Nominate!
Each year the members of the Association of Independents in Radio hold elections for its Board of Directors. This is a vital process that ensures that AIR remains vibrant and reflects the diversity of our organization. We are accepting nominations from now until 5pmET on Friday, July 17th.
Drizin Steps Up to MQ2
Are you feeling change in the AIR? It isn't your imagination. MQ2 Talent Manager Ingrid Lakey, who's led the initiative from the start, is leaving us to launch something new – a baby! On July 1, Lakey goes on maternity leave, turning the reins of MQ2 over to public radio veteran Julie Drizin. Read all about it.
AIR + Third Coast @ PRPD
The Third Coast Festival may be on hiatus this year, but it hasn't gone too far! Please plan to join Johanna Zorn and Julie Shapiro in Cleveland for the PRPD conference September 15-18 courtesy of a special collaboration with AIR. Read more here.
Step into Chaos
From new kid on the block to venerated pro, significant investments in producer talent are at risk of being squandered during this pivotal time in the industry. One only needs to look at this month’s spotlight article to be reminded of investments made in developing creative makers for the new era. Within this challenge though, there remains hope. As Sue best puts it, it is a chaos sensitive to influence. Opportunities are here. Read more…
Our Purpose
AIR ensures that listeners across America will be inspired and stimulated daily with work that meets the highest standards of audio craft whether tuning in to a public station, their computer, or their iPod. AIR's extensive social and professional network of producers and associates is at the center of unprecedented technology-driven change, rich with opportunity to define and redefine sound art and media — public media in particular. Central to AIR's mission over its 20 year history is providing support, training, and advocacy necessary for preparing thousands of audio creatives across the nation with the skill and confidence to lead the way to engaging more listeners, and to carry their inspiration to both traditional and emerging outlets.
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