Exciting Agenda And Speakers Set For Worldwide Radio Summit

April 29th-30th

The first annual WORLDWIDE RADIO SUMMIT, presented by ALL ACCESS and our partners at A&R WORLDWIDE is set for APRIL 29th-30th at the beautiful W HOTEL, in HOLLYWOOD, CA.

This must-attend event will bring together some of the radio and music communities' brightest minds from around the world to focus on new ways to make radio better, more exciting and engaging.

To register, click here!

Focusing on the concept of radio across many platforms, this content and revenue-focused agenda is packed with invaluable knowledge from some dynamic experts! As you can see from the names and subjects for these sessions, it's not the same old stuff!

FRIDAY, APRIL 29th

8:00a - 6:00p
REGISTRATION OPEN - WORLDWIDE RADIO SUMMIT 2011 Check-In (2nd Floor - W HOTEL HOLLYWOOD)

8:00a - 9:00a
NETWORKING BREAKFAST
Hosted by: THE COFFEE BEAN & TEA LEAF And WESTWOOD ONE

8:55a - 9:00a
MINI KEYNOTE
Presented by: LISTENER DRIVEN RADIO (LDR)
DANIEL ANSTANDIG - President, NEW MEDIA, MCVAY MEDIA & Co-Founder, LISTENER DRIVEN RADIO (LDR)

9:00a - 10:00a
KEYNOTE PANEL: "The Future Of All Things Radio"
Presented by: LISTENER DRIVEN RADIO (LDR)

Our panel of experts will discuss the current trends and future forecast for "all things radio." Whether it be terrestrial, digital, satellite, online, mobile -- radio remains the world's strongest communicator of sound. Radio's interaction with audience now connects via various touch points around the globe. Our panel will focus on where radio is going from a cumulative, revenue, technology, ratings, marketing, ownership and policy initiative stand-point. Get an incredible insight from our experts on how you as a vested partner in radio can prepare for radio's future benefit to you.

Moderated by: MARK RAMSEY - President, MARK RAMSEY MEDIA

Session Members:
BILL MOORE - CEO TUNEIN RADIO, RADIOTIME
GERRIT MEIER -- COO Digital, CLEAR CHANNEL RADIO
JOHN DICKEY - COO, CUMULUS BROADCASTING
LEE ABRAMS - Formerly Chief Innovation Officer TRIBUNE, Chief Programing Officer XM
MIKE AGOVINO - COO, TRITON MEDIA GROUP

10:00a - 10:30a:
TOWNHALL RADIO MEETING: "Audience Q&A"

Join MARK RAMSEY, President, MARK RAMSEY MEDIA as he chairs an open forum with the session members, BILL MOORE, JOHN DICKEY, LEE ABRAMS, and MIKE AGOVINO for the international radio community along with those who have a stake in this broadcast medium to share their vision, opinion, inspiration, new ideas and overall input on all matters pertaining to radio worldwide. This session is sure to get everyone attending talking about all things radio!

10:30a - 10:45a
MINI-KEYNOTE
Presented By: CITADEL MEDIA

10:45a - 11:45a
"NEW WAYS TO MONETIZATION"
Presented By: ALL ACCESS

Revenue is the fuel that drives radio's ability to deliver quality output on a consistent basis to its audience, compete against other broadcast mediums, retain the best on-air personalities, sustain the basic foundation of operations and ensure stakeholders remain committed to radio. A myriad of new revenue models are developing worldwide that are ensuring that radio does not rely on single lane revenue methods based around advertising. Our stellar collection of radio minds will share proven new methods to generate a multitude of new revenue platforms for radio. This is a must NOT miss forum for anyone who wants to build new ways to monetize the experience of 'sound'.

Moderated by: PATRICK REYNOLDS - EVP/Marketing, TRITON DIGITAL

Session Members:
DAVE HAYNES - VP/Business Development, SOUNDCLOUD
JEFF POLLACK - CEO, POLLACK MEDIA GROUP
LES HOLLANDER - Dir./Audio Sales PANDORA.COM
MARKUS KUEHN - Managing Partner, MOTORFM (GERMANY)
ROBERT MINTON - VP/Business Development, CITADEL MEDIA/DALLAS

12:00p - 1:00p
"LET'S GET DIGITAL: RADIO CONNECTS IN A WIRELESS FRONTIER"
Presented By: MUSIC MASTER

Presentation by: FRED JACOBS - President, JACOBS MEDIA
FRED JACOBS, President JACOBS MEDIA is a leading authority on radio. Mr. JACOBS will inspire us with new ways to maximize radio's interaction with audience in a wireless environment with this "Goin’ Mobile" presentation, which was a keynote event at last year's NAB/RAB Radio Show, a study commissioned by ARBITRON. Attendees will see parts of the original presentation, as well as segments that have been put together exclusively for the WORLDWIDE RADIO SUMMIT.

As handsets and mobile platforms become ever more essential in a non-stationary radio environment -- Mr. JACOBS will share the latest trends, research, facts - without charts and graphs -- and the future of maximizing audience reach, revenue and overall impact in a wireless world with a series of real-life mobile users and how they use their devices.

1:00p - 2:30p
"WORLDWIDE RADIO SUMMIT NETWORKING LUNCHEON ON GROUND FLOOR OF THE W HOTEL HOLLYWOOD"
Hosted By: ALL ACCESS And A&R WORLDWIDE

2:30p - 3:30p
"MUSIC & PROGRAMMING - The Great Balancing Act"

Sustaining programming intent with the needs of content owners and developers has always been a difficult balancing act. As a programmer, the primary goal is to build an attentive audience, grow audience, build revenue, sustain market and ratings growth. However, can the aforementioned priorities of radio still be accomplished whilst delivering innovative and creative programing? Our panel of radio experts will unveil their wisdom on how to balance great art (music) with programing for the masses.

Moderated by: ANDREW PHILLIPS - Group Program Director, ABC RADIO DARWIN (AUSTRALIA)

Session Members:
BILL PASHA - VP/Programming, ENTERCOM
JIM McGUINN -- PD, KCMP (THE CURRENT)/MINNEAPOLIS, MN
JIMMY STEAL - VP/Programming EMMIS & PD, POWER 106/LOS ANGELES
MAX KRASNY - SVP/Entertainment, WESTWOOD ONE

3:30p - 3:45p
MINI-KEYNOTE
Presented by: TIMELESS COOL

3:45p - 4:45p
"SOCIAL MEDIA: Building Optimum Impact Via Mobile & Streaming"
Presented by: ARBITRON

Moderated by: MARK CAPUANO - Dir./Business Development, ALLACCESS.COM
Mobile devices and streaming platforms are connecting with audiences in greater ways than ever before via Social Media. Our seasoned panel of experts will share their opinions on what is key to ensuring that as broadcasters seek the ability to maximize reach and profits in Social Media via mobile and streaming parallels. You will learn the most reliable and efficient ways possible to reach your goals to rise above the excess noise.

Session Members:
DANIEL ANSTANDIG - President, New Media, McVAY MEDIA & Co-Founder, LISTENER DRIVEN RADIO (LDR)
DAVID JONES - EVP/Marketing, SHAZAM
KEN BENSON - President, P1 RESEARCH
RALPH SIMON - CEO, THE MOBILIUM INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY GROUP & Chairman Emeritus & Founder Of The MOBILE ENT’T FORUM - AMERICAS (UK)
SAM MILKMAN - EVP/Music Forcasting, Pres./KnowDigital COLEMAN INSIGHTS

4:45p - 5:00p
AFTERNOON TEA BREAK (2nd FLOOR - W HOTEL HOLLYWOOD)
Hosted By: THE COFFEE BEAN & TEA LEAF TM & WESTWOOD ONE

5:00p - 6:00p
PLAY US YOUR HITS: "The Next Big Radio Hit"
Presented by: NZ On Air

Everyone is looking for the next big hit. Rarely is it possible to get a global consensus on a radio hit in a contained environment with some of the world's top radio "hit music" influencers. The WORLDWIDE RADIO SUMMIT gives content creators/owners a chance to get a very rare opportunity to get instant feedback on whether their song is a global hit or not. Who knows if the right song is heard it could be launched to a global radio audience in one go at the WORLDWIDE RADIO SUMMIT.

Moderated by:
JOEL DENVER - President, ALL ACCESS MUSIC GROUP
SAT BISLA - President, A&R WORLDWIDE/MUSEXPO

Session Members:
CAPONE - PD, 91X/SAN DIEGO
CHARESE FRUGE - PD, KSCF/SAN DIEGO, KMXB/LAS VEGAS
E-MAN - APD/MD/on-air KPWR (POWER 106)/LOS ANGELES
GARY NOLAN - PD, KOSI/DENVER
GENE SANDBLOOM - OM, KROQ/LOS ANGELES
JASON BENTLEY - Host "Morning Becomes Eclectic" & MD, KCRW/SANTA MONICA
JAY HUDSON - MD, CIMX (89X)/DETROIT

6:00p - 8:00p
"COCKTAIL NETWORKING RECEPTION & HORS D’OURVES AT S.I.R. STUDIOS IN HOLLYWOOD (SUNSET BLVD.)
Hosted By: COLUMBIA RECORDS (WORLDWIDE RADIO SUMMIT 2011 badge required to attend)

Artist showcases begin at 8:00p at S.I.R. STUDIOS, HOLLYWOOD

8p: ONE NIGHT ONLY (MERCURY RECORDS) - Stage 1

8:30p: MEIKO (LUCKY EAR/DCG/INTERSCOPE) - Stage 2

9:00p: MATT NATHANSON (VANGUARD) - Stage 1

9:30p: SCARS ON 45 (CHOP SHOP/ATLANTIC) - Stage 2

10p: PURPLE MELON (Unsigned) - Stage 1

10:30p: PINT SHOT RIOT (LIFE IN THE BIG CITY RECORDS) - Stage 2

11p: THE YOUNG PRESIDENTS (MKM PRODUCTIONS) - Stage 1

SATURDAY, APRIL 30TH

9:00a - 4:00p
REGISTRATION OPEN - WORLDWIDE RADIO SUMMIT 2011 Check-In (2nd Floor - W HOTEL HOLLYWOOD)

8:00a - 9:00a
NETWORKING BREAKFAST
Hosted by: THE COFFEE BEAN & TEA LEAF And WESTWOOD ONE

9:00a - 10:30a
"PPM: THE PEOPLE METER - Maximizing Audience Reach"
Presented by: RCS

Love it or hate it PPM is here to stay and it's inevitable that PPM will be the status quo for audience research worldwide in the coming years. Our collective of experts will share their knowledge on how to maximize PPM to work for you. Leaders from ARBITRON, RCS, MEDIABASE, AIRPLAY INTEL and CPR will join ALLACCESS.COM and A&R WORLDWIDE in dispelling the myths of Pp and focusing on the facts on how to deliver maximum audience reach utilizing Pp to your fullest advantage.

Moderated by: JERRY BOULDING - Urban & Urban AC Editor, ALLACCESS.COM

Session Members:
ANTHONY ACAMPORA - President, MUSICRUNCH/RADIOCRUNCH
BRAD BEDFORD - VP/Int’l PPM, ARBITRON
DR. GARY HELLER -- VP/Research & Audience Measurement, CBS RADIO
PAIGE NIENABER - President, CPR
PHILIPPE GENERALI - President, RCS/MEDIABASE/MSCORE
RICH MEYER - President, AIRPLAY INTEL

10:30a - 11:30a
"RADIO - The Original & Biggest Music Social Network"
Presented By: TRITON DIGITAL

Radio is without a doubt the first and original music community (outside of a live setting). Radio's ability to connect audience with its broadcast network, via live experiences, with brand identity and interactive and mobile engagement continues to evolve. Radio communicates on all touch-points where the listener hears, sees, interacts and experiences music. Our collection of U.S. and global broadcasters will indulge their experience on re-creating the biggest music social network with radio in today and tomorrow's music eco-system.

Moderated by: ALAN BURNS - President, ALAN BURNS & ASSOCIATES

Session Members:
CHRIS SCADDAN - Manager, TRIPLE J RADIO (AUSTRALIA)
JASON CARTER - Editor, BBC Radio 1, Live Music, BBC 1Xtra, Live Music & BBC Introducing
JENNIFER LEIMGRUBER - SVP/Progamming, PREMIERE RADIO
JIM KERR - VP/Strategy, TRITON MEDIA
LESLIE FRAM - PD, WRXP/NEW YORK
LORI LEWIS -- Digital & Social Media Strategist, JACOBS MEDIA

11:45a - 12:45p
"THE HITMAKERS - The Sound That Moves The Dial"
Moderated by: RON SPAULDING - President, FONTANA DISTRIBUTION
Presented by: INTERSCOPE/GEFFEN/A&M RECORDS
Before a sound recording reaches the airwaves it goes through a rigorous process of being written, recorded, rehearsed, marketed and promoted. There's an extensive process (including money, time, effort) to deliver the sound that not only moves the dial, but also keeps audience engaged to the radio dial or stream and of course builds a myriad of benefits to radio, its audience and advertisers. We bring together a collection of top hit-makers and developers to give radio an insight to what it takes to create the sound that truly moves the dial and beyond!

Session Members:
DANIEL GLASS - President, GLASSNOTE ENTERTAINMENT
EVAN BOGGART - Founder, BOARDWALK ENT’T GROUP (SONGWRITER, BEYONCÉ, RIHANNA, BRITNEY SPEARS, etc.)
LEE LEIPSNER – SVP/Promotion, COLUMBIA RECORDS
MARTIN KIERSZENBAUM - Chairman of CHERRYTREE RECORDS, President/A&R, Pop & Rock, INTERSCOPE RECORDS & President/International Operations for INTERSCOPE GEFFEN A&M
STEVE SCHNUR - Worldwide Head of Music & Marketing, EA GAMES

12:45p - 2:15p
WORLDWIDE RADIO SUMMIT "INT’L AWARDS LUNCHEON" ON GROUND FLOOR OF THE W HOTEL HOLLYWOOD

2:15p - 3:15p
"ENGAGE YOUR AUDIENCE: Social Media -- Building & Sustaining Your Numbers"

Social Media is a mystery to many in our business, but it’s no mystery to your users. In all businesses, in order to succeed one must maintain positive numbers, be it audience, revenue, ratings, etc. We bring together a distinguished collection of experts who have proven methods help you win audience, engage, and entertain them with winning Social Media strategies.

Moderated by: JESSICA NORTHEY - Founder, FINGER CANDY MEDIA

Session Members:
ARJAN WRITES - Music Blogger, CNN (ARJANWRITES.COM)
JIMMY STEAL - VP/Programing EMMIS & PD, POWER 106/LOS ANGELES
JOHN LENAC - Head of Programing/Label Relations, YAHOO! MUSIC
VALERIE GELLER - President, GELLER MEDIA

3:15p - 4:30p
"A TRUSTED FILTER - Does On-Air Talent Development Matter"

A trusted voice, respected filter is essential in most opinions. Radio personalities were iconic both on and off the airwaves in the past. These days personalities are not as prevalent enough on the dial, online or via other broadcast methods. Luckily, some personalities do exist and flourish via radio and a myriad of other platforms. They are the voice that guides and influences the tastes of millions locally, nationally and in some cases internationally. We bring together some of the most influential radio personalities in modern day pop culture, along with a talent agent, and talent coach, as they showcase how to captivate audiences and influence the market place. What is a great radio personality these days? Find out at what should be a very insightful and extremely entertaining panel from some of the world's top radio talent.

Moderated by: ANDREW PHILLIPS - Group PD, ABC RADIO, DARWIN (AUSTRALIA)

Session Members:
BIG BOY - Morning Host, POWER 106/LOS ANGELES
DR. DREW PINSKY - WESTWOOD ONE syndicated personality
GLENN GOLDSTEIN - President, GOLDSTEIN MANAGEMENT
PHIL HENDRIE - Syndicated Personality, TRN
RANDY LANE - President, THE RANDY LANE CO.
RICK DEES - President, DEES ENTERTAINMENT & WESTWOOD ONE Syndicated Radio Personality
TONY NOVIA - SVP/New Media Development, RYAN SEACREST PRODUCTIONS

4:30p - 4:45p
AFTERNOON TEA BREAK (2nd FLOOR - W HOTEL HOLLYWOOD)
Hosted By: THE COFFEE BEAN & TEA LEAF TM & WESTWOOD ONE

4:45p - 5:45p
"AROUND THE WORLD - Radio Across All Continents"
The world is a big place and radio knows no boundaries. We give you a global snapshot during this session to showcase via our panel of experts on the current and future landscape of the overall health and sustainability of their respective radio markets. Travel with us from Asia Pacific, N. America, UK, Continental Europe, Asia and other destinations as you get a global education on radio across all continents. No need to book a flight to learn about each key radio market. We bring the information and the experts to your doorstep at the Worldwide Radio Summit at the W Hotel in Hollywood.

Moderated by: CYNDEE MAXWELL -- Founder, MAXWELL MEDIA

Session Members:
NIK GOODMAN - Founder, NIK GOODMAN CONSULTING (UK)
PAUL CHANTLER - Associate, ABSOLUTE & DOWSE (AUSTRALIA)
PHIL DOWSE - Partner, ABSOLUTE & DOWSE
ROB GRAHAM - Principal, EON MUSIC MEDIA (VIETNAM/HONG KONG)
TOMMY HADGES - President, Worldwide Video & Radio, POLLACK MEDIA GROUP (US)

6:00p - 8:00p
"COCKTAIL NETWORKING RECEPTION & HORS D’OURVES AT S.I.R. STUDIOS IN HOLLYWOOD (SUNSET BLVD.)
Presented by: INTERSCOPE/GEFFEN/A&M RECORDS

Artist showcases begin at 8:00p at S.I.R. STUDIOS, HOLLYWOOD

8p: AVALANCHE CITY (WARNER MUSIC) - Stage 1

8:30p: MAKESHIFT INNOCENCE (OP3 MUSIC) - Stage 2

9p: ALL MANKIND (Unsigned) - Stage 1

9:30p: EVOLVER ONE (MUSKETEER RECORDS) - Stage 2

10p: CAPRA (HOLLYWOOD) - Stage 1

10:30p: RECKLESS LOVE (UNIVERSAL) - Stage 2

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