Convergence '09 Opening Video

The video that opened Radio Ink's Convergence '09 conference, held February 9-10 in San Jose.

Convergence Day Two! Video Highlights

Images From Convergence: Day Two

Scoble Talks Tech

SAN JOSE -- February 10, 2009: In a one-on-one with Radio Ink Publisher Eric Rhoads, Scobleizer blogger and FastCompany.TV exec Robert Scoble gave some details on his life with tech, including combing through tens of thousands of Twitter feeds.

Convergence: Radio's Opportunities -- And Landmines

SAN JOSE -- February 10, 2009: A frank look at radio's future online was the topic of the "Distribution Dilemma" session at Radio Ink's Convergence '09, continuing today in San Jose. KFI's Neil Saavedra and UStream's Brad Hunstable (pictured) pointed to the potential of the right partnerships, while attorney David Oxenford reminded broadcasters that, with performance royalties back on the table, just "defending the over-the-air stream" will be a big issue.

Borrell: Radio's Online Opportunities Are Bigger Than You Think

SAN JOSE -- February 10, 2009: Internet strategist Gordon Borrell of Borrell & Associates told Radio Ink's Convergence that there is a "great flux in advertising going on right now," with declines in newspapers, Yellow Pages, and direct mail. And, he added, "This is a great opportunity for radio."

A New Golden Age For Radio?

SAN JOSE -- February 10, 2009: Accuradio CEO and RAIN Publisher Kurt Hanson kicked off the "Interactive Strategies of Radio Companies" session at Radio Ink's Convergence '09 Tuesday with the declaration that "Radio is on the cusp of its fourth Golden Age" -- the age of Internet radio.

Convergence: Social Networking's Big Possibilities

SAN JOSE -- February 10, 2009: At the "Social Networking & Online Interactivity" panel at Radio Ink's Convergence '09 Tuesday, Closed Loop Marketing's Sandra Niehaus said radio is a social network already, spread by old-fashioned word of mouth.

'Never Been A Better Time To Be A Broadcaster'

SAN JOSE -- February 10, 2009: SBR Creative Media co-President Dave Rahn said at Radio Ink's Convergence '09 that, if the goal is to gather ears and sell advertising, "There's never been a better time to be a broadcaster than right now. Rahn was on the "Radio on Demand" panel, moderated by BMP Radio's Scott Wallace and featuring Jacobs Media's Fred Jacobs.

Meeting Advertiser Expectations Key To Multi-Platform Selling

SAN JOSE -- February 10, 2009: RAB President/CEO Jeff Haley pointed to the "amazing" commitment of radio sellers to the medium at the "Multi-Platform Selling" panel at Radio Ink's Convergence '09 Tuesday -- but also said sellers must adapt to changing times and advertiser expectations.

Become A Fluent Online Speaker

SAN JOSE -- February 10, 2009: WFMU/Jersey City, NJ GM Ken Freedman advised Convergence '09 attendees to "become fluent in online culture" during the "Using Radio to Drive Listeners Online" panel -- and he acknowledged that doing that is a "big, big commitment."

Interactive-Agency Head Outlines Ad Realities

SAN JOSE -- February 10, 2009: The future of online advertising and the need to adapt for survival were key to the Q&A with Norstar Media Entertainment CEO Laurence Norjean and GroupM Interaction Worldwide CEO Rob Norman at Radio Ink's Convergence '09.

'What Do You See That The Rest Of Us Are Blind To?'

SAN JOSE -- February 10, 2009: What triggers innovation? That was the focus of Pandora CEO Joe Kennedy's Tuesday keynote at Radio Ink's Convergence '09, as he said "tectonic shifts" -- like the Internet, mobile broadcast, even global warming -- "create massive opportunities for visionaries."

Day One Convergence '09 Video Highlights!

Images From Convergence '09: Day One

Newmark: Feedback Is Critical

SAN JOSE -- February 9, 2009: In a one-on-one talk with Radio Ink Publisher Eric Rhoads at Convergence '09, being held today and tomorrow in San Jose, craigslist founder Craig newmark said one of the keys to his company's long-running success is to "solicit feedback, act on it, then solicit more feedback."

Kawasaki Kicks Off Convergence

SAN JOSE -- February 9, 2009: Silicon Valley icon Guy Kawasaki opened Radio Ink's Convergence '09 this afternoon with a rousing 10-point keynote on "The Art of Innovation." Among his key points: Companies founded just to make money seldom actually do; what's important is "to create meaning."

Convergence is the digital-media conference for radio broadcasters and digital radio stations focused on growing their interactive revenues and audiences. Radio Managers are pressured to generate interactive revenues in 2009. This conference is focused on REVENUE STRATEGIES to grab money you don't know you're missing!