Things Overhead at the NFCB Conference in Salt Lake City
Names withheld to protect the (guilty) innocent. Quotes may be paraphrased. By Michael Brown and ...
“When you work in radio, the first thing you need to do is buy more underwear. You won’t have time to do the laundry.”
“We just had our best pledge drive ever.”
“We’re laying low - just trying to survive the next three years.”
“In Utah, “Happy Hour” discounted drinks are illegal, but discounted appetizers are not. So, we call it ‘Appy Hour’.”
“This too shall pass.”
“Their goal is to instill fear and intimidation. We refuse to be intimidated!”
“In Utah, it’s perfectly legal to marry your first cousin… (if you’re over 65).”
“Always on call – But, who do you call?”
“Kill the Non-Profits”
“Once (FCC Commissioner nominee) Olivia Trusty is confirmed, and the GOP gets a working majority and a quorum, there may not be any more additional FCC Commissioners.”
“Follow the FCC Rules, but do Bold Radio.”
“So many people say “yes” but it’s not really yes. When you don’t follow through you put yourself in Negative Trust”
“Moral Courage”
“Survive, Thrive, Help Others”
“Love your cat shirt”
“What kills stations the most is unresolved infighting, and stations run by one person without a succession plan.”
“Love your purple hair”
“The wise man knows he doesn’t know” - Socrates
“Don’t do martyrdom anymore”
“I’ve never seen so many cookies at one conference. And, not the computer kind.”
“Our station was founded on DEI. If we’re forced to eliminate it, we have no mission.”
“None of us is alone, we’re all in this together.”
“We might be building a station in Bhutan.”
“It finally feels like our station is emerging from Covid. It feels great!”
They told me that the pineapples on my new shirt didn’t have any hidden meaning. They lied.
“Now, more than ever in our lifetime, Community Radio has a responsibility to speak truth to power.”
“Figure it out under Blue Skies”
“Adults move at the rate of self”
“Being right doesn’t mean you win.”
“Isn’t it a bit early to plan for defeat?”
“Don’t go in the lobby right now. There are 50 screaming ten-year-olds with cowboy hats.”
“We got candy!!!”
“Does it need to be so cold in here?”
“I’m just here to learn.”
 | A guest post by
|