VO-BB - 20 YEARS OLD!

[Philip Banks]

Apart from the obvious social side of the event, what do people take away with them? How does it help radio and the people therein? From what I read on here and have learned from other places the situation in US radio is dire. Here in the UK we have far too many radio stations and those in the commercial sector, having cut costs etc to position themselves to compete, now find that they are unable to compete. I believe Rajiv is a producer for BBC radio in the midlands and so his views will more informed than mine as an outsider, a listener and someone who understand business.

How do you grab listeners from other stations? You have to do it as there are not enough to go around. How do you make your product attractive? How do you (commercial stations) make money?

[Rajiv]

Sorry, Philip - not guilty on the BBC producer charge... I merely worked as an impressionist on Alistair McGowan's 'The Game's Up' some years ago (BBC R5). And then there's my beloved hospital radio work - where I've been a sports presenter and football commentator for 8 years. I'm sure - as with most things - you'll know more about this subject than l'il 'ol me.

(That shortbread flavour was great, by the way.)

[Deirdre]

This thread has been pre-ignored for its Britishness.
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[Rajiv]

It's an honour to be ignored by such exalted company, Deirdre... I'll instruct Philip to address his Brit-o-centric wafflings to me - or other pseudo-toffs - through the magic of private messaging in future, va bene?

[BenWils]

Being my first time attending, I experienced a great guy in Dan O'Day and it was a terrific learning opportunity for those in radio production, programming and voiceover. Dan's mission seems pretty simple....to make radio more fun for those broadcasting and programming it.... and more importantly for those listening.

Even more plainly put.....he hopes to help rid the "junk" from much of today's radio (my words not his). He does a great job of not pulling punches when it comes to critiques and analyzing the work people submit to be publicly critiqued. Lots of good writing exercises and panel discussions. The good thing is he doesn't seem to do this make a bigger and better name for himself (although I am sure he doesn't mind it) but he seems to really care about the mode of communication called radio. And he seems to really want to push people to be better each year from what I saw. I really enjoyed the Summit.

Pat Fraley and Nancy Wolfson did a tremendous job with their segments. As well, Dick Orkin was highly informative and very entertaining.

I am not in radio....however, I just wanted an excuse to get out of the studio for a bit and this was well worth the money spent in my opinion. I made some great friends and had some great times and learned some things as well. Can't beat that!

Plus I got to experience Bob and Eric Souer, Melissa Exelberth, Donovan and myself all smashed into a convertible Mustang on our way back from dinner one night. Donovan.....we need that picture posted soon.

Plus I got to hang out with "TheVoiceofCool.com"


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