Podcast

With a FCC filing forthcoming that will reveal the price Emmis set for the sale to Urban One of its WYXB, WLHK, WIBC and two FM translators — plus Network Indiana — in Indianapolis, RBR+TVBR ventured into its InFOCUS Podcast archives to revisit Jeff Smulyan's April 29, 2020 conversation with Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson. It's a conversation worth listening to again. LISTEN HERE

Once she takes the chair, what will Anna Gomez's arrival at the FCC mean, with respect to potential regulatory policy shifts for broadcast radio and TV? Veteran Washington, D.C., communications attorney Gregg Skall shares his thoughts in this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM. LISTEN HERE

As the year draws to a close, the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) is reaching out to rally behind the mission of advancing women in media through educational programs and scholarships. With Giving Tuesday coming on November 28, AWM President Becky Brooks shares more about the group's mission, and how you can donate. LISTEN HERE

Seven years ago, being a purveyor of Spanish-language media wasn't exactly the most lucrative business opportunity in the Milwaukee market. Today, the business climate is so strong that Bustos Media of Wisconsin this week launched a second FM signal targeting Latinos. What's changed? Learn all in this Hispanic Radio Podcast.

LatiNation Media CEO Andrés Palencia and President Bruno Ulloa sit in on the InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, to share more about GenZ and Millennial-focused LATV and what was delivered to marketers at a Wednesday IAB NewFronts presentation in New York.

In this InFOCUS podcast, presented by dot.FM, SVP of Product Jimshade Chaudhari chats with RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson on what products Marketron is ready to put the spotlight on -- including one new offering of interest to radio and TV. LISTEN HERE

From a greater sense of localism across his two stations to adopting "an OTT culture," Erik Schrader has had a busy year since transferring from Cleveland to Atlanta to serve as VP/GM of what are today Gray Television's flagship stations. He shares how things have transpired and what lies ahead for "Peachtree TV" and "CBS46" in this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM. LISTEN HERE

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.

How has launching a brand-new TV station in Central California, during a pandemic, gone for a MyNetworkTV affiliate overseen by Josh Castro? He has answers to this question and much more in a lively RBR+TVBR InFOCUS Podcast, presented by Dot.FM and hosted by Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson. LISTEN HERE

What would the implications on U.S. broadcast media be if The New York Times v. Sullivan, a 9-0 opinion of the Warren Court, were to be struck down? The InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, connected with Davis Wright Tremaine Partner Robert Corn-Revere ahead of the Independence Day holiday in the wake of the Supreme Court's decision not to revisit the landmark 1964 case. We're pleased to share the great conversation again with our readers. LISTEN HERE

In Spring 2023, Iliad Media Group was the No. 1 radio station ower in Boise for the 15th consecutive ratings period. Is there a secret recipe for Iliad's ratings and revenue success in a crowded marketplace where Cumulus Media, Townsquare Media and Lotus are all worthy competitors? Find out in this new InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM.  LISTEN HERE

When it comes to attracting the biggest possible audience for your radio station, syndicated programming could be a part of the mix. Spanish-language radio stations are no different, and that's where GLR Networks seeks to fill a void in communities across the U.S. where the Hispanic population has grown, but the in-language media choices remain thin. In this latest Hispanic Radio Podcast, four genres of programming offered by GLR are discussed by VP of Affiliates and Programming Jimmy Perez.

A Nashville meteorologist went viral for a social media post featuring her holding her hearing aids. This classic InFOCUS Podcast from August 2022 explores how Meagan Thomas has been able to perform her duties at a Nexstar Media Group NBC affiliate while serving as an inspiration for other young adults with hearing loss. LISTEN HERE

Brian Donlon brings a wealth of experience that includes time at A+E, CNBC and ESPN, among other locales. What's his vision for Scripps News, as it seeks to carve itself a place in an ever-competitive national broadcast news environment? We learn more in this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.fm. LISTEN HERE