NEW YORK – April 21, 2025 – RAB has announced the dates for the 17th annual Rising Through the Ranks.
The leadership program for women produced by RAB and sponsored by Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. (MIW), will begin with one virtual event taking place from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. CT on August 12, prior to the participants meeting in person on August 19-21 in Nashville. RAB will offer scholarships for this year’s program. The scholarships will cover the cost of the professional development course, which is geared toward fostering and educating current and emerging female leaders in broadcast radio.
“Rising Through the Ranks provides a rare opportunity to not only learn and connect with our speakers but also build their own networks with their fellow classmates from stations and radio groups across the U.S.,” said Mike Hulvey, president and chief executive officer, RAB.
“Rising Through the Ranks has long been instrumental in shaping the leadership journeys of so many incredible women in our industry,” said Sheila Kirby, MIW board president. “This program perfectly aligns with MIW’s mission to champion and advance women in media. We’re proud to continue supporting this impactful initiative and look forward to welcoming and empowering the 2025 class.”
This year’s agenda and speaker lineup will be announced at a later date.
Scholarship applications and registration are available on
https://www.rab.com, and will be accepted through 5 p.m. CT on May 30, 2025. Scholarship recipients will be notified of their selection by June 23, 2025. For more information, go to RAB Rising Through the Ranks page
here.
About RAB
RAB is the not-for-profit trade association dedicated to advancing America's radio broadcasters. In support of our members, RAB focuses on driving revenue by promoting radio in all its forms. We enhance professional skills with services, resources and continuous training opportunities while supporting programs to attract and retain talent across the industry.
About MIW:
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. (MIW) is a volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organization of top-level female radio professionals, from across the country, who are dedicated to using their influence and resources to help other women in radio broadcasting develop management and leadership skills. The MIW organization is equally committed to advocating for the advancement of women to senior positions within the radio industry. For more information, please visit
www.RadioMIW.com.
Media Contacts:
RAB:
Madison Wright
MIW:
Randi P’Pool
