Mark Barrington
August 2-3
JW Marriott
Downtown Austin
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August 2-3
JW Marriott
Downtown Austin
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August 2-3
JW Marriott
Downtown Austin
Bob Mackay is the Senior Vice President and Market Manager overseeing Audacy’s Austin Media Cluster.
With 20+ years in media sales management, Mackay has led a successful career of hitting revenue goals and outperforming the market for a variety of Media Companies including Audacy, CBS Radio, Urban One, Cox Communications, iHeart and Emmis.
Mackay’s business philosophy can be defined as living by the motto, “we are better when we work together”. The goal is creating a working environment that is fun and fair with firm accountability resulting in inspired self motivated employees exceeding their potential.
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August 2-3
JW Marriott
Downtown Austin
LTC Rusty Clark began his military service in 1997 while a member of Army ROTC at Texas A&M University, where he enlisted into the Texas Army National Guard before commissioning as a 2LT in 1999. He is a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom where he served as an Afghan National Army Advisor. During his career he served as a Tank Platoon Leader, Scout Platoon Leader, Cavalry Troop Commander, and various staff assignments in a Reconnaissance, Surveillance, and Target Acquisition Cavalry Squadron. He was an Assistant Professor of Military Science at Prairie View A&M University where he instructed ROTC Cadets. He served in the 56th IBCT as the Brigade Operations Officer prior to becoming the Executive Officer of the 1-124th Cavalry Squadron. He was assigned to Recruiting Command in 2017 where he served as a Region Commander followed by the Battalion Executive Officer. He is currently serving as the Commander for TXARNG Recruiting.
LTC Clark lives in Austin and is married to Mrs. Mindy Clark. They have 2 children, Reese, and Caleigh.
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August 2-3
JW Marriott
Downtown Austin
Della Bryant has been with Malone Media Group for the past 10 years. She currently holds the position of Vice President – Integrated Marketing. She leads her team to negotiate and develop media strategy that is the most efficient and effective for their clients.
Della is communication and process driven in all aspects of her work. Her 35+ years in marketing include media sales and management, automotive new car manager and owning of her own agency.
Della has worked on successful marketing campaigns that have brought clients as much as 50% increase in media delivery. She’s been recognized within Malone Media Group by being given the “Grinder of the Year” award in 2017.
In her spare time, Della enjoys spending time with her family and embracing her new “tiny living” experiment.
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August 2-3
JW Marriott
Downtown Austin
Julie Chisum is the Chief Marketing Officer for IDEA Auto Group based in Austin, Texas. She manages all things marketing for Toyota of Cedar Park, currently ranked 3rd in new vehicle volume in the nation, and City Limits Subaru, set to open in the fall of 2023. She leads a team of four and is responsible for an annual budget of over $3 million.
Julie earned her bachelor’s degree in human development from Texas Tech University and spent her early professional years as an elementary classroom teacher. In 2000, Julie decided to try something new and embarked on an automotive career, first serving as a sales advisor for a large Toyota dealership in Denver. She quickly realized that the internet and car sales were going to be a game-changing combination and began learning as much as possible. Julie has held the positions of Sales Manager, Internet and BDC Director, Digital Marketing Director, and was a Toyota trainer for many years.
Julie has a passion for research, understanding what customers want, implementing the latest technology, and coaching the next generation of automotive marketing leaders. It has been a dream come true to establish marketing plans for two brand new dealerships and she is looking forwarding to helping IDEA Auto Group grow even more.
Julie is married with two adorable dogs, loves living in Georgetown, Texas, and cooks for her friends and family every chance she gets.
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August 2-3
JW Marriott
Downtown Austin
Web: www.lav.com
Phone: 806-744-2559
Address: 2120 Ave Q
Lubbock, TX 79411
United States
Founded in 1978 – Lubbock Audio Visual, Inc. is a privately-held Texas Corporation. Authorized for over 300 manufacturers of professional video, audio and telecommunications products, Lubbock Audio Visual, Inc. functions as a total systems solutions provider to broadcast, production, government, education, religious and business/industry media markets. Our success can be attributed to prompt and professional service, quality products, competitive pricing and an experienced and practiced knowledge of our customer’s changing needs. Outstanding customer service and support are key to the Central Mission of Lubbock Audio Visual, Inc. The standards we adhere to are the highest in the industry. Lubbock Audio Visual, Inc. is a proud affiliate of PSNI, ICIA, TAB, NCSA, and AGC.
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August 2-3
JW Marriott
Downtown Austin
Web: www.suitelifesystems.com
Phone: (888) 418-3646
Address: 2501 East 28th Street, Suite 111
Signal Hill, CA 90755
United States
SuiteLife Systems supplies Manage, Monitor, & Control solutions for the broadcast industry. Our software-driven approach allows the highest levels of flexibility, scalability, and reliability, all housed within the smallest hardware footprints in the industry. It is the technology of choice for leading engineers and senior management alike, for a reason.
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August 2-3
JW Marriott
Downtown Austin
Steve Sandlin is about to begin his 49th year in Texas broadcasting. A native of Beaumont, Steve resides in Huntsville. Though semi-retired, he still acts as a consultant and project manager for radio and television stations throughout the state, with emphasis on AM signals and other RF projects.
Steve also remains active as one of TAB’s Alternate Broadcast Inspection Program (ABIP) inspectors covering the southern half of Texas. Steve has been on the inspection team for eight years.
Steve has been a DJ, Sales Manager, Newsman, Staff Engineer and Chief Engineer of both radio and television stations in Texas and has been involved in everything from management changes to new station construction in a number of markets.
Steve is a founding member of SBE Chapter 99 and holds lifetime certification as a Certified Professional Broadcast Engineer. He also holds a valid FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License and is a member of Texas Radio Hall of Fame and is proud to have been recognized with an Award of Excellence in 2015 at the TAB Engineers Dinner.
When not working around a transmitter or conducting an ABIP reviews, Steve enjoys spending time with his classic cars.
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August 2-3
JW Marriott
Downtown Austin
Web: comscore.com
Phone: (347) 885-9490
Address: 11950 Democracy Drive
Reston, VA 20190
United States
Comscore is the ONLY measurement solution positioned to provide the most accurate, precise and scalable addressability solution for the future of media. Enabling our customers to plan, activate and measure the way they need; acting as a verified “translation engine” to bridge TV and digital.
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August 2-3
JW Marriott
Downtown Austin
Web: tegna.com
Phone: 703-873-6600
Address:8350 Broad Street, Suite 2000
Tysons, VA 22102
United States
TEGNA owns 64 news brands in 51 markets, making us one of the largest and geographically diverse broadcasters in the U.S. We are the largest owner of Big Four affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups and reach approximately 39 percent of all TV households nationwide.
TEGNA’s employees are united by a common purpose to serve the greater good of our communities. Our talented team is driven by our strongly-held values to make a difference in our work, our company and our communities. We strive to create an environment which offers professional challenges, encourages innovation and rewards results.
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