NJBA Weekly Newsletter, Friday, May 25, 2007

State Police Issues Less Than A Slap On The Wrist

Yesterday, Colonel Fuentes, Head of the State Police, issues his punishment to Trooper David Jones, Union Head, “his conduct discredited the State Police” and “himself, contrary to New Jersey State Police Rules and Regulations”. The Trooper received a reprimand, and a 5-day suspension. With an oblivious excess of hubris, Trooper Jones, in a prepared statement stated that free speech for troopers was alive and well. He said nothing about the free speech of broadcasters, the very same people he tried to intimidate. It is clear, to any fair minded person examining the facts, the trooper got a pass from his boss, and the message was delivered, you can intimidate anyone you want and you will get away with it. This is certainly not the way to run a law enforcement state agency. 

State Police Buy NY And PA Radio Only

Lewis Advertising Agency of Newark, NJ, did a bizarre thing any advertising agency could do. They used State of New Jersey money, designed to bring a message to New Jersey listeners and residents, and purchased New York City and Philadelphia radio stations only. After the campaign runs, the buy, the prices paid and stations delivered will become public record. At that time, NJBA will study the buy and show the agency and the state police that if you want to reach New Jersey residents, you must use New Jersey Radio.  

Last Chance To Register

The Mid-Atlantic States Conference is just around the corner.  This is your last chance to register for rooms at Caesars.  When you call, tell the representative you are attending the NJBA Conference and you will get the rate of $120.00 per night.  Further, if you have not yet registered for the conference itself, please do so ASAP. Simply got to our web site, www.njbroadcasters.org and click on register now. Select your name from the drop down list, decide what sessions you want to attend, and that’s it.  Badges will be available at the registration desk, located in the Palladium Pre-function area, Monday, June 4, from 3:00-4:30PM or you can pick up your badge Monday night at the entrance of “Game On” Sports Bar located on The Pier at Caesars, from 5:00-6:00PM. Please remember, you must have your badge to attend the Opening Reception and all of the other conference events. 

Surprising Results From NJBA Survey

Tom Webster, VP of Edison Research, will be delivering the much anticipated survey to members of the NJBA at the Mid-Atlantic Conference, Tuesday morning, June 5 at Caesars in Atlantic City. The survey tells us some surprising things about our residents and listeners, their habits and their beliefs. We will find out how and why they use media and what we can do to make them want to use more of our media. This session will be conducted for all attendees and is a must attend event. Everyone will learn a lot from this ground breaking survey.  

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