Just A Few Weeks Remain to Take Advantage of CRS 2012 $399 Early Bird Rate

Oct 17, 2011 Just A Few Weeks Remain to Take Advantage of CRS 2012 $399 Early Bird Rate

Just A Few Weeks Remain to Take Advantage of CRS 2012 $399 Early Bird Rate Cheapest registration rate of the year set to expire Tuesday, Nov. 15 (Nashville, Tenn. – Oct. 17, 2011)  Only a few weeks remain before the $399 Early Bird registration rate expires on Nov. 15 for CRS 2012, to be held Feb. 22-24, in downtown Nashville, Tenn.  Beginning Wednesday, Nov. 16, the CRS 2012 registration price increases to the $499 Regular Rate. Country Radio Seminar is the premier educational and networking event for the Country radio and music industry, offering three days of informative panels, prominent speakers and intimate performances from some of today’s biggest stars and emerging artists.  Registration for CRS 2012 is currently available on the CRS website at www.CountryRadioSeminar.com or by contacting the Country Radio Seminar offices at (615) 327-4487. 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.  Connect with CRS via Twitter or on Facebook.

Five Country radio industry veterans have been announced as next year’s core panel moderators at CRS 2012, to be held Feb. 22-24, 2012

Sep 28, 2011 Five Country radio industry veterans have been announced as next year’s core panel moderators at CRS 2012, to be held Feb. 22-24, 2012.

CRS 2012 Panel Moderators Announced Three new and two returning moderators to host panels at Country Radio Seminar, held Feb. 22-24 (Nashville, TN – Sept. 26, 2011) Five Country radio industry veterans have been announced as next year’s core panel moderators at CRS 2012, to be held Feb. 22-24, 2012. Making their debut as moderators at next year’s Country Radio Seminar are Beverlee Brannigan (KFDI/Wichita, KS), Marc Chase (NuVoodoo Media Services) and Bob Richards (WLHK/Indianapolis, IN). Returning CRS moderators are Dan Halyburton (McVay Media) and Charlie Morgan (WLHK/Indianapolis, IN). Between them, the five industry pros will oversee and direct nearly 20 educational panels over three days at CRS 2012, held inside the downtown Nashville Convention Center. “Last year at CRS 2011 we debuted our idea of having five ‘core’ panel moderators, which really worked out well and helped streamline our seminar’s agenda,” says CRS Agenda Committee member Annie Sandor. “The number of panels we have scheduled at CRS 2012 has actually increased from last year, so we are excited about offering our attendees even more bang for their buck. I know Beverlee, Bob, Charlie, Dan and Marc will bring a wealth of insight to these topics as well.” The $399 Early Bird registration rate for CRS 2012 remains in effect for a limited time. Visit www.CountryRadioSeminar.com to register or call (615) 327-4487. 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.

CRS 2012 Digital Liners Registration Deadline For Stations is Oct. 7

Sep 6, 2011 CRS 2012 Digital Liners Registration Deadline For Stations is Oct. 7

CRS 2012 Digital Liners Registration Deadline For Stations is Oct. 7 Lady Antebellum, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan among stars already confirmed. (Nashville, Tenn. – Sept. 6, 2011)  The clock has started ticking for radio stations to register and take advantage of the digital liners program offered through Country Radio Seminar 2012, to be held Feb. 22-24, 2012. The deadline for stations wanting to receive all-digital, custom liners must register for CRS 2012 by Friday, Oct. 7, 2011.  Artists already confirmed to participate and record liners include: Kix Brooks, Luke Bryan, Ronnie Dunn, Eli Young Band, Faith Hill, Lady Antebellum, Tim McGraw, Montgomery Gentry, Joe Nichols, Jerrod Niemann, Blake Shelton, Josh Thompson, Carrie Underwood and more.  Stations are required to limit liner requests to a total of 225 characters. “One of the many benefits Country radio takes away from CRS each year is the customized digital liners program,” says CRS Executive Director Bill Mayne.  “Many of our format’s biggest stars participate, and we have already gotten more artist commitments at this point in the registration process than ever before.” CRS 2012 Early Bird registration is now available for a limited time for $399 at www.CountryRadioSeminar.com.  CRS 2012 is held Feb. 22-24, 2012, at the Nashville Convention Center in downtown Nashville, Tenn. Direct digital liner 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. 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.

CRS Previews Can’t-Miss Agenda Elements for Country Radio Seminar 2012

Aug 1, 2011 CRS Previews Can’t-Miss Agenda Elements for Country Radio Seminar 2012

CRS Previews Can’t-Miss Agenda Elements for Country Radio Seminar 2012 Radio experts, research, panels, music, networking, awards, Early Bird registration offer unparalleled value at CRS 2012 (Nashville, Tenn. – Aug. 1, 2011) Country Radio Seminar has highlighted several can’t-miss elements from its agenda for CRS 2012, to be held Feb. 22-24, 2012, at the downtown Nashville Convention Center. Each year, Country Radio Seminar offers an outstanding and exclusive mix of expert panelists, speakers, research, music and networking to its attendees.  An early look at the three-day CRS 2012 agenda includes the following educational and entertainment opportunities. Keynote Address:  Bob Pittman, Clear Channel’s Chairman of Media and Entertainment Platforms, kicks off CRS 2012 with the keynote address on Wednesday, Feb. 22, at 9:30 a.m. CDT.  Among other positions, Pittman has served as CEO at AOL Networks, Quantum Media, Time Warner Enterprises and MTV Networks, where he led the team that created MTV. Research:  CRS has commissioned a far-reaching national Country radio study, which will debut exclusively at Country Radio Seminar 2012. Panels:  Social media, digital transition challenges, promotion strategies, branding and ratings are among the informative panel topics covered at CRS 2012, including the latest in PPM and radio diary technology. Social Media:  CRS 2012 has scheduled multiple panels on the growing importance of social media in Country radio, including a beginner and advanced session on today’s social media marketing applications. Musical Performances:  A special Wednesday night performance event is debuting at CRS 2012, along with Friday’s popular New Faces show and awards, the PRO songwriter showcases and three label luncheon concerts.  Additional surprise performances to be announced. Networking and Socializing:  CRS 2011 saw more than 2,600 industry professionals attend Country Radio Seminar, providing invaluable networking opportunities.  Additionally, the private CRS lounge is returning with a new design and a new name: The CRS Badge Bar. Early Bird Registration Rate: Limited time, $399 registration is currently available for CRS 2012 at www.CountryRadioSeminar.com or by calling (615) 327-4487. Awards: The Country Radio Hall of Fame dinner and induction ceremony unofficially kicks off CRS 2012 in the Nashville Convention Center on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012.  Artist and Humanitarian awards will be announced and the CRS/Country Aircheck awards will be presented during the New Faces of Country Music Show®. For more information, an online version of the CRS 2012 agenda can be viewed at www.CountryRadioSeminar.com. 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.