With less than a month to go, Radiocentre has added more speakers to the line-up for Tuning In North at Manchester’s Stoller Hall on Thursday 13th March.
Among those announced today is broadcaster, journalist and presenter of Global’s new Gold Radio Drive, Kirsty Gallacher, who will host the morning event.
Also joining the event, is Director of Brand at AO, Arafa Heneghan who will be in conversation with Kirsty about the brand’s audio strategy.
Radiocentre’s CEO Matt Payton will present new research into the UK commercial audio market, conducted in partnership with research consultancy MTM.
His presentation will be followed by a panel discussion on the key findings and how digital formats are helping to drive audiences and amplify the impact of audio advertising.
The panel will feature industry leaders from the Manchester area, including Jon Kershaw, Managing Director, PHD Manchester, Kate Bradbury, Deputy Managing Director, Wavemaker North, Gemma Lee, AV Partner at Carat (Dentsu), as well as Simon Kilby, Managing Director at Bauer Media Advertising.
Previously announced speakers also include the Secretary of State for Culture, Media & Sport, Lisa Nandy, and Andrew Tindall, SVP of Global Partnerships at System1.
Matt Payton, says: “With the audio industry experiencing such momentum at the moment, we’re looking forward to bringing these great speakers to our stage in Manchester to share insights on unlocking the audio advantage.”
Confirmed speakers:
- Arafa Heneghan, Director of Brand, AO
- Simon Kilby, Managing Director, Bauer Media Advertising
- Gemma Lee, AV Partner, Carat (Dentsu)
- Lisa Nandy, Secretary of State for Culture, Media & Sport
- Kirsty Gallacher, Presenter, Gold Radio Drive
- Jon Kershaw, Managing Director, PHD Manchester
- Matt Payton, CEO, Radiocentre
- Andrew Tindall, SVP of Global Partnerships, System1
- Kate Bradbury, Deputy Managing Director, Wavemaker North
Tickets to attend Tuning In North in-person are free for Radiocentre member stations, brands and agencies based in the North and can be booked here.
An option to register to view a livestream of the event is also available for those unable to make it to Manchester.
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