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WAB Announces Speakers for 2024 Conference

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    The Western Association of Broadcasters Conference has announced their lineup of speakers for their 83rd Annual Conference in Banff,  Alberta, taking place June 7-8, 2024.

    Their strong speaker program includes award-winning journalist, Amanda Lang with Bloomberg TV Canada speaking on the importance of innovation and how broadcasters can manage change in our complex industry.

    There’s no question digital media has forged a new landscape for local radio and television. Media research analyst Gordon Borrell from Borrell Associates offers a lively and entertaining look at what the future will hold and what role Canadian broadcasters might play.

    Make Radio great again! Erica Farber, CEO of the Radio Advertising Bureau talks about the many unique and positive strengths of Radio.

    Veteran media researcher, Tom Webster with Edison Research has a unique perspective on what the “truths” are regarding both digital and analog media. Attendees will learn how they can position themselves in their local markets to better compete with what seems like an ever-growing list of digital competitors.

    Registration is now open for the WAB Conference.  Interested attendees can visit www.wab.ca to register early and secure rooms at the historic Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel.  The WAB Conference takes place just prior to the Banff World Media Festival.