MONDAY, May 15, 2017
6 – 8:30 PM Opening French Quarter Reception from 6-8pm, in the Riverview Room on 41st floor of the Marriott on Canal St, just 4 blocks from the Ritz-Carlton. The Riverview room has spectacular views overlooking the French Quarter and New Orleans Mississippi Riverfront. A great way to start your PRIMA conference in New Orleans with drinks, food, and conversation.
· Upon exiting Ritz doors, take left on Canal St.
· Walk 3-4 blocks until you hit the New Orleans Marriott entrance on the left
· Once in the hotel, go to the River Tower Elevators (to the right, closest to the Front Desk) and press 4-1 – this will take you up to the 41st floor
· Once on Floor 41 – take Right to the Riverview 2 room
Note: there is also a “JW Marriott” on Canal St (can be confusing). This is not where the reception is. It is at the “New Orleans Mariott” which is a 42 story building.
PRIMA Suite follows at the hotel. Details to be announced.
TUESDAY, May 16, 2017
We will be meeting in the “French Quarter Room” at the Ritz – 3rd floor. Same level as check-in and Bar/Courtyard.
7:30 – 8:45 AM Breakfast Briefing: The FCC Under New Leadership, Ownership Reports, and More
Moderator: Dan Skinner
- Ernie Sanchez, The Sanchez Law Firm
- Joe Chautin, Hardy Carey Chautin & Balkin
9:00 – 10:00 AM How to Sell Public Radio: Emerging Trends and Best Practices
Moderator: Christina Kuzmych
- Jim Taszarek, Market Enginuity
10:15 – 11:15 AM NPR News Update
Moderator: Paul Maassen
- Chris Turpin, VP NPR News and Operations
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Lunch Briefing: NPR Digital Update
Moderator: Tim Eby
- Tom Hjelm, Chief Digital Officer, NPR Digital Services
1:15 – 2:15 Legislative and Representation Update
Moderator: Paul Maassen
- Mike Riksen, NPR Vice President for Policy and Representation
- Loren Mayer, Chief Operating Officer, NPR
2:30 – 3:45 PM NPR/Station Compact Discussion
Moderator: Regina Dean
- Loren Mayor, Chief Operating Officer, NPR
- Gemma Hooley, VP Member Partnership, NPR
- Tom Hjelm, Chief Digital Officer, NPR Digital Services
4:00 – 5:00 PM GM Conversation
Moderator: Dan Skinner
- Share your Successes, Lessons Learned and Other Insights with your Colleagues
Dinner on Your Own: Enjoy the French Quarter!
WEDNESDAY, May 17, 2017
8:00 – 9:30 AM Breakfast Briefing: New Trends in Content, Platforms and Business Models
Moderator: Neenah Ellis
- John Barth, Chief Content Officer for PRX
- Paul Jacobs, Jacobs Media, SonicAi
- Eve Abrams, Localore Project Producer
9:45 – 10:45 AM Update on Station Interconnect System
Moderator: Christina Kuzmych
- Michael Beach, PRSS
- Maryfran Tyler, PRSS
11:00 AM to Noon PRIMA Annual Business Meeting and Conference Wrap-Up
- Guest Speaker: Patty Cahill, CPB Board Member
Note: Box lunches available for those who need to leave at noon or stay and talk.