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MAY 28, 2010

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From Katy Perry to Enrique Iglesias to T.I. and dozens more, fans have plenty of reasons to buy new music this season.

A History of Bringing You Great Minds

Here Are Some of the Great Minds You'll Hear at Convergence This Year

Great minds don't always think alike. At Convergence, we try to stimulate new ideas that you can implement in your radio station when you return. It's all about revenue and audience-building, and we bring outsiders and insiders to give you a snapshot of the media world we're living in and how you can best capture revenues at your radio station. This isn't future talk, its about what is happening today, which you may not be aware of.... but should be.

This year's focus is social networking, which is not a fad but a legitimate tool for increasing revenues. We'll show you why this is a giant revolution for business and how you can capture it to your advantage at your radio station.

Guy Kawasaki returns as the Convergence opening keynote speaker by popular demand, this year with an entirely new and expanded presentation on "The Art of Social Networking."
Internet marketing pioneer, author, and social media expert Jeffrey Eisenberg talks about "Clicking the Ruby Slippers: Why Business Can't Ignore Social Media."
Promote A Book founder Michael Drew delivers his acclaimed "Pendulum" presentation -- explaining the cyclical shifts in societal attitudes that can be capitalized on by smart entrepreneurs.
Closing keynoter Rob Curley of Greenspun Media and the Las Vegas Sun has done ground-breaking work in digital media for the newspaper industry, and he has some never-before-revealed ideas on a new approach to hyperlocalism that you won't want to miss.
Researcher, futurist, and influential Hear 2.0 blogger Mark Ramsey lays out his vision for the future of radio.
Borrell Associates' Gordon Borrell covers the key area of "Interactive Revenues: Who's Doing the Best, and How They're Doing It"
AccuRadio CEO Kurt Hanson presents his highly anticipated "State of the Industry" talk, and moderates a panel on "The State of Online Audio"

Register now for Radio Ink's Convergence 2010. Click here or call 561-655-8778.

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May 28: Forecast bumped up; Emmis gets busy; FCC weather warning

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Today's Headlines May 28, 2010

BIA/Kelsey Nudges Radio Forecast Upward

BIA/Kelsey raises its revenue forecast for radio in 2010 to $14.21 billion, up 3.7 percent from 2009 and an upward revision from a March forecast of $13.9 billion. BIA/Kelsey VP Mark Fratrik said radio's growth can be expected to be "slow and steady."

Business

Emmis Tender Offer Begins Next Week

Now that Emmis has signed the merger agreement that will, if all goes well, take the company private, it is getting right down to business: The tender offer to shareholders is set to begin June 3. The offer of $2.40 a share will run at least 20 days.

'Business As Usual' At New Northwest For Now

Alan Davis of Revitalization Partners tells the Yakima Herald-Republic that it is "business as usual" at New Northwest Broadcasters/Yakima as the receiver operates the stations on the way to a likely sale. Davis tells the paper that there appears to be "significant demand" for the properties.

REALTORS®: Your Hottest New Prospects!

ADVERTISEMENT -- REALTORS® spend $1 billion annually to market their services and 30% are ready to buy radio! See the video from the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Annual Conference. Read more.

Industry

Kilmeade Goes Solo On Fox News Radio

Fox News Radio's Brian Kilmeade is striking out on his own, as the new Kilmeade and Friends launches June 1. The show replaces the current Brian and the Judge with co-host Judge Andrew Napolitano.

Vic Thomas Joins Hit Parade Radio

Vic Thomas joins Earthworks Entertainment's Hit Parade Radio as operations director and on-air host.

Washington

FCC Issues Reminder On Hurricane Preparedness

With hurricane season coming and Federal officials warning of higher-than-average hurricane activity in the Southeast, the FCC reminds broadcasters that it can help with emergency response.

The Shock Of The New

Listening levels to streaming radio are soaring, and barriers to adoption are coming down. It's a whole new competitive arena for broadcasters. The Convergence 2010 "The State of Online Audio," moderated by Kurt Hanson, will explain what new and rising audio distribution means to radio, and how you can capture that listening, and new revenue. Also on the panel: AccuRadio's John Gehron, Bonneville's Drew Horowitz, Livio Radio's Jake Sigal, and Pandora's Doug Sterne. Convergence 2010, June 3-4 at the Microsoft campus in Mountain View, CA. Click the headline to register now. Tweeting about Convergence? Use Twitter hashtag #RICV.

Radio Ink

Radio Ink Expanding Editorial Staff

Radio Ink is adding to the news reporting and editorial staff for RadioInk.com and our daily e-mail Headlines. If you have experience as a radio- or media-industry reporter and you're up-to-date on radio's players and the industry's top issues, get in touch with Editor Brida Connolly for more information.

Read Radio Ink On The iPad

Radio Ink magazine the first radio industry publication on the iPad and among of the first of all publications. With the iPad's touchscreen, you can flip through the digital edition just as you would a copy of the magazine, with live links, interactive ads, links to video, and with more interactive features on the way.

Radio Pros Available

If you've been displaced by the changes in the business or are seeking a new opportunity, Radio Ink wants to help. Put your name in front of the industry with a free listing in Radio Pros Available. And we'll be happy to post your aircheck or demo, or a link to your website. Click the headline to learn more.

June 7: The Most Influential Women in Radio, with Entercom Regional President Weezie Kramer as our cover interview
Also in this issue: Deborah Parenti's Dialogue, featuring three perennial MIW list members, with insights on marketing to younger demos
An interview with our 2010 MIW Legend
More and more radios are including display screens; Skip Pizzi's "Cliff Effect" covers "Watching the Radio"

**Coming up in Radio Ink:
June 21:** Radio's Foremost Independent Broadcasters; Tech Ink: The HD Radio Power Boost
July 12: The 40 Most Powerful People in Radio
July 26: GM Planning for the Second Half

Also:
August 23: New Media Spotlight
October 18: Radio's Top PDs
November 1: Focus on radio's top advertisers
November 15: The Best Managers in Radio

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