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Scarborough
Joins TRS 2005 Lineup
L.A. hosts annual News/Talk radio gathering |
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One radio host and MSNBC television personality
Joe Scarborough has joined the lineup of
special guest speakers for the upcoming
10th annual R&R Talk Radio Seminar.
Scarborough will speak to TRS 2005 attendees
during an exclusive general session on
Friday, March 11.
Scarborough -- who recently launched his Westwood One radio show (Monday-Friday,
10am-1pm ET) -- became the first Republican to be sent to Congress by his Florida
district in over a century when he was elected to his first term in the House
of Representatives in a landslide victory in 1994. After seven years in Congress,
he retired from politics in 2001 to spend more time with his family and to launch
his nightly MSNBC show, Scarborough Country.
Scarborough also authored the best-selling Rome Wasn't Burnt in a Day, in which
he skewers Republicans and Democrats alike over the reckless spending and back-door
deals that cost Americans millions every year.
"We're extremely pleased that Joe Scarborough will bring his wit and wisdom
to TRS 2005," R&R News/Talk/Sports Editor Al Peterson said. "From
the power brokers of the White House and Congress to the sharks of Wall Street
and the average Joes of Main Street, Joe Scarborough has met them all.
"TRS 2005 attendees can expect to hear the kind of stories, insights and
perspectives on today's hot issues that only a real insider like Joe can offer.
He's a terrific addition to this year's program."
The 10th annual R&R Talk Radio Seminar takes place March 10-12 at the Loews
Santa Monica Beach Hotel in Los Angeles. For the complete agenda, hotel information
and online registration, visit www.radioandrecords.com. |
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TRS ’05
Roundtable To Explore
‘The
Other Side Of Talk Radio’
Four panelists to discuss Talk topics beyond
politics
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 A quartet of
nationally syndicated talk hosts will
kick off the upcoming 10th annual R&R Talk
Radio Seminar at a very special session
titled “The Other Side of Talk Radio” on
Thursday, March 10.
On the dais for this year’s annual TRS Roundtable will be Premiere Radio
Networks’ Phil Hendrie, Talk Radio Network syndicated personality and WKQX/Chicago
morning host Erich “Mancow” Muller, Westwood One’s Tom Leykis,
and Twisted Radio creator and KZOK/Seattle host Bob Rivers. Veteran broadcast
personality and Talentmasters President Don Anthony will moderate the panel.
“Over the years our annual TRS Roundtable has become a must-attend event
for Talk radio executives and programmers from around the country, and I can
assure you this year’s session will be no exception,” said R&R
News/Talk/Sports Editor Al Peterson.
“Many of America’s most successful talk shows post huge ratings and
produce substantial revenues for stations without even a hint of politics as
part of
their daily dialogue. So we’ve assembled a dais of four of radio’s
best and most entertaining hosts to demonstrate and discuss why talk that goes
beyond politics and beyond topics like the war in Iraq must be an essential
component in any successful Talk radio station’s future. Get there early
for a good seat, because I guarantee you this one’s going to be a standing-room-only,
side-splitting event!”
The 10th annual R&R Talk Radio Seminar takes place March 10-12 at the Loews
Santa Monica Beach Hotel near Los Angeles. To register, review the TRS 2005 agenda
and get complete hotel reservation information, log on to www.radioandrecords.com
and click on the “Conventions” tab at the top of the page.
“Many of America’s most successful talk shows post huge ratings and
produce substantial revenue for stations without even a hint of politics as part
of their daily dialogue. So we’ve assembled a dais of four of radio’s
best and most entertaining hosts to demonstrate and discuss why talk that goes
beyond politics and beyond topics like the war in Iraq must be an essential component
in any successful Talk radio station’s future.
“Get there early for a good seat, because I guarantee you this one’s
going to be a standing-room-only, side-splitting event!”
The 10th annual R&R Talk Radio Seminar takes place March 10-12 at the
Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel near Los Angeles. To register, review the
TRS 2005
agenda and get complete hotel reservation information, log on to www.radioandrecords.
com and click on the “Conventions” tab at the top of the page.
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Franken Signs
On For TRS 2005
Air America Radio host will speak to general
session |
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America Radio host Al Franken has joined
the lineup
for the 10th annual R&R Talk Radio
Seminar. An award-winning writer and
comedian, Franken will speak to TRS 2005
attendees
during a special Saturday-morning general
session on March 12.
A relative newcomer to Talk radio, Franken
is best-known for his years as one of
the original writers and performers on
the groundbreaking TV show Saturday
Night Live. The author of five New York Times best-selling books, Franken launched
his daily Air America Radio program in March 2004. Since then he’s become
a leading figure in the evolution of progressive Talk, lending his liberal
voice to the generally conservative world of Talk radio.
“For nearly three decades Al Franken has poked and prodded all of us through
his pointed writings and performances,” said R&R News/Talk/Sports
Editor Al Peterson. “From his earliest work on SNL to his memorable characterization
of new-age cable TV host Stuart Smalley to his new role as host of his own
daily radio show, Al Franken has definitely left his mark on American pop culture.
Whether you lean to the left or the right, this is sure to be one very entertaining
session.”
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Hannity
Joins TRS 2005 Lineup
ABC-syndicated
talker to host newsmaker luncheon |
ABC Radio Networks’ nationally syndicated
talk host Sean Hannity
has joined the lineup for the upcoming
10th annual R&R Talk Radio Seminar,
to be held March 10-12 at the Loews Santa
Monica Beach Hotel in Los Angeles. Hannity
will be the host and moderator at this
year’s TRS Friday Newsmaker luncheon,
where he’ll go one-on-one on March
11 with a very special guest to be announced.
Along with hosting his daily WABC/New
York-based national radio program, Hannity
serves as co-host of Fox News Channel’s
nightly Hannity & Colmes.
With his provocative style and passionate
opinions, Hannity has become one of America’s
rising stars of Talk since the debut of
his ABC Radio Networks program in 2001.
The list of prominent figures who have
appeared on Hannity’s radio show
reads like a who’s who of American
politics; it includes President George
W. Bush, Vice President Dick Cheney, Secretary
of State Colin Powell, former New York
Mayor Rudy Giuliani, California Gov. Arnold
Schwarzenegger, the Rev. Jesse Jackson,
Steve Forbes and many more.
“Our Friday Newsmaker luncheon has
become a one-of-a-kind event for attendees
of the R&R Talk Radio Seminar,”
said R&R News/Talk/Sports Editor Al
Peterson. “Having Sean Hannity as
host of this year’s special event
is a really terrific addition to help
us celebrate our 10th annual TRS. Sean
will continue a TRS tradition of giving
attendees a unique opportunity to witness
a special up-close and personal dialogue
with some of America’s most fascinating
personalities. This is an event you won’t
want to miss.”
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R&R
To Honor Michaels At TRS
Luncheon
set for Talk Radio Seminar in March |
 One
of broadcasting’s most colorful
and controversial figures, Randy
Michaels,
has been named the recipient of the 2005
R&R News/Talk Lifetime Achievement
Award. Michaels will be honored at a luncheon
during the upcoming R&R Talk Radio
Seminar in Los Angeles. He’ll also
address TRS 2005 attendees at what will
be the first public appearance by the
legendary broadcaster in several years.
Currently President of his recently formed
company, RadioActive, and formerly CEO
of Clear Channel Radio, Michaels has spent
more than 35 years in radio, rising from
the control room to the boardroom while
leaving his indelible mark on hundreds
of radio stations across the country.
As a host, programmer, owner and corporate
executive, Michaels was largely responsible
for creating the sound of modern News/Talk
radio by implementing his formula of blending
high-profile personalities with news and
service dominance, professional sports
affiliations and a rock ‘n’
roll attitude that’s become standard
at today’s most successful News/Talkers.
“R&R’s News/Talk Lifetime
Achievement Award was created to honor
and acknowledge those who’ve made
significant and lasting contributions
to the format,” said R&R News/Talk/Sports
Editor Al Peterson. “By that definition
Randy Michaels is definitely deserving
of this prestigious award. We’re
truly pleased he’s accepted our
invitation to join us at TRS 2005.”
The 10th annual R&R Talk Radio Seminar
will be held March 10-12, 2005 at the
Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel in Los
Angeles. |
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