TALKERS 2021
Presented by TALKERS in Association with WRHU Radio
Friday June 11, 2021 – Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY
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Sponsored by (in alphabetical order):
ABC News Radio – Asa Rx – Backbone Networks – The Michael Berry Show – Broadcasters General Store – Howie Carr Radio Network – Comrex – The DJV Show – The Ric Edelman Show – The Sean Hannity Show – Newsmax – Our American Stories – Premiere Networks – Radio America – The Ramsey Show – Talk Media Network
AGENDA
7:30 am – 6:00 pm – Registration Desk in Lobby of John Cranford Adams Playhouse
Registration Desk Open
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8:00 am – 8:55 am – Reception Tent next to John Cranford Adams Playhouse
Breakfast
Sponsored by Sean Hannity / Premiere Networks
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9:00 am – 5:00 pm – Lobby of John Cranford Adams Playhouse
Exhibits Open
Backbone Networks
Representative: Richard Cerny
Broadcasters General Store
Representative: Buck Waters
Comrex
Representative: Raul Hun
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9:00 am – 9:55 am – John Cranford Adams Playhouse
Opening Presentations
Morning Greetings
Emcee: David Bernstein, General Manager Broadcast Operations, TALKERS
Welcoming Remarks: Jimmy Failla, talk show host, Fox News Radio
Special Message: Sean Hannity, Talk Show Host, Premiere Networks/Fox News Channel (on video)
Tribute to Broadcasters Foundation of America: Harry Hurley, talk show host, WPG, Atlantic City
Sponsored by Asa RX
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10:00 am – 10:40 am – John Cranford Adams Playhouse
Panel Discussion
Generating Talk Radio Revenue in a Noisy Digital World
Introduction: Holland Cooke, Media Consultant / Talk Show host, RT America (on video)
Moderator: Jim Bohannon, Talk Show Host, Westwood One
Panelists:
Marc Beaven, General Manager, WCBM, Baltimore
Kathy Carr, President, Howie Carr Radio Network, Boston
Paul Gleiser, President/Owner, KTBB, Tyler, TX
Erik Hellum, Chief Operating Officer, Townsquare Media, New York/RAB
Christine Travaglini, President, Katz Radio Group, New York/RAB
Paul Vandenburgh, Owner/Morning Show Host, Talk 1300 WGDJ, Albany, NY
Sponsored by Premiere Networks
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10:45 am – 11:00 am – John Cranford Adams Playhouse
Welcome to the 20’s
Speaker: Michael Harrison, Publisher, TALKERS
Sponsored by Backbone Networks
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11:00 am – 11:25 am – John Cranford Adams Playhouse
Fireside Chat
Host: Michael Harrison, Publisher, TALKERS
Guest: Bill O’Reilly, Commentator, Key Networks
Sponsored by Comrex
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11:30 am – 12:10 pm – John Cranford Adams Playhouse
Programming News/Talk Radio in the ‘20s
Introduction: Doug Stephan, Talk Show Host/CEO Stephan Multimedia
Moderator: Mike McVay, President, McVay Media Consulting
Panelists:
Phil Boyce, Senior VP/Spoken Word Format, Salem Media Group/Salem Radio Network; Operations VP, New York Region
Michael Czarnecki, Program Director, WONK-FM, Washington, DC and iHeart Podcast Network
Dave LaBrozzi, Senior Vice President of Programming, Red Apple Media
Josh Leng, CEO, Talk Media Network
Greg Stocker, Executive Producer, Rich Zeoli Show/Assistant Program Director, WPHT, Philadelphia
Joe Thomas, Program Director/Morning Show Host, WCHV, Charlottesville, VA
Sponsored by the DJV Show
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12:15 pm – 1:15 pm – Reception Tent next to John Cranford Adams Playhouse
Lunch
Welcoming Remarks: Mark Lukasiewicz, Dean, Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, Hofstra University
Special Remarks: Lawrence Jones, Enterprise Reporter, “Fox & Friends”
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1:20 pm – 1:45 pm – John Cranford Adams Playhouse
Keynote Address
Introduction: Frank MacKay, Talk Show Host, (Long Island News Radio) WRCN-FM, Riverhead, NY
Speaker: Brian Kilmeade, Talk Show Host, Fox News Radio/Fox News Channel
Sponsored by the Ric Edelman Show
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1:50 pm – 2:30 pm – John Cranford Adams Playhouse
Panel Discussion
Strategizing a Talk Show Hosting Career
Introduction: Dick Morris, Talk Show Host, Newsmax/WABC, New York/ Blogger, DickMorris.com
Moderator: Kevin Casey, Vice President/Executive Editor, TALKERS
Panelists:
Rob Carson, Talk Show Host/commentator, Newsmax TV
Heather Cohen, Executive Vice President, The Weiss Agency
Grace Curley, Howie Carr Radio Network/WRKO, Boston
Erick Erickson, Talk Show Host, WSB, Atlanta
Dom Giordano, Talk Show Host, WPHT, Philadelphia
Harry Hurley, Talk Show Host, WPG, Atlantic City, NJ
Sponsored by the Michael Berry Show
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2:40 pm – 3:20 pm – John Cranford Adams Playhouse
Panel Discussion
What Radio Must Do to Survive and Thrive
Introduction: Dr. Ira Nash, Senior Vice President/Executive Director, Northwell Health Physicians Partners
Moderator: Michael Harrison, Publisher, TALKERS
Panelists:
Bruce Avery, General Manager, WRHU Radio
Vince Benedetto, CEO, Bold Gold Media Group
Chris Oliviero, Senior Vice President/Market Manager Audacy, New York
Walter Sterling, Talk Show Host, “Sterling on Sunday”
Julie Talbott, President, Premiere Networks
Sponsored by the Ramsey Show
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3:25 pm – 4:05 pm – John Cranford Adams Playhouse
Panel Discussion
Attracting Younger Demos and Broadening the Base
Moderator: John T. Mullen, operations director, WRHU Radio, Hempstead, NY
Speakers:
Dr. Asa Andrew, Talk Show Host, Asa RX
Mike “Bax” Baxendale, Morning Co-host, WAQY-FM (Rock 102) Springfield, MA
Derek Hunter, Talk Show Host, WCBM, Baltimore
Sid Rosenberg, Morning Co-host, WABC, New York
Brett Winterble, Talk Show Host, WBT, Charlotte
Martha Zoller, Talk Show Host, WDUN, Gainesville, GA
Sponsored by Broadcasters General Store
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4:10 pm – 4:50 pm – John Cranford Adams Playhouse
Panel Discussion
Maintaining Integrity in Times of Political and Cultural Change
Introduction: Brad Shepard, General Manager, Pioneer Valley Radio, Springfield, MA
Moderator: Lee Harris, Morning Drive News Anchor, WINS, New York
Panelists:
Juliet Huddy, Talk Show Host WABC, New York
Dr. Lisa Mozer, Talk Show Host, WSIC, Statesville, NC /Podcaster, “Teacher Talk”
Dr. Daliah Wachs, Talk Show Host, Genesis Communications Network
Lisa Wexler, Talk Show Host, WICC, Bridgeport/Probate Judge, State of Connecticut
Larry Young, Talk Show Host WOLB, Baltimore
Rich Zeoli, Talk Show Host, WPHT, Philadelphia
Sponsored by ABC News Radio
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5:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Reception Tent next to John Cranford Adams Playhouse
Closing Reception
Sponsored by Newsmax
PROGRAM SUBJECT TO CHANGE.