Minnesota Broadcasters Annual Conference and Minnesota Broadcasters Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner

*Minnesota Broadcasters Annual Conference and Minnesota Broadcasters Hall of Fame 
Induction Ceremony and Dinner

"Hook, Line and BroadCASTers"

September 29th-30th, 2025

JX Venue

Stillwater, Minnesota

*All times, speakers and sessions subject to change

Join us this Fall in scenic Stillwater, Minnesota for the MBA Annual Conference and Minnesota Broadcasters Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner! We'll celebrate the remarkable achievements of broadcasters over the past year while diving into the latest innovations in technology, sales, and digital strategy. Get ready to be inspired and energized as we shape the future of broadcasting together!

Monday, September 29th

12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sales Training

Appearing:

Derron Steenbergen of the Swagger Institute
"Set the Hook, Get the Sale: Customized Sales Training for Minnesota's Radio and TV sales Professionals"

Edison Research
"Share of Ear" presentation

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Minnesota Broadcasters Annual Conference Welcome Reception

Tuesday, September 30th

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Minnesota Broadcasters Annual Conference

Appearing:

David Oxenford of Wilkinson|Barker|Knauer
"Navigating the Noise: DC Happenings and Issues at the FCC Explained"

April Carty-Sipp - National Association of Broadcasters, Executive Vice President, Industry Affairs
"Towering Into the Future - AI, Ownership and the Power of Broadcasting"

Mark Anfinson - MBA Legal Hotline Attorney
"Building Trust: Transparency Challenges & Solutions for Broadcasters"

Jim Brown - President, Borrell Associates
Presentation details to be announced

Tom Hanson - Partner, Winthrop & Weinstine & Andrea Rau - Lead Government Relations Specialist, Winthrop & Weinstine
"The Policy Playbook: Taking a lookback at the 2025 Legislative Session and What Will Be on the Agenda in 2026 in St. Paul"

Josh Pollack - National Association of Broadcasters, Senior Vice President, Government Relations
"The Washington Watch: Top Issues Shaping the Future of Broadcasting"

More speakers and presentations to be announced!

Please join us during lunch for the presentation of the Service to Minnesota Awards, MBA Young Professional of the Year and recognizing the 2025 MBA James Wychor Scholarship Recipients!

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Minnesota Broadcasters Hall of Fame Happy Hour and Social

7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Minnesota Broadcasters Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner

Hotel Room Block

Hotel Crosby
232 Main Street N
Stillwater, MN 55082

$221.64 including tax

Book by calling Hotel Crosby at 651-967-7100. Tell them that you are booking under the
"Minnesota Broadcasters Association 2025" room block.

The deadline for the hotel room block at Hotel Crosby is Monday, September 15, 2025.

Sponsorship/Exhibitors

Interested in becoming a sponsor or exhibitor? Please reach out to Rosanne Rybak at rosanne.rybak@minnesotabroadcasters.com or call the MBA Office at 612-926-8123.