Watch panels from RAIN Summit Chicago 2011

October 12, 2011 - 11:00am

PANEL: ONLINE TOOLS THAT DRIVE OFFLINE LISTENING

How are stations are using social media, mobile apps, video and even streaming to build their broadcast audience -- what works, what doesn't.

Panelists: Joe Prus (Radio One), Michael Fischer (Triton Digital), Annette Tonti (Mofuse)
Moderator: Ruth Presslaff (Presslaff Interactive)

PANEL: MOBILE STREAMING -- MAKING IT WORK

Some stations have more users listening on mobile devices than on desktop computers. What do stations have to do in order to make finding and listening to their station easy and appealing to listeners? How is a mobile listener different? How are listening sessions different on mobile devices? What's the formula for winning at the mobile streaming game?

Panelists: Jake Sigal (Livio Radio), Jim Cady (Slacker), Larry Leung (AirKast)
Moderator: Michael Theodore (IAB)

PANEL: SIZING UP YOUR AUDIENCE

There are several ways to measure a streaming online audience. What are the strengths and weaknesses of each method? Should there be uniformity in measurement metrics? What method will drive the most revenue into the marketplace? Hear from experts from several measurement companies debate these topics and more.

Panelists: Phillip Beswick (The Media Audit), Rob Favre (Triton Digital), Paul Krasinski (Arbitron)
Moderator: Dave Rahn (Custom Channels)

PANEL: HOW TO ADVERTISE TO MOBILE LISTENERS

Listening on mobile devices means a different set of assets for the advertiser. In order to engage a mobile listener the message needs to be different. Learn about the best tools for boosting responses to mobile audio ads and who runs audio ad campaigns that do this well.

Panelists: Doug Sterne (Pandora), Jeff Pescatello (Radio Loyalty), Amy Becker (TargetSpot)
Moderator: Paul Jacobs (jacAPPS)

PANEL: TALK TO MY LAWYER

A discussion of the legal issues related to streaming, privacy and ad serving, and royalties.

Panelists: Colin Rushing (SoundExchange), Angus MacDonald (Live365), David Oxenford (Davis Wright Tremaine)
Moderator: Tom Taylor (Radio-Info)

PANEL: GIVE LISTENERS WHAT THEY WANT

Programming features such as on demand streaming, skipping, time shifting and ad free listening options can be a meaningful ways for stations to expand their audience and brand. Hear from content providers and the platforms and tools they are using.

Panelists: Lisa Namerow (AOL Radio), Brian Lakamp (Clear Channel), William Sanchez (Fox News Radio)
Moderator: Zackary Lewis (Liquid Compass)

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