More than 30 members of the International Broadcasters IdeaBank left the territory last night after a busy four days, getting to know the feel of radio broadcasting in this far-flung part of the United States.
The group of radio station owners and operators, both men and women, came from small markets across the United States; with one Australian in the mix.
During their stay, the visitors met with members of the emergency broadcasting community, as well as community service organizations closely tied to the radio industry. The group also toured the National Weather Service office, NOAA Observatory in Tula, spent an evening at Tisa’s and conducted evaluations at the radio stations owned, in part, by a veteran member of the IdeaBank, Mr. Larry Fuss. The visitors also enjoyed the majestic views of Maliu Mai Beach Resort with Miss American Samoa Hani Fuimaono, and celebrated at a farewell dinner prepared by Isabel Steffany-Hudson at Moana O Sina on Sunday evening.
Appearing as guests on 93KHJ’s special Memorial Day Morning Show, Joe Fiorini of Florida and Phil Cole of Wollongong of Australia discussed, with John Raynar, one of the impacts of COVID-19 on the broadcast industry.
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The Executive Director of the International Broadcasters IdeaBank, Dan Latham, expressed thanks and gratitude on behalf of the group before presenting Certificates of Appreciation to the General Manager of South Seas Broadcasting Pauga Joey Cummings, and all the staff who helped host.
