Washington, D.C. – This year’s NAB Radio show will feature a panel of industry experts discussing the challenges and solutions faced by the radio industry when emergencies occur. AP Radio General Manger Thom Callahan will participate in this discussion, which will take place on Thursday, September 22, 2005 from 10:30 to 11:45 am at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 202B.
 
In addition to Callahan, “The 411 on 911 Emergencies” panel will also include:

• Mike Boen, General Manager, KLIZ/KBLB/KUAL/KVBR/WJJY, Brainerd, MN
• Dick Lewis, Regional Vice President, Clear Channel Communications, Baton Rouge, LA
• Carol Yelverton, Communications,Marketing & Gov’t Relations Officer, American Red Cross Northeast Service Area, Worcester, MA

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