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Wits annual radio conference in July unpacks Radio 2.0

The annual Wits Radio Academy's conference will be held from 1 to 3 July 2015 at the Wits Club, Braamfontein. Under this year's theme, 'Radio 2.0', concentrating on the new shapes and forms the medium will take, around 50 top international speakers and delegates from public, commercial and community radio; producers, managers, on-air talent, sales and marketing staff will attend.
Wits annual radio conference in July unpacks Radio 2.0

The conference is being renamed Radio Days Africa to reflect a stronger focus on the whole continent. It will offer a new stream of events focused particularly on sales and marketing issues; and include masterclasses, where delegates can hone their skills with top experts.

Conference highlights

    • International insights on making social media work for radio programmers
    • The challenge of needletime: the likely introduction of needletime charges will make it much more expensive to play music. Hear how key role-players are thinking about the issue.
    • Masterclass on how to build a successful radio advertising campaign
    • The role of audio in building brands: US insights
    • Enabling radio's digital future. Now that TV's digital migration is finally underway, what are government role-players doing to move radio into a digital future?
    • How to step into big shoes: exploring how prominent DJs and presenters handle the challenge of taking over a popular slot
    • Masterclasses on interviewing and music scheduling
    • The podcasting revolution: this online audio form is taking the US and other countries by storm. We will explore the phenomenon and its potential in SA.
    • Year one of unradio: A year after Gareth Cliff started his new online venture, we ask him back to hear how things have gone.

    • The connected car: new cars will be Internet enabled. What does that mean for radio?

The cost for three-days is R3,500, including lunches, teas, conference pack and welcome event. A single day is R1,500. There is an early bird rate available until the end of May. For more information, go to www.journalism.co.za/radiodays.

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