The InFOCUS Podcast: Paul LeFort

As Paul LeFort settles in to his new role as the head of local TV sales at Nielsen, he spoke with RBR+TVBR to share the latest on how Nielsen helping broadcasters in showing the continued value of UHF/VHF, and touched on measurement accuracy in this all-new InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.fm.

Medallas de Cortez Nomination Window Closing Soon

The highly coveted Medallas de Cortez are the only in the U.S. focused on Hispanic radio broadcasting, and this year's winners will be honored at the 15th annual Hispanic Radio Conference. Don't wait: Nominations are accepted only through Friday.
Rosemary Ravinal

The ‘Feng Shui Way’ To Public Speaking Success

"The connection between feng shui and public speaking lies in the profound impact that your surroundings can have on your mindset, confidence, and ability to communicate effectively," PR veteran and public speaking pro Rosemary Ravinal shares in this new column.

VIZIO Expands Partnership With AdImpact Ahead Of Political Season

Connected home and TV company VIZIO has widened its partnership with ad intelligence company AdImpact through the licensing of its proprietary ad catalog ahead of the upcoming political season. This, says VIZIO, builds on AdImpact's multi-year agreement to leverage VIZIO Inscape’s ACR data and nationally representative panel (NRP).
Michael McCoy

The InFOCUS Podcast: Michael McCoy

The continued importance of broadcast radio for sports teams is a topic definitely worthy of a bigger spotlight. To learn more about a fresh partnership with the local MLS team, iHeartMedia of Columbus, Ohio SVP of Programming Michael McCoy sits in on the InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM. LISTEN HERE

Cadent Agrees To Buy AdTheorent

The combination of Cadent and AdTheorent will create one of the largest independent omnichannel audience activation platforms for buyers and sellers of advertising.
Sam Peterson, COO, Bitcentral

Why Data Security Requires A Consultative Approach

Data security is complex, especially in an industry with varied use cases and business models. For Bitcentral's COO, any attempt to prescribe a single one-size-fits-all solution will do more harm than good, he shares in this thought leadership piece.
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Livestream Presentation Planned For Maximizing Radio’s Political Dollars

Gen Media Partners and the Ten-Minute Trainer Network will hold a free livestream event in late April, following the 2024 NAB Show, aimed at empowering political campaigns of all sizes in upcoming mid-term elections.

A Tool That Meshes TV Ads With Content, With Emotion The Gauge

A company known for data-driven connected TV solutions has launched a GenAI-based connected TV tool designed to empower advertisers to align their ads with content in real time. And, it is using emotion and context of the programming in real time to make it happen.

Deloitte: Consumer Dissatisfaction Over SVOD Growing

The 18th annual Digital Media Trends Survey has been released by Deloitte, and one of the key takeaways is worth noting — especially for linear television leaders and managers. More than one-third of those surveys believe the content they're paying for on a OTT platform isn't worth the money.
Rosemary Ravinal

Cut Out These Words To Speak Clearly

When you speak, are you clear, concise, and confident? In this column, public speaking professional Rosemary Ravinal explores the impact of "these seemingly innocuous words and how their casual use might unintentionally dilute the power of your words and the way you are perceived."

The InFOCUS Podcast: Mary DelGrande

With 30-plus years of experience, including 20 years at Premiere Networks, what excites vCreative CEO Mary DelGrande as the second quarter of 2024 arrives? Find out in this fresh InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, that's part of our 2024 NAB Show Preview series.
Rosemary Ravinal

Five Body Language Signals of Smart People

Some say people who harness the power of body language, combined with skillful word choices, are super-communicators. Why? Rosemary Ravinal says it's because they deploy the full array of speech tools to connect with others. This column explores non-verbal traits of highly intelligent people.

The InFOCUS Podcast: Mario X. Carrasco

Two key consumer groups don't feel so strapped this year when it comes to their finances, compared to 2023. That's according to ThinkNow, a cross-cultural research firm. To share more, the firm's Mario Xavier Carrasco sat in on the latest InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM. LISTEN HERE
Rosemary Ravinal

The Unseen Pitfalls of In-Person Presentations

Whether in the boardroom, an industry conference, or on a quarterly earnings call, it’s the presenter’s job to deliver clear, congruent, and concise messages. Public speaking expert Rosemary Ravinal has some tips you're definitely going to want to learn more about.