Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Report: Gen Z Leads Video Podcasting, Despite Conflicting Survey

According to a new report by Coleman Insights and Amplifi Media, 90% of Gen Z podcast consumers engage with video in some form. This contrasts with a recent report on the podcast enjoyment habits of younger audiences as the medium hits record growth.
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A ‘Vertical-Focused Audience Targeting’ Tool Comes To Radio

AdsWizz and Nielsen have agreed to the renewal and extension of an agreement that provides data activation and audience targeting capabilities within AdsWizz’s full-stack audio advertising technology offering. The integration allows AdsWizz publishers and advertisers to use Nielsen Marketing Cloud and other third party datasets for audience targeting across verticals. 

How To Harness Self-Awareness When You Speak

“How do you do language?” Toni Morrison asked that question, suggesting that how we use and interact with language reflects the quality and depth of our lives. "Therefore, we need to be hyper-aware of how we use our words and take responsibility for the impact they have," Rosemary Ravinal notes.
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Five Ways To Look and Sound Bigger

"Society has historically favored tall and deep-throated individuals as leaders and authority figures. You and I know that you’re perfect just as you are, but there are hacks to look and sound a little 'bigger' when you speak in public." Rosemary Ravinal shares these hacks in this new column.
Left to right: Scott Herman, Chairman of the BFOA Dan Mason, former CBS Radio CEO and recipient of the 2025 Edward F. McLaughlin Lifetime Achievement Award, who was also named Chairman Emeritus last night; Tim McCarthy, President of the BFOA

Mason, Katz, Lawlor Honored At BFOA Golden Mic Gala

The Broadcasters Foundation of America honored three industry leaders at its annual Golden Mic gala on Monday evening, recognizing their contributions to the organization’s mission of supporting broadcasters in need, including former CBS Radio President Dan Mason.

Nielsen Marketing Cloud Integrates With LiveRamp Data Marketplace

“Through this collaboration, NMC is able to extend its already extensive industry footprint to enable even greater access to our audience segments built on the industry’s most trusted data and most complete view of the consumer,” said Kirsten Cummings, General Manager of Outcomes at Nielsen.

Quotes to Move You From Fear to Confidence

Words of wisdom from great speakers can be transformative. Quotes about public speaking can unlock your potential to change the world with your voice. That’s the power of inspiring quotes, says public speaking coach and veteran public relations executive Rosemary Ravinal.

Women In Radio Leadership: Is There Progress?

"While we’re seeing gains in sales management and programming, the data underscores the need for continued growth across leadership roles," says the Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of female leadership in radio broadcasting/

VideoAmp Integration Comes To FreeWheel’s Strata

As the companies see it, advertisers have an insatiable demand for innovative data offerings to measure performance and guide media campaigns. Strata customers will now have the ability to transact and analyze ad delivery using VALID, VideoAmp’s data and technology engine.

An Essential Pre-Speech Planning Guide For the C-Suite

Many of public speaking coach Rosemary Ravinal's clients struggle with pre-presentation planning. That’s why she created The Ultimate Speech Presentation Checklist — a 20-point guide that starts with setting your intention before you put pen to paper or your fingers to a keyboard.

Two Female TV GMs Share Their Career Trek With TVB

What are some of the skills required to excel in a station leadership role today? How does one get the necessary training and skills? These were some of the key questions asked during a TVB webinar that offered women tips and suggestions on what to do if they want to be a General Manager at a broadcast television station.

How Nielsen’s 3-Minute Rule Impacts Radio

Nielsen’s “3-minute” update to its PPM audio measurement is here, changing the way radio ratings are calculated. Stations will now receive full credit after just three minutes of listening within a quarter-hour—a shift expected to increase market-level radio audience growth by 24% and boost measurable ad impressions.
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Stay In Charge When They Interrupt

Whether it’s a colleague who constantly interjects or a client who disregards your input, handling interruptions with professionalism and poise is essential. To do that you need some tools in your speaker toolbox. Public speaking coach Rosemary Ravinal obliges in this column.

The Economy: Americans’ Top National Problem

A newly released report from Pew Research Center finds that 63% of Americans believe inflation is a very big problem for the country. This is comparable to May 2024. But, it is down from 70% in 2022.

Hispanic Media’s Big Desire: Dollars, Without Obstacles

The multilayered roadblocks for Hispanic media are many, and SBS's head was on the attack at a symposium featuring FCC and FTC Commissioners. As far as Raúl Alarcón Jr. is concerned, fairness in getting Hispanic media its share of the ad dollars is paramount. Addressing Nielsen issues is also needed, he said.