Five all-star Country radio industry veterans to helm CRS panels, marking yet another first for Country Radio Seminar

(Nashville, TN – Aug. 23, 2010)  In an unprecedented move for Country Radio Seminar, a team of five Country Radio industry veterans has been selected to moderate all CRS 2011 panels, CRB, Inc.® announced today.

The five individuals chosen by the CRB Board of Directors as the inaugural class of CRS moderators are Charlie Cook (McVay Media), Erica Farber (The Farber Connection, LLC), Dan Halyburton (McVay Media), Lon Helton (Country Aircheck) and Charlie Morgan (Emmis Broadcasting).

“In making this unprecedented change in our seminar, the vision of Country Radio Broadcasters was to implement a team of moderators who possess the specialized skills to draw the best from our panelists and audience participants,” says CRB Executive Director Bill Mayne.  “We feel that this is the best way to encourage open dialogue and useful ‘take away’ information from each session.  Our goal is to provide each participant with the necessary tools to increase revenue, increase ratings and advance their career.”

The five Country Radio Seminar moderators will share the responsibility of overseeing and directing 17 different educational panels over three days at CRS 2011, to be held March 2-4, 2011, at the Nashville Convention Center.  CRB plans to recruit a pool of at least 20 individuals to choose from to assemble each year’s class of moderators.

In the past two years, Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. has implemented a number of new events and seminar modifications designed to enhance the overall CRS experience for attendees.  These changes include a digital liners program, the CRS 1 on 1 mentoring sessions, a $99 Unemployment registration rate, a completely redesigned official CRB.org website, lower rates at all registration tiers and a streamlined agenda that ensures participants can attend more panels and events during the seminar.

For more information about Country Radio Broadcasters or Country Radio Seminar 2011, visit the official CRB website at www.CRB.org.

About CRB:
The Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. ® is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization founded in 1969 to bring radio broadcasters from around the world together with the Country Music Industry to ensure vitality and promote growth in the Country Radio format.  More information may be obtained at: www.CRB.org or at the CRB office at (615) 327-4487.

About CRS:
The Country Radio Seminar is an annual convention designed to educate and promote the exchange of ideas in the Country music industry.  Country Radio Seminar is a registered trademark of Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc.  CRS 2011 will be held March 2-4, 2011, in Nashville, Tenn.  Limited time, $399 registration is currently available online at www.CRB.org or by contacting the Country Radio Broadcasters at (615) 327-4487.

Debut of digital liners program well-received at CRS 2010, included participation from emerging acts to superstars

(Nashville, TN – Aug. 16, 2010)  Following its successful debut at CRS 2010, Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc.® has announced artist registration for its CRS 2011 digital liners program is now open.

The all-digital process replaced the Artist Radio Taping Sessions at CRS 2010 and provides artists with more flexibility to record liners at their leisure.  Artists will receive the liner requests directly from CRB by Nov. 3, 2010, and must submit the finished product back to CRB at liners@crb.org by Dec. 15, 2010.  Stations wishing to participate in the program must register for CRS 2011 and submit their liners to CRB for review by Oct. 31, 2010.

Artists who sign up for the program are obligated to record up to three custom liners per station, up to 150 stations.  One generic liner set will also be recorded by the artists for stations registering after Oct. 31.  Sixty-eight artists participated in the program’s debut at CRS 2010, from emerging acts to superstars such as Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood and Reba.

“Based on stellar feedback from our inaugural foray into digital liners, we are again offering a digital package to stations in place of a physical liner recording session at CRS 2011,” says CRB Board Member and Chair of the Digital Liners Task Force, John Zarling.  “We found that this new approach was appealing to many artists, managers and labels, along with more than 150 radio station attendees who registered for custom liners.  We are excited to again provide this opportunity, which is unique to the Country music community.”

For specific radio attendee inquiries, contact Kristen McRary at (615) 327-4487 or Kristen@CRB.org.  For specific artist inquiries, contact Chasity Crouch at (615) 327-4487 or Chasity@CRB.org.

About CRB:
The Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. ® is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization founded in 1969 to bring radio broadcasters from around the world together with the Country Music Industry to ensure vitality and promote growth in the Country Radio format.  More information may be obtained at: www.CRB.org or at the CRB office at (615) 327-4487.

About CRS:
The Country Radio Seminar is an annual convention designed to educate and promote the exchange of ideas in the Country music industry.  Country Radio Seminar is a registered trademark of Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc.  CRS 2011 will be held March 2-4, 2011, in Nashville, Tenn.  Limited time, $399 registration is currently available online at www.CRB.org or by contacting the Country Radio Broadcasters at (615) 327-4487.

Deadline for nominees to return applications is Sept. 10

(Nashville, TN – July 26, 2010) Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. is now accepting nominations for the 2011 Country Music DJ and Radio Hall of Fame.

Nominations can be submitted here at www.CRB.org.  Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. will provide each nominee with an official application, which must be returned to the CRB offices by Friday, Sept. 10, 2010.  Applications received after Sept. 10 are automatically held for consideration for the 2012 Hall of Fame class.

“Through the years, Country radio has been blessed with many talented and dedicated professionals who genuinely care about the music they play, their audiences and their communities,” says CRB Hall of Fame Chairman Charlie Morgan.  “One of the many things that Country Radio Broadcasters is committed to doing is recognizing the contributions of these wonderful broadcasters.”

Nominees may include air-checks, press clippings, awards listings and other materials with their applications for consideration.  Applications should be returned to the CRB offices at 819 18th Ave. S. Nashville, TN 37203.

Nominees cannot be current members of the Board or Agenda Committee of Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc.  A voting committee of Country radio and industry veterans determines the 2011 Country Music DJ and Radio Hall of Fame inductees.

The 2011 Country Music DJ and Radio Hall of Fame Dinner and Ceremony is held Tuesday, March 1, 2011, at the Nashville Convention Center.

Country Music DJ Hall of Fame Criteria:

* Must have at least a 20 year on-air career in radio, minimum of 15 in the Country format.
* Significant contributions to the growth and development in the Country radio industry and ongoing contributions to the preservation and enhancement of Country music as an art form.

Country Radio Hall of Fame criteria:

* Must have at least a 20 year career in radio, minimum of 15 in the Country format.
* Significant contributions to the growth and development of the Country radio industry and ongoing contributions to the preservation and enhancement of Country music as an art form.

About CRB:
The Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. ® is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization founded in 1969 to bring radio broadcasters from around the world together with the Country Music Industry to ensure the vitality of the Country Radio format.  More information may be obtained at: www.CRB.org or at the CRB office at 615-327-4487.

About CRS:
The Country Radio Seminar is an annual convention designed to educate and promote the exchange of ideas in the country music industry.  Country Radio Seminar is a registered trademark of Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc.  CRS 2011 will take place March 2-4, 2011, in downtown Nashville

CRB, Inc. releases CRS 2011 agenda preview

(Nashville, TN – July 19, 2010) Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc.® has revealed an early version of its agenda for Country Radio Seminar® 2011, to be held March 2-4, 2011, at the Nashville Convention Center.

The CRS 2011 agenda follows last year’s updated format and ensures no more than three panels are scheduled simultaneously during the seminar.  The educational panels remain relevant to all radio station market sizes, and Sales panels are once again spread out over the three days of Country Radio Seminar.

The Radio and DJ Hall of Fame unofficially kicks off CRS 2011 on Tuesday, March 1, 2011, with the Hall of Fame Dinner and Ceremony.

CRS 2011 Agenda-At-A-Glance:

Tuesday, March 1
5:00 – 6:00 P.M.            Hall of Fame Cocktail Party
6:00 – 8:15 P.M.            Hall of Fame Dinner & Ceremony

Wednesday, March 2
9:30 – 11:00 A.M.         Keynote/ Motivational Speaker Sponsored by in3Media.com
11:00 – 11:30 A.M.       Tom Rivers and Artist/Radio Humanitarian Awards
11:30 – 12:20 P.M.        The Digital Life: Doing Business In An Increasingly Digital World
Noon – 6:30 P.M.          Exhibits Open
12:30 – 2:50 P.M.          UMG Lunch and Performance
3:00 – 3:50 P.M.            Compelling On Air Interviews: What Makes The Meter Move!
3:00 – 3:50 P.M.            Show Me The Money: The Economics of the Radio and Music Industry
4:00 – 5:20 P.M.            KCRS LIVE!
6:00 – 7:20 P.M.            Artist/Attendee Welcome Reception Sponsored by in3Media.com
7:30 – 9:30 P.M.            ACM Music City Jam
9:45 P.M.                       CRS After Hours

Thursday, March 3
8:00 – 7:00 P.M.            Exhibits Open
8:30 – 9:50 A.M.           Power Breakfast
9:00 – 9:50 A.M.           On Air PD: Success With Less
9:00 – 9:50 A.M.           M-Score: What the Numbers You Depend On Really Mean
10:00 – 10:50 A.M.       90 Executable Ideas in 50 Minutes
10:00 – 10:50 A.M.       I Don’t Even Know You Anymore: What Radio and Records Don’t Know About Each Other
10:00 – 10:50 A.M.       Sales: Establishing A New Paradigm
11:00 – 12:20 P.M.        Research Presentation
12:30 – 2:20 P.M.          Sony Music Entertainment Lunch and Performance
2:30 – 4:00 P.M.            Normal People: From the Mouths of the Consumer Part II
2:30 – 4:00 P.M.            Strengthening Partnerships Through Social Media With Radio P1’s
4:25 – 5:40 P.M.            WCRS Live! Sponsored by BMI
7:00 – 11:00 P.M.          After Hours Event
7:00 P.M.                      CRS After Hours

Friday, March 4
8:00 – 5:30 P.M.            Exhibits Open
8:30 – 9:50 A.M.           Power Breakfast: Dynamics Of The Agency Brand Relationship
9:00 – 9:50 A.M.           Hot Topic Panel
10:00 – 10:50 A.M.       The Art of War: Strategies for Offense and Defense
10:00 – 10:50 A.M.       Video Saved The Radio Star
10:00 – 11:30 A.M.       Inside The Brand with the Decision Makers
11:00 – 11:50 A.M.       Radio 911: Ready- Rescue- Relief
11:00 – 11:50 A.M.       Developing Community Outreach Programs To Generate Revenue
11:00 – 11:50 A.M.       PPM: Pardon The Interruption
Noon – 1:50 P.M.          Capitol Lunch and Performance
2:00 – 2:50 P.M.            Case Studies: Driving Local and Regional Revenue, NTR, and Sponsorships
2:00 – 2:50 P.M.            PPM: Let’s Take a Look Under the Hood
2:00 – 2:50 P.M.            Concerts – Connect The Dots Between Ratings, Revenue, and Promotions
3:00 – 3:50 P.M.            Building Revenue with Social Media
3:00 – 3:50 P.M.            Superstars: Who Is the New Core and How Are They Driving the Format
4:00 – 5:20 P.M.            Town Hall
5:30 – 6:15 P.M.            New Faces Cocktail Reception (Doors Open at 6:00 P.M.)
6:30 – 10:00 P.M.          New Faces of Country Music Dinner & Show
10:00 P.M.                     CRS After Hours

An online version of the CRS 2011 agenda can be viewed at the Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. website: www.CRB.org.  CRB, Inc. reserves the right to modify or change the agenda.

The $399 limited time, CRS 2011 Early Bird Rate is currently available online at www.CRB.org or by contacting the Country Radio Broadcasters at 615-327-4487.

Country Radio Seminar provides valuable opportunities for attendees to engage and network with others in their field, enjoy musical performances from superstars and up-and-coming acts and attend dozens of panels and exhibits that address today’s most relevant topics in a Country radio’s rapidly changing industry.

About CRS:
The Country Radio Seminar is an annual convention designed to educate and promote the exchange of ideas in the Country music industry.  Country Radio Seminar is a registered trademark of Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc.  CRS 2011 will be held March 2-4, 2011, in Nashville, Tenn.  Registration is currently available online at www.CRB.org or by contacting the Country Radio Broadcasters at 615-327-4487.

About CRB:
The Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. ® is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization founded in 1969 to bring radio broadcasters from around the world together with the Country Music Industry to ensure vitality and promote growth in the Country Radio format.  More information may be obtained at: www.CRB.org or at the CRB office at 615-327-4487.

Limited time, $399 Early Bird Rate opens Tuesday, June 29 at 9 a.m. CST

(Nashville, Tenn. – June 28, 2010) Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc.® has announced the biggest Country Radio Seminar registration discount ever with its $399 Early Bird Registration Rate for CRS 2011.

The limited time, $399 price point represents a 20 percent decrease from last year’s Early Bird Rate, which had remained at $499 for the past several years.  The CRB Board of Directors agreed at its recent board meetings to implement the lower price as a means of encouraging earlier registration, which in turn helps facilitate agenda plans and artist appearances for CRS 2011, to be held March 2-4, 2011, at the Nashville Convention Center.

“Our focus is to give our peers financial relief in these tough economic times, especially those individuals that might have liked to attend Country Radio Seminar in the past, but were unable to afford it,” says CRB Executive Director Bill Mayne.  “This really is an unprecedented rollback for Country Radio Seminar, and we hope that the $399 rate encourages people to register as soon as possible.”

Registration for CRS 2011 opens Tuesday, June 29, at 9 a.m. CST on the CRB website at www.CRB.org or by contacting the Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. at 615-327-4487.  After the introductory $399 Early Bird rate expires, regular registration rates will apply.

The CRB Board of Directors also agreed to offer a sharply reduced Unemployment Rate for CRS 2011 later this year.  Details will be announced in the coming months.  CRS 2010 marked the first time an Unemployment Rate was introduced at Country Radio Seminar.

About CRS:
The Country Radio Seminar is an annual convention designed to educate and promote the exchange of ideas in the country music industry.  Country Radio Seminar is a registered trademark of Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc.  CRS 2011 will be held March 2-4, 2011, in Nashville, Tenn.  Registration is currently available online at www.CRB.org or by contacting the Country Radio Broadcasters at 615-327-4487.

About CRB:
The Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. ® is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization founded in 1969 to bring radio broadcasters from around the world together with the Country Music Industry to ensure vitality and promote growth in the Country Radio format.  More information may be obtained at: www.CRB.org or at the CRB office at 615-327-4487.

(Nashville, TN – March 25, 2010) Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc.® is now accepting applications through April 1, 2010 for the 2010-2011 Country Radio Seminar Agenda Committee.

The Agenda Committee is made up of volunteers from all areas of the Country radio and record industries and gathers each year to plan events for the upcoming Country Radio Seminar. Prospective applicants must be available to attend agenda meetings in Nashville on June 23 and 24, 2010. Additionally, applicants will be expected to attend panels and meetings at CRS 2011, held March 2-4, 2011.

Visit www.CRB.org to download the Agenda Committee application and fax or email the completed form by April 1 to Sheree Latham at (615) 329-4492 or Sheree@CRB.org.

About CRS:
The Country Radio Seminar is an annual convention designed to educate and promote the exchange of ideas in the country music industry. Country Radio Seminar is a registered trademark of Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. CRS 2011 will be held March 2-4, 2011, in downtown Nashville, Tenn.

About CRB:
The Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. ® is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization founded in 1969 to bring radio broadcasters from around the world together with the Country Music Industry to ensure vitality and promote growth in the Country Radio format. More information may be obtained at: www.CRB.org or at the CRB office at 615-327-4487.