The Medai Sales Institute

MSI Participants

Candidates

The twenty-six candidates came from eight different colleges and universities and from as far away as New York, Alabama and North Carolina to attend the NABEF/NABOB Media Sales Institute held at Florida A&M University, in May 2007.

A Candidate's quote:

"I really feel that the information provided will help me begin my career goals. We are learning and gaining a lot of great career and life advice." Jerome Kinney, Account Executive WCTV-TV

Presenters

The Media Sales Institute (MSI) would not be possible without the generous contribution of time and energy of media executives, such as Ms. Abby Auerbach, Executive VP of the Television Advertising Bureau (TVB), and Mr. Brian K. Knox, Senior VP/Director of Corporate Diversity for KATZ Media Group, to highlight a few. Thanks to each and every executive who gave of their time and energy.

A Presenter's quote:

"The Media Sales Institute was a rewarding experience for me and hopefully the students learned something about the Radio Advertising Bureau. It was great to feel the enthusiasm that the students have about the radio industry."
Van Allen, EVP/CFO, Radio Advertising Bureau

Companies

Seventeen media companies invested two full days to watch, critique and hire the twenty-four pre-qualified sales candidates. Each MSI candidate had to present a hypothetical sales presentation in front of all of the recruiters.

Each media company had a private "meet and greet" room to spend thirty minutes with each candidate. In addition to the private meet and greets, the media companies also had lunch with many of the candidates.

A Interviewer's quote:

"This has been an excellent recruiting forum. The candidates are prepared and we had a great opportunity to really see their skill sets!" Bob Butler, Director Diversity CBS