9:00

Opening Remarks

Welcome to RAIN Summit Europe!

9:15

Presentation

AppMania Study

Paula Cordeiro, Radio Scientist will present an overview of her recent study of mobile apps

9:25

Mobile Panel

Mobile is the New Black

Streaming audio is an enormously popular smartphone activity. What best practices can streaming platforms employ to optimize the mobile opportunity?

Moderator: Paula Cordeiro, Radio Scientist/ Digital Designer  Panelists: Adrian McDonald, Director International BD & Strategy (Widespace); Shankar Meembat, Founder & CEO (Exaget); Tony Moorey, Content Director (Absolute Radio); Simon Gooch, Nordic Manager (Radioplay at SBS Discovery Radio)

10:10

Keynote

Morning Keynote

Will Page, Director of Economics, Spotify and Riad Hawa, Business Development, Spotify will present “The Rockonomics  Behind Spotify’s Success”

10:40

Break

Networking Break

11:00

Panel

The Future of Audio

This panel will feature a broad discussion of streaming audio trends, focusing on the impact that mobile technology and constant connectivity are having on audio consumption and the disruptive effect on automotive, music, and other industries.

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

Panelists: Scott Lyons, Business Development, Connected Services (Ford Motor Company); Simon Cole, CEO (7digital); Michael Hill, Managing Director (Radioplayer); Miles Palmer, leader of broadcaster programmes (Event Rights (TuneIn); Matt Deegan, Creative Director (Folder Media)

11:45

Research Presentation

Audio Everywhere-Where’s Radio?

Jonathan Arendt, CEO, Jazzfm and partner, Audiomonitor, will present an overview of Audiomonitor’s study of Share of Ear in the UK.

12:00

Panel

Excellent Audio Campaigns

This session, developed by IAB UK, will provide advertiser case studies of digital audio campaigns.

Oliver Deane, Commercial Digital Director, Global and Milton Elias, Head of Mobile, OMD.

12:40

Lunch

Lunch Break

1:40

Keynote

State of the Industry

Kurt Hanson, Founder and Publisher of RAIN News and CEO of AccuRadio will discuss the state of the streaming audio industry.

2:05

Panel

Digital Audio: An Agency Perspective

This panel, developed by IAB UK, will provide an insight into how agencies view the digital audio space, looking at the changing perception of digital audio within the agency environment.

Moderator: Kurt Edwards, International Commercial Director (talkSPORT) Panelists: Georgia McGuffie, Group Business Director (RadioWorks Group); Steve Hobbs, Managing Director, UK (AMNET Group); Richard Shotton, Head of Insight (ZenithOptimedia Group); Scott Braniff, Investment Director (Havas)

2:45

Keynote

It’s Between Your Ears

Guy Phillipson, CEO at IAB UK will speak about the role of audio in the digital media landscape.

3:10

Break

Networking Break

3:30

Panel

Streaming Ad Sales Strategies

This panel will discuss sales practices for streaming audio – including direct selling, network and programmatic platforms. How can we make it easy for advertisers to spend?

Moderator: Alexis van de Wyer, CEO (AdsWizz)  Panelists: Alexandre Saboundjian, CEO (Radionomy); Benjamin Masse, SVP/ GM (Triton Digital); Robert Proctor, CEO (Audioboom); Stuart Mays, Director of Commercial Strategy (Global Radio)

4:15

Research Presentation

An Overview of RAB UK’s Audio Now Study

Michael Tull, Insight Manager at RAB UK will present an Overview of the new Audio Now Study.

4:30

Panel

Measuring and Monetizing FM’s Online Audience

This panel will explore ad strategies and technologies for FM platforms that enable ad replacement and measurement and enable stations to build value for advertisers online.

Moderator: Patrick Reynolds, Chief Strategy Officer (Triton Digital) Panelists: Chris Wistow, Head of Commercial Operations (AdsWizz); Christian Schalt, New Media Advisor (Regiocast/ NWZ); Ali Abhary, CEO (Karnaval Media Group); Lubor Zoufal, Director Strategic Development (Lagardere Active CR)

5:15

Closing Remarks

Closing Remarks

Thanks to our speakers and sponsors! Join us for a cocktail reception.

5:30-6:30

Cocktail Reception

Cocktail Reception