11:00 – 11:45

Panel

Ad Models With Impact

Ad supported online audio offers a broad range of options – in-stream audio messaging, voice activated ads, geo-fenced and zip code targeted campaigns, branded playlists and sponsored downloads. How can streaming audio services create consensus and make it easy for advertisers to invest with confidence?

Moderator: Robin Flynn, Senior Analyst (SNL Kagan)
Panelists: Brian Benedik, VP – North America Advertising (Spotify); Joanna Bloor, VP Sales Operations (Pandora); Joy Baer, President (STRATA); Mike Dougherty, CEO & Co-Founder (Jelli)

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11:45 – 11:55

Pecha Kucha

Pecha Kucha

Presented by Adrian Larkin, Head of Music and Entertainment (Audioboom)

11:55 – 12:40

Panel

Big Data And Streaming Audio

Big data enables highly targeted ad campaigns to registered users, identifies users based on their song preferences, and allows stations to create highly personalized programming options that keep listeners engaged. Hear this panel of experts discuss the advantages and impact that big data offers streaming audio platforms.

Moderator: Brad Hill, VP/ Managing Editor (RAIN Enterprises)

Panelists: Rob Favre, CCO/ GM Data & Measurement (Triton Digital); Jeff Wender Senior VP, Digital (The Nielsen Company); Eric Bieschke, Chief Scientist (Pandora)

12:40 – 1:00

Break

Networking Break

Brought to you by BRSMedia/dot.FM

1:00 – 1:40

Panel

Radio: The Original Hyper-local Play

As more and more local ad dollars shift to digital, the opportunity for local radio sales teams to shift focus beyond spots to selling integrated digital marketing solutions is critical. This panel will identify marketing solutions and strategies for turning sales teams into hyperlocal marketing experts for small business partners.

Moderator: Steve Goldstein, Executive VP (Saga Communications)

Panelists: Christine Merritt, Head of Premier SMB Partnerships, Channel Sales North America (Google); Rich Reis, VP/ GM Digital Operations (Cox Media Group); George Leith, VP Sales (VendAsta Technologies); Ruth Presslaff, Founder & President (Presslaff Interactive)

1:40

30 Under 30

30 Under 30

Edison Research’s Larry Rosin and RAIN’s Jennifer Lane

1:40 – 2:05

Keynote

Kurt Hanson’s State of the Industry

RAIN Publisher Kurt Hanson provides perspective on the future of Radio

2:05 – 2:25

Research Presentation

“Share of Ear” Study

Edison Research president Larry Rosin will present new information from its proprietary “Share of Ear” Study.

2:25 – 2:45

Break

Networking Break

Sponsored by Vendasta

2:45 – 2:55

POV

POV

Norm Pattiz, CEO, Podcast One

2:55 – 3:25

Panel

Royalty Reset

As the Copyright Royalty Board approaches the 2016-2020 royalty period, and the DOJ reviews compulsory licensing, this important session examines crucial music-licensing questions. Will broadcasters have to pay performance royalties? Will pre-1972 recordings be added to the Copyright Act? Will the ASCAP/BMI consent decrees be changed? Our panel of experts will discuss these issues and their potential impact on the industry.

Moderator: David Oxenford, Partner (Wilkinson, Barker, Knauer LLP)

Panelists: Morvarid Metanat, Corporate Counsel (Pandora); Gary Greenstein, Partner (Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati); Casey Rae, VP, Policy & Education (Future of Music Coalition); AJ Correale, Attorney (Frost Brown Todd LLC)

3:25 – 3:55

Keynote

Keynote Speech by Clear Channel Networks President Darren Davis

3:55 – 4:15

Break

Networking Break

Sponsored by Triton

4:15 – 5:00

Panel

EDM: Streaming a New Path to Success

Ryan Farish is an American EDM artist and Grammy nominee whose success had nothing to do with broadcast radio or a major record label. Ryan and a panel of EDM genre experts will discuss the new model of music discovery that digital music services have created, and the unique path to mainstream that electronic dance music has followed.

Moderator: Paul Maloney, VP, Music Programming (AccuRadio)

Panelists: Rusty Hodge, Founder & GM (SomaFM); Ryan Farish, Recording Artist (Ryan Farish Music); Joel Salkowitz, Business Owner (Pulse 87); Adéllyn Polomski, Director, Artist Relations & EDM Initiatives (Clear Channel Media + Entertainment)

5:00 – 5:45

Panel

Mobile is the New Black

With more than 70% of all listening taking place on mobile devices, streaming audio is a highly mobile medium. What impact does this have on audience measurement, programming, ad strategies and monetization?

Moderator: Paul Jacobs, VP & General Manager (Jacobs Media)

Panelists: Deborah Esayian, Co-President (Marketron); Jim Kott, SVP, Product (Abacast); George Bundy, Founder & CEO (BRS Media); Gadi Mazor, CEO (Nobex Technologies); Scott Mahalick, EVP Programming (Alpha Media)

5:45 – 6:00

Awards Presentation

RAIN Internet Radio Awards

Presented by Kurt Hanson and Brad Hill

6:00 – 7:00

Cocktail Reception

Cocktail Reception in the Foyer

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