New Media Seminar 2009 Agenda
New Media Seminar 2009
Schedule of Events
Friday, June 5
Registration / Information Desk Open
12:00 noon – 10:00 pm
Exhibits Open
12:00 noon – 6:00 pm
Business Lounge Open
12:00 noon – 6:00 pm
Sponsored by Newsmax
Live Radio Broadcasts
Sponsored by Comrex Corp.
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The Lou Dobbs Show, United Stations Radio Networks
Host: Lou Dobbs
Guests (TBA)
Afternoon Sessions
1:00 pm – 1:15 pm
Welcoming Address
“Meeting Challenges, Greeting Opportunities”
Talker: Michael Harrison, TALKERS
1:20 pm – 1:40 pm
Special Guest Talker
“New Facts: Do Everything on the Internet, Right.”
Talker: Walter Sabo, Sabo Media/Hit Views
Sponsored by PodJockey
1:45 pm – 2:05 pm
Special Guest Talkers
“A View of Radio, Television and the Internet from the Newspaper Perspective”
Talkers: Tom McDevitt and John Solomon, The Washington Times
Sponsored by Talk Radio News Service
2:10 pm – 2:30 pm
Special Guest Talker
“A Tale of Inspiration: From Fargo to 30 Rock”
Talker: Ed Schultz, MSNBC
2:35 pm – 2:55 pm
Special Guest Talker
Montel Williams, Air America
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Digital Media Workshop
Introduction: Laurie Cantillo, WABC, New York
Opening Remarks: Ellen Ratner, Talk Radio News Service
Presentation:
“Social Media and Networking: What’s New and How to Use It for Increasing Audience for Broadcast and the Web”
Talker: Dan Patterson, ABC Radio News
Presentation:
“Use of Blogs and Websites to Improve Your Brand”
Talker: Mark Pfeifle, former communications director, National Security Council
Presentation:
“Using New Software to Develop Networking and Active Participation with Your Audience”
Talker: Andrew Wright, Grasshopr
Presentation:
“The Strategy Behind the Fox News Channel’s The Strategy Room”
Talker: Mike Straka, FoxNews.com
Presentation:
“Broadcasting Video on the Web”
Talker: Brad Hunstable, founder, Ustream
Evening Activities
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Opening Night Cocktail Reception
Welcoming Remarks: Gov. Mike Huckabee, Citadel Media/Fox News Channel
Annual Presentation of the Judy Jarvis Memorial Award for Outstanding Contributions
by a Woman to Talk Radio
Presenter: Laura Ingraham, Talk Radio Network
Recipient: Grace Blazer, WTKK-FM, Boston
Sponsored by Talk Radio Network
10:00 pm – 12:00 midnight
Hannity After Dark
Ice Cream, Desserts, Refreshments
Host: Sean Hannity, Premiere Radio Networks/Fox News Channel
Sponsored by Sean Hannity
Saturday, June 6
Registration / Information Desk Open
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Business Lounge Open
8:30 am – 6:00 pm
Sponsored by Newsmax
Exhibits Open
8:30 am – 6:00 pm
8:30 am – 9:00 am
Continental Breakfast
Sponsored by Rosland Capital
Live Radio Broadcasts
Sponsored by Comrex Corp.
6:00 am – 9:00 am
Good Day Weekend
Hosts: Doug Stephan and Dr. Ken Kronhaus
Guests (TBA)
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
The Dom Giordano Show, WPHT, Philadelphia
Guests (TBA)
The Morning Sessions
9:00 am – 9:15 am
Opening Remarks
Emcee: Lionel, Air America Media
9:20 am – 9:50 am
Keynote Address and Presentation
Introduction: Mark Levin, Citadel Media
Keynote Speaker: Sean Hannity, Premiere Radio Networks/Fox News Channel
10:00 am – 10:40 am
The Talk Rumble
Introduction: Rebecca Hagelin, Heritage Foundation
Moderator: Jim Bohannon, Westwood One
Talkers: Monica Crowley, Talk Radio Network; Roberta Gale, PodJockey; Dom Giordano, WPHT, Philadelphia; Thom Hartmann, WYD Media; Lars Larson, Compass Radio Network/KXL, Portland; Errol Louis,WWRL, New York; Steve Malzberg, WOR Radio Network; Stephanie Miller, WYD Media; Alan Stock, KXNT, Las Vegas; Larry Young, WOLB, Baltimore. (More TBA)
Sponsored by Radio America
10:45am – 10:55am
Special Guest Talkers
“Morning Shows on FM Music Stations: Hey, We’re Talkers, Too!”
Talkers: Bax & O’ Brien (Mike Baxendale and John O’ Brien), WAQY-FM (Rock 102), Springfield, Massachusetts
11:00 am to 11:40 am
Panel Discussion
“Life on the Frontier: The Pioneers of Internet Talk”
Introduction: Ian Freeman, Free Talk Live
Moderator: Michael Harrison, TALKERS
Talkers: David Bernstein, Bernstein Management; Ann Druyan, Cosmos Studios: Jessica Gillette, C. Crane Company; Kipper McGee, Kipper McGee LLC; Denis McNamara, vTuner; Chris Murch, wsRadio Networks; Jack Rice, KOGO, San Diego/JackRice.org; Nicole Sandler, Radio Or Not; Cenk Uyger, The Young Turks. (More TBA)
11:45 am – 12:00 noon
Special Presentation:
“Life After Radio: Your Personal Plan B”
Talker: Holland Cooke, McVay Media
12:00 noon – 1:20 pm
The Freedom of Speech Luncheon
Welcoming Remarks: Carole Marks, CEO, Talk Media, Inc.
Annual Presentation of the Sharon L. Harrison Memorial Award
for Outstanding Community Service by a Radio Talk Show Host
Presenter: Dr. Joy Browne, WOR Radio Network
Recipient: Scott Hennen, WZFG, Fargo
Annual Presentation of the Young American Broadcasters Scholarships
Introduction: Ben Ferguson, Icon Radio Network
Presenter: Blanquita Cullum
Special Guest Talker: Brigadier General John W. Nicholson, Jr.
Sponsored by Altria, Young American Broadcasters
and the Talk Radio First Amendment Committee
The Afternoon Sessions
1:30 pm – 2:20 pm
Freedom of Speech Ceremony
Annual State of the First Amendment Address
Special Introduction by: Brian Jennings, author, Censored: The Threat to Silence Talk Radio (Simon & Schuster)
Talker: Roger Hedgecock, Radio America
Freedom of Speech Award Presentation
Introduction: Randall Bloomquist
Presentation: Michael Harrison, TALKERS
Recipient: Rush Limbaugh, Premiere Radio Networks
Closing Thoughts: Thom Hartmann and Stephanie Miller, WYD Media
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Special Presentation and Panel Discussion
“FM Talk Radio: The Coming Invasion”
Introduction: Bill Hess, Air America Media
Special Presenter and Moderator: Phil Boyce, Talk Radio Network
Talkers: Grace Blazer, WTKK-FM, Boston; James Derby, KXL/KXTG-FM, Portland; Steve Goldstein, Saga Communications; Eric Johnson, New Jersey 101.5; Andrew Lee, KQTH-FM, Tucson; Mancow, TRN-FM; Doug Stephan, Stephan Multimedia.
3:35 pm – 3:50 pm
Special Presentation
“Making Money with Journalistic Integrity”
Introduction: Gordon Deal, WSJ Radio Network
Talker: Peter Greenberg, SSI
4:00 pm – 4:40 pm
Panel Discussion
“Making Money in Talk”
Introduction: Matthew B. Harrison, Harrison Strategies
Moderator: Kevin Casey, TALKERS
Talkers: Ron Hartenbaum, WYD Media; Mark Masters, TRN; Christopher Ruddy, Newsmax; Randy Thomas, Randy Thomas Voiceovers; Steven J.J. Weisman, Harrison Strategies; Bill White, WBT, Charlotte.
Sponsored by Stephan Productions
4:45 pm – 5:30 pm
Panel Discussion
“The State of Terrestrial Talk Radio”
Introduction: John Gibson, Fox News Radio
Moderator: Gabe Hobbs, Gabe Hobbs Media
Talkers: Rennie Bishop, WWRL, New York; Laurie Cantillo, WABC, New York; Mark Chernoff, WFAN, New York; Scott Hennen, WZFG, Fargo; Jim Horn, WSBA, York; Scott Lakefield, WOR, New York; Jack Landreth, KXNT, Las Vegas; Condace Pressley, WSB, Atlanta; Curtis Sliwa, Citadel Broadcasting, New York.
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Farewell Bash
Closing Remarks
Emcee: Lionel, Air America Media
Sponsored by Air America Media
Agenda subject to additions and changes.
Registration / Information Desk Open
12:00 noon – 10:00 pm
Exhibits Open
12:00 noon – 6:00 pm
Business Lounge Open
12:00 noon – 6:00 pm
Sponsored by Newsmax
Live Radio Broadcasts
Sponsored by Comrex Corp.
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The Lou Dobbs Show, United Stations Radio Networks
Host: Lou Dobbs
Guests (TBA)
Afternoon Sessions
1:00 pm – 1:15 pm
Welcoming Address
“Meeting Challenges, Greeting Opportunities”
Talker: Michael Harrison, TALKERS
1:20 pm – 1:40 pm
Special Guest Talker
“New Facts: Do Everything on the Internet, Right.”
Talker: Walter Sabo, Sabo Media/Hit Views
Sponsored by PodJockey
1:45 pm – 2:05 pm
Special Guest Talkers
“A View of Radio, Television and the Internet from the Newspaper Perspective”
Talkers: Tom McDevitt and John Solomon, The Washington Times
Sponsored by Talk Radio News Service
2:10 pm – 2:30 pm
Special Guest Talker
“A Tale of Inspiration: From Fargo to 30 Rock”
Talker: Ed Schultz, MSNBC
2:35 pm – 2:55 pm
Special Guest Talker
Montel Williams, Air America
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Digital Media Workshop
Introduction: Laurie Cantillo, WABC, New York
Opening Remarks: Ellen Ratner, Talk Radio News Service
Presentation:
“Social Media and Networking: What’s New and How to Use It for Increasing Audience for Broadcast and the Web”
Talker: Dan Patterson, ABC Radio News
Presentation:
“Use of Blogs and Websites to Improve Your Brand”
Talker: Mark Pfeifle, former communications director, National Security Council
Presentation:
“Using New Software to Develop Networking and Active Participation with Your Audience”
Talker: Andrew Wright, Grasshopr
Presentation:
“The Strategy Behind the Fox News Channel’s The Strategy Room”
Talker: Mike Straka, FoxNews.com
Presentation:
“Broadcasting Video on the Web”
Talker: Brad Hunstable, founder, Ustream
Evening Activities
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Opening Night Cocktail Reception
Welcoming Remarks: Gov. Mike Huckabee, Citadel Media/Fox News Channel
Annual Presentation of the Judy Jarvis Memorial Award for Outstanding Contributions
by a Woman to Talk Radio
Presenter: Laura Ingraham, Talk Radio Network
Recipient: Grace Blazer, WTKK-FM, Boston
Sponsored by Talk Radio Network
10:00 pm – 12:00 midnight
Hannity After Dark
Ice Cream, Desserts, Refreshments
Host: Sean Hannity, Premiere Radio Networks/Fox News Channel
Sponsored by Sean Hannity
Registration / Information Desk Open
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Business Lounge Open
8:30 am – 6:00 pm
Sponsored by Newsmax
Exhibits Open
8:30 am – 6:00 pm
8:30 am – 9:00 am
Continental Breakfast
Sponsored by Rosland Capital
Live Radio Broadcasts
Sponsored by Comrex Corp.
6:00 am – 9:00 am
Good Day Weekend
Hosts: Doug Stephan and Dr. Ken Kronhaus
Guests (TBA)
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
The Dom Giordano Show, WPHT, Philadelphia
Guests (TBA)
The Morning Sessions
9:00 am – 9:15 am
Opening Remarks
Emcee: Lionel, Air America Media
9:20 am – 9:50 am
Keynote Address and Presentation
Introduction: Mark Levin, Citadel Media
Keynote Speaker: Sean Hannity, Premiere Radio Networks/Fox News Channel
10:00 am – 10:40 am
The Talk Rumble
Introduction: Rebecca Hagelin, Heritage Foundation
Moderator: Jim Bohannon, Westwood One
Talkers: Monica Crowley, Talk Radio Network; Roberta Gale, PodJockey; Dom Giordano, WPHT, Philadelphia; Thom Hartmann, WYD Media; Lars Larson, Compass Radio Network/KXL, Portland; Errol Louis,WWRL, New York; Steve Malzberg, WOR Radio Network; Stephanie Miller, WYD Media; Alan Stock, KXNT, Las Vegas; Larry Young, WOLB, Baltimore. (More TBA)
Sponsored by Radio America
10:45am – 10:55am
Special Guest Talkers
“Morning Shows on FM Music Stations: Hey, We’re Talkers, Too!”
Talkers: Bax & O’ Brien (Mike Baxendale and John O’ Brien), WAQY-FM (Rock 102), Springfield, Massachusetts
11:00 am to 11:40 am
Panel Discussion
“Life on the Frontier: The Pioneers of Internet Talk”
Introduction: Ian Freeman, Free Talk Live
Moderator: Michael Harrison, TALKERS
Talkers: David Bernstein, Bernstein Management; Ann Druyan, Cosmos Studios: Jessica Gillette, C. Crane Company; Kipper McGee, Kipper McGee LLC; Denis McNamara, vTuner; Chris Murch, wsRadio Networks; Jack Rice, KOGO, San Diego/JackRice.org; Nicole Sandler, Radio Or Not; Cenk Uyger, The Young Turks. (More TBA)
11:45 am – 12:00 noon
Special Presentation:
“Life After Radio: Your Personal Plan B”
Talker: Holland Cooke, McVay Media
12:00 noon – 1:20 pm
The Freedom of Speech Luncheon
Welcoming Remarks: Carole Marks, CEO, Talk Media, Inc.
Annual Presentation of the Sharon L. Harrison Memorial Award
for Outstanding Community Service by a Radio Talk Show Host
Presenter: Dr. Joy Browne, WOR Radio Network
Recipient: Scott Hennen, WZFG, Fargo
Annual Presentation of the Young American Broadcasters Scholarships
Introduction: Ben Ferguson, Icon Radio Network
Presenter: Blanquita Cullum
Special Guest Talker: Brigadier General John W. Nicholson, Jr.
Sponsored by Altria, Young American Broadcasters
and the Talk Radio First Amendment Committee
The Afternoon Sessions
1:30 pm – 2:20 pm
Freedom of Speech Ceremony
Annual State of the First Amendment Address
Special Introduction by: Brian Jennings, author, Censored: The Threat to Silence Talk Radio (Simon & Schuster)
Talker: Roger Hedgecock, Radio America
Freedom of Speech Award Presentation
Introduction: Randall Bloomquist
Presentation: Michael Harrison, TALKERS
Recipient: Rush Limbaugh, Premiere Radio Networks
Closing Thoughts: Thom Hartmann and Stephanie Miller, WYD Media
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Special Presentation and Panel Discussion
“FM Talk Radio: The Coming Invasion”
Introduction: Bill Hess, Air America Media
Special Presenter and Moderator: Phil Boyce, Talk Radio Network
Talkers: Grace Blazer, WTKK-FM, Boston; James Derby, KXL/KXTG-FM, Portland; Steve Goldstein, Saga Communications; Eric Johnson, New Jersey 101.5; Andrew Lee, KQTH-FM, Tucson; Mancow, TRN-FM; Doug Stephan, Stephan Multimedia.
3:35 pm – 3:50 pm
Special Presentation
“Making Money with Journalistic Integrity”
Introduction: Gordon Deal, WSJ Radio Network
Talker: Peter Greenberg, SSI
4:00 pm – 4:40 pm
Panel Discussion
“Making Money in Talk”
Introduction: Matthew B. Harrison, Harrison Strategies
Moderator: Kevin Casey, TALKERS
Talkers: Ron Hartenbaum, WYD Media; Mark Masters, TRN; Christopher Ruddy, Newsmax; Randy Thomas, Randy Thomas Voiceovers; Steven J.J. Weisman, Harrison Strategies; Bill White, WBT, Charlotte.
Sponsored by Stephan Productions
4:45 pm – 5:30 pm
Panel Discussion
“The State of Terrestrial Talk Radio”
Introduction: John Gibson, Fox News Radio
Moderator: Gabe Hobbs, Gabe Hobbs Media
Talkers: Rennie Bishop, WWRL, New York; Laurie Cantillo, WABC, New York; Mark Chernoff, WFAN, New York; Scott Hennen, WZFG, Fargo; Jim Horn, WSBA, York; Scott Lakefield, WOR, New York; Jack Landreth, KXNT, Las Vegas; Condace Pressley, WSB, Atlanta; Curtis Sliwa, Citadel Broadcasting, New York.
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Farewell Bash
Closing Remarks
Emcee: Lionel, Air America Media
Sponsored by Air America Media
Agenda subject to additions and changes.
