-- Super Session
Features Hosts Alan Colmes, Andy Dean, Geraldo Rivera and Jill Schlesinger --
-- Top Sales Execs Share Success Stories and Tips for Selling Talk Radio --
WASHINGTON,
D.C./NEW YORK -- Four leading radio talk show hosts will headline a Super
Session entitled "The Great Debate and How to Sell It" at the 2012
Radio Show in Dallas. The two-part Super Session, sponsored by Istook
Live!, will take place Thursday, September 20 at the Hilton Anatole.
The
session brings together prominent national talk radio hosts from the right,
left and center to debate the upcoming 2012 presidential race and other
hot-button issues that will be on the minds of voters and broadcasters leading
up to the fall election. Led by moderator Al Peterson, publisher and
editor-in-chief, NTS MediaOnline, the first panel features:
- Alan
Colmes, host of "The Alan Colmes Show," Fox News Radio;
- Andy
Dean, host of "America Now," Premiere Networks;
- Geraldo
Rivera, host, "Geraldo at Large," Fox News Channel and Cumulus
Media Networks;
- Jill
Schlesinger, host, "Jill on Money," Dial Global and
editor-at-large, CBS MoneyWatch.com
A second
panel, moderated by Erica Farber, president & CEO, Radio Advertising
Bureau, will comprise a distinguished group of top sellers in local and network
talk radio who will discuss why controversial talk radio is good for ratings
and revenues. Panelists will share how they have turned controversy into cash
and results for satisfied advertisers. They will also share best practices for
navigating the course with advertisers when talk radio becomes especially
controversial.
"Understanding
the importance of talk radio in the current radio landscape and how it plays a
critical role in our culture cannot be overstated. We're very excited to bring
together this impressive Super Session to understand future trends for talk
radio and our business," said Farber.
About
the Radio Show
The 2012 Radio Show, produced by the Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB) and the
National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), will be held September 19-21 in
Dallas. This year's show brings radio broadcasters and industry colleagues
together to share knowledge, discover the latest innovations, network with
industry leaders and explore creative business strategies to help radio
flourish in the digital age. To learn more about the 2012 Radio Show, visit www.radioshowweb.com.
News media
registration is now
available for the Radio Show.
About RAB
The Radio
Advertising Bureau serves more than 6,000 member Radio stations in the U.S. and
over 1,000 member networks, representative firms, broadcast vendors, and
international organizations. RAB leads and participates in educational,
research, sales, and advocacy programs that promote and advance Radio as a
primary advertising medium. Learn more at www.rab.com.
About
NAB
The National
Association of Broadcasters is the premier advocacy association for America's
broadcasters. NAB advances radio and television interests in legislative,
regulatory and public affairs. Through advocacy, education and innovation, NAB
enables broadcasters to best serve their communities, strengthen their
businesses and seize new opportunities in the digital age. Learn more at www.nab.org.