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Blip.fm's Jeff Yasuda


VMIX's Mike Glickenhaus


Triton Loyalty's Chris Be..


BRS Media's George Bundy


iPad roundtable discussio..


RAIN / AccuRadio / Slipst..


journalist Sarah McBride

Conversations with Panelist

RAIN Publisher Kurt Hansen Says Radio Entering 4th "Golden Age"
(2:57)
RAIN publisher and CEO of AccuRadio says radio is transitioning into a 4th "Golden Age." He says he expects traditional broadcasters to embrace new online and digital opportunities, and says traditional AM and FM could end up being "bigger and better than ever."

Ted Leibowitz of Bagel Radio: Unique Content Critical For Online Radio
(4:42)
Music Director Ted Leibowitz of internet radio station Bagel Radio in San Francisco says internet radio listeners are demanding uniqueness in content. Leibowitz also fears the current royalty structure for online radio is having a chilling effect on the business and artists' ability to reach new audiences.

Paul Kamp of Backbone Networks Says Broadcasters Need Non-Traditional Revenue Sources
(3:52)
Paul Kamp, VP Business Development and Corporate Counsel of Backbone Networks says moving radio content to digital formats is a change that some traditional stations are embracing while others are resisting, prefering to remain with traditional models and revenue streams.

Jim Kerr of Triton Media Says Radio needs To Embrace New Approaches To Survive.
(3:53)
Triton Media Vice President Jim Kerr says traditional radio owners and broadcasters are struggling to find new ways to survivie in a new, digital environment. He says many options are available, but traditional broadcasters fear losing revenue from "traditional" sources.

Patrick Diab of Riviera Broadcasting Says Digital Radio Needs Unique Content
(3:11)
Traditional radio is making headway into the transition to digital radio, although the journey has been a challenge. Director of Interactive Patrick Diab from the Riviera Broadcast Group in Las Vegas says traditional radio has the capability to go On air, online and on site, but needs to create unique program content that will only be available online.

Nicholas Levitte of STREAMTHEWORLD says Digital Distribution Puts Radio Availability Into New Places
(4:08)
The trend, both in the U.S. and internationally, is to spend more time and money into the business of streaming content online. STREAMTHEWORLD Vice President Nicholas Levitte says the beauty of streaming media is the ability to reach listeners in non-traditional places, often while they are at work.

Jake Sigel of Livio says Internet Radio Says Digital Radio Knocks Down Borders
(4:30)
Internet Radio is a one-to-one connection between broadcasters and its listeners. Jake Sigal, CEO of Livio says that connection will grow stronger and barriers for internet radio availability continue to fall

Jeffrey Hedquist of Hedquist Productions says RAIN Summit Leaves Him Optimistic On Direction Of Broadcasting
(6:53)
Markets are learning how to sell local, direct digital radio distribution. Hedquist Productions President/Creative Director Jeffrey Hedquist says they key to generating revenues on digital radio is the creation of effective, relevant, entertaining commercials.

Mike Glickenhaus of VMIX Says RAIN Summit Shows Optimism On Broadcasting's Future
(4:17)
Some traditional radio stations are making the transition to digital audio, but others are will behind the curve, says VMIX President/CEO Mike Glickenhaus. He says broadcaster will have to find a balanced mix of traditional and new, creative revenue sources to survive financially.

Doug Sterne VP of Pandora Says Uniqueness Of Content Is Key To Digital Radio Success
(5:02)
The digital audio space is expanding, both in terms of revenue and user/listerner standpoints. Doug Sterne, VP of Pandora, says uniqueness of content will be critical to allowing traditional broadcasters to survive in the online world.

Sponsors

Radionomy
(6:58)
This "20 slides for 20 seconds each" presentation by Yves Baudechon, co-founder of online radio network Radionomy focuses on the ease of creating web radio stations and the use of his company's services for monetizing those stations and handling all related costs and requirements.

VMIX
(6:41)
This "20 slides for 20 seconds each" features Dan Charleston, Senior VP of Business Development at VMIX discusses the firm's development of video and other "rich media" solutions for online distributors and the simple and effective integration of media into websites.

Abacast
(6:28)
In this "20 slides for 20 seconds each" presentation, Jim Kott, VP of Sales and Marketing at Abacast discusses his firm's options for distributing online content and monetizing the distribution of digital media.

Sound Exchange
(6:47)
Royalties are an important part of the music industry, even online. In this "20 slides for 20 seconds each" presentation, Kyle Funn, Manager of Licensing and Enforcement at SoundExchange explains the section of the music business that collects money from internet outlets playing RIAA music.

Sessions

NPR VP Kinsey Wilson Keynotes RAIN Summit
(33:41)
National Public Radio Sr. Vice President/GM For Digitial Media Kinsey Wilson told the 2010 RAIN Summit West that despite significant changes in print, broadcast and other traditional journalistic media, new systems will eventually provide a greater benefit to society.

Internet Radio: Making It A Real Business
(26:39)
The internet is causing "mass migration" of consumer habits, presenting new challenges and opportunities for traditional radio stations and advertisers. Steve Minisini of Marketron, Patrick Reynolds of Ando Media and Leif Welch of Adify discuss those opportunites in a RAIN Summit West panel moderated by Matt Sunshine of the Center for Sales Strategy.

Internet Radio: The Leap To Mobile
(39:34)
Internet radio experienced a massive move to mobile devices in 2009, including devices such as iPhones, BlackBerries and other portable platforms. Panel members Bill Goldsmith of Radio Paradise, Larry Leung of AirKast and Fred Jacobs of JacAPPS review the emerging opportunities in a RAIN Summit panel discussion moderated by Gregg Lindahl of Cox Radio Interactive.

IPAD APPS: Changes In The Consumption Of Media
(29:43)
CBS Interactive Music Group Vice President/Technology Oli Stephenson reviews the initial applications for webcasting available for the newly released Apple iPad in a discussion moderated by the Wall Street Journal's Sarah McBride.

Research Presentation #1: Bridge Ratings
(12:29)
What is the latest information on internet radio listening trends? How long do listeners spend with Pandora? What is "Pandora Fatigue?" Bridge Ratings CEO Dave Van Slyke presents new data on internet listening, and why listener satisfaction appears to be decreasing over the long haul.

Extending Your Brand Online
(36:55)
As online and mobile broadcasting expands, broadcasters face the critical question of how to extend their specific brand to a changing audience. Jim Kerr of Triton Media moderates a panel on brand extension including BRS Media CEO George Bundy, VMIX CEO Mike Glickenhouse, Blip.fm CEO Jeff Yasuda, Triton Loyalty's Chris Bell and Daniel Anstandig of Listener Driven Radio.

Attracting Local Advertisers
(36:55)
Do national online music services threaten the ability of local stations to attract advertising revenues to their own online audio? BIA/Kelsey's Rick Dudley moderates a panel discussion featuring Presslaff Interactive Revenue's Ruth Presslaff, NextMedia's Brian Foster, GAP Broadcasting and ArtStream Media's Vic Savelli and Clear Channel's Sharon Mussalli.

Keynote #2: RAIN Publisher Kurt Hanson's 8th Annual Internet Radio Overview
(24:50)
Radio is entering a 4th "Golden Age," says RAIN publisher Kurt Hansen. In this session, Hansen discusses radio's recurring need to re-invent itself, this time in the ways it can take advantage of the opportunities presented by digital and internet based radio.

Research Presentation: Radio Futures 2010
(15:19)
How is online radio affecting traditional radio, and how is it affecting listening habits? Are reports of traditional radio's death premature? Vision Critical's Jeff Vidler presents findings of a new research study of music consumers' habits in the United States, Great Britain and Canada.

Beyond The Tower: Extending Your Audio Reach
(38:52)
The value of scaricty for traditional broadcasting is being replaced by the ubiquitous nature of the internet and point-to-point transmissions. Edison Media Research's Tom Webster narrates a panel discussion on growing a successful business using side channels, podcasts and other methods. Panelists include Chicago broadcaster/podcaster Steve Dahl, STREAMTHEWORLD's Daniel Karlsson, WEEI General Manager Tim Murphy and RAIN Publisher Kurt Hanson.

Panel Discussion: Internet Radio Business Models
(41:58)
In this panel moderated by broadcast law attorney David Oxenford of Davis Wright Tremaine, the discussion covers sponsorships, subscriptions, audio spots and other methods of generating revenues and developing profitable business models for online radio. Panelists include Ari Shohat of Digitally Imported, Ben Downs of Bryan Broadcasting, Rusty Hodge of SomaFM and Johnnie Floater of Live365.

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