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Friday, March 19
Registration/Information Desk Open
10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Exhibits Open
12:00 noon – 6:00 pm
Business Lounge Open
12:00 noon – 6:00 pm;
Live Broadcasts
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
“The Lou Dobbs Show”
United Stations Radio Networks
Special Adjunct Session
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
“First Annual Talk Media Energy Symposium”
Moderator: Blanquita Cullum, Young American Broadcasters
Host/Panelist: Commissioner Elizabeth Ames Jones, Texas Railroad Commission
Panelists: Jim Bohannon, Westwood One; Gordon Deal, Wall Street Journal Radio Network; Thom Hartmann, Dial Global/WYD Media Management;
Roger Hedgecock, Radio America; Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinksi, Citadel Media; Jack Riccardi, KTSA, San Antonio; more tba.
The Afternoon Sessions
1:00 pm - 1:10 pm
Welcoming Address
“An Uncharted Voyage Between Centuries”
Talker: Michael Harrison, TALKERS
1:15 pm – 1:55 pm
Panel Discussion
“Setting the Stage: 2010 Challenges Facing Talk Radio Talent and Management”
Moderator: Gabe Hobbs, Gabe Hobbs Media
Talkers: David Bernstein, Bernstein Talent; Randall Bloomquist, Talk Media Frontier; Phil Boyce, Talk Radio Network;
Mark Chernoff, WFAN, New York; Scott Hennen, WZFG, Fargo; Scott Lakefield, WOR, New York; Greg Moceri, Moceri Media; more tba.
2:00 pm – 2:20 pm
Special Guest Talker
“FM Morning Talk Radio: A Different Brand on a Different Band”
Introduction: Bax & O’Brien, Rock 102, Springfield, MA
Talker: Elvis Duran, Z-100, New York/Premiere Radio Networks
2:25 pm – 3:00 pm
Panel Discussion
“Making Money in Talk: Insight for Talent, Management and Program Suppliers”
Introduction: Matthew B. Harrison, Harrison Strategies
Moderator: Steven J.J. Weisman, Harrison Strategies
Talkers: Ron Hartenbaum, WYD Media Management; Jeff Schwartz, Media Management Group;
Doug Stephan, Stephan Productions; Mark Masters, Talk Radio Network; Eric Weiss, The Weiss Agency; more tba.
3:05 pm – 6:00 pm
Digital Media Workshop
Introduction: Kipper McGee, Kipper McGee, LLC
Co-moderators: Dan Patterson, ABC Radio News; Ellen Ratner, Talk Radio News Service
Presentation: “New Technology for the Talk Industry”
Talker: Vin Capone, Apple
Presentation: “Hands-on Using New Media Tools and Social Networking”Talker: Justin Alcon, blip.tv
Presentation: “Keys to Success Online: How Technology Intersects with Consumer BehaviorTalker: Jay Byrne, V-Fluence
Presentation: “Adding Video and Chat to the Talk Show Mix”
Talker: Gary Baumgarten, Paltalk
Evening Activities
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Opening Night Cocktail Reception
Welcoming Remarks
Official Greeter: tba
Annual Presentation of the Sharon L. Harrison Memorial Award for Outstanding Community Service by a Radio Talk Show Host
Presenter: Scott Hennen, WZFG, Fargo
Recipient: Sean Hannity, Premiere Radio Networks/Fox News Channel
10:00 pm – 12:00 midnight
Hannity After Dark
Ice Cream, Desserts, Refreshments
Host: Sean Hannity, Premiere Radio Networks/Fox News Channel
Saturday, March 20
Registration/Information Desk Open
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Exhibits Open
8:30 am – 6:00 pm
Business Lounge Open
12:00 noon – 6:00 pm
Continental Breakfast
8:30 am – 9:00 am
Live Broadcasts
6:00 am – 9:00 am
“Doug Stephan’s Good Day Weekend”
Stephan Productions
The Morning Sessions
9:00 am – 9:20 am
Opening Remarks
Emcee: Stephanie Miller, Dial Global/WYD Media
9:20 am – 9:50 am
Keynote Address
“A View from the West Coast: Talk Radio in Los Angeles and Points East”
Introduction: tba
Talker: Bill Handel, KFI, Los Angeles/Premiere Radio Networks
10:00 am to 10:40 am
Panel Discussion
“The Case for Local Talk Radio”
Introduction: Nicole Sandler, Radio Or Not
Moderator: Dan Yorke, WPRO, Providence
Talkers: Carl East, WBT, Charlotte; Dave Elswick, KARN, Little Rock; Heidi Harris, KDWN, Las Vegas;
Curtis Sliwa, WNYM, New York; Jared Morris, WGMD-FM, Rehoboth Beach, MD; Larry Young, WOLB, Baltimore; more tba.
10:45 am – 10:55 am
Special Recognition
“A Tribute to Wendy King and the Pioneers of Talk Radio”
Presenters: Mike McVay, McVay Media and Art Vuolo, RADIOGUIDE/Vuolo Video Air-Chex
Recipient: Wendy King
11:00 am – 11:40 am
“The Talk Rumble”
Introduction/Emcee: Stephanie Miller, Dial Global/WYD Media
Moderator: Alan Colmes, Fox News Radio
Referee: Jim Bohannon, Westwood One
Rumblers: Neal Boortz, Dial Global; Thom Hartmann, Dial Global/WYD Media; Phil Hendrie, Talk Radio Network;
Allen Hunt, The Allen Hunt Show; Errol Louis, WWRL, New York; Steve Malzberg, WOR Radio Network;
Bill Press, Dial Global; Randi Rhodes, Premiere Radio Networks; Alan Stock, KXNT, Las Vegas.
11:45 am – 12:00 noon
Special Presentation: “Why Just Radio? Why Only Local? How to Wag the Long Tail”
Presenter: Holland Cooke, McVay Media
12:00 noon – 1:20 pm
The Freedom of Speech Luncheon
Welcoming Remarks: Carole Marks, CEO, Talk Media, Inc.
Annual Presentation of the Judy Jarvis Memorial Award for Outstanding Contributions by a Woman to Talk Radio
Presenter: Grace Blazer, WTKK-FM, Boston
Recipient: Laurie Cantillo, WABC, New York
Annual Presentation of the Young American Broadcasters Scholarships
Introduction: TJ Taormina, Z-100-FM, New York
Presenter: Blanquita Cullum
Special Guest Talker: tba
The Afternoon Sessions
1:30 pm – 2:20 pm
Freedom of Speech Ceremony
Annual State of the First Amendment Address
Introduction: tba
Talker: Lou Dobbs, United Stations Radio Network
Freedom of Speech Award Presentation
Introduction: Ann Druyan, Cosmos Studios
Presentation: Kevin Casey, TALKERS
Recipient: Jack Rice, www.jackrice.org
2:30 pm – 3:25 pm
Panel Discussion
“Radio: The Big Picture”
Introduction/Co-moderator: Walter Sabo, Sabo Media
Moderator: Michael Harrison, TALKERS
Talkers: Grace Blazer, WTKK-FM, Boston; Steve Goldstein, Saga Communications; Mike McVay, McVay Media;
Chris Oliviero, CBS Radio; Geoff Rich, Take on the Day; Bill White, WBT/WLNK-FM, Charlotte.
3:30 pm – 4:40 pm
Panel Discussion
“Doing a Talk Show and Managing a Talk Career”
Introduction: tba
Moderator: tba
Talkers: Dr. Joy Browne, WOR Radio Network; Dom Giordano, WPHT, Philadelphia; Gil Gross, KGO, San Francisco/Real Estate Today;
Lars Larson, Compass Radio Network/KXL, Portland; Leslie Marshall, The Leslie Marshall Show; Martha Zoller, WXKT-FM, Gainesville, GA; more tba.
4:45 pm – 5:30 pm
Panel Discussion
“The State and Future of Terrestrial Talk Radio”
Introduction: tba
Moderator: tba
Talkers: Rennie Bishop, WWRL, New York; Laurie Cantillo, WABC, New York; Jim Horn, WSBA, York;
Jack Landreth, KXNT, Las Vegas; Peter Theile, WNYM, New York; more tba.
5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Special Presentation
“Closing Remarks and Observations”
Talker: Jack Swanson, KGO/KSFO, San Francisco