Conference 2018 .
Thursday 22nd February
Official Conference Opening
The Future of Radio Debate
Panel: John Purcell, IBI; Kevin Rafter, DCU; Siobhán Kenny, Radiocentre UK; Jørgen Ramskov, Radio24syv Denmark; Dan Healy, Head of 2fm & RTÉ Radio Strategy
Moderator: Pat Kenny, Newstalk
My Story: A Broadcasting Career, Insights to the BBC and Radio’s Future
with Helen Boaden, former Director, BBC Radio
The Absolute Perspective
with Christian O’Connell, Breakfast Presenter & Paul Sylvester, Content Director, Absolute Radio
Securing the Future of News in a Digital World
with Michelle Livesey, Key 103, Manchester; Sam Walker, What Goes on Media, UK; Emma Meese, Cardiff University, MoJo in the Community
Moderator: Bernadette Prendergast, Galway Bay FM
Creative Leadership – How to Lead Creative Change
with Linda Green, Leading Creative Talent, UK
Friday 23rd February
The Agency Perspective
with Bill Kinlay, Group M; Dave Harland, CEO, OmnicomMediaGroup; Liam McDonnell, CEO, Dentsu Aegis Network Ireland
Moderator: Vincent Wall, Newstalk
Research & Insights
Research: Why Irish people continue to Choose Radio
with Gabrielle Cummins, Choose Radio
Research into listening habits of the Media Advertising Sector
with Damien Loscher, IPSOS MRBI
Creating creative radio advertising
with Rory Hamilton, Boys and Girls
Breakout Session 2
Podcasting – Opportunities for Radio
with Alan Bennett, HeadStuff; Cormac Moore; Taz Kelleher; Roisin Ingle; Ruairí McKiernan
DIGITAL INSIGHTS
Joanne Sweeney-Burke, CEO Digital Training Institute: Overview of Digital Trends in 2018
Jessie Kavanagh, Teen YouTuber: 14 year old Jessie tells her success story and what radio can learn from YouTube
Glen Mulcahy, Titanium Media: Mobile tools and technology for Radio
Michael Hill, Managing Director, RadioPlayer WorldWide
Moderator: Lorcan Kinsella, Brand Nova Digital
Breakout Session 3
2017 was a good year for Irish music & Irish radio. What’s next?
Hosted by IMRO
Secrets to Breakfast Success
with Ian Dempsey, Niall Power, Adam Smyth & Elaine Kinsella
Moderator: Andy Matthews, Classic Hits 4FM
Leadership & Motivation – Perspectives from the Sporting World
with Keith Wood, Derek McGrath, Ken Doherty & Jenny Murphy
Moderator: Lisa Lawlor, Corks Red FM
![Paul-Fernely](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Paul-Fernely-resized.jpg)
Paul Fernley
Sales Manager, ReelWorld - Europe and International
![Damian Loscher](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/damien_loscher_sq.jpg)
Damian Loscher
Managing Director, Ipsos MRBI (Ireland)
![Jessie Kavanagh](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Jessie-Beauty-x-Media-Kit-Jan-2018.jpg)
Jessie Kavanagh
Teen YouTuber
![The 2 Johnnies](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/The-2-Johnnies-profile-photo.jpg)
The 2 Johnnies
Comedians
![Mark-Egan](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Mark-Egan.jpg)
Mark Egan
Purple Bridge Media
![Mandy Johnston](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Mandy-Johnston-profile-photo.jpg)
Mandy Johnston
CEO, Irish Offshore Association
![brian-redmond](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/brian-redmond.jpg)
Brian Redmond
Executive Producer for Programs at KCLR
![Staxx-Williams](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Staxx-Williams.jpg)
Staxx Williams
Creative Services Director for Z100
![Ian Dempsey](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/ian_dempsey_sq.jpg)
Ian Dempsey
Breakfast Show Presenter, TodayFM
![Alison-Winter](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Alison-Winter.jpg)
Alison Winter
Head of Audiences, BBC
![james-obrien](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/james-obrien.jpg)
James O’Brien
Presenter, LBC, London
![Roody Flynn](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Roddy-Flynn-profile-picture.jpg)
Dr. Roddy Flynn
Associate Professor, School of Communications, DCU
![Rob-Timony](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Rob-Timony.jpg)
Rob Timony
Head of audioXi, Bauer Media Audio Ireland
![Bill Kinlay](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Bill-Kinlay-Photo.jpg)
Bill Kinlay
Chief Executive, GroupM Ireland
![Siobhan Kenny](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Siobhan_Kenny2015.jpg)
Siobhan Kenny
CEO, Radiocentre
![Jørgen Ramskov](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/JorgenRamskov.jpg)
Jørgen Ramskov
CEO and Chief Editor at Radio24syv
![Greg-Hughes](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Greg-Hughes.jpg)
Greg Hughes
Head of News, Highland Radio
![Damien](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Damien.jpg)
Damien Tiernan
News and Current Affairs Presenter, WLRFM
![Roisin Ingle](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/roisin_ingle_sq.jpg)
Roisin Ingle
Podcast Presenter, Roisin Meets
![Derek McGrath](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/derekMcGrath.jpg)
Derek McGrath
Manager, Waterford Senior Hurling team
![Helen Boaden](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/helen_boaden_sq.jpg)
Helen Boaden
Former Director of BBC Radio
![Liedewij Hentenaar](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Liedewij-Hentenaar.jpg)
Liedewij Hentenaar
Managing Director, RAB Netherlands
![Siobhan-Kenny-profile-photo](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Siobhan-Kenny-profile-photo.jpg)
Siobhan Kenny
CEO, Radio Centre UK
![Lorcan Kinsella](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Lorcan-Kinsella-New-Ross-Chamber-1.jpg)
Lorcan Kinsella
CEO, Brand Nova Digital
![Angie-Greaves](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Angie-Greaves.jpg)
Angie Greaves
Presenter, Smooth Radio
![Celene-Craig](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Celene-Craig.jpg)
Celene Craig
CEO, BAI
![Ken Doherty](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/KenDoherty.jpg)
Ken Doherty
Radio Presenter at Sunshine 106.8
![Tara-Rafter](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tara-Rafter.jpg)
Tara Rafter
The Navigation Coach
![Cormac Moore](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/cormacmoore1.jpg)
Cormac Moore
Producer/presenter of the Project 10 documentary podcast series.
![Alan Bennett](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Alan300Profile.jpg)
Alan Bennett
Managing Director, Headstuff
![Daniel Browne](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Daniel-Browne-profile-photo.jpg)
Daniel Browne
Commercial Director, Ocean FM
![Glen Mulcahy](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/glen_mulcahy_sq.jpg)
Glen Mulcahy
Founder and Business Manager, Titanium Media
![Sam Walker](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/sam_walker_sq.jpg)
Sam Walker
Award-wining broadcaster
![Dan Healy](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Dan-Healy.jpg)
Dan Healy
Head of RTÉ 2FM and RTÉ Radio Strategy
![Aine Kerr](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Aine-Kerr_5627.jpg)
Aine Kerr
Co-Founder and COO of Kinzen
![Christian O’Connell](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/christian_oconnell_sq.jpg)
Christian O’Connell
Presenter, Absolute Radio
![Frans Kok](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Frans-Kok.jpg)
Frans Kok
National Listening Research (NLO), The Netherlands
![rune-Hafskjaer](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/rune-Hafskjaer.jpg)
Rune Hafskjær
Head of Digital, P4, Norway
![Kevin Rafter](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Kevin-Rafter.jpg)
Kevin Rafter
Professor of Political Communication and Head of the School of Communications, DCU
![Andrew-Bailey-profile-picture](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Andrew-Bailey-profile-picture.jpg)
Andrew Bailey
Managing Editor, LBC
![Pat-Kenny](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Pat-Kenny.jpg)
Pat Kenny
Host of The Pat Kenny Show, Newstalk
![Gareth-Roberts-Profile-Photo](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Gareth-Roberts-Profile-Photo.jpg)
Gareth Roberts
Managing Editor, BBC Coventry & Warwickshire
![Tammy-Darcy](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Tammy-Darcy.jpg)
Tammy Darcy
Founder and CEO of The Shona Project
![Kiela-Brodigan](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Kiela-Brodigan.jpg)
Kiela Brodigan
Director of Digital, Bauer Media
![Emma Harney](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Emma-profile-photo.jpg)
Emma Harney
Orchestrate PR
![eimear](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/eimear1.jpg)
Eimear Ní Bhraonáin
Presenter, KCLR 96FM
![Michelle Livesey](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/michelle_livesey_sq.jpg)
Michelle Livesey
Chief Reporter and News Editor at KEY 103, Manchester
![Fionnuala-Corbett](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Fionnuala-Corbett-pic-flipped.jpg)
Fionnuala Corbett
Head of News and Current Affairs, iRadio
![PJ-Gallagher](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/PJ-Gallagher.jpg)
P.J Gallagher
Breakfast Presenter, Classic Hits
![Matt-Deegan](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Matt-Deegan.jpg)
Matt Deegan
Creative Director at Folder Media
![Linda Green](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/linda_green_sq.jpg)
Linda Green
Director, Leading Creative Talent
![Taz Kelleher](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Taz_Kelleher2.jpg)
Taz Kelleher
Network producer, HeadStuff Podcast Network
![Paul Sylvester](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/paul_sylvester_sq.jpg)
Paul Sylvester
Content Director, Absolute Radio
![Donie O'Sullivan](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Donie-OSullivan-speaker.jpg)
Donie O’Sullivan
CNN Reporter
![Patrick Haughey](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Patrick-Haughey_Headshot.jpg)
Patrick Haughey
Founder, AudioBrand
![Paul-Keenan-Profile-Photo](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Paul-Keenan-Profile-Photo.jpg)
Paul Keenan
President of Audio, Bauer Media Group
![Adam Smyth](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/AdamSmyth.jpg)
Adam Smyth
Editor of Radio Current Affairs and Digital News, BBC, Belfast
![Niall Power](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/niall_power_sq.jpg)
Niall Power
Head of Station Sound, Beat 102-103
![Sinead-Spain-profile-photo](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Sinead-Spain-profile-photo.jpg)
Sinead Spain
Group Head of News, Communicorp
![Denis Naughten TD](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/denis_naughten_sq.jpg)
Denis Naughten TD
Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment
![Liam-Thompson](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Liam-Thompson.jpg)
Liam Thompson
Content Director, Content Creator and Co-Founder of The Smart7 Podcast
![Dave Harland](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DH-Sml-BWSquare.jpg)
Dave Harland
CEO, OmnicomMediaGroup Ireland
![Patricia-Messinger](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Patricia-Messinger.jpg)
Patricia Messinger
Presenter, C103
![Damian-Scott-profile-photo](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Damian-Scott-profile-photo.jpg)
Damian Scott
Creative Consultant and Copywriter
![Michael Hill](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/michael-hill-alt-4.jpg)
Michael Hill
Founder and MD, Radioplayer
![Niall-Power](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Niall-Power.jpg)
Niall Power
Head of Station Sound, Beat 102-103
![Siobhan-McMememy-profile-picture](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Siobhan-McMememy-profile-picture.jpg)
Siobhan McMememy
Audience Research Manager, BBC
![Liam McDonnell](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Liam_McDonnell_sq.jpg)
Liam McDonnell
CEO, Dentsu Aegis Network Ireland
![Jenny Murphy](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/jenny.png)
Jenny Murphy
Irish Rugby Player
![Keith Wood](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/keith_wood_sq.jpg)
Keith Wood
Former International Rugby Player & Chair, Spin South West
![Sinead Troy](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Sinead-Troy-_-YanGaroo-Music.jpg)
Sinead Troy
Yangaroo Music Ireland
![Elaine Kinsella](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/elaine_kinsella_sq.jpg)
Elaine Kinsella
Head of Music & Breakfast Show Presenter, Radio Kerry
![Liam-Sheedy-profile-photo](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Liam-Sheedy-profile-photo.jpg)
Liam Sheedy
Director, Bank of Ireland, Munster
![Emma Meese](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Emma-Meese_sq.jpg)
Emma Meese
Media & Training Development Manager, School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies
![Cathy-Heeley](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Cathy-Heeley-.jpg)
Cathy Heeley
International Media Analytics Lead, Nielsen
![Suzanna-Kane](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Suzanna-Kane.jpg)
Suzanne Kane
Broadcaster, Podcaster
![Joanne Sweeney-Burke](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/jsb_sq.jpg)
Joanne Sweeney-Burke
CEO, Digital Training Institute
![Padraic-Joyce](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Padraic-Joyce.jpg)
Padraic Joyce
Manager, Galway Senior Football Team
![Joe Clarke](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Joe-Clarke-CWB.jpg)
Joe Clarke
Manager, The Blizzards, Le Galaxie
![Willie-OReilly-profile-picture](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Willie-OReilly-profile-picture.jpg)
Willie O’Reilly
Chairman of iRadio, a director of the Irish Cancer Society and a columnist with The Business Post.
![Jim Jennings](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/JJ-profile-photo.jpg)
Jim Jennings
Director, Content RTÉ
![John Purcell](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/John-Purcell-Photo-Headshot.jpg)
John Purcell
Founding shareholder, director and CEO of KCLR 96fm, the local radio station for Carlow and Kilkenny
![Avril-Delaney-profile-picture](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Avril-Delaney-profile-picture.jpg)
Avril Delaney
Senior Copywriter, Boys and Girls
![Nora-Stapleton](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Nora-Stapleton.jpg)
Nora Stapleton
Women in Sport Lead, Sport Ireland
![Rory Hamilton](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/RORY-Headshot-2.jpg)
Rory Hamilton
ECD , Girls and Boys
![Ruairí McKiernan](https://radiodaysireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/RUAIRIMCKIERNAN-headshot.jpg)