Bates, BJ.  1983.  Determining Television Advertising Rates. 33rd International Communication Association conference.
Bates, BJ.  1983.  Using Supply/Demand Analysis to Predict Economic Impact. Tenth Annual Theory and Methodology Mini-Conference.
Cole, N-A, Bates BJ.  1982.  Issues in the Consideration of the Information Society. Ninth Annual Theory and Methodology Mini-Conference.
Bates, BJ.  1982.  Pricing TV Spots: An Analysis over Time. Ninth Annual Theory and Methodology Mini-Conference ..
Smith, MV, Bates BJ.  1983.  Community Participation and the Media Environment: A Study of Six Metropolitan Suburbs.. Midwest Association for Public Opinion Research conference.
Bates, BJ.  1983.  DBS and National Cohesion. Communications, Mass Media and Development conference.
Bates, BJ.  1983.  Determining Television Advertising Rates. Communication Yearbook 7. :462-475.
Bates, BJ.  1985.  Future Growth of Cable Television: A Replication and Update. 35th International Communication Association conference.