Country radio specialists Mike O’Malley and Becky Brenner have added industry leaders Joe Galante (pictued) and Steve Buchanan to their 24th annual Pre-CRS seminar, taking place Monday, February 5, at the Music City Center, Downtown Nashville, from 10:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Galante spent 39 years in key positions at the RCA Label Group Nashville (Sony Music Group), including President from 1982 to 2010. He is currently serving on the publicly traded Pinnacle Financial Partners. He also serves on the CMA Board of Directors and is the Chairman of the CMA foundation. He will share the latest news from the CMA Foundation, its work around the country, and the opportunities for Country radio to participate. He will also offer his observations on the “State of Country.”
Buchanan is the President of the Opry Entertainment Group, a division of Ryman Hospitality Properties. The Nashville-based entertainment group is comprised of the iconic Grand Ole Opry, the Ryman Auditorium, legendary WSM-AM radio station, and Gaylord Program Services, Inc. Buchanan is a branding and brand evolution expert. Attendees will learn how The Ryman came back to life, what he and his team did to rejuvenate The Opry, and how he used the halo effect of the Nashville brand to create successful brand extensions.
Partner Mike O’Malley points out, “Inspiration and innovation come from events like this, the Country Radio Seminar, and anywhere information is shared; and ‘what if’ is celebrated. Providing an annual opportunity for this knowledge/idea sharing is important to us because, while this is a country-centric event, the takeaways go beyond a single format. In the end, it’s about great radio and ways to make long-lasting connections with listeners.”
Brenner adds, “This fast paced 3.5 hours are some of the most talked about at CRS. It is an opportunity to share, learn, grow and re-energize for the New Year. Our job is to make certain that our stations have the tools that will help them generate successful ratings and increased revenue in 2018.”
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