Ed Esposito
Vice President, Information Media
Rubber City Radio Group
Akron, OH

"We tried really hard this year to vary the sessions so that they reached a broad audience, news directors, reporters, producers, news staff, new professional and educators but there is a common theme for all and that's the digital transition. Regardless of your role in our industry, this is a big issue and advice on how to make the transition as painless as possible and how to manage and cover news in this new environment is everyone's priority. We want attendees to network with their colleagues to get a new perspective or some advice, talk to vendors about new products for this new platform and get a chance to see where electronic journalism is headed--that's what convention is all about and we hope that everyone walks away with ideas they can use as soon as they get back to work."

Kevin Osgood
General Manager
Inergi Broadcast
Huntsville, AL

"As a fairly new broadcast company, I knew we had to be at RTNDA every year.

It's the only show where we can talk with news directors, general managers, journalists - online journalists and educators. The people I meet at RTNDA are either the decision maker or those who have great influence on the decision makers so this is the one event we'll never miss!"

Donna Francavilla
Reporter
CBS News Radio
Birmingham, AL

With our industry changing daily, RTNDA sessions keep me up-to-date and in the "know." Technology is changing at break-neck speed. The best way to stay informed and network with industry leaders is regular attendance. I enjoy the hands-on sampling of new equipment, one-on-one coaching, the career fair, and just mingling with my colleagues. As a freelancer and one-man band, this is one convention I never miss.

Dave Sirak
News Operations Manager
WFTV
Orlando, FL

"Figuring out what technology is available now for HD conversion and what is coming up in the next year is a big issue for everyone in the news industry right now. Budgeting for the HD conversion and understanding the impact on production and coverage of news is why attending RTNDA@NAB is so important. You have the chance to touch base with other colleagues dealing with the same issues, as well as get suggestions on how to prepare your station for the changes."

Susana Schuler
Vice President of News
Raycom Media
Montgomery, AL

"The news industry changes everyday.  RTNDA's convention gives me the chance to keep on top of the changes and get some fresh ideas and perspectives from colleagues as well as industry leaders.  I come back energized with new ideas and new concepts for covering the news and helping lead the journalists who must lead the way in our station group."

Mark Miller
News Director
WBAL-AM
Baltimore

“RTNDA@NAB is a ‘must do’ for radio news directors. The convention is one-stop shopping. You get to test drive much of the new technology that is crucial to producing a quality product in today’s multi-platform environment. And, the convention provides a rare networking opportunity to share innovative ideas with the best and brightest in radio news today.”

Mike Stutz
Director of Digital News
News-Press and Gazette Company
Palm Desert, CA

"As our industry continues to evolve into the digital world, the RTNDA@NAB always keeps in step by offering sessions and exhibits that allow me to see the latest trends and technology. We all produce our news on a variety of platforms and this convention provides a real opportunity to find the right tools and learn the 'best practices' for success in digital news."

Dave Winstrom
Director of Fox NewsEdge
Fox News
New York, NY

"RTNDA's convention is an opportunity for me to see and catch up with our affiliates news personnel. And with the NAB, the production and engineering staffs are there to work on the issues we all face in our changing news operations. It all comes together with the sessions, the exhibits and the support from other news managers. I wouldn't miss it."