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  Thursday, February 21, 2002  

  3:30-5:30 pm TRS Talk Radio Roundtable 2002
with Special Guest
Moderator
Wolf Blitzer, CNN
Expect fireworks! This year our dais will feature some of America's most outspoken and influential national radio talk hosts in an no-holds-barred discussion of current events and more.

  5:30-7:30 pm TRS 2002 Opening Night "Talktail" Reception
Hosted by PARADE RadioFax


  Friday, February 22, 2002  

  8:30-9:00 am Continental Breakfast

 

9:00-10:30 am

 

General Session

Opening Remarks with Keynote Speaker
John Parikhal, Joint Communications
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Video Presentation produced by Art Vuolo Jr. “Radio’s Best Friend”


  10:45-Noon

Concurrent Sessions

The Best Managers In Talk Radio
The managers that all PDs and hosts wish they could work for! Get the benefit of their experiences and advice on successfully weathering the storm of controversy that always seems to surround great talents and great radio stations.

Planning For The Unthinkable
Hear from some of those who were on deck on Sept. 11, as well as from those who've handled other catastrophic breaking news events. Find out if your station's emergency-preparedness plans will be up to the task when the next big story hits.


  12:15-2:00 pm  Lunch with Featured Speaker
Nick Michaels, American Voice Corp.

  2:15-3:30 pm Concurrent Sessions

Life-Stage Demographics: Defining Your Audience In A Whole New Way
Do traditional demos truly define your station? Come hear why it could be time to dump traditional demo thinking and base more programming and marketing decisions on the lifestyle and life-stage demographics of your listeners.

Is There Enough News In Your News/Talk Station?
Is your station's news product up to listener expectations when it comes to covering "America's New War?" Learn why this group believes now more than ever that it takes great news to build a great News/Talker in today's world.


  3:30-4:45 pm

Concurrent Sessions

A Question Of Balance
It's easy to know when to start crisis coverage, but when should you get back to normal? When are the right - and the wrong - times to preempt highly rated syndicated shows? What should you do about on-air promotions and off-air marketing already in progress? What should you tell advertisers when you elect to go commercial-free? Keep listeners and advertisers happy with tips from this panel.

Show Prep In A Can
Learn the art of creating undated, evergreen materials for use in the event of any crisis or emergency. Learn how you can be sure your station is already up and running whenever breaking news hits.


  5:00-6:00 pm Talk Radio Happy Hour
Hosted by Jones Radio Networks 

  9:00-11:00 pm R&R's Annual Talk Radio "Cigar Smoker"
Hosted by Premiere Radio Networks


  Saturday, February 23, 2002  

  8:30-9:00 am Continental Breakfast
Hosted by ABC Radio Networks

  9:00-9:45 am General Session

with Featured Speaker
Sam Donaldson, ABC News


  10:00-11:15 am

General Session

The New Rules For Marketing News/Talk In The Post 9/11 World
What marketing tools are more effective now? Which are less effective? How will budget cutbacks impact your marketing plans in the year ahead? Can you afford to quit marketing? What's up with your website marketing plans? Learn which rules have changed and which haven't, and get what you need to know if you want the maximum results from today's marketing dollars.


  11:30-12:45 pm General Session

The Secrets Behind Talk Radio's Winners II
Presented by Arbitron
An insider's peek behind the numbers at some of America's most successful News/Talk stations. And get hot-off-the-presses information about just how much the events of Sept. 11 impacted News/Talk in the fall 2001 book.

  1:00-2:30 pm

R&R News/Talk Industry Achievement Awards Luncheon
Hosted by Sabo Media
Lifetime Achievement Award winner and featured speaker Charles Osgood, CBS News


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