Podcast

With satellite radio, CDs, Spotify, YouTube, Music Choice and a host of radio stations from the likes of Cumulus Media, iHeartMedia and Saga Communications, how has a 51-year market veteran continued to see ratings -- and revenue -- success through one single FM? Jerry Rogers shares why Q105.3 is beloved by Savannah in this fresh RBR+TVBR InFOCUS Podcast, presented by DOT.FM. LISTEN HERE

Harker Bos Group's latest State of Spanish-Language Media 2024 report is chock full of takeaways that are of value to all across the television industry. Sean Bos, VP of Branding and Research at Harker Bos Group, discusses the findings, which are heavy on cable and streaming consumption, on this latest InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM.

A new study looks at the habits and preferences of U.S. Hispanics toward streaming video. Given their role as first-adopters of technology, we believe the findings are important for all in the TV industry to understand. What’s the biggest takeaway from this study? Penthera CMO Jodi Susman shares all in this InFOCUS Podcast presented by dot.FM. LISTEN HERE

Marianne Vita, SVP and Director of Integrated Strategy and Marketing at the VAB, shares how OTA and OTT can positively collide — thanks to addressable advertising opportunities that can help broadcasters — in this fresh podcast, presented by dot.FM. LISTEN HERE

If you're in the smallest of Nielsen Audio-rated markets, or in a city where there are no ratings, attracting listeners — and advertising — has its challenges. But, what if you're serving a unique audience you can "own"? Spanish-language radio stations have emerged in that role, and in the first of a regular series of podcasts designed to educate and inform the media industry on the power of Hispanic radio, RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson takes seven minutes to learn how Tomás Martinez, owner and CEO of Solmart Media, has developed a cluster of stations in a rural portion of Southwest Florida by targeting Latinos with no other local media choices.

Linear TV – a.k.a. broadcast and cable channels – remains the most-often watched media. But, social video is close behind, and just behind that is YouTube and Facebook Watch. What does this mean for the broadcast TV station owner? Broadbeam Media's Director of Strategy and Research offers up the answer in this RBR+TVBR InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.fm. LISTEN HERE

In this RBR+TVBR InFOCUS Video Podcast, the founder of broadcast media brokerage Tideline Partners joins RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson to give his insight on the evolving transactions marketplace, and how everything in Washington, D.C. is impacting the dealmaking environment.

A new 10-page report from the research company Claritas offers fresh details on the Hispanic market opportunity -- including why Hispanic Households will spend $538,636 more than White American Households in their lifetime.

Clark Smidt is selling spots, playing the hits of yesteryear and just launched a direct mail campaign to 7 "hot ZIPs" within the listening area of a New Haven-market AM left for dead by its previous owner. Is WATX a hobby, or is it an incubator designed to demonstrate why a licensee should never give up, and avoid turning in the license of a forlorn AM property? This InFOCUS Podcast has the answer. LISTEN HERE

The streaming audio pioneer, "Shark Tank" star, and Dallas Mavericks owner says he will be investing in a brand-new podcast platform, named "Fireside." How he describes the service sounds a lot like a talk radio program with caller interaction. Should News/Talk/Sports radio station owners be concerned?

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

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. 

With many insights for radio and for television found in a just-released Futuri/SmithGeiger study, we asked Daniel Anstandig, founder and CEO of Futuri Media, to summarize much of the 36-page report. He obliged and is our guest on the latest InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM. LISTEN HERE

In this fresh InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, Skyview Networks head and now full-owner Steve Jones shares with Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson a little bit more behind his decision to buy Skyview, along with what’s ahead for NAB Show attendees come April 19 in Las Vegas. This includes a new product launch.