News/Talk Radio's Best Managers II
Hosted by United Stations
A candid conversation with a group of GMs considered to be among the best of the best by their staffs and colleagues. A guaranteed learning session with five of News and Talk radio's most successful managers.

How To Give Your National Stars
A 'Home Court' Advantage
Hosted by Premiere Radio Networks
When your syndicated shows come on does your local station image go away? This session will show you how to use your national stars to enhance your local image by making them part of your station's home team.

Holding Their Feet To The Fire!
Hosted by ABC Radio Networks

Featured Guest Panelist:
Gary Hart,
former U.S. Senator
In the face of a reduced flow of information from public officials, more than ever your news reporters must be watchdogs, not lap dogs. Our special guest panelist, former U.S. Senator Gary Hart, details what he has learned about America's homeland security as the co-Chairman of the United States Commission on National Security/Homeland. He'll report on our readiness and what he thinks Americans really need to know.

How To Maximize And
Monetize Your Station Events
Learn how to turn your station's promotional and visibility opportunities into listener events that can produce new streams of nontraditional revenue while raising your station's community profile.

Are You Ready For The Big One?
Hosted by ABC Radio Networks
This session focuses on how to develop resources and train your news staff to be ready for the inevitable big event. Whether it's a terrorist attack, an earthquake, major weather event or other breaking news, you cannot be too prepared.

Beyond Politics: Talk Radio For The Other
90% Of Listeners
Political topics remain Talk radio's most common fare, despite much research that recommends otherwise. In this session, panelists and attendees will share their success with nonpolitical programming and brainstorm the kind of non political topics that will connect with the vast majority of available audience.

Why Talent Management Is Job No. 1
When a station's primary product is Talk, it's easy to see why so much of a programmer's day is taken up with talent management. Learn from some of the best talent managers in the business and from those behind the mike about why dealing with talent is so important to your station's success.

Why Content Is Still King
Hosted by ABC Radio Networks
Your reporters have learned to be watchdogs for listeners and you've prepped your newsroom and staff for any breaking news. But day in and day out, it's your everyday news content that matters most. This panel will teach you ways to keep listeners tuning in even on a slow news day and how to target younger demos without sacrificing credibility.