Lakeville, Minnesota – January 8, 2021: Legendary program consultant Mike McVay has been tapped to present the IBA’s (Independent Broadcasters Association) 1st IBA Programming Webinar of 2021 with ‘Programming Principles that Win in Ratings & Revenue’ Thursday January 14th at 2pm. The session is designed to share how to easily execute programming strategies that attract an audience and develop revenue generating opportunities. IBA members will hear examples of how smaller companies are competing against the big companies.

Mike McVay said “I’m excited to spend time with thousands of local broadcasters as a partner of the IBA, sharing relevant and critical ‘best practices’ that will positively impact programmers and operators in the largest and smallest of markets”.

The IBA webinar series provides its members the opportunity to learn from the industries brightest influencers, from the sales, programming, marketing and promotions, business, engineering, employment, and social media arenas, with an aggressive bi-monthly schedule of speakers throughout the year. The IBA webinar series is for IBA members only, and just one of many free benefits to its members. If you are not an IBA member and would like to attend, secure your membership on or before the webinar at www.iba.media

Darrell Calton, CEO of Iliad Media and Chairman of the IBA commented “As they say, membership has its privileges, and getting an opportunity to learn from Mike’s experience and years of success is awesome. Being an IBA member is like an ‘all access’ pass to the biggest names in the industry, regardless of market size”.

The IBA (Independent Broadcasters Association) which launched in July of 2020, is dedicated to serve independent radio stations in ways they are not currently being served by existing organizations, providing independent operators with ways to drive revenue and achieve cost benefits from scale that cannot be achieved alone. With over 1,500 member stations, the IBA is committed to bring tools that have not previously been available to independents.

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Lakeville, MN, January 6, 2021: The THROWBACK BRANDS slate of shows and services have announced a new partnership with the Independent Broadcasters Association (IBA), effective immediately, to provide content, resources, and consulting to IBA member stations.

Throwback Brands, headed by award-winning programmer and on air host Tony Lorino, produces Throwback Nation Radio for Classic Hits, Adult Hits and AC stations, and the new feature Throwback 2K With Chris Cruise, focused on the biggest hits of the early 2000s for Top 40 and Hot AC brands. Lorino, Cruise, and Throwback Brands partner Dan Holiday also provide content, music, and social media consulting for their affiliates.

“Since launching in 2018, we’ve seen a growing need for an independent voice to represent broadcasters who are not owned by a major operator,” Lorino said. “Ron Stone and the IBA founders know that, and this organization is going to make such a difference for owners and operators to serve their listeners, serve their communities, and serve their clients. This is broadcasting at its best.”

Ron Stone, Executive Director of the IBA added: “The IBA is very happy with this partnership. We continue to be embraced by the very best partners in the industry looking to help independent operators with better opportunities from independent sources. We are looking forward to a very successful 2021 with members taking full advantage of opportunities to partner with other independent operations!”

About Throwback Brands
To learn more about the Throwback Brands shows and services, visit www.throwbacknationradio.com or call 414-841-3243.

About Independent Broadcasters Association
The IBA serves independent radio stations. IBA provides independent operators with ways to drive new revenue and achieve cost benefits from scale of the membership that cannot be achieved alone. IBA members are working together to improve operating results for all allowing them to continue focusing on live and local broadcasting super serving their communities. Stations may join the IBA at www.iba.media. The association now has 1,500 members and a variety of supporting vendors.

Press Contacts: Tony Lorino, Throwback Brands CEO | 414-841-3243 | tony@throwbacknationradio.com

Ron Stone, IBA President | ron.stone@iba.media

Lakeville, MN, January 6, 2021: The IBA has established a legal hotline service for the Independent Broadcasters Association with its association legal counsel, Telecommunications Law Professionals PLLC (“TLP”). Through this service IBA membership will be offered the opportunity to sign up for a cost-effective legal hot-line service staffed by TLP.

Ron Stone, Executive Director of the IBA said: “The IBA is excited to be able to offer this service to its members. Subscribing members will now be able to have prompt answers to legal questions that relate to FCC legal matters. For a small annual fee, subscribed IBA hotline service members will be able to seek answers to questions regarding legal and regulatory issues that apply generally to radio broadcasters and the radio broadcasting industry. I cannot imagine any radio station not benefiting from this opportunity. A single call with an FCC legal question will more than pay for the annual fee and will reaffirm the value of IBA membership as well.”

Stone continued that “we are very happy with this partnership. This is an amazing opportunity for the members to save substantial money on legal fees related to FCC matters. We are looking forward to a very successful 2021 with members taking full advantage of all the opportunities the IBA has established for them.”

Gregg Skall, IBA Regulatory Counsel and a TLP Member, said he was pleased to be able to offer this service to the IBA. “With so many new forms of media and legacy industry regulation, radio is at a challenging time in its history. Broadcasters frequently need guidance on the ever-changing regulatory and business landscape during these tumultuous times. Independent broadcasters seldom have in-house counsel to respond to these questions. The hotline can serve to help guide broadcasters as they make important business decisions while remaining in compliance with FCC regulations.”

About Independent Broadcasters Association:
The IBA serves independent radio stations. IBA provides independent operators with ways to drive new revenue and achieve cost benefits from scale of the membership that cannot be achieved alone. IBA members are working together to improve operating results for all allowing them to continue focusing on live and local broadcasting super serving their communities. Stations may join the IBA at www.iba.media. The association has 1,500 active members and a variety of supporting vendors.

About Telecommunications Law Professionals PLLC:
Telecommunications Law Professionals PLLC (www.tlp.law) is a boutique law firm whose professionals all have specialized in communications law for their entire careers. TLP provides legal services to businesses of all kinds within the telecommunications, communications, and media industries. TLP offers the same level and quality of service associated with large elite firms from a client-friendly small firm platform, and represents clients ranging in size from start-up companies to major publicly traded corporations throughout the telecom and media sectors. TLP is highly rated by many of the top legal ranking agencies, including Chambers, Legal 500, US News/Best Law Firms and Super Lawyers. www.tlp.law.

Press Contacts:
Ron Stone, IBA President | ron.stone@iba.media
Gregg P. Skall, TLP | gskall@tlp.law