2007 Convention at Sea
The LAB & MAB 2007 Convention at Sea was held May 24-28 on board Carnival's Fantasy Ship - and by all accounts a huge success.
We would like to thank LAB's sponsors for their genorisity.
Arbitron
ASCAP
BMI
CLECO
Entergy
Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth
Freeport McMoran
Harris Corporation
Louiaiana Mid Continent Oil & Gas Assn.
Louisiana Army National Guard
Louisiana Forestry Assn.
Louisiana Lottery
Media Services Group
Nielsen Media Research
U S Coast Guard
Click here to view pictures from the Convention.
New FCC Consumer Advisory on DTV
The FCC has just issued a new consumer advisory on the transition to digital television. To obtain a copy, click here.
2007 Prestige Awards Winners
Each year, LAB recognizes excellence in broadcasting by holding our Annual Prestige Awards event. This year's luncheon was held on Tuesday, April 3 in Baton Rouge.
Congratulations to all of the 2007 Prestige Awards Winners.
TELEVISION STATION OF THE YEAR - Small Market
KLFY-TV
TELEVISION STATION OF THE YEAR - Large Market
WAFB-TV
RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR – SMALL MARKET
KVPI-FM
RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR – MEDIUM MARKET
KXKZ-FM
RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR – LARGE MARKET
KSMB-FM
RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR – MAJOR MARKET
KXKS-FM
COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD – YEAR LONG – TV
WAFB-TV
COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD – YEAR LONG – RADIO
WYLD-FM
COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD – SINGLE – TV
WBRZ-TV
COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD –SINGLE – RADIO
WJBO-AM
PROMOTION OF THE YEAR – RADIO
WFMF-FM
PROMOTION OF THE YEAR – TV
WAFB-TV
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Paul Gates – WAFB-TV
Scott Innes – WYNK-FM
DISTINGUISED SERVICE AWARD
David Sobek – 30 years
Amos Senegal – 28 years
John Pastorek – 30 years
Terry Frank – 27 years
ASSOCIATE MEMBER OF THE YEAR
Bonny Botts
GOLDEN MIKE AWARD
Barry Ancelet
Disaster Preparedness Checklist/Manual
As the 2006 Hurricane Season rapidly approaches, LAB thought that you may find the "Model Disaster Recovery Plan & Incident Response Manual" and "Model Vulnerability Assessment Checklist" (see below) useful as you prepare for the upcoming hurricane season - which is only two months away!
If you have trouble downloading this PDF file, please contact LAB.
Radio Checklist/Manual
Television Checklist/Manual
2007 Press ID's
To obtain your 2007 press credentials, please click here to dowload a form.
Disaster Preparedness Checklist/Manual
As the 2006 Hurricane Season rapidly approaches, LAB thought that you may find the "Model Disaster Recovery Plan & Incident Response Manual" and "Model Vulnerability Assessment Checklist" (see below) useful as you prepare for the upcoming hurricane season - which is only two months away!
If you have trouble downloading this PDF file, please contact LAB.
Radio Checklist/Manual
Television Checklist/Manual
BROADCASTERS RELIEF MESSAGE BOARD
LAB has setup a message board for those offering broadcast services and equipment - and those in need of broadcast services and equipment.
Click here to visit the board.
LAB BROADCASTER RELIEF FUND
A special fund has been set up to accept donations to provide disaster relief to Louisiana Radio and Television Broadcasters. Donations, large and small, will be most appreciated.
Donations may be made online or by check made payable to: BRAF/LAB Broadcaster Relief Fund.
Click here to make a donation now.
LAB's
Alternative Broadcast Initiated Compliance Program
Schedule
your ABIP Inspection today!! Click
here to download the forms.
