Registration Counter Hours
Podcast Power Up Summit Sunday, June 2, 2024: Opens 11:00am
Radiodays North America & CMW Music Conference Delegate Badge Holders & Festival Wristband Pick Up:
Sunday, June 2, 2024: 11:00am – 7:00pm (Pre-Conference Check-in)
Monday, June 3, 2024: 7:00am – 6:30pm
Tuesday, June 4, 2024: 8:00am – 6:30pm
Wednesday, June 5, 2024: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Location: Westin Harbour Castle: 1 Harbour Square, Toronto, Ontario; inside the main hotel entrance through the revolving doors on the lobby level.
Schedule-at-a-Glance
The Radiodays North America program caters to anyone in radio, audio and podcasting. You can find sessions on all of these areas with specific topics such as: Strategy, Radio in the car, Youth, Revenue, Advertising, Creativity, Content, Talent and much more!
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Podcast executive and sometimes-host Laura Mayer (“Shameless Acquisition Target”) charts her path from being a child listening to WBEZ in Chicago, to becoming a somewhat unlikely podcast executive — with many surprising pit stops along the way. In this presentation she’ll talk through spotting opportunity, attempting to take it, trying to wrench success from failure and vice versa, and how you (yes you!) can learn to spot opportunities and take action in your own career (and avoid her pitfalls).
Podcasting is over two decades old, and a lot of those years have been spent focusing on a familiar notion of what podcasting is, and who can thrive in the industry. But more and more young people are entering the space and making names for themselves, and that means the entire industry is destined for change. In this session, Gen Z podcasters, Carlos and Gavin of the Jumpers Jump Podcast are joined on stage by Canadian podcasting writer, Kattie Laur, to discuss how young people are thinking about podcasting, “influencing”, Youtube, and how their podcast found over 15 million followers across their platforms.
Moderated by: Kattie Laur (Award-Winning Freelance Podcast Producer and Writer)
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Kattie Laur
Award-Winning, Freelance Podcast Producer and Writer
Unfortunately, most podcasts don’t reach the levels of impact and notoriety their creators hope for—and it seems like it is getting harder and harder to achieve broad success. Yet most creators don’t realize that many of the reasons their podcast didn’t succeed were already set in place before the first episode was even posted. In this session, veteran podcast creator and executive Eric Nuzum walks through some of the most common causes for podcast failure—and shares what you can do early on to avoid some common pitfalls.
Creators have access to many different business models. This session explains what those models are, how they interact with third party partners, and which you might consider, given the kind of creative you are.
In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) and Gen Z are becoming pivotal forces in shaping consumer behavior, the radio, music, and streaming industries stand at a transformative crossroads. This keynote session, led by Matt Britton—a renowned AI & Gen Z expert —dives into the dynamic interplay between AI innovations and the unique preferences of Gen Z. Discover how these elements are not just influencing trends but are actively sculpting a new landscape for audio entertainment and advertising.
Each year new tools are popping up all the time for radio and podcasting and 2024 is no different.
Radio futurologist James Cridland demonstrates some of the latest tools that could save you time and effort, and allow you and your team to concentrate on making great radio.
Come, Listen and Learn!
Consider this your invitation to "Hire AI Today." Uncover how integrating artificial intelligence into your radio brand can lead to improved processes, increased productivity, and innovative solutions. Our panelists, Matt Britton and Zack Zalon, will share insights on how AI can be a valuable ally, helping you stay ahead in the competitive landscape.
Moderated By: Josie Dye (CHUM 104.5 FM)
Join us for a master class in asking great questions and making sure you get great answers. CBC Radio's Matt Galloway and Virgin/iHeart Radio's Shannon Burns have each done hundreds of interviews...they'll share their secrets on how to prep for both the big and small ones (including choosing the perfect first question) and also how to react in the moment when things go sideways.
In 2023 Fletch, Vaughan and Hayley from NZME in New Zealand were responsible for the biggest viral moment on radio - “Girl Maths”.
What started as a fun morning show stunt turned into a world-wide phenomenon thanks to social media and Tik Tok. This is more than just a session on a successful morning show feature. Craig Bruce will tell the story of how it started on the air, how it was seeded online, how it was picked up and blown by the Tik Tok algorithms. You’ll get a 360-degree view of Girl Math, from inside the show, the radio station and the algorithms that powered it. The Girl Math equation is simple - you do not need a million followers to catch fire on social media, you just need the right idea.
In a world where our marketing resources and promotional support is decreasing by the minute, there are still opportunities for brands and shows to break through and get talked about. The key to this story is that virality is free.
Classic Hits, Classic Rock, and stations playing the throwback hits of the ‘90s and 2Ks are currently among radio’s most successful, not just for the listeners who grew up with those songs, but also for the many younger listeners who choose radio today. How do Classic Hits stations evolve and stay fresh, particularly at a time when current-based stations are playing more of the same songs?
Join this session to hear what the latest research says about radio’s strengths. Edison Research’s Senior Director of Research Gabriel Soto and Signal Hill Insights’ Senior Research Director Matt Hird will address how radio can promote digital as part of the strategy (not the enemy), how the in-car environment remains ideal for reaching listeners, how Gen Z is using radio, and what listeners say radio does better than other types of audio.
Hear firsthand from Head of Research at Commercial Radio and Audio of Australia, John Musgrove, about the philosophies and practices that power a thriving radio industry in Australia. Ronnie Stanton, Chief Content Officer of Virgin Radio International, sits down with John to talk with him about CRA’s outlook, how an industry body has worked together for success, what other international markets might be able to implement, and what he thinks other countries might be doing better than Australia. You won’t want to miss this one-on-one session that promises to deliver invaluable insights!
Paige Nienaber, internationally acclaimed promotion guru, is going to stimulate your creative juices in this fast-paced session that will get you thinking and looking for something that hasn’t been done before. It’s all about ideas. It's about getting people talking. Whoever has the best ideas usually wins. It’s what’s between the songs that make’s all the difference in competitive battles.
Does the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) understand the complexities of today's media offerings? What is the future of media in the new world? And what does the “Modernization of the Canadian Broadcasting Act” really mean? And how will this impact on the definition of Canadian Content? Never has the broadcast industry faced such enormous questions in a new globalized world and the role of the regulator with its policies and decisions is in the driver’s seat. This panel will help frame the issues and discuss a road map for the future of the industry.
Moderated By: Rita Cugini (Senior Communication Industries Expert, Former CRTC Commissioner)
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Rita Cugini
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Join us for a riveting conversation with current and future Trailblazers in our industry addressing the importance of fostering and mentoring the next generation of talent. Learn from our broadcast leaders their practices that encourage growth development and the proven benefits for companies when investing in women.
Decades of studies from McKinsey & Harvard Business Review and others, show women leaders help increase productivity, enhance collaboration, inspire organizational dedication and improve fairness.
You do not want to miss this panel!”
Moderated By: Amanda Cupido (Founder, Lead Podcasting)
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On behalf of the Radiodays North America conference, we thank those who have pre-purchased tickets to join us at our exclusive Broadcast Industry Hall of Fame Awards Luncheon.
This separate ticketed event will acknowledge and celebrate three individuals in the Canadian broadcast industry with the presentation of the Rosalie Award, The Hall of Fame Award and The Lifetime Achievement Award.
A seated, served lunch will give attendees and executives a chance to connect and network with one another in a relaxed setting. The Broadcast Industry Hall of Fame Awards Luncheon is open to the general broadcast industry and friends alike.
We look forward to hosting you to honour this year’s esteemed recipients.
Host: Myles Galloway, Host of iHeart Radio Nights, The Weekender, iHeart Radio, Virgin Radio
Purchase your ticket here by May 15, 2024.
Having successfully worked with multiple youth media brands in Australia, Emily will reflect on the challenges and opportunities that come with catering to an audience which feels overlooked by traditional media. She will also discuss the insights which led to the creation of CADA in 2022, a multi-platform audio offering with a diverse line up of talent who are shaping music culture, rather than traditional radio broadcasters.
Moderated By: Ronnie Stanton (Chief Content Officer, Virgin Radio International)
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Benchmarks, or regular features, form the backbone of many successful shows, providing consistency and quality entertainment every single day. Some benchmarks even become the main reason listeners tune into a show! So how do you build a great benchmark? What are the key ingredients that you should use, and how do you develop ideas that will become real appointments to listen over time?
Our team of experts will ‘lift the lid’ on how benchmarks really work, deconstructing some of the most popular ones around, and give you a toolkit to develop your own fresh concepts. Expect lots of ideas and plenty of examples of the best benchmarks on radio right now!
Moderated By: Nik Goodman (Director, Bounce)
Join Zack Zalon in a hands-on session where we use AI to create a radio station together. Discover how AI can enhance your programming, workflow, and productivity in a fun and interactive way.
We’ve always been “stitching” and “dueting” in the audio space, it just had a different label.
Together, Tik Tok, Radio and Podcasting are a superpower ecosystem of brand awareness, transparency and authenticity. This panel features the innovators harnessing new media to connect with listeners and attract a new audience to the audio space, including former Canadian Music Week Young Broadcasters of the Year Shannon Burns, the host of middays on Virgin Radio Canada, and Lauren Hunter, who helms afternoon drive on SONiC 102.9 Edmonton.
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Lauren Hunter
SONiC 102.9 Radio Afternoon Announcer | Digital Media Content Creator
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This special live taping of the CBC program/podcast Unreserved, hosted by Rosanna Deerchild, explores the challenges and successes of Indigenous voices on radio airwaves and podcasts.
Indigenous creators discuss how they’ve helped transform audio spaces over the past 10 years – from the struggle to highlight language, customs and music, to moving beyond the often painful stories of Canada's dark history to include stories of resilience and joy.
Get ready to ignite your creativity in a whirlwind of inspiration! Join us for the ever-popular '30 Ideas in 45 Minutes'.
Nik Goodman presents a turbocharged session featuring great speakers from across the conference.
They’ll be a rapid-fire barrage of practical, game-changing ideas to take away, which will stay with you long after the conference ends!
Moderated By: Nik Goodman (Director, Bounce)