Radio Active 2022 – The Future of Audio Set For CMW
Following a three-year absence, Canada’s foremost broadcasting conference is back, as part of CMW in Toronto, June 7 and 8. Expect over 20 sessions on all things audio, presented in a hybrid format and featuring such sector luminaries as Caroline Beasley and James Cridland (pictured).
By FYI Staff
Following a three-year absence, Canada’s foremost broadcasting conference is back. Radio Active 2022 – The Future of Audio will take place as part of Canadian Music Week CMW) on June 7 and 8, 2022 at the Intercontinental Centre Hotel in Toronto with over 20 sessions on all things audio, presented in a live, in-person event, and a virtual, on-demand format.
This one-of-a-kind international audio conference will feature speakers from North America, Europe, Australia, and beyond, including Caroline Beasley, CEO of Beasley Broadcast Group, USA; James Cridland, Radio Futurist, Australia; Matt Deegan, Co-Founder of Folder Media, UK; Fred Jacobs, Jacobs Media, USA; Tobias Nielson, Bauer Media, UK; Steve Pratt, Founder, Pacific Content, Vancouver; Roz Weston & Mocha Frap, Kiss 92.5, Toronto; Mark Hunter, Now Radio Edmonton; and Troy Reeb, Executive VP Corus Entertainment, Toronto.
These speakers, with more to be announced soon, will share insight into the business of audio with their thought-provoking and informative topics covering management, programming, promotion, interactive marketing, regulatory, revenue and research, talent, technology and more.
Radio Active 2022 – The Future of Audio session topics include: From Traditional to Digital – A Management Challenge; From Broadcast to Podcast – A Talent Perspective; Why Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Matters – A Leadership Forum; The Ultimate Guide to Morning Show Production; Discovering Your Brands True Identity; and Targeting Young Audiences – What’s the Strategy.
Conference delegates will have the opportunity to explore and discuss the challenges and opportunities facing today’s broadcast industry. Canadian Music Week CEO Danya Dixon says: “In an all-things audio world, digital technology has opened the door for added revenue opportunities creating a new business model for radio. In the great radio reset, the industry is reimagining itself to maintain its dominant role in the audio listening experience and finding new, younger audiences in different ways.”
“As CMW celebrates its 40th Anniversary this year, we are thrilled to once again present the Radio Active conference,” says CMW President Neill Dixon. “It’s been almost three years since our broadcast partners have gathered to discuss and tackle current industry needs. We look forward to seeing everyone again in person and online.”
Radio Active 2022 is sponsored by Bell Media, Corus, Rogers Sports & Media, and Stingray, and media sponsor Broadcast Dialogue.
The full schedule and programming for Radio Active 2022 – The Future of Audio will be announced in a few weeks.
Click here to register and see the full conference agenda.
