The State of Audio Today

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What marketers need to know about connecting to consumers in a pandemic

Audio innovation and the pandemic have changed everything from how audiences consume news to the way revenue is earned. Forward-thinking brands are redesigning the way stories are told and the way content is distributed. In this new marketplace, marketers must understand not only how to connect with their customers via audio, but stay agile in their approach.

Join us for this ANA Virtual Half-Day event, presented by RAB, where you will hear insightful case studies, best practices, and actionable takeaways on audio storytelling, attribution, and how to adapt to rapidly-changing consumer preferences and behavior.

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Agenda

TIME	EVENT DETAILS	LOCATION
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
11:00am - 11:10am	OPENING REMARKS Molly Knol Director, Committees and Conferences ANA
11:10am - 11:55am	HOW AUDIO DRIVES CULTURE The marketing and media landscape was already evolving and changing prior to 2020 and March of this year marked the dawn of a new era, in which "business as usual" was turned upside down. Business of doing business has undergone seismic change that will evolve for years to come and it’s never been more important for brands to amp up relevance and not just tell their stories but be their stories. In this session, CEOs from the top three audio companies will discuss radio’s strengths in reaching and engaging audiences by harnessing the trust and companionship that no other medium has and predict what the future of audio holds across its platforms. View Additional RAB Resources Mary Berner President and CEO Cumulus David Field Chairman, President and CEO Entercom Communications Corp. Bob Pittman Chairman and CEO iHeartMedia Moderator: Erica Farber President and CEO RAB View Video
11:55am - 12:30pm	MASTERCARD: THE PROCESS AND FUTURE OF SONIC BRANDING Mastercard is a technology company in the global payments industry that connects consumers, financial institutions, merchants, governments and businesses in more than 210 countries and territories. In this session, Gregory Boosin, Executive Vice President, Global B2B & Product Marketing at Mastercard will share some background on Mastercard’s approach to sonic branding and discuss how the brand is evolving their audio in light of the current pandemic. Gregory Boosin Executive Vice President, Global B2B & Product Marketing Mastercard View Event Recap, Presentation and Video
12:30pm - 1:05pm	MEDIA DYSTOPIA: SOUND AS THE SAVIOR This provocation session imagines multiple possibilities for the future of media and marketing, and how brands can start preparing now for the disruption of new technologies and platforms. Inspired by the Netflix series Black Mirror, the predictions imagine a new future and its impact on consumer behavior and cultural trends. Titled Sound As The Savior, our addiction to technology has caused us to be a society that has never been more depressed, more anxious, or more distracted. Audio might just be one our chance of saving ourselves while providing brands with the ultimate form of personalization with stories of the mind. Rachel Lowenstein (@rachelissan) Associate Director, Invention+ Mindshare USA View Event Recap
1:05pm - 1:40pm	PODCASTING DURING A PANDEMIC As of 2019, over half of America is now listening to podcasts. But how has COVID-19 shifted audio consumption? What does that mean for marketers? In this session, Catherine Captain, Vice President, Brand Strategy & Marketing at T-Mobile and Conal Byrne, President of the iHeartPodcast Network, will share insights on the rise in podcast listening, trends and what advertisers need to know about podcasting and advertising during a pandemic. Conal Byrne (@iHeartMedia) President iHeartPodcast Network Catherine Captain Vice President, Brand Strategy & Marketing T-Mobile View Video
1:40pm - 1:45pm	CLOSING REMARKS
1:45pm	CONFERENCE ENDS

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