June 10, 2022 – Hofstra University

A presentation of TALKERS magazine in association with WRHU Radio 

Sponsored by (in alphabetical order):

The Dr. Asa Network (“Believe”) – Backbone Networks – C. Crane – The Michael Berry Show – Broadcasters General Store – Comrex – Free Talk Live – Eye on Real Estate with Dottie Herman – Goldman McCormick Public Relations – The Sean Hannity Show – Key Networks – Meet AC (Atlantic City Visitors Bureau) – Newsmax – Our American Stories – Premiere Networks – Radio America – The Ramsey Show – Dr. Murray Sabrin – Talk Media Network – The Truth About Your Future Hosted by Ric Edelman

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7:30 am to 6:00 pm – Registration Desk in Lobby of John Cranford Adams Playhouse

Registration Desk Open

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8:00 am to 8:55 am – Reception Tent next to John Cranford Adams Playhouse

Breakfast

Breakfast Emcee: David Bernstein, GM Broadcast Operations, TALKERS

Woman of the Year Award Presentation

Recipient: Mandy Connell, Host, KOA, Denver

Humanitarian of the Year Award Presentation

Recipient: Jeff Katz, Host, WRVA, Richmond, VA

Sponsored by Sean Hannity / Premiere Networks

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9:00 am to 5:00 pm – Lobby of John Cranford Adams Playhouse

Exhibits Open

Backbone Networks – Representative: Richard Cerny, President/CEO

Broadcasters General Store – Representative:  Buck Waters, Sales Manager

Comrex – Representative:  Chris Crump, CBNE, Senior Director of Sales & Marketing

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9:00 am to 9:45 am – John Cranford Adams Playhouse

Morning Greetings

National Anthem: Performed by Joe “Pags” Pagliarulo, Host, The Joe Pags Show

Welcoming Greetings by Convention Emcee: Kevin Casey, VP/Executive Editor, TALKERS

Morning Wakeup: Jimmy Failla, Host, FOX News Radio

Special Message: Sean Hannity, Host, Premiere Networks/FOX News Channel (on video)

Special Address: Buck Sexton, Co-Host, The Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show, Premiere Networks

Sponsored by The Dr. Asa Network (“Believe”)

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9:50 am to 10:25 am – John Cranford Adams Playhouse

Panel Discussion

Independent Radio Station and Small Group Operations

Introduction: Michael Czarnecki, Director of Brand Operations, Binnie Media

Moderator: Bill Brady, Owner/Host, KFNX, Phoenix

Panelists:

Marc Beaven, GM, WCBM, Baltimore

Paul Gleiser, Owner/Host, KTBB, Tyler, TX

Todd Starnes, Owner, KWAM, Memphis/Host, The Todd Starnes Show

Paul Vandenburg, Owner/Host, WGDJ, Albany, NY

Michael Zwerling, Owner, KSCO, Santa Cruz, CA

Sponsored by TBA

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10:30 am – 10:55 am – John Cranford Adams Playhouse

Keynote Address (Fireside Chat):

Introduction: Victoria Jones, Executive Director, DC Radio Company

Guest:  John Catsimatidis, CEO, Red Apple Media/Owner, WABC, New York/Host, Cat’s Roundtable

Host: Michael Harrison, Publisher, TALKERS

Sponsored by Backbone Networks

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11:00 am to 11:35 am – John Cranford Adams Playhouse

Panel Discussion

Generating Talk Radio Revenue in a Noisy Digital World

Introduction: Gary Krantz, CEO, Krantz Media Group

Moderator: Erica Farber, President/CEO, Radio Advertising Bureau

Panelists:

Erik Hellum, Chief Operating Officer, Townsquare Media, New York/RAB

Chad Lopez, President, Red Apple Media

Julie Talbott, President, Premiere Networks

Christine Travaglini, President, Katz Radio Group, New York/RAB

Sponsored by Premiere Networks

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11:30 am to 12:10 pm – John Cranford Adams Playhouse

Panel Discussion

Programming News/Talk Radio in the Digital Era

Introduction: Steve Goldstein, CEO, Amplifi Media

Moderator: Mike McVay, President, McVay Media Consulting

Panelists:

Grace Blazer, VP, National NTS Brand Coordinator, Director of News and AM Programming Florida Region, iHeartMedia Miami

Phil Boyce, SVP/Spoken Word Format, Salem Media Group, Salem Radio Network/Operations VP, New York Region

Amy Daniels, PD, myTalk 107.1, Minneapolis-St. Paul

Kevin DeLany, VP, News & Talk Programming, Westwood One

Greg Stocker, Program Director, WPHT, Philadelphia

Sponsored by Meet AC
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12:15 pm to 1:15 pm – Reception Tent next to John Cranford Adams Playhouse

Lunch

Lunch Emcee: David Bernstein, GM, Broadcast Operations, TALKERS

Welcoming Remarks:  Mark Lukasiewicz, Dean, Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, Hofstra University

Special Remarks: Rob Schmitt, Host, Newsmax TV

Broadcasters Foundation of America Presentation

Presenter: Harry Hurley, Host, WPG, Atlantic City

TALKERS 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award Presentation

Recipient: Larry Young, Host WOLB, Baltimore

Sponsored by Newsmax

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1:20 pm to 1:45 pm – John Cranford Adams Playhouse

Keynote Address (Fireside Chat)

Introduction: Matthew B. Harrison, VP/Associate Publisher, TALKERS/Media Attorney

Guest: Bill O’Reilly, Commentator, Key Networks

Host: Michael Harrison, Publisher, TALKERS 

Sponsored by Comrex

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1:50 pm to 2:15 pm – John Cranford Adams Playhouse

Keynote Address (Fireside Chat)

Introduction:  John Caracciolo, President/CEO, JVC Broadcasting

Guest:  Brian Kilmeade, Talk Show Host, FOX News Radio/FOX News Channel

Host:  Harry Hurley, Talk Show Host, WPG, Atlantic City, NJ

Sponsored by The Truth About Your Future Hosted by Ric Edelman

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2:20 pm to 2:55 pm – John Cranford Adams Playhouse

Panel Discussion

Strategizing a Talk Show Hosting Career 

Introduction: Rich Zeoli, Host, WPHT, Philadelphia

Moderator: David Bernstein, GM/Broadcast Operations, TALKERS

Panelists:

Michael Berry, Host, The Michael Berry Show (syndicated)/KTRH, Houston (local)

Heather Cohen, Executive Vice President, The Weiss Agency

Mike Gallagher, Host Salem Radio Network

Walter Sterling, Host, Sterling on Sunday

Brett Winterble, Host, WBT, Charlotte

Martha Zoller, Host WDUN, Gainesville, GA

Sponsored by The Michael Berry Show

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3:00 pm to 3:40 pm – John Cranford Adams Playhouse

Panel Discussion

The Big Picture

Introduction: Dottie Herman, Co-Chair, Douglas Elliman Real Estate/Host, “Eye on Real Estate,” WNYM (AM 970 The Answer), New York

Moderator:  Michael Harrison, Publisher, TALKERS

Panelists:

Dr. Asa Andrew, CEO/Host, The Dr. Asa Network (“Believe”)

Vince Benedetto, CEO, Bold Gold Media Group

Lee Habeeb, Host/Producer, Our American Stories

Kraig Kitchin, CEO, Sound Mind, LLC

Josh Leng, CEO, Talk Media Network

Chris Oliviero, Senior Vice President/Market Manager Audacy, New York

Sponsored by The Ramsey Show

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3:45 pm to 4:20 pm – John Cranford Adams Playhouse

Panel Discussion

Attracting Younger Demos and Broadening the Base

Introduction: Alex Fife, VP Operations, Southeast, iHeartMedia – Total Traffic & Weather Network

Moderator: Joe “Pags” Pagliarulo, host, The Joe Pags Show

Speakers:

Mike “Bax” Baxendale, Morning Co-host, WAQY-FM (Rock 102) Springfield, MA

Derek Hunter, Host, WCBM, Baltimore/The Derek Hunter Show, TMN

John T. Mullen, operations director, WRHU-FM/WRHU.org, Hofstra University

Sid Rosenberg, Morning Co-host, WABC, New York

Doug Stephan, CEO, Stephan Multimedia/Host, DJV Show

Sponsored by Broadcasters General Store

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4:25 pm to 5:00 pm – John Cranford Adams Playhouse

Panel Discussion

Maintaining Integrity in Times of Political and Cultural Polarization

Introduction: Lee Harris, Morning Anchor, WINS, New York

Moderator: Dom Giordano, Host, WPHT, Philadelphia

Speakers:

Mandy Connell, Host, KOA, Denver

Jeff Katz, Host, WRVA, Richmond

Frank Morano, Host, WABC, New York

Dr. Daliah Wachs, Physician/Host, Genesis Communications Network

Lisa Wexler, Host, WICC, Bridgeport/Probate Judge, Connecticut

Sponsored by TBA

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5:00 pm to 6:00 pm – Reception Tent next to John Cranford Adams Playhouse

Closing Reception

Reception Emcee: David Bernstein, GM, Broadcast Operations, TALKERS

TALKERS Freedom of Speech Award Presentation

Recipient: Ian Freeman, Co-Host, Free Talk Live

Sponsored by TBA

Program subject to changes

Tags: Hofstra University, Talkers Magazine

Category: Features