RAIN Summit Austin

RAIN Summitsare the premiere knowledge and networking conferences for the internet radio and online audio industry in the US and Europe.Join broadcast radio executives, Internet radio entrepreneurs, sales executives and technology visionaries for a day-long event of panels, research presentations, and talks by industry leaders, followed by an excellent networking and cocktail party.Topics include programming, marketing, ratings, ad sales, technical aspects, legal aspects, business strategies, financial considerations, music industry relations, social networks, international opportunities and more. This is a conference you can't afford to miss!"RAIN: Radio And Internet Newsletter"is the world's leading trade publication covering the field of Internet radio, published daily athttps://rainnews.com/Since 2004,ourRAIN Summitshave been the leading gatherings of broadcasters and webcasters working together to advance the future of radio.

RAIN Summits

2:00 - 2:30 KEYNOTE: State of the Industry
<DIV> Kurt Hanson (Founder and Publisher, RAIN News / Founder and CEO, AccuRadio)</DIV>
<DIV> The deeply informative annual presentation by RAIN's founder and pioneering streaming audio innovator.</DIV>
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2:30 - 3:05 RESEARCH: The Smart Audio Report
Larry Rosin (President, Edison Research) Results of a groundbreaking report conducted by Edison Research and NPR, revealing how smart speakers are being adopted by Americans for listening to audio and other features.
3:05 - 3:45 PANEL: Smart Speakers, Radio, and How to Seize the Audience
MODERATOR: Bryan Moffett (COO, National Public Media)
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<LI>Rob McCracken (Director Digital Solutions Group, The E.W. Scripps Company)</LI>
<LI>Ryan Higbie (Vice President of Sales &amp; Solutions Services, XAPPmedia)</LI>
<LI>Charles Steinhauer, Chief Operating Officer, Westwood One)</LI>
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Voice-activated smart speakers such as Amazon Echo are the most important new radio broadcast channel in years. Research shows consumers adopting these devices for listening and radio can have a seat at the table. Panelists who are shaping the revolution will share why they are seizing the opportunity and how to establish a voice interactive presence today.
3:45 - 4:00 PRESENTATION: The 8th Annual RAIN Awards
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NETWORKING BREAK SPONSORED by BRS Media
 
4:20 - 4:50 CONVERSATION: Launching and Perfecting a Podcast
<DIV>Seth Resler (Digital Dot Connector, Jacobs Media) Mike Carruthers (CEO, Strand Media and Founder, Perfect Your Podcast)  4:50 - 5:00 RAIN REVEAL: Skip FM Christian Schalt (Owner, Next Level Audio) and Rudiger Landgraf (Program Director, KRONEHIT) Consumers love the ability to skip songs ... where it is available. Can this vital feature be introduced to broadcast radio? Two European innovators cross the pond to RAIN for the premiere presentation of groundbreaking technology developed for KRONEHIT, Austria's biggest commercial FM station. 5:00 - 5:40 PANEL: Digital Drivers of Radio in 2017</DIV>
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<DIV> As media becomes ever more digitized, radio has more options than ever for increasing digital revenue. Know what broadcasters are doing in 2017 to develop the digital side of their business and strengthen their revenue outlook for the future. What are the most effective tactics and practices for 2017 and beyond? MODERATOR: Jed Williams (Chief Innovation Officer, Local Media Association)
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<LI>John Rosso (President - Market Development, Triton Digital)</LI>
<LI>Carolyn Gilbert (Founder &amp; President, NuVoodoo)</LI>
<LI>Vince Benedetto (President &amp; CEO, Bold Gold Media Group)</LI>
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<DIV> 5:40 - 6:00 CONVERSATION: The Legal Update</DIV>
 David Oxenford (Partner, Wilkinson Barker Knauer) and Colin Rushing (Senior Vice President and General Counsel, SoundExchange) Famous at RAIN Summits for his ability to demystify legal and licensing issues, David Oxenford returns for a conversation with SoundExchange General Counsel Colin Rushing.
<DIV> 6:00 - 7:00 THE RAIN COCKTAIL RECEPTION </DIV>
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<DIV>Sponsored by WideOrbit. Network with the best! The RAIN Cocktail Reception is where meetings happen and business is developed. Many companies have told us that key initiatives and partnership are launched during this cocktail hour. Plan to be there!</DIV>
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