BEA2026: Full Schedule

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9:00am PDT

The University Podcast Framework: Planning, Production and Revenues

Sunday April 19, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT

In this three part panel discussion, the panelists will inform how to build your podcast studio. From the simplest setup to a complex full audio/video production. The second part will inform how to deepen relationships campus wide by developing content geared toward individual departments. The third part will inform how to turn your podcast studio into a revenue stream.
Moderator: Teddy Burch, Tennessee Tech University
Panelists: Brenda Wilson, Tennessee Tech University
Bradley Keim, University of Central Oklahoma

Moderators

Teddy Burch

Tennessee Tech University

Speakers

Bradley Keim

Manager - Media Operations, University of Central Oklahoma

Brenda Wilson

Tennessee Tech University

Sunday April 19, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
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Radio & Audio Media, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs | BEA, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs | Student Spotlight, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs | Podcast Spotlight, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs

10:15am PDT

Finding your voice in podcast and radio production

Sunday April 19, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am PDT

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Based on the book "Finding Your Voice in Radio, Audio, and Podcast Production" — winner of the 2025 BEA Textbook Award — this session presents a fresh and engaging approach to creating compelling audio content. Blending practical techniques with a journey of self-discovery, participants will explore how to develop their authentic voice while crafting powerful storytelling, ultimately transforming their ability to connect with audiences across radio, podcasting, and beyond.
Moderator: Rob Quicke, Marshall University

Moderators

Rob Quicke

Marshall University

Sunday April 19, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
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Radio & Audio Media, Workshop | BEA, Workshop | Student Spotlight, Workshop | Podcast Spotlight, Workshop

11:30am PDT

RAB Super Session - From the Top – Radio Unplugged

Sunday April 19, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT

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In this exclusive session, president & CEO Mike Hulvey will introduce the 2026 Radio Show Student Scholars to some of the industry’s most successful and thoughtful broadcasters.  During this candid conversation, students will learn about careers in radio, discover industry opportunities, and find out what it takes to lead and succeed.

Moderators

Mike Hulvey

President and CEO, RAB

As president and CEO of RAB, Mike Hulvey leads radio’s advocacy efforts by helping to drive business, grow advertising revenue, communicate radio’s digital transformation, and help attract new sales talent through recruitment and training efforts.

Hulvey joined the organizatio... Read More →

Speakers

Kristin Cantrell

Owner and CEO, Seven Mountains Media

My career started on the docks of the Chesapeake Bay. My father owned WYRE in
Annapolis MD, and he would take me on remote broadcasts to give away boat baggies
when I was 5 years old. We moved to Williamsport when I was 7, and Dad would take me
to the radio stations WILQ/WLYC to... Read More →

Rob Babin

President, Radio , Cox Media Group

Rob Babin is President, Cox Media Group (CMG) Radio. Rob is responsible for the profitability, strategic direction, and operational execution of CMG’s radio platform, spanning 45 radio stations in 9 markets across the country.
Rob’s career in radio spans 25 years, with 20 years spent leading various business units and markets for CMG including: Regional Vice President leading five radio markets (Miami, Houston, Tampa, San Antonio, and Long Island), VP/Market Manager for CMG Atlanta Radio (WSB, WSB-FM... Read More →

Grace Agostino

SVP of Sales & Corporate Communications, Nueva Network

With an illustrious career spanning over two decades in marketing, Grace Agostino stands as a seasoned professional renowned for building and nurturing deep relationships within the industry. Specializing in multicultural marketing, her expertise has propelled her to the forefront... Read More →

Greg Strassel

Senior Vice President of Programming, Hubbard Radio

Greg Strassell is Executive Vice President/Programming for Hubbard Radio. After many years competing with, and observing Hubbard Radio culture, Strassell had become a fan of Hubbard Radio’s dedication to the brands, communities, employees and culture, and joined Hubbard in June... Read More →

Sunday April 19, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
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Radio & Audio Media, Special Event | BEA, Special Event | Student Spotlight, Special Event

12:45pm PDT

Festival of Media Arts: Student Showcase Session - Audio Competition

Sunday April 19, 2026 12:45pm - 1:45pm PDT

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Join us for this series of sessions showcasing the work of our Festival of Media Arts Student Audio winners.

Moderator: Allysa Adams, Arizona State University

Educational Program Category
1st Place: Bryan Gonzalez & Claire Macchiarola, University of Central Florida; Hospice Chaplain Provides Comfort in Life's Final Moments

Narrative Audio Category
1st Place: Krystal Guerra, Texas Christian University; Deliver U.S.

Non-Narrative Audio Category
1st Place: Wyatt Lehr, Denise Valdez-Alavarez, Bayleigh Koch, Brian Tessmer & Sean Keating, University of Nebraska at Omaha; Live from the Strauss Performing Arts Center: CFAM 20th Anniversary, Segment 2/3

PSA, Promo, or Commercial Category
1st Place: Marisol Sela, Texas Christian University; PSA - Smokefree.gov

Moderators

Allysa Adams

Arizona State University

Speakers

Claire Macchiarola

University of Central Florida

Krystal Guerra

Texas Christian University

Bayleigh Koch

University of Nebraska at Omaha

Marisol Sela

Student, Texas Christian University

Sean Keating

University of Nebraska-Omaha

Denise Valdez-Alvarez

University of Nebraska Omaha

Hello! I'm a senior majoring in journalism and media communications and minoring in English at UNO. I enjoy learning new editing techniques in both audio and video. I also love linguistics and analyzing different English dialects.

Sunday April 19, 2026 12:45pm - 1:45pm PDT
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Radio & Audio Media, Festival of Media Arts | Student Spotlight, Festival of Media Arts | BEA, Festival of Media Arts | News, Festival of Media Arts

2:00pm PDT

From Classroom to Microphone: Inspiring the Next Generation of Student Podcasters

Sunday April 19, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT

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This panel explores innovative approaches for cultivating genuine podcasting enthusiasm among college students. As audio storytelling continues to reshape media landscapes, universities face the challenge of teaching podcasting as both an academic discipline and a practical skill that students will actually embrace beyond graduation. Presentations focus on student involvement, engagement, and assessments that result in compelling student content that moves beyond the classroom.
Moderator: Brenda K Jaskulske, University of North Texas
Panelists: Lauren Bavis, Syracuse University
Nicholas Smith, SUNY Fredonia
Chad Whittle, Georgia College & State University
Brenda K Jaskulske, University of North Texas

Moderators

Brenda K. Jaskulske

Principal Lecturer, University of North Texas

Teach audio, podcasting, radio history, and multi-camera video production courses at the University of North Texas. Member, Texas Association of Broadcasters Board of Directors. Voice Talent.

Speakers

Chad Whittle

Assistant Professor of Communication, Georgia College & State University

Lauren Bavis

Professor of Practice, Syracuse University

Nicholas Smith

Director, SUNY Fredonia

Professor Smith is a BBC-trained producer and director, originally from Bristol, England. He has worked on over 100 film and TV productions and has produced several feature-length projects, including the award-winning action movie Cold Soldiers (2018) and the horror film 8 Graves... Read More →

Sunday April 19, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
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Radio & Audio Media, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs | BEA, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs | New Faculty & Graduate Student Spotlight, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs | Podcast Spotlight, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs

3:15pm PDT

A Look At Late Night TV

Sunday April 19, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT

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Since the early 1950s, late night talk and entertainment shows have been a staple of network television. In today’s media saturated environment, the format may not succeed in the future. After a brief overview of late-night history, we will look at The Johnny Carson Show, the “Gatekeeper of Late-Night,” by examining how the show introduced America to new stand-up comics. The Tomorrow Show, a much different format, straddled the line between news and entertainment, providing an interesting counterpoint to Carson. While late night tv has been primarily a male dominated sphere, we examine women entertainers like Joan Rivers, Samantha Bee, Taylor Tomlinson and others who stand in contrast to the Carsons, Colberts and Kimmels. Finally, not all shows were successful, why and how did some succeed and others failed. Was it high Q-ratings or are there other skills needed for success? This panel will examine these issues.
Moderator: Fritz J. Messere, SUNY - Oswego
Panelists: Frank A. Aycock, Appalachian State University; The Tomorrow Show
Brian Sheridan, Mercyhurst University; Gatekeeper of Late-Night: Johnny Carson, The Tonight Show and the impact on stand-up comedy
Richard Vogel, retired from Culver Stockton College; What Makes a Successful Late Night TV Host?
Louise M. Benjamin, Kansas State University; The Women of Late Night Television

Moderators

Fritz J. Messere

Retired Dean, SUNY - Oswego

I am the retired Founding Dean of the School of Communication, Media and the Arts at SUNY Oswego. Prior to that I was chair and professor of broadcasting and telecommunications in the Communication Studies department. I am a long-time (meaning old) member of BEA and have chaired... Read More →

Speakers

Rick David Vogel

retired from Culver Stockton College

I am a dad, a husband, and a teacher. I love my daughter and my wife (Mandi and Beth). I was born and raised in New York. My favorite color is blue, my daughter tells me and I love the Yankees. I live in Iowa. That always amazes me--I live in Iowa

I am married to a beautiful pharmacist. I have an awesome, My daughter, who wrote this blurb, is wonderful, beautiful, amazing, and clever. I am in Iowa. That is still hard to believe. I'm in Iowa? Really... Read More →

Frank A. Aycock

Professor, Appalachian State University

Brian Sheridan

Asst Prof, Mercyhurst University

Love talking about old movies, classic TV and James Bond. I’m also a writer and former TV journalist/anchor (known for The Pizza Bomber story). I also teach mindfulness and interpersonal communication.

Louise Benjamin

Kansas State University

Sunday April 19, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
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History, Industry Issues & Updates | BEA, Industry Issues & Updates | Student Spotlight, Industry Issues & Updates

4:30pm PDT

BEA Research Grant Presentations

Sunday April 19, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT

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The 2025 BEA Research Grant recipients share their work.
Moderator: Augie Grant, University of South Carolina
Panelists: Elira Çanga, Arizona State University; Gender disinformation - public shaming and misperceptions hold back women politicians ahead of elections
Ben Libon, University of Georgia; Rage-Baiting videos and their effect on political polarization and extremism
Alex Lover & Serena Miller, Michigan State University; Maximize care or minimize harm in trauma photography: Ethical guidance navigating mass causality events in the field

Moderators

Research, Research/Theory | BEA, Research/Theory

BEA2026

9:00am PDT

Teddy Burch

Bradley Keim

Brenda Wilson

10:15am PDT

Rob Quicke

11:30am PDT

Mike Hulvey

Kristin Cantrell

Rob Babin

Grace Agostino

Greg Strassel

12:45pm PDT

Allysa Adams

Claire Macchiarola

Krystal Guerra

Bayleigh Koch

Marisol Sela

Sean Keating

Denise Valdez-Alvarez

2:00pm PDT

Brenda K. Jaskulske

Chad Whittle

Lauren Bavis

Nicholas Smith

3:15pm PDT

Fritz J. Messere

Rick David Vogel

Frank A. Aycock

Brian Sheridan

Louise Benjamin

4:30pm PDT

Augie Grant

Serena Miller

Elira Canga

Ben Libon

Alex Lover

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