R&R Convention

Attracting the top broadcast and recording-industry executives from around the country, the R&R Convention is recognized as the premier annual conference for the radio and record industries. In 2008 the R&R Convention will be co-located with the NAB Radio Show at the Hilton Austin Hotel and the Austin Convention Center.

In the past, the R&R Convention has featured many luminaries as keynote speakers, including President Bill Clinton; General Norman Schwarzkopf; "America's Mayor" Rudy Giuliani; and recording-industry legend Clive Davis, as well as such superstar entertainers as the Eagles, Stevie Wonder, John Mellencamp, Christina Aguilera, the Allman Brothers Band, Moby, Stevie Nicks, Shelby Lynne, Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and Tom Hamilton, David Foster, the Guess Who, Bowling For Soup, Duran Duran's Simon LeBon and John Taylor, Alicia Keys and many more.

Such nationally known TV and radio personalities as Whoopi Goldberg, Randy Jackson, Casey Kasem, Dick Clark, Leeza Gibbons, Nancy O'Dell, Pat O'Brien and many others have also appeared at the R&R Conventions.

The convention attracts radio and recording-industry executives representing the most popular music formats in America, including CHR/Top 40, Rhythmic, Alternative, Rock, Urban, Adult Contemporary, Country, Smooth Jazz and Spanish language formats.

The R&R Convention comprises keynote presentations, panel sessions, format-specific breakout sessions, artist showcases, the R&R Industry Achievement Awards presentation and other special events. The atmosphere is relaxed, but the focus is on networking, learning and entertainment. Sponsorships are limited to maximize both awareness and contact opportunities.

In all, the R&R Convention represents a unique, exciting and high-level brand-marketing environment to reach the entire radio and recording industries for the most important week in radio.