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Monday, April 20
 

9:00am PDT

International Division - Top Research Presentation
Monday April 20, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
W313
Moderator: Jeff Wilkinson, Florida A&M University

Debut Paper Competition
Debut 1st Place Paper: Shahla Shahnaz Dyuti, Bowling Green State University, S M Russel Rabbi; Bowling Green State University & Louisa Ha, Bowling Green State University; How Social Media Influencers Navigate Hate Speech: A Comparative Study of Exposure and Coping Strategies between South Asian and Influencers Worldwide

Debut 2nd Place Paper: Gangheong Lee; Kyungpook National University; Myeong Cheol Kang, Kyungpook National University & Ha Na Kwon, Kyungpook National University; Comparing the International News Framing of Pro-Palestinian Protests at University Campuses in 2024

Open Paper Competition
Open 1st Place Paper: Ivanka Pjesivac; University of Georgia; Sohyun Park; University of Georgia & Moses Okocha; University of Georgia; Framing of the 2024 American Elections in International Media: A Comparison Among Nine Countries

Open 2nd Place Paper: Hee Jay Kim, Kyungpook National University; Shichao Zhang, Kyungpook National University & Chung Joo Chung, Kyungpook National University; BERTopic analysis of impeachment discourse in Korean media

Moderators
avatar for Jeff Wilkinson

Jeff Wilkinson

Professor, Florida A&M University
Speakers
CJ

Chung Joo Chung

Assistant Professor, Kyungpook National University

IP

Ivanka Pjesivac

Associate Professor, University of Georgia
avatar for Shahla Shahnaz Dyuti

Shahla Shahnaz Dyuti

Bowling Green State University
GL

Gangheong Lee

Kyungpook National University
Monday April 20, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
W313
  International, Research/Theory |   BEA, Research/Theory

10:15am PDT

RAB Student Scholar Mentor Match-Up - Julie Koehn, Lenwaee Broadcasting Company/WLEN Radio
Monday April 20, 2026 10:15am - 10:45am PDT
W313
Mentor Match-Ups are an exclusive opportunity for RAB Student Scholars to meet in small groups with media professionals. Get insights from these execs on the future of radio and audio media and find out what they are looking for in a new hire and how you can prepare for a career in radio and audio media.

Thank you to our 2026 RAB Student Scholars Sponsors for participating and supporting our students!


Speakers
JK

Julie Koehn

President, Lenwaee Broadcasting Company/WLEN Radio
Monday April 20, 2026 10:15am - 10:45am PDT
W313
  Radio & Audio Media, Special Event |   Student Spotlight, Special Event |   BEA, Special Event

10:15am PDT

RAB Student Scholar Mentor Match-Up - Linnae Young, Salem Media Group
Monday April 20, 2026 10:15am - 10:45am PDT
W313
Mentor Match-Ups are an exclusive opportunity for RAB Student Scholars to meet in small groups with media professionals. Get insights from these execs on the future of radio and audio media and find out what they are looking for in a new hire and how you can prepare for a career in radio and audio media.

Thank you to our 2026 RAB Student Scholars Sponsors for participating and supporting our students!


Speakers
avatar for Linnae Young

Linnae Young

Chief Revenue Officer, Salem Media Group
Linnae Young is EVP of Salem Media Group. She has been with Salem for 30 years having served in various roles including Regional Sales Manager, GM of Salem National, Regional Vice President, Senior Vice President, and beginning in January of 2023 in her current role. She is also an... Read More →
Monday April 20, 2026 10:15am - 10:45am PDT
W313
  Radio & Audio Media, Special Event |   Student Spotlight, Special Event |   BEA, Special Event

10:15am PDT

RAB Student Scholar Mentor Match-Up - Rick Ramos, Katz Radio Group
Monday April 20, 2026 10:15am - 10:45am PDT
W313
Mentor Match-Ups are an exclusive opportunity for RAB Student Scholars to meet in small groups with media professionals. Get insights from these execs on the future of radio and audio media and find out what they are looking for in a new hire and how you can prepare for a career in radio and audio media.

Thank you to our 2026 RAB Student Scholars Sponsors for participating and supporting our students!


Speakers
avatar for Rick Ramos

Rick Ramos

President, Katz Multicultural, Katz Radio Group
Rick Ramos, a 28-year multicultural media sales specialist, currently serves as the President of Multicultural Partnerships at Katz Media. His extensive career includes New York Sales Manager of Katz Hispanic Media; Vice President Regional Sales Manager of HBC National Sales; Vice... Read More →
Monday April 20, 2026 10:15am - 10:45am PDT
W313
  Radio & Audio Media, Special Event |   Student Spotlight, Special Event |   BEA, Special Event

11:00am PDT

RAB Student Scholar Mentor Match-Up - Erik Hellum, Townsquare Media
Monday April 20, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am PDT
W313
Mentor Match-Ups are an exclusive opportunity for RAB Student Scholars to meet in small groups with media professionals. Get insights from these execs on the future of radio and audio media and find out what they are looking for in a new hire and how you can prepare for a career in radio and audio media.

Thank you to our 2026 RAB Student Scholars Sponsors for participating and supporting our students!

Speakers
avatar for Erik Hellum

Erik Hellum

COO, Townsquare Media
Erik Hellum is the Chief Operating Officer, Local Media for Townsquare Media, overseeing 321 radio stations and digital marketing services in 67 markets. He previously was President of GAPWEST, which Townsquare Media acquired in August of 2010. Prior to joining GAP Broadcasting, Hellum... Read More →
Monday April 20, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am PDT
W313
  Radio & Audio Media, Special Event |   Student Spotlight, Special Event |   BEA, Special Event

11:00am PDT

RAB Student Scholar Mentor Match-Up - Kelli Frieler, Vibrant Impact
Monday April 20, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am PDT
W313
Mentor Match-Ups are an exclusive opportunity for RAB Student Scholars to meet in small groups with media professionals. Get insights from these execs on the future of radio and audio media and find out what they are looking for in a new hire and how you can prepare for a career in radio and audio media.

Thank you to our 2026 RAB Student Scholars Sponsors for participating and supporting our students!

Speakers
KF

Kelli Frieler

CEO, Vibrant Impact
Monday April 20, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am PDT
W313
  Radio & Audio Media, Special Event |   Student Spotlight, Special Event |   BEA, Special Event

11:00am PDT

RAB Student Scholar Mentor Match-Up - Linnae Young, Salem Media Group
Monday April 20, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am PDT
W313
Mentor Match-Ups are an exclusive opportunity for RAB Student Scholars to meet in small groups with media professionals. Get insights from these execs on the future of radio and audio media and find out what they are looking for in a new hire and how you can prepare for a career in radio and audio media.

Thank you to our 2026 RAB Student Scholars Sponsors for participating and supporting our students!


Speakers
avatar for Linnae Young

Linnae Young

Chief Revenue Officer, Salem Media Group
Linnae Young is EVP of Salem Media Group. She has been with Salem for 30 years having served in various roles including Regional Sales Manager, GM of Salem National, Regional Vice President, Senior Vice President, and beginning in January of 2023 in her current role. She is also an... Read More →
Monday April 20, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am PDT
W313
  Radio & Audio Media, Special Event |   Student Spotlight, Special Event |   BEA, Special Event

11:00am PDT

RAB Student Scholar Mentor Match-Up - Tim Clarke, TC Projects Media + Entertainment
Monday April 20, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am PDT
W313
Mentor Match-Ups are an exclusive opportunity for RAB Student Scholars to meet in small groups with media professionals. Get insights from these execs on the future of radio and audio media and find out what they are looking for in a new hire and how you can prepare for a career in radio and audio media.

Thank you to our 2026 RAB Student Scholars Sponsors for participating and supporting our students!

Speakers
TC

Tim Clarke

Founder and Strategic Advisor, TC Projects Media + Entertainment
Monday April 20, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am PDT
W313
  Radio & Audio Media, Special Event |   Student Spotlight, Special Event |   BEA, Special Event

11:00am PDT

RAB Student Scholar Mentor Match-Up - Erica Farber, RAB
Monday April 20, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am PDT
W313
Mentor Match-Ups are an exclusive opportunity for RAB Student Scholars to meet in small groups with media professionals. Get insights from these execs on the future of radio and audio media and find out what they are looking for in a new hire and how you can prepare for a career in radio and audio media.

Thank you to our 2026 RAB Student Scholars Sponsors for participating and supporting our students!

Speakers
avatar for Erica Farber

Erica Farber

President and CEO, Radio Advertising Bureau
Erica Farber is the former President and CEO of the Radio Advertising Bureau, having stepped down from her post in April 2024.Farber joined the organization in January 2012, as Executive Vice President, and within months was promoted to President & CEO. Prior to joining the RAB, she... Read More →
Monday April 20, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am PDT
W313
  Radio & Audio Media, Special Event |   Student Spotlight, Special Event |   BEA, Special Event

11:45am PDT

RAB Student Scholar Mentor Match-Up - Aleece Southern, Bonneville International
Monday April 20, 2026 11:45am - 12:15pm PDT
W313
Mentor Match-Ups are an exclusive opportunity for RAB Student Scholars to meet in small groups with media professionals. Get insights from these execs on the future of radio and audio media and find out what they are looking for in a new hire and how you can prepare for a career in radio and audio media.

Thank you to our 2026 RAB Student Scholars Sponsors for participating and supporting our students!


Speakers
AS

Aleece Southern

Vice President Digital Sales, Bonneville International
Monday April 20, 2026 11:45am - 12:15pm PDT
W313
  Radio & Audio Media, Special Event |   Student Spotlight, Special Event |   BEA, Special Event

11:45am PDT

RAB Student Scholar Mentor Match-Up - Julie Koehn, Lenwaee Broadcasting Company/WLEN Radio
Monday April 20, 2026 11:45am - 12:15pm PDT
W313
Mentor Match-Ups are an exclusive opportunity for RAB Student Scholars to meet in small groups with media professionals. Get insights from these execs on the future of radio and audio media and find out what they are looking for in a new hire and how you can prepare for a career in radio and audio media.

Thank you to our 2026 RAB Student Scholars Sponsors for participating and supporting our students!


Speakers
JK

Julie Koehn

President, Lenwaee Broadcasting Company/WLEN Radio
Monday April 20, 2026 11:45am - 12:15pm PDT
W313
  Radio & Audio Media, Special Event |   Student Spotlight, Special Event |   BEA, Special Event

11:45am PDT

RAB Student Scholar Mentor Match-Up - Kristin Cantrell, Seven Mountains Media
Monday April 20, 2026 11:45am - 12:15pm PDT
W313
Mentor Match-Ups are an exclusive opportunity for RAB Student Scholars to meet in small groups with media professionals. Get insights from these execs on the future of radio and audio media and find out what they are looking for in a new hire and how you can prepare for a career in radio and audio media.

Thank you to our 2026 RAB Student Scholars Sponsors for participating and supporting our students!


Speakers
avatar for Kristin Cantrell

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 →
Monday April 20, 2026 11:45am - 12:15pm PDT
W313
  Radio & Audio Media, Special Event |   Student Spotlight, Special Event |   BEA, Special Event

11:45am PDT

RAB Student Scholar Mentor Match-Up - Linnae Young, Salem Media Group
Monday April 20, 2026 11:45am - 12:15pm PDT
W313
Mentor Match-Ups are an exclusive opportunity for RAB Student Scholars to meet in small groups with media professionals. Get insights from these execs on the future of radio and audio media and find out what they are looking for in a new hire and how you can prepare for a career in radio and audio media.

Thank you to our 2026 RAB Student Scholars Sponsors for participating and supporting our students!


Speakers
avatar for Linnae Young

Linnae Young

Chief Revenue Officer, Salem Media Group
Linnae Young is EVP of Salem Media Group. She has been with Salem for 30 years having served in various roles including Regional Sales Manager, GM of Salem National, Regional Vice President, Senior Vice President, and beginning in January of 2023 in her current role. She is also an... Read More →
Monday April 20, 2026 11:45am - 12:15pm PDT
W313
  Radio & Audio Media, Special Event |   Student Spotlight, Special Event |   BEA, Special Event

11:45am PDT

RAB Student Scholar Mentor Match-Up - Andrew Kalb, Skyview Networks
Monday April 20, 2026 11:45am - 12:15pm PDT
W313
Mentor Match-Ups are an exclusive opportunity for RAB Student Scholars to meet in small groups with media professionals. Get insights from these execs on the future of radio and audio media and find out what they are looking for in a new hire and how you can prepare for a career in radio and audio media.

Thank you to our 2026 RAB Student Scholars Sponsors for participating and supporting our students!


Speakers
avatar for Andrew Kalb

Andrew Kalb

Executive Vice President, Strategic Business Operations, Skyview Networks
Andrew Kalb is Executive Vice President, Strategic Business Operations at Skyview Networks, a broadcast technology, syndication, and national network sales organization reaching more than half of all Americans each week through relationships with over 10,000 radio stations.

In his... Read More →
Monday April 20, 2026 11:45am - 12:15pm PDT
W313
  Radio & Audio Media, Special Event |   Student Spotlight, Special Event |   BEA, Special Event

11:45am PDT

RAB Student Scholar Mentor Match-Up - Rob Babin, Cox Media Group
Monday April 20, 2026 11:45am - 12:15pm PDT
W313
Mentor Match-Ups are an exclusive opportunity for RAB Student Scholars to meet in small groups with media professionals. Get insights from these execs on the future of radio and audio media and find out what they are looking for in a new hire and how you can prepare for a career in radio and audio media.

Thank you to our 2026 RAB Student Scholars Sponsors for participating and supporting our students!


Speakers
avatar for Rob Babin 

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 →
Monday April 20, 2026 11:45am - 12:15pm PDT
W313
  Radio & Audio Media, Special Event |   Student Spotlight, Special Event |   BEA, Special Event

12:45pm PDT

Academics Vs Athletics? The Opportunities and Challenges of Academic/Athletic Partnerships
Monday April 20, 2026 12:45pm - 1:45pm PDT
W313
Partnerships between academic sports communication programs and college athletic departments are reshaping the landscape of student engagement, professional training, and live sports broadcasting. Attendees will gain insights into best practices for building sustainable collaborations that prepare students for careers in a rapidly evolving media ecosystem while enriching the campus sports experience.

Moderator: Andrew Miller, Sacred Heart University
Panelists: John M. Morris, University of Southern Indiana
 Aaron Such, Sacred Heart University
Erik Charles Werner, Tennessee State University
Moderators
AM

Andrew Miller

Associate Professor, Sacred Heart University
Speakers
avatar for John M. Morris

John M. Morris

Faculty Adviser, 95.7 The Spin, and CBI Immediate Past President, University of Southern Indiana
EW

Erik Werner

Tennessee State University
Monday April 20, 2026 12:45pm - 1:45pm PDT
W313
  Sports, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs |   BEA, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs |   Student Spotlight, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs

2:00pm PDT

BEA Past President Meeting
Monday April 20, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
W313
BEA's past presidents meet for an update on current association activities.

Moderators
avatar for Glenda Balas

Glenda Balas

Professor, University of North Texas - Dallas
Dr. Glenda Balas is a Professor in Communication and Technology at the University of North Texas at Dallas. She was formerly Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences at UNT Dallas; Professor and Chair of the Communication and Journalism Department at the University of New Mexico; and Chair... Read More →
Monday April 20, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
W313
  BEA, Other

3:15pm PDT

Beyond Traditional Media Writing: Integrating Social Media Shows to Bridge Professional Writing Skills
Monday April 20, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
W313
This panel presents an innovative media writing curriculum that integrates traditional professional writing skills with current social media production. Students learn essential formats (news articles, broadcast readers, press releases, scripts) then collaborate on four-episode social media shows, rotating through roles as writer, videographer, social media coordinator, and public relations specialist. This hands-on approach reinforces writing basics while applying skills within today's media practices, preparing students for dynamic media careers. Student panelists will share their writing assignments and implementation into social media shows.
Moderator: Angela Criscoe, Georgia College & State University
Amy Bishop, Georgia College & State University,
Jailey Ferrer Negron, Georgia College & State University,
Liberty Klopp, Georgia College & State University,

Moderators
avatar for Angela Criscoe

Angela Criscoe

Executive Director, School of Continuing and Professional Studies, Georgia College & State University
I am the Executive Director of the School of Continuing and Professional Studies at Georgia College.  As an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication, I have a passion and interest in researching, exploring, and using innovative technologies in film and television. I... Read More →
Speakers
AB

Amy Bishop

Georgia College & State University
JF

Jailey Ferrer Negron

Georgia College & State University
LK

Liberty Klopp

Georgia College and State University
Monday April 20, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
W313
  Writing, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs |   BEA, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs |   Student Spotlight, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs
 

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