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	Summit 06: Learning, Listening & Networking
		Group Therapy The summit opened with the "Radio and Records: Group Therapy" session. Pictured (l-r) are records panelists Phil Conner, Gotee; Grant Hubbard, EMI CMG; Derek Jones, Word; and AJ Strout, Provident; and radio panelists Melody Miller, formerly of KLRC/Fayetteville, Ark.; Mike Novak, EMF Broadcasting; Justin Knight, WONU/Chicago; and Scott Valentine, KCMS/Seattle.
		How Great Is This? Chris Tomlin made a surprise appearance to close out Thursday night's EMI CMG dinner. He brought the crowd to their feet when he finished with his No. 1 song "How Great Is Our God."
		He's No Dummy Author Mark Atteberry pulled from his latest book, 10 Dumbest Things Christians Do, for Friday morning's keynote.
		That's A Stellar Point Point Of Grace had 24 consecutive No. 1 singles, so they were the perfect group to present Stellar Kart with plaques commemorating their first No. 1 song, "Me and Jesus." Both groups performed during Word Label Group's Friday lunch.
		Not Created Equal Alan Mason presented "All Listeners Are Not Created Equal," showing that not all listeners like the same things or use radio the same way. He introduced a new type of research that goes beyond simple demographics.
		Late For A Date In spite of the fact that he was late for a date with his wife, TobyMac made an appearance at the EMI CMG dinner to talk about his upcoming album and play a couple of finished songs.
		Get Fired Up! Author Greg Stielstra compared the marketing process to the process of lighting a fire and shared examples of how Christian radio can increase audience, keep them listening and empower them to bring in even more listeners
		December In November Slanted Records artists DecembeRadio closed out Thursday's Club R&R with their hit "Drifter" as well as a couple of familiar rock 'n' roll cover songs.
		Deep End Of The Talent Pool Saturday morning's "Finding and Developing Talent" session was moderated by Dan Vallie (not shown), and the panel included (l-r) Buddy Van Arsdale, WSM/Nashville; Tom Greene, WMIT/Asheville, N.C.; Johnny Stone, WAWZ/New York; and Chuck Tyler, KFSH/Los Angeles.
		From 4Him To Just Me 4Him member-turned-solo artist Mark Harris finished out Saturday evening's INO dinner with songs from his first solo album, including the No. 1 hit "Find Your Wings."
		Turning The Paige On Brainstorming CPR Promotions VP of fun & games Paige Nienaber shared the criteria for great promotions and effective ways to brainstorm, as well as who should be involved in brainstorming sessions, during Friday afternoon's "Don't Think Outside the Box, Get Rid of the Box" panel.
		Diz-Leeland New Provident artists Leeland performed songs from their new album before Saturday's "Rate-A-Record" panel. Lead singer Leeland Mooring stepped in as a panelist for the session, where the audience and panelists rated seven yet-to-be-released singles.
		Connecting Your Listeners.com That was the name of the panel that had everything to do with new media. McVay Media's Daniel Anstandig moderated the panel. Seen here (l-r) are Anstandig; Sean Lozensky, Station Solutions; and Steve Zielonka, Presslaff Interactive.
		Love: Exciting & New Steve and AJ Strout could have spent their third wedding anniversary somewhere romantic and exotic, but chose to spend it at the summit with us. Happy anniversary!