CRS Unveils Five Dynamic Themes for 2024 Agenda, Shaping the Future of Country Radio
(Nashville, Tennessee – December 5, 2023) In the spirit of giving, CRS is offering a 10% discount for one day only on 3-day registration packages. Registrants can use the promo code: HAPPYHOLIDAYS to get 10% off their registration. Alongside this special offer, CRS 2024 has also revealed preliminary agenda highlights for the upcoming event, scheduled to take place from February 28 to March 1, 2024. Registration for CRS 2024 is now open, and interested parties can register here.
In preparation for CRS 2024, five overarching themes have been unveiled to guide the event, each encompassing a wide range of topics. The first theme invites attendees to delve into the world of artificial intelligence (AI) and discover how to work smarter, not harder. The second theme explores the realm of branding, emphasizing the importance of building a personal brand and how it can benefit your career as whole. The third theme encourages discussions about industry growth, addressing important topics without reservation. Additionally, the event will focus on the art of “Balling on a Budget,” teaching attendees how to become one-person powerhouses and achieve success even with limited resources. Lastly, CRS 24 will feature the Diversity Matters Breakfast, titled “Y’all Means All,” as a highlight aimed at inspiring and celebrating diversity within the industry.
CRS 2024 will host five panels that capture the spirit of the themes, along with innovation, growth, and collaboration within the country music industry. Those panels are AI: Work Smarter, Not Harder; Personal Branding: It’s Not Ego, It’s Branding; Industry Growth: Unapologetically Unemployed; Balling On A Budget: One Man Band; and Balling On A Budget: Howdy Partners. More information about each panel is below.
AI: Work Smarter, Not Harder: In this panel, attendees are encouraged not to fear AI but rather to harness its potential to optimize their workflow and reclaim valuable time. The session, moderated by FUTURI’s Charlie Maxx, will delve into addressing common questions and concerns about AI, aiming to empower participants with the advantages it offers. Further details about confirmed panelists will be provided in due course.
Personal Branding: It’s Not Ego, It’s Branding: This panel will equip on-air talent, artists, and managers with the tools to extend their influence beyond their microphone roles. Attendees can expect to gain resources for building confidence, enhancing their presence on social media platforms, securing brand deals, and more. Moderated by Jennie Smythe, the CEO of Girilla Marketing, this panel showcases On Air Influencers who will share valuable tips and success stories.
Industry Growth: Unapologetically Unemployed: This panel will delve into the often-avoided subject of departing the industry, whether by choice or necessity. Moderated by SEVENS Radio Network’s Monta Vaden, this session explores life after radio, the development of transferable skills, and strategies for standing out when seeking a return to the radio world. Attendees can anticipate receiving answers to these questions and more within the context of “Unapologetically Unemployed.”
Balling On A Budget: One Man Band: This panel invites attendees to explore the journey of a contemporary Programmer who juggles various responsibilities, including station promotions, event execution, and partnership management. This session offers valuable tips and tricks for achieving success even without the resources of a large team. Moderated by KUZZ PD Brent Michaels, the panel showcases industry professionals who have accomplished remarkable feats with smaller teams.
Balling On A Budget: Howdy Partners: In this panel, attendees will have the opportunity to delve into the world of maximizing partnerships between record labels, radio stations, sales departments, and streaming services. This session uncovers hidden potentials and underscores the significance of collaboration in expanding brands within the industry. Moderated by Country Radio’s Coach, John Shomby, this session is a must-attend for those seeking insights into effective collaboration strategies.
New to CRS 2024 is Workshop Alley, a dedicated space for hands-on learning. Taking place on Friday (3/1) morning, Workshop Alley will feature immersive workshops covering production techniques, social media strategies, and podcasting essentials. Attendees can expect to leave with knowledge and tools that will enhance their products, all in one convenient place.
Additionally, CRS 2024 introduces the new Diversity Matters Breakfast: Y’all Means All that will kick off the event at 8 am on Wednesday, February 28. This breakfast aims to inspire attendees to promote diversity in their companies and show minority groups coming into Country radio that there are people in positions of power that look just like they do. It will shed light on the diversity in country radio by having several minority groups represented with a breakfast followed by a lively panel discussion. Mia McNeal will be moderating the breakfast, representing the Country Music Association (CMA) as Sr. Dir./Industry Relations & Inclusion.
More agenda details for CRS 2024 will be released soon. Throughout the event, attendees can expect over 20 educational panels offering exclusive insights into industry trends and ideas. The “Digital Music Summit” is a particular highlight, dedicated to exploring the ever-evolving landscape of digital music. Networking breakfasts offer opportunities for meaningful connections, while daily label luncheons present captivating performances. Acoustic Alley provides intimate acoustic experiences, and Pop-Up Showcase Performances spotlight emerging talent.
About Country Radio Seminar (CRS): Country Radio Seminar is an annual convention designed to educate and promote the exchange of ideas and business practices in the Country music industry, with specific emphasis on issues relevant to Country radio. CRS 2024 is set for February 28-March 1, 2024 at the Omni Nashville Hotel. Registration for Country Radio Seminar is available for purchase at www.CountryRadioSeminar.com. For more information, visit www.CountryRadioSeminar.com, and follow CRS on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Additional information can be obtained by calling 615-327-4487.
About Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc.®: 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 and promote growth in the Country Radio format.