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SUMMARY:Your Biggest Star Just Quit. Now What?
DESCRIPTION:Jackie O’s recent decision to step away from one of the most famous morning shows in the world – the Kyle & Jackie O Show in Australia – is a reminder of a reality every radio brand eventually faces: what happens when one of your biggest names\, who helps define your station\, walks away and suddenly isn’t there anymore? \n The departure of major talent can shift ratings\, reshape brand perception and create huge commercial pressure. But some stations navigate those moments better than others. In this session we explore how broadcasters manage superstar talent\, prepare for inevitable change and ensure their brand remains strong even when the headline name disappears.
URL:https://departureto.com/event/your-biggest-star-just-quit-now-what/
LOCATION:Imperial Room (Fairmont Royal York)\, 100 Front St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5J 1E3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference,Radiodays North America
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SUMMARY:Making Waves in Audio Investments
DESCRIPTION:Controlled revolution in audio audience measurement in the Netherlands\, where audio has been successfully put back into the spotlight. With a completely new currency measurement system. A bold story about collaboration\, strong market leadership\, and a clear vision for the future of audio. Frans Kok\, COO of the National Media Onderzoek (NMO)\, the Joint Industry Committee in the Netherlands\, tells you everything you need to know about the lessons learned. \nDr. Derrick Gray\, Chief Research & Operations Officer at Numeris\, will then discuss how these foundational approaches presented by the National Media Onderzoek compare with—and inform—the next stage of audio measurement development in Canada. Acknowledging the value of robust PPM models as proven building blocks\, Derrick will outline how Numeris is leveraging decades of experience to move beyond measurement stability toward a more unified\, future-ready hybrid audio framework. The presentation will highlight how observed data\, modelling\, and innovation can work together to deliver greater consistency\, comparability\, and long-term relevance for the Canadian market\, while maintaining trust\, transparency\, and strong industry collaboration. \n 
URL:https://departureto.com/event/making-waves-in-audio-investments/
LOCATION:Imperial Room (Fairmont Royal York)\, 100 Front St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5J 1E3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference,Departure,Radiodays North America
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SUMMARY:An Inflection Point for OTA Radio Advertising: Stealing Digital’s Playbook
DESCRIPTION:Digital advertising is “click\, click\, bought.” National radio campaigns are “call\, wait\, negotiate.” While digital platforms offer frictionless\, self-serve access\, executing a radio buy can still take days or weeks. \nIn this fast-paced 15‑minute session\, we’ll explore how radio can level the playing field. We’ll focus heavily on the “why”: why the industry must collaborate on infrastructure rather than compete in isolation\, why programmatic access is an urgent necessity\, and why shared solutions lower the barrier to entry for broadcasters of all sizes. Discover the new initiatives breaking down the red tape and paving the way to attract the next generation of radio advertisers.
URL:https://departureto.com/event/an-inflection-point-for-ota-radio-advertising-stealing-digitals-playbook/
LOCATION:Imperial Room (Fairmont Royal York)\, 100 Front St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5J 1E3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference,Departure,Radiodays North America
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T151500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T160000
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SUMMARY:From Breakfast to Brand: The Kris Fade Story
DESCRIPTION:Kris Fade isn’t just the voice of Virgin Radio’s number-one breakfast show in Dubai – he’s become part of the city’s daily life. His show connects directly with the rhythms\, culture\, and energy of Dubai\, blending big entertainment with a strong local feel. At the same time\, Kris has turned his success into a personal brand with more than a million Instagram followers and a range of business ventures. In this session\, he’ll sit down with Daryn Jones from Virgin Radio\, Toronto to share how he’s built a show that resonates so deeply with its audience\, how he’s grown his following far beyond the studio\, and what it takes to maximise your personal brand in today’s media world. Expect both practical lessons and big inspiration from one of the world’s biggest radio stars!
URL:https://departureto.com/event/from-breakfast-to-brand-the-kris-fade-story/
LOCATION:Imperial Room (Fairmont Royal York)\, 100 Front St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5J 1E3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference,Departure,Radiodays North America
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SUMMARY:30 Ideas in 45 Minutes - Nik Goodman
DESCRIPTION:No keynotes. No long backstories. Just ideas! Six brilliant speakers bring five ideas each and what do you get… 45 minutes of pure inspiration. This is the session for people who love practical thinking – promotions you can steal\, content twists you can try tomorrow\, talent ideas\, digital moves\, revenue sparks and brand plays that actually work.\nIt’s fast. It’s focused. It’s energising… and it’s the perfect way to round off Radiodays North America!
URL:https://departureto.com/event/30-ideas-in-45-minutes-nik-goodman/
LOCATION:Imperial Room (Fairmont Royal York)\, 100 Front St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5J 1E3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference,Departure,Radiodays North America
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