Podcast

SBS COO Albert Rodriguez shares his insight on how the Hispanic-focused multimedia company is seeing little slowdown from advertisers in this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM. Rodriguez also chimes in on how an Audacy move in New York only validates SBS's role as a Hispanic component in a total market buy. LISTEN HERE

More than just playing a pile of records, Richard Burns' radio stations in markets including Juneau, Alaska, continue to spark renewed interest in AM and FM audio choices. RBR+TVBR interviewed Burns two years ago for the InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, and Burns' comments on what it means to be the first foreign owner approved by the FCC continue to resonate today. LISTEN HERE

Borrell EVP of Local Market Intelligence Corey Elliott was joined by two key executives from AdCellerant in a webinar conducted Tuesday morning in which the three shared how companies can thrive during any impending recession. Some 500 participants were on the webinar, which we are pleased to offer excerpts from in this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM. LISTEN HERE

Tom Cheli, the nine-year CEO of ad sales automation and workflow company Frequence, got thinking about how its local ad partners have benefited from an omnichannel approach during this period — something that could benefit broadcast radio and TV. He joins RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam Jacobson on the latest InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, to share his thoughts. LISTEN HERE

"We create viral hit shows that keep people wanting more." That's the promise of Tenderfoot TV, known for series such as "Dear Alana," and "High Strange," hosted by Tenderfoot founder Payne Lindsey. There's also the "Radio Rental" horror-comedy podcast "Rattle & Shook." Now, Lindsey and Tenderfoot seek to rattle and shake the dollar coffers at Audacy Inc.

Ariel Roblin is one of the Radio + Television Business Report’s Top Local TV Leaders, and as RBR+TVBR begins the nomination process for 2025 honorees in late August, Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson reconnects with her to get the latest about what’s happening in California’s state capital and across the region.

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

How has Rochester, Minn.'s top-rated radio station, locally owned and operated, managed to stay largely live and local and keep advertising buys flowing some 11 1/2 months into the COVID-19 pandemic? Station OM and morning co-host Lou Kastler shares the details in this fresh InFOCUS Podcast, presented by DOT.FM. 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. 

Veritonic is in the planning stages for a second gathering of brands, agencies, and publishers, all of whom will participate in a deep dive into the data and analytics that drive today’s audio and podcasting strategies. The summit will take place in New York City on February 15, 2023.

Innovation. It's a word not commonly used by an owner of radio stations. But, Capital Broadcasting Co. is unique, in many ways. In this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, VP of Radio Brian Maloney offers an exclusive look inside a company that was first to embrace HD Radio and more recently helped bring NEXTGEN TV to fruition. LISTEN HERE

 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

Alex Quintero is busy this week leading the launch of the all-new Radio Resources, described by parent company Gen Media Partners as “a tool kit for radio broadcasters that’s tailored for small and medium-market owners and operators." To find out more about this just-launched venture, we welcome Alex, who serves as Radio Resources' Director of Products and Services, to the InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM. LISTEN HERE

The 2023 MMTC Former FCC Chairs' Symposium was heavy on discussions tied to closing the digital divide. And, given the 2-2 deadlock of the Rosenworcel Commission seen today, that's the focus of today's FCC. That said, issues of key interest to minority and multicultural broadcasters took center stage, and this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, offers excerpts from the event.  LISTEN HERE

In two months, the 2021-2022 Upfronts begin. What’s different this year? Presentations that reflect an internal reorganization that blends together sales, operations, content and distribution. This single organization approach has changed the selling process. LiveRamp TV's Jay Prasad shares more about this shift in this podcast, presented by DOT.fm. LISTEN HERE