PRIMA 2024 Fly-in Registration

Public Radio in Mid-America (PRIMA) will be hosting it’s 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 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:  We encourage all station leaders in PRIMA’s region to attend.  Stations from across the United States 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 gathering at a nearby location.
  • Monday will 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. 

Hotel Cost:   Negotiated rate of $169/night.  To reserve your room at the group rate on the selected dates, please click on this Hotel Reservation link.   

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 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 finalized agenda will be sent out in the coming weeks, but the above is snapshot of what you will enjoy. 

To register: Please complete the form below, select the appropriate registration tier - then click "Submit" to pay your registration fee. 

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 add it to the registration cost by clicking the checkbox for "(Optional) Join PRIMA to receive the discounted registration rate."  

We’re happy to answer any and all questions, email us at stephen.a.williams@wmich.edu, paul@wwno.org or ahunt@wvpe.org

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