Podcast

What are actual AM radio station leaders doing to ensure their survival at a time when electric vehicles are removing the kHz band from their in-dash audio entertainment systems? Marc Beaven, GM of two Baltimore AMs, spoke with Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson in December 2022, and his comments remain as timely as ever. LISTEN HERE

Among those gathering intelligence about potential opportunities for both the industry and her company is Beasley Media Group CEO Caroline Beasley. She speaks with RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson in this fresh InFOCUS Podcast to share the reasons behind her travel to CES 2022 and why it is important. LISTEN HERE

The VP of Entertainment Programming and Multicast Networks at TEGNA joins RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson on the InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, to share details on the continued growth of the company’s “Daily Blast Live” program, which is entering its seventh season, and other growth projects. LISTEN HERE

In this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson chats with veteran media broker Dick Foreman, who handled some deals for Clear Channel under the late Lowry Mays' ownership, about his legacy and his many charitable efforts — including those with the Broadcasters Foundation of America.  LISTEN HERE

Michelle Chong, Group Director of Planning at Fitzco, addresses the challenges in cross-platform marketing and how one should approach planning a campaign with cross-platform marketing in this latest InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM and hosted by Adam R Jacobson. LISTEN HERE

"Mega Nation" is a sales and ratings success. The radio network serving the Philadelphia DMA also recently went viral thanks to its Spanish-language play-by-play of a historic Philadelphia Eagles win. What can you learn from what's going on in the Delaware Valley? This podcast could give you some great ideas.

 Andy Whatley, the senior vice president for global business development and partnerships at Instreamatic, the company focused on enabling voice interactivity and measurability in the audio ad market, is the latest guest on the InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM. He shares how "conversational marketing" continues to grow in the audio marketplace. LISTEN HERE

Coming July 13 — a full slate of original content including five audio series in development. Introducing Tribeca Audio. Learn more in this report from Streamline Publishing's Podcast Business Journal.

In this special guest InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, veteran radio executives Jackson Weaver in Seattle and Keith Samuels in Los Angeles chat with Delilah in the first of a two-part podcast for their "Media Insultant" series about life as a radio station owner. Weaver is pleased to offer excerpts of their conversation with RBR+TVBR.  LISTEN HERE

In this special InFOCUS Podcast, we offer audio highlights from the company's late afternoon earnings call on February 23, which features CEO Mary Berner, CFO Frank López-Balboa, and questions from key Wall Street analysts who cover Cumulus Media. LISTEN HERE

CBS News and Stations and CBS Media Ventures President/CEO Wendy McMahon on Wednesday participated in an TVB Next Women: Coffee talk with Abby Auerbach, and this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, offers excerpts from their lively and engaging conversation. LISTEN HERE

It's a radio station that was made famous for its Top 40 format that has aired a News/Talk format since 1982. Today, WABC is in the midst of a renaissance and earned a 4.0 share in the most recent Nielsen Audio ratings for New York. In this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, Red Apple Media President Chad Lopez shares how growth has come for a reborn legend.

From VOZ Media's Orlando Salazar and Caroline Beasley to leading media brokers and local newsmakers, the InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, has provided insight and intelligence beyond the headlines via these short audio reports hosted by RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson. Every past episode available on-demand through Apple Podcasts. What have you missed?

Brad Smith, the Founder/CEO of Simplecast, is the new Head of Podcast Products for SiriusXM. Simplecast was acquired by SiriusXM in 2020.

The Hispanic consumer has emerged in recent years as one of the most vitally important for brands and businesses. Media companies are no different. A successful approach to welcoming — and keeping — U.S. Latinos through audio entertainment that is relevant and of high appeal can reap huge dividends for radio broadcasting companies. To help AMs and FMs on their path to success, the Radio + Television Business Report and Radio INK are pleased to present the first in a series of short podcasts focused on Hispanic radio — and its power — in advance of the 2018 Hispanic Radio Conference, March 13-14 in Miami.