Radio Interactive: International Radio Summit

Thurs. – Fri., March 21 – 22

Radio Interactive 2013, featuring two days of the finest Radio networking and education, is the ultimate venue for connecting with Radio. There’s no better place to interact one-on-one with hundreds of radio professionals – from station management and CEOs to program directors and radio consultants.

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PANEL SCHEDULE

Thursday, March 21st, 2013
TRINITY 4-5
8:15AM - 8:45AM
(30 minutes)
Pre-Conference Session
Newcomers Orientation

Presenter
Greg Simpson, Owner/President, Greg Simpson Music Services, Canada
GRAND BALLROOM C/D
8:45AM - 8:55AM
(10 minutes)
Welcoming Address
Radio Interactive

Dave Farough, VP; Brand, Programming & New Media-Corus Radio, Corus Entertainment Radio, Canada
GRAND BALLROOM C/D
8:55AM - 9:15AM
(20 minutes)
Keynote Session
Opening Keynote: Tom Pentefountas, Vice Chair, CRTC

Keynote
Tom Pentefountas, Vice-Chairman, Broadcasting, CRTC - Gatineau, Canada
GRAND BALLROOM C/D
9:15AM - 9:55AM
(40 minutes)
Keynote Interview
Fireside Chat with Eric Rhoads

Featured Speaker
Eric Rhoads, Publisher, Radio Ink, USA
Interviewer
John Hinnen, VP News, Rogers Media Television and Radio, Rogers Broadcasting Ltd, Canada
GRAND BALLROOM C/D
9:55AM - 10:55AM
(1 hour)
Keynote Panel Discussion
James Cridland: Embracing Radio’s Future

Keynote
James Cridland, Radio Futurologist/Managing Director, Media UK, UK
Panelists
Kurt Hanson, Publisher, RAIN Radio and Internet Newsletter, USA
Chris Boyce, Exec Director, Radio and Audio, CBC Music, Canada
Julie Adam, VP Programming & Nat’l PD, Radio Division, Rogers Broadcasting Ltd, Canada
TRINITY 1-3
11:10AM - 12:00PM
(50 minutes)
Panel Discussion
PPM Lessons For Diary Markets

Moderator/Presenter
Warren Kurtzman, President & Chief Operating Officer, Coleman Insights, USA
Panelists
Rob Farina, Executive Vice President, Content & Platforms, Astral Media Inc., Canada
Steve Jones, Vice President Programming, Newcap Radio, Canada
Ross Davies, Director, Member Engagement Radio, BBM Canada, Canada
Jenny Tsao, Mgr of Programming Services & Mktg Operations, Arbitron, Inc., USA
TRINITY 1-3
12:05PM - 12:50PM
(45 minutes)
Panel Discussion
The Essence of the Moment

Moderator
Paige Nienaber, VP Fun & Games, Clifton Radio and CPR (Clifton’s Promotions Ranch), USA
Panelists
Steve Jones, Vice President Programming, Newcap Radio, Canada
Tamara Stanners, Program Director - 102.7 the PEAK, CKPK-FM (102.7 The Peak), Canada
Ronnie Stanton, Brand Director/Ops, Virgin 95.3 (CKZZ), Canada
TRINITY 1-3
12:55PM - 1:35PM
(40 minutes)
Presentation
Brokering The Peace Between Programming And Sales

Presenter
Doug Harris, President, Noisemaker Communications, USA
TRINITY 1-3
1:40PM - 2:30PM
(50 minutes)
Presentation
Radio Wars III

Introduction
Stephanie Friedman, General Manager, The Nielsen Company, Canada
Presenter
Warren Copnick, Dir Nat’l Promo/A&R, Sony Music Entertainment Canada, Canada
Andrew Forsyth, Operations Consultant, The Nielsen Company, Canada
GRAND BALLROOM C/D
2:35PM - 3:25PM
(50 minutes)
Featured Session
International Broadcasters Forum

Moderator
Chuck McCoy, Broadcast Media Consultant, Chuck McCoy International Media Services, Canada
Panelists
James Cridland, Radio Futurologist/Managing Director, Media UK, UK
Rob Graham, CEO & MD, EON Media Group, Singapore
Ken Nishikawa, Director, Atelier E.A.U, Japan
Jimmy Steal, VP of Programming, Emmis Communications - Power 106 FM, USA
James Stirling, Head of Programmes, BBC Radio 6, UK
Adrien Simonnet, Bus. Development Manager, Francophonie Diffusion, France
GRAND BALLROOM C/D
3:25PM - 3:40PM
(15 minutes)
Presentation
Commuters: Radio’s Growing and Engaged Audience

Presenter
Jeff Vidler, Senior Vice President, Media, Vision Critical, Canada
GRAND BALLROOM C/D
3:45PM - 5:00PM
(1 hour 15 minutes)
Super Session
View From The Top: Radio Executive Panel

Moderator
Greg O’Brien, editor and publisher, Cartt.ca, Canada
Panelists
Paul Ski, CEO Radio, Rogers Broadcasting Ltd, Canada
Margot Micallef, President & CEO, Vista Radio, Canada
Chris Pandoff, President, Corus Entertainment Radio, Canada
Chris Gordon, President Radio & Local T V, Bell Media, Canada
Friday, March 22nd, 2013
GRAND BALLROOM A/B
9:00AM - 11:00AM
(2 hours)
Radio Consultants Breakfast

Moderator
JJ Johnston, General Manager Corus Radio Ontario East, Corus Radio, Canada
Host
Warren Kurtzman, President & Chief Operating Officer, Coleman Insights, USA
Paige Nienaber, VP Fun & Games, Clifton Radio and CPR (Clifton’s Promotions Ranch), USA
Arnie Celsie, Senior Consultant, SparkNet Communications, Canada
Ken Benson, President, Research & Consulting, SparkNet Research & Consulting, USA
Jeff Vidler, Senior Vice President, Media, Vision Critical, Canada
Joe Aguiar, Manager, English Radio Operations, CRTC - Gatineau, Canada
Steve Parker, President, Media BemBem Inc, Canada
Paul Jacobs, Vice President, General Manager, Jacobs Media, USA
Doug Harris, President, Noisemaker Communications, USA
Ralph Cipolla, President, Cipolla Consulting & Analytics, USA
Victor Caballero, VP/Operations for LDR Interactive, LDR Interactive, USA
Andrew Forsyth, Operations Consultant, The Nielsen Company, Canada
Cathy Allison, Mgr Radio Policy/Applications, CRTC - Gatineau, Canada
TRINITY 4-5
11:10AM - 12:00PM
(50 minutes)
Panel Discussion
Do’s and Don’ts of Social Media

Moderator
Alan Cross, Broadcaster/Journalist, Alan Cross / Brain Dead Dog Productions, Canada
Panelists
Christian Hall, Ops/PD Calgary - Nat’l PD, Harvard Broadcasting, Canada
David Wannan, PrD, boom 97.3, Canada
Victor Caballero, VP/Operations for LDR Interactive, LDR Interactive, USA
Ken Benson, President, Research & Consulting, SparkNet Research & Consulting, USA
TRINITY 4-5
12:05PM - 12:55PM
(50 minutes)
Presentation
The App Factor

Presenter
Paul Jacobs, Vice President, General Manager, Jacobs Media, USA
TRINITY 4-5
1:00PM - 1:50PM
(50 minutes)
Radio Bonus Session
Juke Box Jury

Moderator
Derrick Ross, President, Slaight Music, Canada
Participants
Ken Nishikawa, Director, Atelier E.A.U, Japan
Warren Copnick, Dir Nat’l Promo/A&R, Sony Music Entertainment Canada, Canada
Paul Jessop, VP of Promotions, Universal Music Canada, Canada
Steve Coady, Vice President, Radio Promotion, Warner Music Canada, Canada
James Stirling, Head of Programmes, BBC Radio 6, UK
Mark Steinmetz, Director of Music Programming, CBC Music, Canada
David Corey, VP, Programming, Bell Media Radio, Canada
Julie James, APD/MD, 98.1 CHFI Toronto's Perfect Music Mix, Canada
Chris “Dunner” Duncombe, PD, CFOX (99.3 The Fox), Canada
Cory Balash, MD, 99.9 Virgin Radio (CKFM-FM), Canada
Mike Rice, Owner, RPM Promotion, Canada
David Tysowski, Owner, Canvas Media, Canada

Registration

Badge information

Includes access to Radio Interactive sessions, Music Sessions and Radio Consultants Breakfast. Delegates receive a 6-day Delegate Festival wristband granting PRIORITY access into Canadian Music Fest, CMW Film Fest and Canadian International Comedy Fest.

Pricing

Speakers

Julie Adam VP Programming & Nat’l PD, Radio Division, Rogers Broadcasting Ltd, Canada @julieadam	Joe Aguiar Manager, English Radio Operations, CRTC - Gatineau, Canada
Cathy Allison Mgr Radio Policy/Applications, CRTC - Gatineau, Canada	Cory Balash MD, 99.9 Virgin Radio (CKFM-FM), Canada @corybalash
Ken Benson President, Research & Consulting, SparkNet Research & Consulting, USA @kenbradio	Chris Boyce Exec Director, Radio and Audio, CBC Music, Canada @CBC
Victor Caballero VP/Operations for LDR Interactive, LDR Interactive, USA @victorcaballero	Arnie Celsie Senior Consultant, SparkNet Communications, Canada
Ralph Cipolla President, Cipolla Consulting & Analytics, USA @ralphcipolla	Steve Coady Vice President, Radio Promotion, Warner Music Canada, Canada @commandercoady
Warren Copnick Dir Nat’l Promo/A&R, Sony Music Entertainment Canada, Canada	David Corey VP, Programming, Bell Media Radio, Canada
James Cridland Radio Futurologist/Managing Director, Media UK, UK @JamesCridland	Ross Davies Director, Member Engagement Radio, BBM Canada, Canada
Chris “Dunner” Duncombe PD, CFOX (99.3 The Fox), Canada	Rob Farina Executive Vice President, Content & Platforms, Astral Media Inc., Canada @robfarina
Dave Farough VP; Brand, Programming & New Media-Corus Radio, Corus Entertainment Radio, Canada @davefarough	Andrew Forsyth Operations Consultant, The Nielsen Company, Canada
Stephanie Friedman General Manager, The Nielsen Company, Canada @NielsenWire	Chris Gordon President Radio & Local T V, Bell Media, Canada
Rob Graham CEO & MD, EON Media Group, Singapore @eonMusicMedia	Christian Hall Ops/PD Calgary - Nat’l PD, Harvard Broadcasting, Canada @hallofchristian
Kurt Hanson Publisher, RAIN Radio and Internet Newsletter, USA @kurt_hanson	Doug Harris President, Noisemaker Communications, USA @4radio
John Hinnen VP News, Rogers Media Television and Radio, Rogers Broadcasting Ltd, Canada @johnhinnen	Paul Jacobs Vice President, General Manager, Jacobs Media, USA
Julie James APD/MD, 98.1 CHFI Toronto's Perfect Music Mix, Canada @HelloJulieJames	Paul Jessop VP of Promotions, Universal Music Canada, Canada
JJ Johnston General Manager Corus Radio Ontario East, Corus Radio, Canada @jjjohnston	Steve Jones Vice President Programming, Newcap Radio, Canada @rockstarbrands
Warren Kurtzman President & Chief Operating Officer, Coleman Insights, USA @colemaninsights	Chuck McCoy Broadcast Media Consultant, Chuck McCoy International Media Services, Canada
Mike McVay Sr. VP, Cumulus Media Inc., USA @MikeMcVay	Margot Micallef President & CEO, Vista Radio, Canada @vistaradio
Paige Nienaber VP Fun & Games, Clifton Radio and CPR (Clifton’s Promotions Ranch), USA @LayoverPaige	Ken Nishikawa Director, Atelier E.A.U, Japan
Greg O’Brien editor and publisher, Cartt.ca, Canada @gregobr	Chris Pandoff President, Corus Entertainment Radio, Canada
Steve Parker President, Media BemBem Inc, Canada	Tom Pentefountas Vice-Chairman, Broadcasting, CRTC - Gatineau, Canada
Eric Rhoads Publisher, Radio Ink, USA @ericrhoads	Mike Rice Owner, RPM Promotion, Canada
Adrien Simonnet Bus. Development Manager, Francophonie Diffusion, France	Greg Simpson Owner/President, Greg Simpson Music Services, Canada
Paul Ski CEO Radio, Rogers Broadcasting Ltd, Canada	Tamara Stanners Program Director - 102.7 the PEAK, CKPK-FM (102.7 The Peak), Canada @tamarastanners
Ronnie Stanton Brand Director/Ops, Virgin 95.3 (CKZZ), Canada @ronniestanton	Jimmy Steal VP of Programming, Emmis Communications - Power 106 FM, USA @luckytown
Mark Steinmetz Director of Music Programming, CBC Music, Canada	James Stirling Head of Programmes, BBC Radio 6, UK @JameStirling
Jenny Tsao Mgr of Programming Services & Mktg Operations, Arbitron, Inc., USA	David Tysowski Owner, Canvas Media, Canada
Jeff Vidler Senior Vice President, Media, Vision Critical, Canada @JeffVidler	David Wannan PrD, boom 97.3, Canada @Killer_Ideas