Podcast

As part of our salute to WWJ/Detroit's 100th birthday and to Radio, RBR+TVBR has placed its focus on Detroit. For the latest RBR+TVBR InFOCUS Podcast, we engaged Detroit Public Media President/CEO Rich Homberg in a conversation that spans from life at a PBS Member station to recipes for success built on a 12-year tenure as WWJ's VP/GM. LISTEN HERE

The third report in Claritas' New American Mainstream series is now out for marketers and media industry C-Suiters. The Hispanic American Market Report offers marketers unique insights into how to appeal to Latino consumers, one of the nation’s fastest-growing multicultural subsets.

He's in charge of sales for a standalone station in Market No. 108, a city that is dominated by three big companies. How is "Mix 96.9" in Huntsville, Ala., able to survive and thrive, in particular today? That's just one question GM and GSM Nate Adams tackles in this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM. LISTEN HERE

There’s been a bit of chatter across the radio industry this week about the latest blog post from Pierre Bouvard, the Chief Insights Officer at Cumulus Media and its Westwood One arm. Bouvard delves into the perception, versus “reality,” of AM and FM radio. He shares some of his latest insights on the subject in this fresh InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM. LISTEN HERE

This InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, offers a synopsis of the Q2 reports released Wednesday by Fox Corporation and Roku, and on Thursday by Beasley Media Group and Urban One. There's also great comments about the use of "audio" vs. "radio" from Saga head Ed Christian. LISTEN HERE

For more on what Super Hi-Fi is bringing to radio, and how it isn't a job killer but efficiency opportunity to AMs and FMs, enjoy this fresh InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM and hosted by RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson.  LISTEN HERE

Brick Eksten, the brand-new CEO at Qligent, shares his insight on ad monitoring and verification, and on the growing importance of reliable and distributed compliance marketing in the all-new RBR+TVBR INFOCUS Podcast, hosted by Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson. LISTEN HERE

In this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, Skyview Networks President/CEO Steve Jones speaks with RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson about the hot topics for Radio at CES 2023, and how one can snag an invite to that special radio industry reception at this year's conference and expo. 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

With Hispanic Heritage Month underway and its upcoming plans under a microscope, Latino Media Networks' founders are the subject of the latest Radio Ink magazine cover story. RBR+TVBR earlier this year spoke with one of the co-founders of LMN, and we are pleased to share this exclusive conversation again. It's just one of the 200+ InFOCUS Podcasts, presented by dot.FM, available for download now! LISTEN HERE

Ahead of the Hispanic Radio Conference, Alma Agency founder and chairman Luis Miguel Messianu speaks with RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson in this fresh InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, about the particular strengths Spanish-language audio presents to brands seeking to grow sales and revenue. LISTEN HERE

Not only is Ryanne Saucier the VP of Legal Affairs at FOX Television Stations, but she also recently launched a podcast of her own that brings heart, humor, and honesty to the airwaves through conversations about grief, reinvention, and the often unspoken parts of becoming someone new after life falls apart.

In this latest InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, Pamal/Hudson Valley Market Manager and former Interep executive Bruce Feniger shares how Pamal has carved a niche within the nation's No. 1 DMA — and attracts advertisers and consumers in ways New York City-based radio and TV stations can't.

Jeff Smulyan first offered an exclusive glimpse into what's in his newly released book at Forecast 2023 in a conversation with Juliet Huddy. Now, he's shared more about his long and fascinating story with "Media Insultant" co-hosts Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels, who offer excerpts of their chat for use in Episode No. 250 of the 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.