CRS 2015 Agenda Preview Released

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(Nashville, Tenn. – Oct. 20, 2014) – Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. has revealed an early version of its agenda for Country Radio Seminar 2015, to be held Feb. 25-27, 2015, at the Nashville Convention Center. The preliminary agenda details were released in advance of the CRS 2015 Early Bird Registration Rate deadline, which is Oct. 31.

Every year, Country Radio Seminar is packed full of great performances, educational seminars, networking opportunties and intriguing panels that will cover all areas of the radio and records industry.

CRS Agenda Committee chairman Jeff Green states, “The Agenda Committee wanted to create for 2015 not only something for everyone, but a lot for everyone. We’re excited about showcasing more than 20 first-time presenters, panelists and participants – new faces to go with the New Faces! Experts in technology, social, imaging, talent and programming are all part of the focus on practical, professional productivity that will provide information to take home and put to work immediately. We’re working hard to make next year’s CRS the best program ever.”

The CRS 2015 Agenda-At-A-Glance includes:
(*schedule subject to change*)

Wednesday, February 25

8:30 – 7:00 P.M. Registration Opens

3:00 – 3:30 P.M. Opening Ceremonies Sponsored by ALS Therapy Development Institute

3:30 – 4:00 P.M. Artists Humanitarian Award Presentation

4:00 – 5:00 P.M. Keynote Speaker-Todd Wagner Sponsored by Fisher House Foundation

5:30 – 7:00 P.M. Welcome Reception

7:00- 9:30 P.M. Grand Ole Opry

9:45 P.M. CRS After Hours

Thursday, February 26

8:00 – 9:00 A.M. Programming Mentoring Breakfast

9:00 – 9:50 A.M. Daily Featured Speaker

10:00 – 10:50 A.M. How To Use Real Time Research to Think Like Your Target

10:00 – 10:50 A.M. State of the Music: When a Style Becomes a Movement

10:00 – 10:50 A.M. The Connected Car Info Panel

11:00 – 11:50 A.M. CRS Research Presentation

12:00 – 1:50 P.M. Performance Luncheon Sponsored by Capitol Records

2:00 – 2:50 P.M. Artist Profile Panel

2:00 – 2:50 P.M. CRS Recap

2:00 – 2:50 P.M. How to Move People in Order to Move the Needle

3:00 – 3:50 P.M. Get Your Unfair Share of the Digital Pie: Secrets of Top AEs in Digital Sales

3:00 – 3:50 P.M. Want a Winning Team? Get a Killer Coach

3:00 – 3:50 P.M. From Zero to Hero: Successful Promotions with No Budget

4:00 – 5:00 P.M. Gensetters: 18-34 Listening Trends and How They Will Shape Our Future

7:00 – 11:00 P.M. CRS After Hours

Friday, February 27

8:00 – 9:00 A.M. Managers Breakfast

9:00 – 9:50 A.M. Daily Featured Speaker

10:00 – 10:50 A.M. Social Media Bootcamp: Track 1 – How To Speak in Your Brand’s Voice and Get Content Shared

10:00 – 10:50 A.M. How to Create a Win – Win for Radio Music Events

10:00 – 10:50 A.M. Imaging from Both Sides of the Mic

11:00 – 11:50 A.M. Social Media Bootcamp: Track 2 – Finding & Engaging Your Consumers in Real-Time

11:00 – 11:50 A.M. Behind the Numbers: The Insider’s Guide to Nielsen Data

11:00 – 11:50 A.M. Unlocking the Secrets to Successful Music Scheduling

Noon – 1:50 P.M. Performance Luncheon Sponsored by Black River Entertainment

2:00 – 2:50 P.M. #CRSTrendingNow

2:00 – 2:50 P.M. C’mon, Get Apply! The Latest in App Technology for Radio

2:00 – 2:50 P.M. The Stars Come Out in the Morning

3:00 – 4:00 P.M. Artist Superstar Interview

5:30 – 6:15 P.M.  New Faces Cocktail Reception

6:30 – 10:00 P.M. New Faces of Country Music Dinner and Performance

After Hours

Friday, Oct. 31 marks the deadline to purchase $399 Early Bird registrations for Country Radio Seminar 2015. The regular rate will take effect on Nov. 1, increasing registrations to $499 per person. Registrations are available for purchase through www.CountryRadioSeminar.com or by calling the CRS offices at 615-327-4487.

Nov. 1 also marks the last day in which stations can sign up to receive digital liners. The digital liners program was introduced in 2010 to replace the on-site Artist Radio Taping Sessions and has proven to be a solid success with stations and artists alike.

Country Radio Seminar is the world’s largest radio event. The event is always packed full of great performances, educational seminars, intriguing panels and networking opportunities.

About Country Radio Seminar: 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 2015 will be held Feb. 25-27, 2015. Visit www.CountryRadioSeminar.com for more information. Like CRS on Facebook and follow CRS on Twitter (Hashtag #CRS2015).