(Nashville, Tennessee – February 20, 2024) Country Radio Seminar (CRS) is thrilled to announce the details surrounding the Programming Happy Hour and Workshop Alley, to be held during CRS 2024. These events are designed to provide inspiration, education, and networking opportunities for industry professionals.
Programming Happy Hour: The Programming Happy Hour, scheduled for Wednesday, February 28, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Omni Library, offers a unique networking opportunity. Confirmed attendees include Becky Brenner (Albright & O’Malley & Brenner), Tim Cotter (KDRK), Al Farb (KSCS), Heather Froglear (Audacy), Alek Halverson (iHeart), Kurt Johnson (Townsquare Media), Brent Michaels (Buck Owens Production Co. Inc.), Rod Phillips (iHeart), Nikki Thomas (Bristol Broadcasting), and Monta Vaden (SEVENS Radio Network), with more to be added.
Workshop Alley: New to CRS this year, Workshop Alley, taking place on Friday, March 1st, is dedicated to honing skills in three areas: Social Media, Imaging/Production, and Podcasting. Each session aims to provide practical advice and strategies for utilizing the latest trends. Highlights include discussions on social media videos, tips for engaging social media content, leveraging AI in imaging, and effective podcasting techniques. These workshops are planned to offer valuable insights for attendees.
- Social Track: The day kicks off with KUZZ’s Program Director Brent Michaels discussing “Social Media Videos” at 8:00 AM, followed by Krista Horton, influencer and entrepreneur, focusing on promotional strategies exploring “Your Social Hook” at 9:00 AM, and wraps up with Audacy on-air personality, Gabe Mercer presenting on “Monetizing Your Socials” at 11:00 AM.
- Imaging/Production Track: The journey begins with Bo Matthews, Alpha Media’s Operations Manager/Program Director KBAY/KEZR delving into the power of AI in imaging at 8:00 AM, followed by WUSY’s Imaging Director Cowboy Kyle revealing “Imaging Tips and Tricks” at 9:00 AM, and concludes with Albright & O’Malley & Brenner’s consulting partner Kenny Jay teaching about “Creating Effective Endorsement Spots” at 11:00 AM.
- Podcasting 101 Track: The track begins at 8:00 AM with Kevin Sokolnicki, producer of Today’s Country Radio with Kelleigh Bannen, The Kelleigh Bannen Show, and Songwriter Soup podcast, who will delve into podcast principles. This is followed by a session focusing on promotional strategies at 9:00 AM with Krista Hayes, BBR Music Group’s Manager, Group Strategy, Syndication & Secondary Promotion, and Executive Producer & Co-Creator “C’Mon Son!” The track concludes with exploring creative approaches at 11 AM with Mike “Mike D” Deestro of the Nashville Podcast Network and Executive Producer of The BobbyCast, 25 Whistles, and Too Much Access with Bobby Bones.
KUZZ Program Director and CRB/CRS Board Member Brent Michaels comments, “Workshop Alley is designed to be a place where CRS attendees can learn hands-on, practical skills and get advice from experts. Take advantage of these informal, up-close sessions to ask questions and get help on whatever project you may be working on!”
For comprehensive details regarding the three-day CRS 2024 event, consult the official CRS 2024 mobile app. Download it via the App Store by searching for “CRS2024” or Google Play by searching “Country Radio Seminar 2024.”
Registration for CRS 2024 will re-open on-site at Omni Hotel Nashville on February 27. For more information, please 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 2024 is set for February 28-March 1, 2024, at the Omni Nashville Hotel. 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.
