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shin·dig noun a large, lively party, especially one celebrating something.
Last summer, when I attended the annual shindig of the Texas Association of Broadcasters, its wasn't the lively party everybody had me expecting. Actually, it was kinda like a HAMFEST, except people dress up formal. Most, anyhow. Lots of grumpy guys compelled by their employers to put in an appearance, their expressions saying "Hurry up, get this over with." Lots of frustrated salesmen trying to pitch the latest console, antenna, or excessively priced remote controlled transmitter to financially strapped broadcasters -- "just lookin', not buyin'." Aside from the general atmosphere of nobody really wanting to be there, I met some interesting people and had a good time.
I must've impressed somebody, as I got invited back again -- and comp'd free of charge! It also appears I'm going to be dining with a former CEO of Clear Channel.
I'm sure a lot of you on this board would enjoy this event. These are the people that bring you radio and TV in Texas. You can talk to them direct. Let them know what John Q. Public really thinks about the radio/tv menu being served across the Lone Star State.
Its being held in Austin at the Renaissance Hotel on August 6th. Here's a link to their promotional video. Gives you an idea what to expect.
https://vimeo.com/115581483
Last summer, when I attended the annual shindig of the Texas Association of Broadcasters, its wasn't the lively party everybody had me expecting. Actually, it was kinda like a HAMFEST, except people dress up formal. Most, anyhow. Lots of grumpy guys compelled by their employers to put in an appearance, their expressions saying "Hurry up, get this over with." Lots of frustrated salesmen trying to pitch the latest console, antenna, or excessively priced remote controlled transmitter to financially strapped broadcasters -- "just lookin', not buyin'." Aside from the general atmosphere of nobody really wanting to be there, I met some interesting people and had a good time.
I must've impressed somebody, as I got invited back again -- and comp'd free of charge! It also appears I'm going to be dining with a former CEO of Clear Channel.
I'm sure a lot of you on this board would enjoy this event. These are the people that bring you radio and TV in Texas. You can talk to them direct. Let them know what John Q. Public really thinks about the radio/tv menu being served across the Lone Star State.
Its being held in Austin at the Renaissance Hotel on August 6th. Here's a link to their promotional video. Gives you an idea what to expect.
https://vimeo.com/115581483
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