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R&R; Convention 2009
Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel • September 23-25, 2009

Attracting the top broadcast and recording-industry executives from around the country, the R&R Convention is recognized as the premier annual conference for the radio and record industries. In 2009 the R&R Convention will be co-located with the NAB Radio Show at the Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel and the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

In the past, the R&R Convention has featured many luminaries as keynote speakers, including President Bill Clinton; General Norman Schwarzkopf; "America's Mayor" Rudy Giuliani; and recording-industry legend Clive Davis, as well as such superstar entertainers as the Eagles, Stevie Wonder, John Mellencamp, Christina Aguilera, the Allman Brothers Band, Moby, Stevie Nicks, Shelby Lynne, Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and Tom Hamilton, David Foster, the Guess Who, Bowling For Soup, Duran Duran's Simon LeBon and John Taylor, Alicia Keys and many more.

At the first R&R Convention lunch on Sept. 17, noted financial guru and radio/TV personality Dave Ramsey invigorated the crowd with a rousing speech, in which he outlined his acronym for success: CAPP, which stands for creativity, activity, perception and people.

	Former rock star and current Clear Channel classic rock KUFX/San Jose morning show host Greg Kihn appeared at the Jacobs Media Summit 13 “President of Radio" session on Sept. 18.

David D. Oxenford, a partner at Washington, D.C.-based law firm Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, discussed the Performance Rights Act at a Sept. 19 session moderated by R&R’s Jeffrey Yorke.

	Greater Media active rock WMMR/Philadelphia PD Bill Weston, left, and Capitol Music Group VP of promotion Ray Gmeiner, right, took part in the active rock session titled "Localism: Can It Save Us?"

Clear Channel urban AC KHHT (Hot 92.3)/Los Angeles PD R Dub!, left, and veteran programmer Cruze weighed in on the “Can Radio and Records Thrive Under Alternative Business Models?” panel at the R&R Convention.

Following his speech at Sept. 17’s Convention lunch, radio/TV personality Dave Ramsey took a moment to hang with the R&R crew. Pictured here from left are R&R president/publisher Erica Farber, Ramsey, "The Dave Ramsey Show" executive VP Bill Hampton and R&R sales rep Meredith Hupp.

Independent artist Sharmian kicked off the first of three Convention lunches with an interesting performance that included her single "I Drank Myself to Bed."

Tim Sanders, former chief solutions officer at Yahoo!, shared research from his new book, “Saving The World At Work,” during the “Radio For Good: A Revolution” session on Sept. 17.

Genuine Son rocked the R&R opening-night cocktail party as the industry enjoyed some good music, food and drinks. Lead singer Dave Ritz is seen here in full rock star mode, showering the crowd with his vocals.

There were some serious poker players at R&R's World Poker Tour Texas Hold 'Em Party on the first night of R&R '08. While R&R's own news/talk/sports editor, Mike Stern, came in fourth (and won Miss Congeniality), Sovereign City Communications affiliate sales executive Adam Wilbur won the whole shebang. He's seen here grinning widely while surrounded by R&R top 40 editor Kevin Carter, left, and editorial director/associate publisher Cyndee Maxwell.

A spirited discussion about turning sales bombs into on-air winners was on tap for the AC/hot AC session "Take Pig, Apply Lipstick." WTMX (101.9 the Mix)/Chicago PD Mary Ellen Kachinske, center, is seen here debating the topic, as KVIL/Dallas PD Kurt Johnson, left, and WRRM (Warm 98)/Cincinnati PD TJ Holland, right, look on.

The popularity of the Texas music scene was discussed during the country format session, "Across The Country In 90 Minutes," which featured panelists George Couri of Triple 8 Management, left, Enzo Devincenzo of 377 Management, center, and Bob Mitchell of the Smith Music Group, right.

Syndication One and KBFB (97.9 the Beat)/Dallas morning show host Rickey Smiley introduced the exclusive R&R premiere of "Soul Men." He was also the recipient of the 2008 R&R Industry Achievement Award for Urban Personality of the Year.

During the Publisher's Profile lunch on day two of R&R '08, actor/comedian/singer Wayne Brady entertained and amused us all during his interview with R&R president/publisher Erica Farber, then busted out a few tunes from his new album "A Long Time Coming" for the crowd.

Longtime Motley Crue bassist and Sixx:A.M.'s Nikki Sixx appeared at the Jacobs Media Summit 13 to talk about what he knows about your audience that you don't know.

D2G Records' OM Sherita Anderson introduced Niyoki at the R&R Gospel Brunch.

Just before the Rate-a-Record panel started at the Sept. 19 lunch, Secondhand Serenade vocalist/guitarist John Vesely took the stage to perform a few songs acoustically, including the single "Fall for You" (Glassnote/ILG/Atlantic), which is currently top 10 at Top 40.

In2une Music founder Dale Connone, left, and Capitol Music Group executive VP of promotion Greg Thompson shared their thoughts during the “Can Radio and Records Thrive Under Alternative Business Models?” panel at the R&R Convention.

The third lunch at R&R '08 exploded with talent as a slew of people took the stage for our Rate-a-Record panel, which finally elected State of Shock's "Money Honey" as its highest-rated track. Seen here from left are Vanguard/Capitol artist Matt Nathanson; Mark Andes, the bassist for Heart and founder of Spirit, JoJo Gunne and Firefall; Ian McLagan, the founder of Small Faces/Faces; R&R head of digital sales John Fagot; Freddy Fletcher, owner/operator of Pedernales and Arlyn Studios; and Broadcast Architecture senior VP of domestic operations Elliott Wood.

The alternative session on Sept. 17 tackled the subject of mentoring talent. Pictured from left are session moderator and Press Communications alternative WHTG/Monmouth-Ocean assistant station manager/PD/midday host Terrie Carr, Jacobs Media AM show and talent development specialist Keith Cunningham, Greater Media classic rock WMGK/Philadelphia PD Charley Lake, Edison Media VP of music and programming Sean Ross and Emmis Communications alternative WKQX (Q101.1)/Chicago PD Marc Young.

Latin industry experts gathered to discuss the success of the Latin CHR format during the "Comeback Kid: Latin CHR Explosion" session. The panelists said the format is fueled by stations in Texas taking chances on new music and the ample availability of new songs by new acts. Texas is the hub of the Latin CHR format, they said. Pictured here from left are Warner Latina marketing director Albert Ramírez, XAVO (Digital)/McAllen PD Mario Facundo, Border Media VP of programming/Latin and Santos Latin Media president José Santos, XGTS (Digital)/Laredo PD Arturo Sandoval and Casa Blanca Entertainment president Frank White.

The format session "Survival of the Smooth Jazz Species: The Time Is Now" joined WSJT/Tampa PD Ross Block, KTWV/Los Angeles morning co-host Pat Prescott, McVay Media founder Mike McVay, Strategic Radio Solutions VP of programming Bob Kaake and KWJZ/Seattle PD Carol Handley in lively discussion. From left are McVay, Kaake and Handley.

Border Media president Jeff Hinson, left, and AHAA PPM Council chairwoman and Tapestry managing director Isabella Sánchez were among the panelists on the "United We Stand In A PPM World" Latin/Urban session on Sept. 18. It was a heated discussion about PPM's impact on the Latin and urban markets and the issues broadcasters are asking Arbitron to resolve to their satisfaction.

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