a detailed slide presentation, as well as an in-depth discussion with Tom Buono, Mark Fratrik, Rick Ducey, Bud Walters (Cromwell Broadcasting) and Tony Renda (Renda Broadcasting).

 

(Air date: November 12, 2008)

 

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Going Mobile: The Next Frontier for Broadcasters

With broadcasters and other media companies facing increased competition and declines in traditional advertising, the search is underway for other channels to help improve customer engagement and expand revenue sources. To many, going mobile is the next frontier for the broadcasting industry. During this BIA Webinar, our panelists discuss what broadcasters are doing in mobile, as well as what companies in the US and other countries are doing to implement successful strategies. Using case examples, industry data, an interactive discussion between panelists and Q&A, this Webinar is important for everyone involved in broadcast media today.

(Air date: October 8, 2008)

 

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Finding a Local Online Sponsor for Your Desktop Application: Success Stories and Best Practices

Gain a complete understanding of the advertising opportunities a desktop application from ActiveAccess can generate for your business and your advertisers and how you can get started immediately.

(June 4, 2008)

 

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The 2008 NAB Insider's Perspective

See the latest technologies, learn about emerging trends and discover how to develop and implement the best strategies for an effective business. A pre-show Webinar designed to help everyone, from the most experienced attendees to the newest participants, gain the most from the 2008 NAB show. 

(Air date: Apr. 10, 2008)

 

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BIA Digital Signage: Driving the Message Home

Join Rick Ducey, Jimmy Schaeffler (The Carmel Group), Greg Weaver (Microspace), and John Remmler (Chryon) as they discuss the Digital Signage industry and its growth, promise, and potential.  

(Air date: Mar. 25, 2008)

 

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ActiveAccess: New Features in your Desktop Application

Terence Thomas and the Client Services team at ActiveAccess walk through the latest features now available in this highly powerful communications channel, which now has more ways to engage your audience than ever before. The team also answers important questions from existing users.   

(Air date: Mar. 19, 2008)

 

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Cashing In on Mobile Digital Television's Enormous Opportunities

Dan Hsieh, President of MTC Services, joins the panel to discuss the Open Mobile Video Coalition's endorsement of a study that found that mobile DTV could be a significant generator of advertising revenues for stations. 

(Air date: Feb. 21, 2008)

 

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BIA Report on Digital Mobile

 

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Podcasts
» Interview between Mike Hackmer and Peter Krasilovsky on the ILM Conference (WAV) ~ (MP3)

» Interview between Mike Hackmer and Michael Boland on the online video sessions at ILM
(WAV) ~ (MP3)


» Interview between Mike Hackmer and Terence Thomas on widgets and desktop applications
(WAV) ~ (MP3)

For more BIA Podcasts, go to our website by clicking here.

 
Downloadable Presentations
» Finding a Local Online Sponsor for Your Desktop Application: Success Stories and Best Practices (Open PPT)

» Cashing in on Mobile Digital Television's Enormous Opportunities (Open PPT)

» Study of the Impact of Multiple Systems for Mobile/Handheld Digital Television (Click for Report)