Public Radio in Mid-America (PRIMA) will be hosting its first post-pandemic regional fly-in. It will be held Sunday, November 10 through Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at the Ritz Carlton in New Orleans.
The good news is that we have EXTENDED the early bird rate through Monday, October 21, 2024! This is the last day we can guarantee the low hotel rate at the Ritz Carlton, so please lock-in your early bird registration and hotel room reservation now (details below).
Register for the PRIMA Fly-in here.
The purpose of our fly-in: To provide an opportunity for public radio leaders across mid-America to come together to learn about issues impacting our stations and ways that we can move forward both collectively and individually. This includes discussion of challenges and opportunities, by experts in the public radio system as well as your own colleagues. The fly-in is designed to provide a day and a half of important updates from industry leaders, while also building in time to have group discussions. And of course, time in the evenings to enjoy the charm and beauty of New Orleans.
Who: All station leaders in PRIMA’s region are strongly encouraged to attend. Stations from other regions are also very welcome.
Where: The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans, 921 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70112
When: Sunday, November 10 through Tuesday, November 12, 2024
- Check-in by 6:00 pm Sunday to join us for an introductory get-together, honoring the GMs who have retired or recently passed on.
- Monday features a full day of updates from system leaders and experts, as well as time to confer with your colleagues. The evening will be yours to enjoy.
- Tuesday morning will include more discussions, with the fly-in wrapping up at noon.
Format: The fly-in will be in-person, with no hybrid option. We will provide presentations on PRIMA’s website where possible.
Registration Cost:
PRIMA Member Stations (Paid dues)
- $150 per station if paid by October 21 (Last day for Early Bird Discount)
- $200 per station after October 21
Non-PRIMA Stations
- $250 per station if paid by October 21 (Last day for Early Bird Discount)
- $500 per station after October 21
To register: Click here to complete an online form and pay the registration fee as shown above. The registration fee does not include hotel cost, which will need to be paid directly to the Ritz-Carlton. Details in the section below.
If you are not a dues-paying member of PRIMA yet, you can become a member and register at the same time! Membership is only $225 per organization. Simply check the box to join PRIMA when you select your registration tier. Additional registration payment questions can be directed to ahunt@wvpe.org or stephen.a.williams@wmich.edu.
Payment can be submitted via credit card in the online form.
Hotel Cost: Negotiated rate of $169/night. To reserve your room at the group rate on the selected dates, please click on this reservation link. Hotel rate is only guaranteed through October 21, 2024.
Confirmed Sessions:
- Learn the latest news from NPR with Gemma Hooley, SVP Member Partnership
- Updates on NPR’s plans to address audience declines by Edith Chapin, SVP, Editor-in-Chief / Acting CCO
- Get a legislative update on the Hill with Marta McLellan Ross, NPR VP, Government & External Affairs
- Updates on CPB system policy and other initiatives with Kathy Merritt, Sr. Vice President, Radio, Journalism, and CSG Services
- Learn how to ensure your station is staying CSG compliant with a session by Kimberly Howell (Inspector General) and Debra Jacobson of the CPB Office of the Inspector General.
- Ask your questions about FCC issues with Grey Miller Persh LLP and Ernie Sanchez
- Discuss media law issues (is your station adequately protected from liability concerns?) with respected media attorney Scott Sternberg.
- And open discussions about the challenges and opportunities facing your station and many others. This is an opportunity to sure your concerns, thoughts and potential solutions.
A full itemized agenda will be sent out in advance of the conference, but the above are the major highlights.
We’re happy to answer all questions. Also, if you experience any registration difficulties, please email us at stephen.a.williams@wmich.edu or ahunt@wvpe.org. We look forward to seeing you.