RAIN Summit Midwest at The Conclave is tomorrow

The Conclave Learning Conference -- happening now in Minneapolis -- will conclude with the third-annual  RAIN Summit Midwest. This year's Summit includes a keynote presentation from radio legend Steve Dahl.

RAIN Summit Midwest is tomorrow, beginning at 10am. Featured presentations and panels include:

• RAIN publisher Kurt Hanson's State of the Industry address.
• "Many Platforms, Many Opportunities," a panel on the best multi-platform strategies. It will include Rick Greenhurt (iBiquity Digital Corporation), Steve Goldstein (Saga Communications), Samy Simpson (Eventr Real-Time Marketing & Advertising) and Mark Kassof (Mark Kassof & Company).
• "How Stations Can Better Engage Listeners on Facebook," a presentation from knowDigital's Sam Milkman including insights into whether radio stations are truly engaging their audience on Facebook.
• "'Pure Play' -- Radio's Most 'Direct' Competitors?" will be a one-on-one with Slacker music programmer Mat Bates, and will examine the highly competitive, quickly-changing landscape of firms providing online listeners a similar experience to broadcast radio.
• "Using Social Media As a Show Prep Tool," a presentation on the best practices air talent can use on Twitter, Facebook, Google Plus and other services to find content for their shows. Valerie Geller (Geller Media International) will present.
• "Streaming Strategies for Radio," a panel on the pros and cons of attracting listeners and generating revenue for your station via streaming. It will feature Michael Dalfonzo (Abacast), Kevin Straley (TuneIn) and Tyler Brookfield (Liquid Compass).
• "What to Expect from Digital Marketing," a presentation from Ed Schindler (dmr Interactive) about the best practices for executing marketing campaigns online.
• And, as mentioned, a keynote presentation from legendary air talent Steve Dahl. Kurt Hanson will interview the self-employed podcaster on-stage about his efforts to move the "Steve Dahl Show" to the digital age.

"RAIN Summits have become a fixture at Learning Conferences," said Conclave Executive Director Tom Kay. "While everything we present during the Learning Conference carries a 'can’t miss' connation, Kurt Hanson’s annual trip to tomorrow is all that, and more!"

The 37th Conclave Learning Conference is going on now at the Doubletree Park Place Hotel Minneapolis, MN. 

You can find out more about the Conclave Learning Conference at www.theconclave.com.

We hope to see you there!