At Radio Ink's Forecast 2012, set for December 6, 2011 at the Harvard Club in New York, Greater Media Chairman/CEO Peter Smyth moderates the panel "Economic Forecasting: Revenue Expectations for 2012." In these confusing and still-tumultous economic times, this panel of experts will look at the radio revenues, the impact of the coming 2012 elections, and the platforms and initiatives where revenues will likely come from and grow.
Smyth, Chairman/CEO of Greater Media Inc., is one of the most innovative leaders in the broadcasting industry. Radio Ink magazine selected Smyth as "America's Best Broadcaster" in 2005 and has named him one of the "40 Most Powerful People in Radio" every year for the past decade.
Smyth will have on his panel:
Marci Ryvicker, Director/Equity Research, Wells Fargo Securities, is one of the most respected equity analysts covering the media industry and was a co-chair of Forecast 2011. She's known for her thoughtful and incisive take on the media business and is frequently quoted in the financial and mainstream press.
Mark Fratrik, VP, BIA/Kelsey Group, is a well respected researcher in the broadcast industry. He's conducted market and strategic analysis for more than 20 years and is a leading spokesperson concerning trends and forecasts for the media industry.
Mark Gray, President of Katz Radio Group, oversees the nation's leading media representation company. Gray is a sales and marketing powerhouse, with a 20-year track record of business development.
Jack Myers, Media Economist, Myers Publishing, is editor and publisher of the Jack Myers Media Business Report, read by more than 30,000 senior executives in advertising and media every day. He works with companies through a proprietary advisory work and the Media Network.
Forecast is Radio Ink's eagerly anticipated annual radio industry financial conference -- the only one of its kind. Radio owners, CEOs, CFOs, group executives, managers and Wall Street analysts gather to discuss the state of the radio industry and predictions for the coming year. Participants hear about current and upcoming trends and opportunities, and meet the trendsetters of tomorrow.
Each year after the conference, Radio Ink invites the 40 Most Powerful People in Radio to pick up their plaques and join us for cocktails in their honor. The 2011 40 Most Powerful featured more new faces than any time in the list's history, and Forecast attendees will get the exclusive opportunity to mingle with both new entrants and the perennials in New York's elegant Harvard Club. Only registered conference attendees are guaranteed invitations to the after-party. Attendance is limited to 200.
Don't miss your chance to gather with, and learn from, the best in radio at Forecast 2012. Get your tickets today! Early registration discount expires November 25!
