Name: We'll do it Ourselves: Finding Nontraditional Revenue Streams for your College Radio or TV Program
Start: 2025-04-07T16:15:00-0700
End: 2025-04-07T17:15:00-0700

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Monday April 7, 2025 4:15pm - 5:15pm PDT

W307

As funding for student media operations from administration continues to stagnate or be outright cut, student media advisors are faced with unprecedented financial dilemmas, especially as the costs associated with operation continue to rise. This panel will explore nontraditional revenue sources used by student media organizations to help fund operations in this challenging environment, including production services, event planning, digital advertising, and other various unconventional revenue streams.
Moderator: David Crider, SUNY - Oswego
Panelists: Shawn Isaacs, University of West Georgia
Steve Suess, Illinois State University
Derek Wood, Ashland University

Moderators

David Crider

Assistant Professor/Advisor, WNYO-FM, SUNY - Oswego

Speakers

Shawn Isaacs

University of West Georgia

I have 24 combined years of radio experience in small market radio and college radio. As the General Manager of WOLF Radio since 2010 and WOLF Sports Network since 2014, I've lead students to Atlanta market jobs and over 30 national and international award reconitions.

Steve Suess

Director of Radio/WZND Faculty Advisor, Illinois State University

I am the Faculty Advisor of four-time BEA Signature Station winner WZND Radio at Illinois State University. I have been in this role for eight years and am also an alumnus of the program. My professional experience in broadcasting is primarily in live sports, news/talk, public affairs... Read More →

Derek Wood

Ashland University

Monday April 7, 2025 4:15pm - 5:15pm PDT
W307

Student Media Advisors, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs | BEA, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs

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David Crider

Shawn Isaacs

Steve Suess

Derek Wood

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