#MFMMediaFinance. Lunch & Learn. Sharing with Peers. Contributors Needed. Education, CPE and MORE. Boston Localism. And much more.

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1 BCCA Media Credit Seminar Tuesday, November 7 8:00 am - 6:30 pm Offices of Lowenstein Sandler LLP 1251 Ave of the Americas 17th Floor New York, NY The BCCA Media Credit Seminar will focus on high-level credit related issues for the media industry including television, radio, cable, magazine, print, newspaper, out-of-home, interactive and digital. It is an opportunity to meet with media credit professionals from across the country. Located in the heart of New York City, the 2017 BCCA Media Credit Seminar boasts arguably the best speaking lineup and the hottest topics impacting media credit today. Topics and features: Keynote speaker, Macro Strategist Richard Hastings update on the economy, the Amazon-effect, how natural disasters benefit some and trends for the upcoming year and beyond; Legal issues and bankruptcy presented by Wanda Borges, Borges & Associates and Bruce Nathan, Lowenstein Sandler LLP; Agency policies and procedures; An update on Media Whys & BCCA; A fireside chat about Customer Relationships presented by Carmen Reyes, Turner and Edward Mockus, Scripps Networks Interactive; Warren Lamb, Pres/CEO, Warren Lamb & Associates on The Future of EDI Hurdles and Challenges to Move Forward in Digital; a mini-expo, networking opportunities and so much more! Cost: $350 First attendee from media company -- $275 for each additional attendee from same media company $525 Vendor/Associate attendee* $45 Networking Cocktail Reception Only *Must be MFM member. BCCA reserves the right to refuse registration requests that do not meet registration criteria. Exhibitors: ABC-Amega AG Adjustments Altus Global Trade Solutions AnchorOps BARR Credit Services BCCA/Media Whys Rauch-Milliken International Szabo Associates #MFMMediaFinance Lunch & Learn Sharing with Peers Contributors Needed Education, CPE and MORE Boston Localism And much more 550 W. Frontage Road, Ste Northfield, IL MFM Phone: MFM Fax: MFM info@mediafinance.org BCCA Phone: BCCA Fax: BCCA info@bccacredit.com MFM FEIN: BCCA FEIN: Updated Agenda, Details and Registration: mediafinance.org/media-credit-seminar-ny 1

2 Distance Learning Webinar Lunch & Learn Series Bring or order-out lunch and listen with colleagues from your desk When: Thursday, November 9 Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm Eastern Topic: Co-op Advertising: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Presented by Tim Brennan, LSA Recas Co-op Advertising Learning Objectives: Understand what a co-op program is and how your media solution can work with it. Explain how to develop content that meets both the brand rules and the individuality of the dealer. Cost: $50 members (MFM/BCCA); $75 non-members; $0 MFM Corporate Members Deadline to register: Tuesday, November 7 (any registrations received after 5 pm Central will be charged $20 late fee) CPE: 1 Field of Study: SKA; Level: O; Prerequisite: None Delivery: Group Internet Registration Links and Details: mediafinance.org/distance-learning CFO Summit March 8-9, 2018 Hilton, Ft. Lauderdale, FL Registration limited to most senior financial executives in media companies. MFM reserves the right to refuse registration requests that do not meet registration criteria. Please call Mary Collins ( ) for more information. Details and a preliminary agenda available at: mediafinance.org/cfo-summit Annual Conference Media Finance Focus 2018 May 21-23, 2018 Hyatt Regency Crystal City Arlington, VA Conference Room Rate: $219+tax (Refer to Media Finance Focus or MFM/BCCA 58th Annual Conference. Please note that hotel fees are not included in your conference registration.) Guests must book no later than April 27, 2018, or before the room block is filled in order to get the conference rate. Please book your room early to ensure you have a room at the conference hotel. Conference Website: MediaFinanceFocus.org 2

3 Upcoming Localism Event Localisms are free to attend, but all must register prior to the event. Events are open to all MFM members as well as those interested in learning more about MFM membership. FREE Lunch and Learn Date: Wednesday, November 15, 2017 Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Location: Boston Common Hotel 3rd Floor 40 Trinity Place Boston, MA Topic: Cybersecurity and the Media Industry: Lessons from Losses Join MFM and Chubb speakers Christopher O Connell, Vice President, Financial Lines, and Lisa Ryder, AVP, Claim Manager Media, Cyber & Lawyers E&O, for stories of cyber claims in the media industry. Learn about the causes of these breaches, how they were handled, the ultimate outcome, and key takeaways from these breaches. Learning Objectives: Understanding of cyber liability and the insurance marketplace Identify breaches and how to handle within organization CPE: 1 Field of Study: SKA Level: O Prerequisite: None Delivery: Group Live Questions: Brendan Doyle at or Brendan.Doyle@mediafinance.org *subject to change MFM Membership News... Do you know someone that would benefit from MFM membership? The holidays are right around the corner, and MFM wants to give you another reason to celebrate! Successfully refer a new member* between October 1, 2017, and January 22, 2018, and you ll be rewarded with a $25 Amazon gift card! If you or your office refers the most new members during this time, you will be able to celebrate with up to 15 of your colleagues at a MFM-sponsored cocktail party or luncheon at a spot of your choosing. For more Information on referring a colleague: For more information, contact Brendan Doyle or call x103. *Gift cards will be rewarded only for successful referrals of new individual members. 3

4 Getting Your Message Out On behalf of the MFM/BCCA Board of Directors we encourage you to explore the benefits of participating as a sponsor, advertiser or exhibitor. Sponsoring, advertising and exhibiting at MFM and BCCA Events and/or in our publications give your organization a unique opportunity to promote your brand to members with far-reaching global influence. You will have extensive market exposure in the lead-up to, during, and after all events and/or an online presence within the current and archived TFM magazine and on our real-time Membership Directory. If you would like more information, call Arcelia Pimentel at x104. She can give you a list of all opportunities available...and she loves bundling, so not only will you save your company money, but you will get the best possible exposure available within your budget. BCCA Membership News Looking for Data Contributors BCCA is looking for you to contribute your data to its Media Whys reports.each member company can report accounts receivable data in any format, via ftp or , with no IT involvement required. If you are a Marketron customer, data sharing is as a simple as making a phone call or sending an . Can be one flat file with all required data elements; or Two files an aging summary and an address file Must be reported monthly and in consistent format No cost to participate as contributor Data sharing is complete anonymous Contributors also get a discount on Media Whys reports so it is a win-win for everyone! For specific details and how you can be part of helping BCCA s Media Whys report grow contact Arcelia Pimentel at or apimentel@bccacredit.com. Media Credit Committee (fka BCCA Committee) Get Involved! Edward Mockus, Director Ad Sales Credit & Collections, Scripps Networks Interactive and Media Credit Committee Chair, along with the current Media Credit Committee members are looking for new committee participants. The committee meets monthly via conference call, and collaborates on BCCA panels, distance learning webinars, updates the Credit and Collection Handbook, and has regular hot topic and best practices discussions. The first call will be in November, if you are interested in joining the Media Credit Committee (must be media provider and MFM or BCCA member) please contact Jamie Grande at jamie.grande@mediafinance.org. DATES & DEADLINES November 7 - BCCA Media Credit Seminar in NYC November 9 - Distance Learning Webinar Co-op Advertising November 15 - Localism Lunch and Speaker Event in Boston, MA November 16 - MFM/BCCA Board of Directors Meeting in Boston, MA November MFM/BCCA Office closed for Thanksgiving Holiday February 8, Board of Directors Meeting in Atlanta March 8-9, CFO Summit, Hilton Ft. Lauderdale, FL May 21-23, Media Finance Focus 2018, Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Arlington, VA 4

5 2018 Nominations for Member Awards MFM and BCCA members are being asked to submit nominations for the following awards to be presented at Media Finance Focus 2018 (MFM/BCCA 58th Annual Conference) in Arlington, VA (DC) May 21-23, Nominations forms are now available and will be due by January 15, 2018 (unless otherwise stated on form). All winners will be announced in February MFM Awards: Distinguished CFO Award awarded to an industry CFO in recognition of contributions to the media industry. Nominee does not have to be a MFM Member to be considered. Jack Zwaska Lifetime Achievement Award awarded in recognition of a past or current MFM member whose efforts have contributed to the growth of our association and the industries we serve. Working Capital Award is given in recognition of a MFM member who has made significant contributions to help MFM achieve its goals. Up to four members will be recognized. Rainmaker Award is given in recognition of a MFM member whose efforts and contributions have helped the Association grow. Up to four members will be recognized. BCCA Awards: BCCA Contributor Award given in recognition of a BCCA member or non-member who has contributed significantly to the BCCA and the media credit and collection industry. Peter F. Szabo Career Achievement Award awarded in recognition of a past or current BCCA member whose efforts have contributed to the growth of the Association and the industries we serve. All nominations forms are available at: mediafinancefocus.org/member-awards Steve McIntosh Memorial Scholarship Applications due February 16, 2018 Recognize a rising star who will benefit from participating in the conference. Steve McIntosh was vice president & general manager of Belo Advertising s Customer Services unit until his sudden and unexpected death in April of An active member of both MFM and BCCA and a forwardthinking member of the media industry, The Financial Manager editorial board selected him as a person to watch earlier that year. To honor Steve s many contributions to the industry and to help inspire other rising stars, the MFM Board created the Steve McIntosh Memorial Scholarship to Media Finance Focus, our annual conference. This scholarship includes a full conference registration and three nights at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in DC (Arlington, VA) during Media Finance Focus 2018, May Eligible applicants are those employed by a media provider, have fewer than five years industry experience, as of February 16, 2018, and are under 35 years old. Both members and non-members are encouraged to apply. Complete details and an application form: mediafinancefocus.org/mcintosh-scholarship- 5