10:00-10:45

Registration Check-in

11:00-11:45

Panel

Podcasts Are The New Black

Brought to you by PodcastOne
Whether you create them or consume them, podcasts are the hottest online audio trend this year, raising the bar for innovative content as well as advertising. We’ll explore the best practices of on-demand audio in this discussion.

MODERATOR: Steve Goldstein, Founder/CEO (Amplifi Media) SPEAKERS: Robert Proctor, CEO (AudioBoom); Rob Greenlee, Head of Content (Spreaker); Kit Gray, President (PodcastOne); Brendan Monaghan, CEO (Panoply); John MacLeod, CEO (Rivet Radio).

11:45-11:55

Pecha Kucha

Pecha Kucha

presented by Frank Murray, President & Founder, Zocle

11:55-12:40

Panel

Re-positioning Online Audio for Mobile

Brought to you by XAPPmedia
Positioning online audio as an enhanced mobile platform may be a strategically sound idea given advertiser interest in mobile. This panel will discuss the imperative of audio being a mobile-first medium.

MODERATOR: James Cridland, Radio Futurologist, Managing Director (media.info). SPEAKERS: Bryan Moffett, General Manager (National Public Media); Lisa Namerow, SVP, Business Development & Publisher Relations (XAPPmedia); Cheryl Lucanegro, VP of Sales (SoundHound); Ryan Burgoyne, CEO, (Commotion), Gadi Mazor, Founder/CEO (Nobex Technologies).

12:40-1:00

Break

Break

Networking break brought to you by BRSMedia/dot.FM

1:00-1:35

Panel

Digital Drivers of Radio Revenue

Many broadcasters have created digital agencies that expand their offerings well beyond audio. This session will showcase some of those offerings and discuss the revenue opportunity that this strategy offers.

MODERATOR: Michael Fischer, Director of Business Development (RAIN). SPEAKERS: Jennifer Williams, Director of Interactive Marketing (Greater Media); Shannon Allen, VP of Digital Sales (Federated Media); Anthony Bratti, SVP of Business Development (BuzzBoard); Rob Kass, VP, Product Leadership, Digital Audio (Nielsen).

1:35-2:05

Keynote

Jake Shapiro, CEO of PRX, the largest public radio market for audio.

2:05-2:20

Research Presentation

Research Presentation:
Roger Lanctot, Strategy Analytics

2:20-2:40

Break

Break

Networking break brought to you by Triton Digital

2:40-3:10

Interview

Interview:
Matt Cutair and Jennifer Hungerbuhler

3:10-3:55

Panel

Simulcast Strategies

Presented by AudioHQ
To simulcast or not is an old question with new life for streaming broadcasters given the new rules for total audience measurement. What are the pros and cons that weigh into a decision to simulcast – hear both sides in this discussion.

MODERATOR: John Gehron, COO (AccuRadio). SPEAKERS: Susie Hedrick, VP of Radio Sales (WideOrbit); Bill Hansen, SVP, Sales Operations (Cumulus); Tim Murphy, VP, Digital Strategy & Enterprise Platforms (Entercom); Carolyn Gilbert, Founder and President (NuVoodoo Media); Matt Nystrom, VP, Digital Media (Saga Communications).

3:55-4:15

Break

Break

Networking break

4:15-5:00

Panel

Online Audio’s Programmatic Path

Online audio’s audience is growing, and so is interest in it. As attention among advertisers to the power of sound increases, so does the need for streamlined access to the inventory. Hear experts discuss how programmatic platforms can help publishers and advertisers connect the dots that spell revenue growth for the industry.

MODERATOR: Brad Hill, VP & Managing Editor (RAIN). SPEAKERS: Mike O’Neil, VP Programmatic Sales (Triton Digital); Dave Smith, VP, Pricing & Yield Management (Pandora); Cordie DePascale, VP Product Management (Mediaocean); Manny Rodriguez, VP/Media Buying Director (22squared).

5:00-5:15

Research Presentation

Research Presentation:
Radha Subramanyam/iHeartMedia

5:15-5:45

Keynote

Keynote:
Kurt Hanson, Publisher of RAIN News

5:45-6:00

Awards Presentation

Rain Awards Presentation

Presented by Kurt Hanson and Brad Hill

6:00-7:00

Cocktail Reception

Cocktail Reception in the Foyer