TV personality Jerry Springer launches newest internet station exclusively featuring unsigned musicians:  UndergroundColumbus.com!

The Ohio Center for Broadcasting’s Columbus Campus made history on Wednesday, October 15^th by launching the internet station UndergroundColumbus.com.  TV Personality Jerry Springer kicked things off with an introductory message (listen here), celebrating local musicians everywhere.   

UndergroundColumbus.com uniquely serves an audience of music-lovers with locally produced independent and unsigned local artists. The music varies from modern rock to hip hop, and the station is staffed by students at Ohio Center for Broadcasting. Education Director Jack DeVoss, who worked previously as Music Director at Columbus Alternative Station CD 101, is serving as Program Director for UndergroundColumbus.com.   DeVoss says “We have two exceptional purposes with UndergroundColumbus.com.  We’re creating a terrific platform for unsigned artists—and we are offering an outstanding opportunity for students to start their broadcast careers.”

Later the same day, acoustic performances dubbed the “OCB Sessions, Volume one” continued the celebration of unsigned music.  Local acts Jared Mahone Band, Andy Shaw Band, and the Blastronauts performed at the school in the first of a series of concerts to be hosted by OCB.

Independent artists are invited to submit their music for airplay now at www.undergroundcolumbus.com. All unsigned bands and artists are welcome!

RECORD ENROLLMENT FOR JUNE CLASS AT OCB’S NEWEST CAMPUS!

June 13, 2008 - Columbus, Ohio:  Nearly three dozen students are taking their first steps toward starting a career in broadcasting with the launch of a June class at the Ohio Center for Broadcasting’s newest campus.  This session marks the third group of students to begin the hands-on program since mid-March.  Students will begin by learning broadcast writing, terminology and business models, and progress directly into the studios after four short weeks!

They’ll also benefit by learning from some of the most recognizable and talented personalities in Columbus broadcasting, who’ve joined the instructor roster or scheduled guest speaking appearances.  That combined with top-notch equipment and facilities will certainly give them an advantage when it comes to job placement.  It’s no wonder that such a huge percentage of our graduates walk right into broadcasting jobs when they graduate!

BROADCAST STANDOUTS JOIN OCB COLUMBUS ADVISORY COMMITTEE!

June 10, 2008 - Columbus, Ohio:  An impressive roster of broadcast industry and community leaders have joined the Advisory Committee, to serve as a qualified external review board for the Ohio Center for Broadcasting’s newest campus in Columbus.  They include:

• Hal Fish, Director of Programming Operations, North American Broadcasting Co.
• Tom Griesdorn, President & General Manager, WBNS-TV, ONN
• John Potter, VP Interactive Revenue Development, Radio Advertising Bureau
• Sheila Scott, Career Education Supervisor, Columbus City Schools
• Tei Street, Director, Columbus Mayor’s Office of Education
• Ron Thielman, President, Brainstorm Media Inc.
• Tom Thon, RVP, Market Manager, Clear Channel Communications
• Rob Walker, On-Air Membership Manager, WOSU Public Media
• Jeff Wilson, VP, General Manager, Radio One Columbus
• Drexel Yokoyama, SVP Operations, Columbus Sports Network

Members met for the first time on June 10^th, to learn about the program and provide feedback.  They also toured the facility’s television studio and control room, six editing suites, two internet radio stations and ten radio studios. 

VISITOR WINS CHANCE TO ‘BE ON AIR’

April 22, 2008 - Columbus, Ohio:   He attended the open house at the Ohio Center for Broadcasting as a former college radio station host, and Kevin Menefield ended up winning the chance to re-live his glory days! 

As a student at Wright State University, Kevin loved hosting his own show on the radio, and contacted the Ohio Center for Broadcasting to find out more about the program that gets students started in a broadcasting career.  Promotional partner Power 107.5 was on hand with prizes, the most coveted of which was a chance to be on the air with their popular evening host, “City.”  Kevin was the lucky winner, and had a great time taking part in the show, as you can see.  

Our thanks to Kevin (in light blue shirt below), Power 107.5, and all of the open house attendees for a great event!

TOP-NOTCH BROADCASTERS INSPIRE FIRST COLUMBUS CLASSES!

 April 14, 2008 - Columbus, Ohio:  Some of the most recognizable and talented personalities in Columbus broadcasting have visited The Ohio Center for Broadcasting, to inspire the first classes at the state-of-the-art facility in Whitehall. 

Students learned great tips and announcing strategies from Sunny 95’s News Director Clark Donley.   From Columbus Sports Network anchor Ray Crawford, they found out about the skills and attributes they need to excel at sports journalism.  They listened to 1460 The Fan’s Mike Ricordati explain how to conduct a successful, engaging radio sports talk show.  WTVN’s ultra-popular afternoon talkshow host John Corby explained how to prepare for the changes happening right now in radio.  Power 107.5’s Paul Strong prepped the two incoming classes for learning to relate to your listeners, and preparing for morning shows.  And longtime NBC 4 anchor Gail Hogan urged the students to really dive into radio and television, to take advantage of many opportunities.   

The ten-month program prepares students for entry-level positions in broadcasting, including radio, television, audio and video production, serving the myriad of industries that utilize the skills and talents of broadcast school graduates. All students are offered hands-on experience on campus, and as interns in the broadcasting industry, plus as part of the first ever student-run internet radio station group.   At the conclusion of the program, job placement benefits for qualifying graduates are provided, and they’re among the highest for any training program in any industry.

Enrollment is underway now for broadcast school sessions starting again soon! For more information, call 614.245-0555 or visit www.beonair.com.

COLUMBUS, OHIO:   FIRST COLUMBUS CLASSES SET TO BEGIN!

March 14, 2008 - Columbus, Ohio: The Ohio Center for Broadcasting, a leading accredited training program for careers in broadcasting will begin classes Monday, March 17^th for the first time at their state-of-the-art facility in Whitehall.

The ten-month program prepares students for entry-level positions in broadcasting, including radio, television, audio and video production, serving the myriad of industries that utilize the skills and talents of broadcast school graduates. All students are offered hands-on experience on campus, and as interns in the broadcasting industry, plus as part of the first ever student-run internet radio station group.   At the conclusion of the program, job placement benefits for qualifying graduates are provided, and they’re among the highest for any training program in any industry.

Enrollment is underway now for broadcast school sessions starting again soon! For more information, call 614.414-0199 or visit www.beonair.com.