Showing posts with label Bob Pittman. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bob Pittman. Show all posts

Friday, November 4, 2011

CRS 2012 Offers More Than 30 Educational Panels and Roundtable Discussions

CRS 2012 Offers More Than 30 Educational Panels and Roundtable Discussions
 

Industry experts lead panels on branding, mobile media, talent coaching, marketing strategies, more
 
 
(Nashville, Tenn. – Oct. 26, 2011) Country Radio Seminar has expanded its agenda for CRS 2012, offering attendees more than 30 educational panels and roundtable discussions led across the board by prominent industry experts and innovators.

In addition to previously announced appearances from keynote speaker/MTV co-founder/Clear Channel exec Bob Pittman, renowned futurist David Houle, CMT’s Stephen Linn and “Twitter For Dummies” co-author Laura Fitton, additional “can’t-miss” panels and panelists at next year’s seminar, held Feb. 22-24, 2012, include:

Jacobs Media Going Mobile Presentation: Get Smart!
The Jacobs Media presentation is a comprehensive presentation of how consumers use mobile media and its impact today and in the future.  This audio/visual presentation employs examples of real consumers using and interacting with their mobile devices.  Hosted by Fred Jacobs, Classic Rock format pioneer and founder of audience research and radio consultancy, Jacobs Media.

Branding: What It Really Is and How to Build One:
Forbes contributor and Chief Strategist at branding/consumer engagement agency Access Brand Strategies, Paul Jankowski helps define what a brand is and effective ways attendees can build theirs.  His book, “How to Speak American: Building Brands in the New Heartland,” calls out ad agencies on the coasts for their dismissive attitude towards the “New Heartland,” the biggest cultural segment in the U.S.  This panel explores the role that core values play in buying behavior and in listener engagement with Country radio.

Turbo Charging Your High Octane Air Talent:
Veteran talent coach and former morning radio pro Steve Reynolds of The Reynolds Group conducts a training session for managers and programmers who coach talent in PPM markets.  Using tools like The Wheel of Content© and The Scorecard©, Reynolds educates managers on how to talk to their air talent to improve what they're doing and help them perform better with the new measurement.

Brainstorming To Win:
Led by Executive VP/The Center for Sales Strategy’s Matt Sunshine, this panel outlines step by step brainstorming techniques using real world case studies.  Attendees will learn how brainstorming can help them achieve marketing goals and execute successful promotions.  Programs Sunshine has authored for the 28-year sales performance consulting company include the Interactive Insight webinar, the Digital Sales Accelerator and the Facilitator’s Certification Workshop.

Marketing That Gets Advertisers Results:
Another panel hosted by The Center for Sales Strategy’s Matt Sunshine, this panel focuses on the Marketing Strategy Model.  Sunshine explains this five-step model and then examines case studies to give seminar attendees actionable knowledge they can utilize with specific clients.

Limited time, $399 Early Bird registration is currently available for CRS 2012 through Nov. 15 at www.CountryRadioSeminar.com or by calling (615) 327-4487.  An online version of the CRS 2012 agenda can also be viewed on the website.  CRS reserves the right to modify or change the agenda at any time.

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 2012 will be held Feb. 22-24, 2012, in downtown Nashville, Tenn., at the Nashville Convention Center.  Visit www.CountryRadioSeminar.com for more information.  Country Radio Seminar is a property of Country Radio Broadcasters.

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Bob Pittman, Clear Channel’s Chairman of Media and Entertainment Platforms, Announced as CRS 2012 Keynote Speaker



Bob Pittman, Clear Channel’s Chairman of Media and Entertainment Platforms, Announced as CRS 2012 Keynote Speaker


Chairman of Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Platforms
Bob Pittman

Bob Pittman, Clear Channel’s Chairman of Media and Entertainment Platforms, Announced as CRS 2012 Keynote Speaker

 MTV co-founder to kick off Country Radio Seminar with keynote address Wednesday, Feb. 22


(Nashville, Tenn. – July 25, 2011)  Country Radio Seminar has announced Clear Channel’s Chairman of Media and Entertainment Platforms and MTV co-founder Bob Pittman as the CRS 2012 keynote speaker.

Pittman was appointed Chairman of Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Platforms in Nov. 2010, where he, alongside Clear Channel Radio’s CEO John Hogan and team, lead the development of a comprehensive, integrated digital strategy for Clear Channel in the radio business.  A 35-year entertainment industry veteran and founding member of New York-based private investment firm Pilot Group, LLC, he will deliver the keynote address to officially kick off Country Radio Seminar at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 22.  CRS will be held Feb. 22-24, 2012, at the Nashville Convention Center in downtown Nashville, Tenn.

Pittman’s extensive background in radio and television includes CEO positions at AOL Networks, Quantum Media, Time Warner Enterprises and MTV Networks, where he led the team that created MTV.  He has also served as COO of America Online, Inc. and AOL Time Warner.  Among other recognition, Pittman was named one of Advertising Age’s “10 Marketers Who Changed American Culture” and “50 Pioneers and Visionaries of TV” and one of Life magazine’s “Five Original Thinkers of the ’80s” and “50 Most Influential Boomers.”

“Bob Pittman’s resume speaks for itself,” says CRS President Mike Culotta.  “His experience in radio, television and marketing will undoubtedly provide our CRS attendees with unique insight into the issues the Country radio industry is facing today.  We are once again anticipating another informative keynote address at Country Radio Seminar, and we encourage everyone to do themselves a favor and attend.”

Pittman began his career programming radio stations in Pittsburgh, Chicago and eventually WNBC in New York City.  In 1999, he was inducted into the Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame, and in 2002 he received the International Radio and Television Society’s Gold Medal.  He has also served as CEO of Six Flags Theme Parks and Century 21 Real Estate.

Past Country Radio Seminar keynote speakers have included Scripps Networks’ CEO Ken Lowe, money management expert Dave Ramsey, marketing guru Seth Godin, retired U.S. General Tommy Franks and recording artist Bon Jovi.

CRS 2012’s limited-time, $399 Early Bird registration is now available.  To register, visit www.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 2012 will be held Feb. 22-24, 2012, in downtown Nashville, Tenn., at the Nashville Convention Center.  Visit www.CountryRadioSeminar.com for more information.  Country Radio Seminar is a property of Country Radio Broadcasters.