(Nashville, Tennessee – February 3, 2025) Country Radio Seminar (CRS) is pleased to announce the return of Workshop Alley, following a highly successful debut last year. Designed to provide industry professionals with valuable education, networking, and career development opportunities, Workshop Alley continues to be a key component of CRS’s commitment to fostering growth and innovation in country radio.
This year’s workshops will take place on the morning of Friday, February 21, offering an in-depth exploration of three essential topics: “Skills That Kill,” “Be Extra-Terrestrial,” and “AI in Action: Elevating Creativity and Efficiency.” These sessions will equip attendees with practical strategies, fresh perspectives, and insights into the latest industry trends, ensuring they stay ahead in an evolving landscape.
Skills That Kill
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Interviewing Tips, Dos and Don’ts – Kenny Jay (Albright & O’Malley & Brenner)
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Brand Yourself on Social Media – Sarah Kay (Rubber City Radio/WQMX) & Justina Ciraldo (Rubber City Radio/WQMX)
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Voice Tracking: How to Break Through – Lois Lewis (iHeartMedia/KNIX)
Be Extra-Terrestrial
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | A Strong Spec Spot – Jim Blommel (Hubbard Radio)
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Liner Writing and Station Branding – Cowboy Kyle (Audacy/WUSY)
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Voice Tracking: How to Sound Local Everywhere – Scotty O’Brien (Audacy)
AI in Action: Elevating Creativity and Efficiency
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM | AI Voice Generator – Dave Steele (Steele Imaging, Ltd.)
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM | AI Audio Filter – Kathleen St.Clair (SiriusXM/Pandora)
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | AI Graphics Tutorial – Allan Geiger (BMG)
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | AI Chat Bot – Jennifer Shaffer (BMG)
Registration will be available starting Wednesday, February 19, at the walk-up rate of $799. For more information, visit www.CountryRadioSeminar.com.
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 2025 is set for February 19-21, 2025, at the Omni Nashville Hotel. For more information, visit www.CountryRadioSeminar.com, and follow CRS on Facebook, X, 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.
