Our 2023 panels, listed below, address a variety of topics and are open to anyone interested in learning more about navigating the changing media landscape. We hope you will join us for TURNS 2023!
Saturday, March 25
12 - 3pm
Virtual Zoom Event with breakout rooms
Bobbi I. Booker is an award-winning Philadelphia-based, multi-media journalist and radio personality whose velvety voice has been a mainstay in the Delaware Valley for over two decades. In 1981, Bobbi launched her professional broadcast career with WRTI as a news reporter, and in 1999 was named co-host of Ovations. Ms. Booker has completed two prestigious National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) fellowships at the Arts Journalism Institute in Classical Music and Opera at Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism (2005) and Arts Journalism Institute for Dance Criticism at the American Dance Festival at Duke University (2008). Bobbi can be heard on Spirit Soul Music, every Sunday from 6 to 9 a.m. and on Jazz Through the Night, weeknights from 12 midnight to 6 a.m.
These media professionals bring the spirit of the stadiums home to you through their high quality reporting and local sports coverage. Join the session.
Isabella DiAmore is an associate sports editor at the Philadelphia Inquirer, where she started out as a freelance Temple Athletics Beat Reporter. Isabella graduated from Temple in 2022, where she studied journalism and worked as the Temple News’ Sports Editor, and as a producer on OwlSports Update.
Breland Moore is a sports anchor on the FOX 29 News team. Along with "Good Day Philadelphia" co-host Mike Jerrick, she also co-hosts "The 215,". Breland is a Temple University graduate and a member of the National Association of Black Journalists.
Pat Egan is a producer at 97.5 The Fanatic, where he has worked for over a decade. Pat is a graduate of Neumann University, where he worked in student radio as an On Air Personality.
Andrew Salciunas is a Radio Host and Producer at 97.5 The Fanatic and the Producer of "Cuz Radio" The Anthony Gargano Show, Weekdays 10:00am-2:00pm. Andrew graduated from Temple University where he studied Journalism and worked as a host at WHIP Radio.
These professionals keep the rhythm of music behind-the-scenes from PR and marketing to management and live events. Join the session.
Erica James is a Marketing & Promotions Manager at Route Runna management and a graduate of James Madison University. She coordinates artist campaigns and events across the country.
Ant Williams is the CEO of Route Runna management, a full service talent management and marketing company that creates lifestyle campaigns and events for Def Jam Records & Roc Nation Artists.
Whether they’re in the studio or out in the field, these panelists are bringing you breaking news and entertainment to get you through the day. Join the session.
Award-winning journalist Cherri Gregg is an afternoon drive host/news anchor for WHYY Radio. Prior to her current position Gregg covered civil rights, social justice, race, and public affairs issues impacting marginalized communities within the Philadelphia region for nearly a decade on air at KYW Newsradio. There she served as KYW’s community affairs reporter and was the creator, host, and exec. Producer for the weekly radio show and podcast “Flashpoint with Cherri Gregg”.
E. White is an on-air personality for iHeartMedia based in Minneapolis, MN, where he hosts the night show on legendary Top 40 station, 101.3 KDWB. His voice is heard on radio stations across the country, from Cleveland to Denver, and everywhere in between. He also hosts E. White and Rach, a weekend morning show, on several stations nationwide. Through his local popularity on TikTok, he has also gained a role as a contributor for KMSP-TV, where he hosts Twin Cities To Do, a local rundown of things to do in Minneapolis/St. Paul every weekend. He began his journey in radio while studying at Temple University (Class of '17), where he was a member of the WHIP staff! He is excited to share his journey with the future of media at TURNS!
Ms Blue is a current Jazz host on WRTI 90.1FM for Late Evening Jazz, Jazz At Your Request and Nouveau Jazz Showcase. She is a Temple Broadcasting & Telecommunications Graduate.
Industry experts in digital content management, events, and promotions discuss what it takes to keep radio running behind the scenes. Join the session.
Sydney Brown is a Digital Content Manager at iHeartMedia NYC and a Communications graduate of Bloomsburg University.
Aidan is the Digital Program Director at iHeart Media Philadelphia and On Air Host of the "Stripped Down Unplugged Sunday Morning's" show on ALT 104.5. He graduated from Temple in 2018 from the Klein College of Media & Communication!
Briana Blandford is an award-winning social media expert, creative director, philanthropist and on air personality. She currently is the Digital Marketing Manager at Universal Music Group, where she has had the opportunity to work on projects with some of the industries biggest artists ranging from Nicki Minaj, Kiana Lede, Lil Wayne, and more. Along with her role at UMG, she also has made strides as an on-air personality as she was the first to have her own GEN-Z Urban Cooking show on Snapchat and was featured on The Shade Rooms first cooking show 'The Shady Brunch.'
