Glad to post a guest blog today from Paul Jacobs:
This week, one of the best things about radio will be taking place in Minneapolis – the 30th Conclave. As someone who knows what it takes to put on a substantive event (shameless plug for The Jacobs Media Summit), we truly admire how this industry gathering has become an excellent learning experience for radio.
Why is The Conclave important? All you have to do is read their mission statement: “Through education, the Conclave’s mission is to improve the quality of broadcasting and related industries so they may better serve the public interest.”
And The Conclave delivers on the promise, with keynoters like Al Franken and FCC Commissioner Jonathan Adelstein, and dozens of some of the smartest people in radio, sharing their knowledge with the current, and next generations of broadcasters.
There are countless industry "gatherings," but The Conclave has emerged as a truly positive force, for management and staffers at all levels. Their Board is to be truly commended.
Jacobs Media has consistently walked the walk in the digital space, providing insights and guidance through its well-read national Techsurveys.
In 2008, jacapps was launched - a mobile apps company that has designed and built more than 1,300 apps for both the Apple and Android platforms. In 2013, the DASH Conference was created - a mashup of radio and automotive, designed to foster better understanding of the "connected car" and its impact.
Along with providing the creative and intellectual direction for the company, Fred consults many of Jacobs Media's commercial and public radio clients, in addition to media brands looking to thrive in the rapidly changing tech environment.
Fred was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 2018.
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Conclave was excellent and my first. Highlights for me were Al Frankin (laughed and cried), Mancow (laughed), David Martin (laughed and learned)and most of all the MUSIC. The panels were soso. The hotel sucked. The weather was perfect for staying indoors. Are you going to provide Pauls thoughts/reviews? J Galen
Thanks for the comment, and if you want to see how Tim Davis and I felt about the gathering, our thoughts are posted on the blog now.