Early Bird Registration rate ends next Wednesday, Oct. 31(Nashville, Tenn. – Oct. 25, 2012) Only one week remains to take advantage of Country Radio Seminar’s $399 Early Bird Rate. The specially reduced rate expires at midnight on Wednesday, Oct. 31.
CRS 2013 agenda highlights include two major research presentations (sponsored by CMA and CRS), three label luncheons and performances (UMG, Capitol/EMI, Black River Entertainment) the WCRS Live! (sponsored by BMI/Country Aircheck) and KCRS Live! (sponsored by ASCAP/City National) showcases, more than 20 educational panels and industry-leading speakers, the CRS keynote address, the popular New Faces of Country Music Dinner and Performance (co-sponsored by MDA and ACM) and a special, unprecedented gift to the Country music industry.
Also announced this week was a special offer from the Cleveland HeartLab, which has agreed to administer “IT” (Inflammation Testing) on-site for up to 500 CRS 2013 attendees for free.
CRS 2013 is held Feb. 27 – March 1, 2013 in downtown, Nashville, Tenn. New items on the CRS agenda include a daily, featured speaker every morning and a programmer’s breakfast, in addition to the seminar’s already established manager’s breakfast.
Previously announced presentation speakers include broadcast consultant and talent coach Valerie Geller (Geller Media International), brand management and social media marketing pro Jeff James and talent experts from The Center For Sales Strategy, Beth and Matt Sunshine. The previously announced CRS core moderators are Ken Boesen (Operations Manager, WKIS/Miami), Beverlee Brannigan (Operations Manager, Journal Broadcast Group/Milwaukee), Dan Halyburton (Business Development at Texas State Network, CBS Radio/Dallas), Todd Schumacher (VP/Market Manager, Cox Media Group/Louisville) and Matt Sunshine (Executive VP, The Center For Sales Strategy/Plano).
The CRS 2013 agenda is available online at www.CountryRadioSeminar.com. More agenda and event details will be announced in the coming weeks.
About Country Radio Seminar:Country Radio Seminar is an annual convention designed to educate and promote the exchange of ideas and business practices in the Country music industry, with specific emphasis on issues relevant to Country radio. CRS 2013 will be held Feb. 27 – March 1, 2013, in downtown Nashville, Tenn., at the Nashville Convention Center. $399 Early Bird Registration is now available through Oct. 31. Visit www.CountryRadioSeminar.com for more information.
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Only One Week Left to Take Advantage of CRS $399 Registration
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Country Radio Seminar Offers Unprecedented Gift to the Country Music Industry
Country Radio Seminar Offers Unprecedented Gift to the Country Music Industry
Save money, save a life, and get “IT” at CRS 2013!
(Nashville, Tenn. – Oct. 22, 2012) Country Radio Seminar is announcing an unprecedented opportunity for CRS attendees to take advantage of a potentially lifesaving test and presentation at CRS 2013, held Feb. 27 – March 1, 2013.
Cleveland HeartLab has agreed to offer “IT,” also known as Inflammation Testing, for as many as 500 CRS attendees who are interested in learning more about their risk for a heart attack or stroke. IT is a quick and easy blood test (no fasting required) that provides unique insight into heart health beyond basic cholesterol testing. The first 500 CRS attendees to visit the on-site Cleveland HeartLab Screening Suite will be tested. The Screening Suite will remain open daily from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., or until 500 tests have been administered.
“In the music business, we often say ‘it’s all about the song,’ but in this case ‘it’s all about the heart,’” says CRS President Mike Culotta. “So it should be easy enough for us to grasp the concept when we’re talking about our health. The fact is, all the talent in the world doesn’t mean a thing without a healthy heart, so join us at CRS and get your IT!”
According to the American Heart Association, 50 percent of people who experience heart attack or stroke have normal cholesterol. Inflammation in the arteries has proven to be a more accurate predictor of heart attacks or strokes than any other test available. Each participant will be able to securely check their test results online and take them to their personal physician, if desired.
The Cleveland HeartLab is delivering the presentation, “Your Heart and the Health of our Industry,” at CRS 2013 on Friday, March 1, at 3 p.m. Using the anonymous test results of CRS attendees, the presentation will include a risk profile based on the sample and an explanation of what the data means.
Inflammation Testing typically costs insurance companies approximately $1,000 per test, but CRS attendees will not be charged for this service. CRS 2013 Early Bird registration is currently available for $399 through Oct. 31 atwww.CountryRadioSeminar.com.
About Country Radio Seminar:Country Radio Seminar is an annual convention designed to educate and promote the exchange of ideas and business practices in the Country music industry, with specific emphasis on issues relevant to Country radio. CRS 2013 will be held Feb. 27 – March 1, 2013, in downtown Nashville, Tenn., at the Nashville Convention Center. $399 Early Bird Registration is now available through Oct. 31. Visit www.CountryRadioSeminar.com for more information.
Cleveland HeartLab has agreed to offer “IT,” also known as Inflammation Testing, for as many as 500 CRS attendees who are interested in learning more about their risk for a heart attack or stroke. IT is a quick and easy blood test (no fasting required) that provides unique insight into heart health beyond basic cholesterol testing. The first 500 CRS attendees to visit the on-site Cleveland HeartLab Screening Suite will be tested. The Screening Suite will remain open daily from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., or until 500 tests have been administered.
“In the music business, we often say ‘it’s all about the song,’ but in this case ‘it’s all about the heart,’” says CRS President Mike Culotta. “So it should be easy enough for us to grasp the concept when we’re talking about our health. The fact is, all the talent in the world doesn’t mean a thing without a healthy heart, so join us at CRS and get your IT!”
According to the American Heart Association, 50 percent of people who experience heart attack or stroke have normal cholesterol. Inflammation in the arteries has proven to be a more accurate predictor of heart attacks or strokes than any other test available. Each participant will be able to securely check their test results online and take them to their personal physician, if desired.
The Cleveland HeartLab is delivering the presentation, “Your Heart and the Health of our Industry,” at CRS 2013 on Friday, March 1, at 3 p.m. Using the anonymous test results of CRS attendees, the presentation will include a risk profile based on the sample and an explanation of what the data means.
Inflammation Testing typically costs insurance companies approximately $1,000 per test, but CRS attendees will not be charged for this service. CRS 2013 Early Bird registration is currently available for $399 through Oct. 31 atwww.CountryRadioSeminar.com.
About Country Radio Seminar:Country Radio Seminar is an annual convention designed to educate and promote the exchange of ideas and business practices in the Country music industry, with specific emphasis on issues relevant to Country radio. CRS 2013 will be held Feb. 27 – March 1, 2013, in downtown Nashville, Tenn., at the Nashville Convention Center. $399 Early Bird Registration is now available through Oct. 31. Visit www.CountryRadioSeminar.com for more information.
Monday, October 15, 2012
CRS Honors Rusty Walker With New Scholarship Program
CRS Honors Rusty Walker With New Scholarship Program
Applications now being accepted at CountryRadioSeminar.com
Applications now being accepted at CountryRadioSeminar.com
(Nashville, Tenn. – Oct. 15, 2012) CRS is now accepting applications for its inaugural Rusty Walker Scholarship program, created to honor Country Radio Hall of Fame member Rusty Walker, who passed away in May 2012.
The scholarships provide for an all-expense paid trip and attendance to CRS 2013, held Feb. 27-March 1, 2013. Interested parties can apply now through Friday, Nov. 16 at www.CountryRadioSeminar.com.
Each applicant must fill out an online application and submit a paragraph explaining why he/she should be considered as a Rusty Walker Scholar. Eligible applicants must be a full-time radio station employee and a first time CRS attendee. Three individual scholarships will be awarded.
Each scholarship includes a full CRS 2013 registration, one ticket to the Country Radio Hall of Fame Dinner, and airfare and hotel room expenses for four nights (Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013 – Friday, March 1, 2013). Scholars will be recognized at the CRS 2013 opening ceremonies and will have the opportunity to meet and engage with CRS board members during the three-day seminar. Scott Huskey and J.J. Jobe from Rusty Walker Programming Consultants will also meet with the winning applicants.
The CRS Selection Committee will announce the winning recipients on Monday, December 3, 2012.
CRS 2013 is held Feb. 27-March 1, at the Nashville Convention Center in downtown Nashville, Tenn.
About Country Radio Seminar:Country Radio Seminar is an annual convention designed to educate and promote the exchange of ideas and business practices in the Country music industry, with specific emphasis on issues relevant to Country radio. CRS 2013 will be held Feb. 27 – March 1, 2013, in downtown Nashville, Tenn., at the Nashville Convention Center. $399 Early Bird Registration is now available through Oct. 31. Visit www.CountryRadioSeminar.com for more information.
The scholarships provide for an all-expense paid trip and attendance to CRS 2013, held Feb. 27-March 1, 2013. Interested parties can apply now through Friday, Nov. 16 at www.CountryRadioSeminar.com.
Each applicant must fill out an online application and submit a paragraph explaining why he/she should be considered as a Rusty Walker Scholar. Eligible applicants must be a full-time radio station employee and a first time CRS attendee. Three individual scholarships will be awarded.
Each scholarship includes a full CRS 2013 registration, one ticket to the Country Radio Hall of Fame Dinner, and airfare and hotel room expenses for four nights (Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013 – Friday, March 1, 2013). Scholars will be recognized at the CRS 2013 opening ceremonies and will have the opportunity to meet and engage with CRS board members during the three-day seminar. Scott Huskey and J.J. Jobe from Rusty Walker Programming Consultants will also meet with the winning applicants.
The CRS Selection Committee will announce the winning recipients on Monday, December 3, 2012.
CRS 2013 is held Feb. 27-March 1, at the Nashville Convention Center in downtown Nashville, Tenn.
About Country Radio Seminar:Country Radio Seminar is an annual convention designed to educate and promote the exchange of ideas and business practices in the Country music industry, with specific emphasis on issues relevant to Country radio. CRS 2013 will be held Feb. 27 – March 1, 2013, in downtown Nashville, Tenn., at the Nashville Convention Center. $399 Early Bird Registration is now available through Oct. 31. Visit www.CountryRadioSeminar.com for more information.
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
CRS 2013 Digital Liners Program Deadline is Oct. 31
CRS 2013 Digital Liners Program Deadline is Oct. 31
Register now to take advantage of October’s limited time, Early Bird registration rate
(Nashville, Tenn. – Oct. 9, 2013) Since its introduction three years ago, the CRS Digital Liners program has provided unprecedented access to and digital-quality station liners from the biggest stars in Country music.
Considered one of Country Radio Seminar’s key benefits each year for radio stations, early confirmed artists for the 2013 liners program include: Lauren Alaina, Jason Aldean, Gary Allan, Big & Rich, Eric Church, Gloriana, Hunter Hayes, Jana Kramer, Dustin Lynch, Montgomery Gentry, Kip Moore, LeAnn Rimes, Thompson Square and Josh Turner. Additional acts are being added daily.
The deadline for stations and artists to register for CRS Digital Liners is Oct. 31, the same day that the $399 Early Bird registration rate ends.
Registered stations can request custom liners up to 225 characters, and artists who sign up for the program will record up to three custom liners per station, not to exceed a total of 150 stations. One generic liner set will be recorded for those stations registering after the Oct. 31 deadline.
For more information, direct radio inquiries to Kristen McRary at (615) 327-4487 or Kristen@CRB.org. For artist inquiries, contact Chasity Crouch at (615) 327-4487 or Chasity@CRB.org.
CRS 2013 is held Feb. 27-March 1, at the Nashville Convention Center in downtown Nashville, Tenn.
About Country Radio Seminar:Country Radio Seminar is an annual convention designed to educate and promote the exchange of ideas and business practices in the Country music industry, with specific emphasis on issues relevant to Country radio. CRS 2013 will be held Feb. 27 – March 1, 2013, in downtown Nashville, Tenn., at the Nashville Convention Center. $399 Early Bird Registration is now available through Oct. 31. Visit www.CountryRadioSeminar.com for more information.
Considered one of Country Radio Seminar’s key benefits each year for radio stations, early confirmed artists for the 2013 liners program include: Lauren Alaina, Jason Aldean, Gary Allan, Big & Rich, Eric Church, Gloriana, Hunter Hayes, Jana Kramer, Dustin Lynch, Montgomery Gentry, Kip Moore, LeAnn Rimes, Thompson Square and Josh Turner. Additional acts are being added daily.
The deadline for stations and artists to register for CRS Digital Liners is Oct. 31, the same day that the $399 Early Bird registration rate ends.
Registered stations can request custom liners up to 225 characters, and artists who sign up for the program will record up to three custom liners per station, not to exceed a total of 150 stations. One generic liner set will be recorded for those stations registering after the Oct. 31 deadline.
For more information, direct radio inquiries to Kristen McRary at (615) 327-4487 or Kristen@CRB.org. For artist inquiries, contact Chasity Crouch at (615) 327-4487 or Chasity@CRB.org.
CRS 2013 is held Feb. 27-March 1, at the Nashville Convention Center in downtown Nashville, Tenn.
About Country Radio Seminar:Country Radio Seminar is an annual convention designed to educate and promote the exchange of ideas and business practices in the Country music industry, with specific emphasis on issues relevant to Country radio. CRS 2013 will be held Feb. 27 – March 1, 2013, in downtown Nashville, Tenn., at the Nashville Convention Center. $399 Early Bird Registration is now available through Oct. 31. Visit www.CountryRadioSeminar.com for more information.
Monday, October 8, 2012
2013 Country Radio Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
2013 Country Radio Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
(Nashville, Tenn. – Oct. 3, 2012) The CRS Board of Directors has announced the class of the 2013 Country Radio Hall of Fame in both the Radio and On-Air categories.
Gaylon Christie is the Radio category inductee, and Dr. Don Carpenter, Crook & Chase, Eddie Edwards and Bill “Dex” Poindexter are the On-Air category inductees. The class of 2013 will be officially inducted at a dinner ceremony on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, at 6 p.m. CST at the Nashville Convention Center. The Country Radio Hall of Fame dinner and induction ceremony unofficially kicks off Country Radio Seminar each year. CRS 2013 is held Feb. 27-March 1, 2013.
The Country Radio Hall of Fame is dedicated to the recognition of those individuals who have made significant contributions to the radio industry over a 20-year period, 15 of which must be in the Country format.
“Induction into the Country Radio Hall of Fame signifies a lifetime of excellence and achievement, and this year’s class of inductees personifies those qualities at the highest level,” said CRS Hall of Fame Committee Chairman Charlie Morgan.
About the 2013 Radio Category Inductee:
Gaylon Christie – Gaylon Christie is a Holland, Texas, native with a 50-year history in the Country radio business. His career began as a teen DJ at a Temple, Texas, radio station and included stints as a station manager, executive manager and long-time owner of a Country station serving the Fort Hood area. In 2000, Christie sold the station, but continued as a DJ at KUSJ until 2004. Christie currently lives in Nolanville, Texas, with his wife Jane.
About the 2013 On-Air Category Inductees:
Dr. Don Carpenter – Born in Tulsa, Okla., Dr. Don Carpenter left his career as a veterinarian more than 30 years ago for a career in the Country radio business. His first job came at KFSB in Joplin, Mo., with stops in Tampa, Des Moines and Pittsburgh before landing at Detroit’s WOW-FM, which would later become WYCD. In addition to hosting his “Dr. Don Morning Show,” Carpenter has written “The Dr. Don Prepsheet” for almost 20 years.
Crook & Chase – “Crook & Chase Radio” launched in 1987 with the nationally syndicated “Crook & Chase Minutes,” hosted by Lorianne Crook and Charlie Chase. In 1989, the pair was chosen to host TNNR’s weekly 4-hour “Nashville Record Review,” which aired nationally and internationally in Japan, the UK and parts of Europe. Now in their 25th consecutive year on national radio, Crook & Chase continue to host “Crook & Chase Countdown,” which can be heard on more than 225 radio stations in the U.S. and overseas.
Gaylon Christie is the Radio category inductee, and Dr. Don Carpenter, Crook & Chase, Eddie Edwards and Bill “Dex” Poindexter are the On-Air category inductees. The class of 2013 will be officially inducted at a dinner ceremony on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, at 6 p.m. CST at the Nashville Convention Center. The Country Radio Hall of Fame dinner and induction ceremony unofficially kicks off Country Radio Seminar each year. CRS 2013 is held Feb. 27-March 1, 2013.
The Country Radio Hall of Fame is dedicated to the recognition of those individuals who have made significant contributions to the radio industry over a 20-year period, 15 of which must be in the Country format.
“Induction into the Country Radio Hall of Fame signifies a lifetime of excellence and achievement, and this year’s class of inductees personifies those qualities at the highest level,” said CRS Hall of Fame Committee Chairman Charlie Morgan.
About the 2013 Radio Category Inductee:
Gaylon Christie – Gaylon Christie is a Holland, Texas, native with a 50-year history in the Country radio business. His career began as a teen DJ at a Temple, Texas, radio station and included stints as a station manager, executive manager and long-time owner of a Country station serving the Fort Hood area. In 2000, Christie sold the station, but continued as a DJ at KUSJ until 2004. Christie currently lives in Nolanville, Texas, with his wife Jane.
About the 2013 On-Air Category Inductees:
Dr. Don Carpenter – Born in Tulsa, Okla., Dr. Don Carpenter left his career as a veterinarian more than 30 years ago for a career in the Country radio business. His first job came at KFSB in Joplin, Mo., with stops in Tampa, Des Moines and Pittsburgh before landing at Detroit’s WOW-FM, which would later become WYCD. In addition to hosting his “Dr. Don Morning Show,” Carpenter has written “The Dr. Don Prepsheet” for almost 20 years.
Crook & Chase – “Crook & Chase Radio” launched in 1987 with the nationally syndicated “Crook & Chase Minutes,” hosted by Lorianne Crook and Charlie Chase. In 1989, the pair was chosen to host TNNR’s weekly 4-hour “Nashville Record Review,” which aired nationally and internationally in Japan, the UK and parts of Europe. Now in their 25th consecutive year on national radio, Crook & Chase continue to host “Crook & Chase Countdown,” which can be heard on more than 225 radio stations in the U.S. and overseas.
Eddie Edwards – Eddie Edwards’ Country radio career began in 1971 and includes work as an on-air personality in eleven different cities, including Nashville, Los Angeles and New Orleans. Edwards has served as a DJ at New Orleans’ WNOE for nearly 20 years. He has received the “DJ of the Year” award from the CMA, ACM and the Gavin Report and played harmonica on stage for acts including Brad Paisley, Vince Gill, Sawyer Brown, Gary Allan and more.
Bill “Dex” Poindexter – A native of Chattanooga, Tenn., Dex began his radio career in high school, but has been part of the US-101 afternoon show since 1994. One of the original hosts of “The Dave & Dex Show,” Poindexter currently co-hosts the station’s “The Dex & Mo Show” with Melissa Turner. They were honored with the CMA’s Radio Personality of the Year Award in 2010, marking Dex’s third time receiving the honor.
For Country Radio Hall of Fame sponsorship opportunities, contact Bradford Hollingsworth (Bradford@crb.org) or Michelle Tigard Kammerer (Michelle@crb.org). Tickets to the Country Radio Hall of Fame dinner and induction ceremony go on sale in mid-November.
About Country Radio Seminar:Country Radio Seminar is an annual convention designed to educate and promote the exchange of ideas and business practices in the Country music industry, with specific emphasis on issues relevant to Country radio. CRS 2013 will be held Feb. 27 – March 1, 2013, in downtown Nashville, Tenn., at the Nashville Convention Center. $399 Early Bird Registration is now available through Oct. 31. Visit www.CountryRadioSeminar.com for more information.
Only 30 Days Left of $399 Registration for CRS 2013
Only 30 Days Left of $399 Registration for CRS 2013
Early Bird Registration rate ends Oct. 31
Early Bird Registration rate ends Oct. 31
(Nashville, Tenn. – Oct. 1, 2012) Only 30 days remain to take advantage of Country Radio Seminar’s $399 Early Bird Rate. CRS 2013 is held Feb. 27 – March 1, 2013 in downtown, Nashville, Tenn.
Highlights from the CRS 2013 agenda include two major research presentations (sponsored by CMA and CRS), three label luncheons and performances (UMG, Capitol/EMI, Black River Entertainment) the WCRS Live! (sponsored by BMI/Country Aircheck) and KCRS Live! (sponsored by ASCAP/City National) showcases, more than 20 educational panels and industry-leading speakers, the CRS keynote address, the popular New Faces of Country Music Dinner and Performance (co-sponsored by MDA and ACM) and a special, unprecedented gift to the Country music industry.
New items on the CRS 2013 agenda include a daily, featured speaker every morning and a programmer’s breakfast, in addition to the seminar’s already established manager’s breakfast.
Previously announced presentation speakers include broadcast consultant and talent coach Valerie Geller (Geller Media International), brand management and social media marketing pro Jeff James and talent experts from The Center For Sales Strategy, Beth and Matt Sunshine. The previously announced CRS core moderators are Ken Boesen (Operations Manager, WKIS/Miami), Beverlee Brannigan (Operations Manager, Journal Broadcast Group/Milwaukee), Dan Halyburton (Business Development at Texas State Network, CBS Radio/Dallas), Todd Schumacher (VP/Market Manager, Cox Media Group/Louisville) and Matt Sunshine (Executive VP, The Center For Sales Strategy/Plano).
The CRS 2013 agenda is available online at www.CountryRadioSeminar.com. More agenda and event details will be announced in the coming weeks.
About Country Radio Seminar:Country Radio Seminar is an annual convention designed to educate and promote the exchange of ideas and business practices in the Country music industry, with specific emphasis on issues relevant to Country radio. CRS 2013 will be held Feb. 27 – March 1, 2013, in downtown Nashville, Tenn., at the Nashville Convention Center. $399 Early Bird Registration is now available through Oct. 31. Visit www.CountryRadioSeminar.com for more information.
Highlights from the CRS 2013 agenda include two major research presentations (sponsored by CMA and CRS), three label luncheons and performances (UMG, Capitol/EMI, Black River Entertainment) the WCRS Live! (sponsored by BMI/Country Aircheck) and KCRS Live! (sponsored by ASCAP/City National) showcases, more than 20 educational panels and industry-leading speakers, the CRS keynote address, the popular New Faces of Country Music Dinner and Performance (co-sponsored by MDA and ACM) and a special, unprecedented gift to the Country music industry.
New items on the CRS 2013 agenda include a daily, featured speaker every morning and a programmer’s breakfast, in addition to the seminar’s already established manager’s breakfast.
Previously announced presentation speakers include broadcast consultant and talent coach Valerie Geller (Geller Media International), brand management and social media marketing pro Jeff James and talent experts from The Center For Sales Strategy, Beth and Matt Sunshine. The previously announced CRS core moderators are Ken Boesen (Operations Manager, WKIS/Miami), Beverlee Brannigan (Operations Manager, Journal Broadcast Group/Milwaukee), Dan Halyburton (Business Development at Texas State Network, CBS Radio/Dallas), Todd Schumacher (VP/Market Manager, Cox Media Group/Louisville) and Matt Sunshine (Executive VP, The Center For Sales Strategy/Plano).
The CRS 2013 agenda is available online at www.CountryRadioSeminar.com. More agenda and event details will be announced in the coming weeks.
About Country Radio Seminar:Country Radio Seminar is an annual convention designed to educate and promote the exchange of ideas and business practices in the Country music industry, with specific emphasis on issues relevant to Country radio. CRS 2013 will be held Feb. 27 – March 1, 2013, in downtown Nashville, Tenn., at the Nashville Convention Center. $399 Early Bird Registration is now available through Oct. 31. Visit www.CountryRadioSeminar.com for more information.
Nashville Labels Rock 3rd & Lindsley at Sold Out “CRS Battle of the Bands” Event
Nashville Labels Rock 3rd & Lindsley at Sold Out “CRS Battle of the Bands” Event
(Nashville, Tenn. – Sept. 28, 2012) Five of Nashville’s Country music labels rocked 3rd & Lindsley last night, Sept. 27, at the inaugural “CRS Battle of the Bands” event.
The sold out evening featured entertaining lineups from BBR Music Group, Capitol Nashville, Sony Music Nashville, UMG Nashville and Warner Music Nashville. UMG Nashville was declared the winner, based on an audience applause-meter and monetary donations from the crowd. The industry event raised money for the CRS Scholarship Fund and The Country Radio Hall of Fame.
Photo Credit: Kristen England
CRS Battle of the Bands 2012 winners, UMG Nashville’s “Tiny Huge City”
Sony Music Nashville’s “Bushido”
Warner Music Nashville’s “The Almighty Warner Band”
BBR Music Group’s “One Night Stand Band”
Capitol Nashville’s “Capitol eMERGing Artists”
CRS Unveils First Look at 2013 Agenda, Featured Speakers
CRS Unveils First Look at 2013 Agenda, Featured Speakers
Seminar speakers include Valerie Geller, Jeff James, Beth and Matt Sunshine; more to be announced
Seminar speakers include Valerie Geller, Jeff James, Beth and Matt Sunshine; more to be announced
Highlighted by a strong focus on technology, social media and learning to adapt in an ever-changing marketplace, the CRS 2013 agenda is loaded with expert panelists, informative research and more industry-leading speakers than ever before. Early confirmed speakers include broadcast consultant and talent coach Valerie Geller (Geller Media International), brand management and social media marketing pro Jeff James and talent experts from The Center For Sales Strategy, Beth and Matt Sunshine.
For the first time, CRS is introducing a new initiative that presents a different, featured speaker each morning. Each presentation will be given a priority time slot during the seminar when no other panels or events are being held. The CRS 2013 keynote speaker and the daily, featured speakers will be announced in the coming weeks.
The agenda and select panel descriptions below are available online at www.CountryRadioSeminar.com:
“The Secrets Of Developing Talent Across All Platforms” (Valerie Geller)Today’s radio pros need to grow audiences on the air, on the web and in the social media landscape, and leading talent coach Valerie Geller will address how to accomplish those goals. Whether you’re a manager, a programmer or talent, Valerie can identify the winning strategies you’ll need to increase ratings and revenue in 2013’s multi-platform media universe. Valerie Geller is an internationally acclaimed broadcast consultant working with stations and personalities in all formats. (www.GellerMedia.com)
“Don’t Just Socialize, Monetize” (Jeff James)With 25 percent of marketing budgets shifting to social media and content marketing, today's business leaders are searching for ways to drive revenue using these unique tools. Based on first-hand experience, Jeff James shares the challenges and opportunities that broadcasters face in today’s 24/7, customer engagement driven world and lays the foundation so that their advertisers and clients can leverage convergence marketing to grow the bottom line. (www.JeffJamesNow.com)
“Coaching Sales Talent: Managing Gen Y and The Next Gen” (Beth Sunshine)Beth will teach you how to manage, coach, and develop digital “natives.” Next Gen and Gen Y think differently and want to be managed differently. This panel will instruct you on how to give effective feedback, how to communicate, and how to understand their goals and what teamwork means to these two generations. (www.TheCenterForSalesStrategy.com)
“Brainstorming & Marketing Strategy Model” (Matt Sunshine)Matt will share effective techniques to develop compelling ideas for advertisers and to help them determine their core target, positioning and strategies. The goal of this panel will be for you to go back to your station and help YOUR clients and YOUR station identify real targets and how to fully execute their marketing campaign. (www.TheCenterForSalesStrategy.com)
More agenda details will be announced in the coming weeks. CRS 2013 is held Feb. 27 – March 1, 2013, in downtown Nashville, Tenn., at the Nashville Convention Center. Visit www.CountryRadioSeminar.com for more information.
About Country Radio Seminar:Country Radio Seminar is an annual convention designed to educate and promote the exchange of ideas and business practices in the Country music industry, with specific emphasis on issues relevant to Country radio. CRS 2013 will be held Feb. 27 – March 1, 2013, in downtown Nashville, Tenn., at the Nashville Convention Center. $399 Early Bird Registration is now available. Visit www.CountryRadioSeminar.com for more information. Country Radio Seminar is a property of Country Radio Broadcasters.
Labels and Lineups Announced for “CRS Battle of the Bands” Event on Sept. 27
Labels and Lineups Announced for “CRS Battle of the Bands” Event on Sept. 27
(Nashville, Tenn. – Sept. 10, 2012) Labels and partial band lineups have been announced for the Sept. 27 CRS Battle of the Bands, with groups comprised of employees from Nashville record labels Broken Bow Records, Capitol Nashville, Sony Music Nashville, UMG Nashville and Warner Music Nashville.
Held Thursday, Sept. 27, from 6-9 p.m. at 3rd & Lindsley, the inaugural industry event raises money for the CRS Scholarship Fund and The Country Radio Hall of Fame by pitting bands from Nashville’s Country Music record label community against each other.
The 2012 CRS Battle of the Bands lineups:
Broken Bow Records - Band: “The One Night Stand Band” (Lineup and Artist Coach TBA).
Capitol Nashville - Band: “Capitol eMERGing Artists” (feat. Shane Allen, Jeremy Ash, Tom Becci, Danny Beerios, Michael Brian, Rachel Dobson, Sarah Edmonds, Tony Grotticelli, Allison Hardy, Steve Hodges, Donna Hughes, Brent Jones, Brad O’Donnell, Jimmy Rector, Melissa Spillman, Josh Wilson). Artist Coach: TBA
Sony Music Nashville – Band: “Bushido” (feat. Matt Adams, Nick Barnes, John Fox, David Friedman, Norbert Nix, Chris Waters). Artist Coach: Tyler Farr
UMG Nashville – Band: “Tiny Huge City” (feat. Dottie Chamberlain, Katie Dean, Sally Green, June Hammet, Cole Johnson, Tom Lord, Royce Risser, Pam Russell, Jen Schaaf, James Stewart, Amy Weatherholt). Artist Coach: Laura Bell Bundy
Warner Music Nashville – Band: “The Almighty Warner Band” (Lineup TBA, band leader John Esposito). Artist Coach: TBA
The “CRS Battle of the Bands” is a private, industry-only event. Sponsored by 3rd and Lindsley, Miller Lite, Svedka Vodka, Thorny Rose Wines, Suntrust and Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau. Proceeds benefit the CRS Scholarship Fund and The Country Radio Hall of Fame. Contact the CRS offices at (615) 327-4487 for more information.
CRS 2013 is held Feb. 27 – March 1, 2013, in downtown Nashville, Tenn., at the Nashville Convention Center. Visit www.CountryRadioSeminar.com for more information.
