Podcast

Bridge Media Network is one of the biggest acquisitors of broadcast television stations in 2023. To learn more about its aggressive growth plans and the vision for both NEWSnet and its fledgling sports operation, RBR+TVBR sat down with CEO Vince Bodiford for an exclusive one-on-one conversation.  LISTEN HERE

FCC v. Prometheus is certainly a huge matter, but other legal issues impacting radio and TV in 2021 deserve attention. What’s the first one that comes to mind to Gregg Skall, the noted Washington, D.C. communications attorney with boutique firm Telecommunication Law Professionals? Find out in the latest InFOCUS Podcast, presented by DOT.FM. 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

Veteran journalist Jim Avila in mid-March played a key role in a two-day series called “48 Hours on the Border” — a collaboration between the national network and teams of reporters at Scripps affiliates in four markets. Avila shares his story behind the project in the InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.fm.

To help AMs and FMs on their path to success, the Radio + Television Business Report is pleased to present the latest installment in our series of short podcasts focused on Hispanic radio — and its power — in advance of the 2018 Hispanic Radio Conference, March 13-14 in Miami. Today, Julio Aponte Jr., COO of Sun Broadcast Group, provides a sneak peek into the success stories that prove Radio works for brands and businesses.

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

With the 2022 NAB Show now marking the “big return” for many a broadcast media technology vendor, CP Communications has perhaps emerged as one of the more active players of late. In this RBR+TVBR Winter 2022 Special Report preview, CP CEO Kurt Heitman shares his excitement about what lies ahead for the company in 2022. LISTEN HERE

Take advantage of the long holiday weekend by checking out the all-new RBR+TVBR podcast. In just 15 minutes, you'll gain insight and intelligence from the key newsmakers shaping broadcast media, driving broadcast media’s future through station transactions, and bringing broadcast media the latest tech products of note for America’s radio and TV stations.

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

At-home production and REMI — an acronym that non-tech leaders may not know — have grown in importance over the last several years. It was only accelerated by the pandemic. Thus, having Jim Jachetta, EVP/Chief Technology Officer of VidOvation, as Adam R Jacobson's guest on the latest InFOCUS Podcast couldn't be timelier.  LISTEN HERE

Monthly podcast listenership among Latinos increased by 52% since 2020, nearly four times faster than the rate among the general U.S. population. That's the juicy top takeaway from the fourth annual Latino Podcast Listener Report from Edison Research.

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

The 2023 NAB Show is now in the past. What were some of the key takeaways from the affair? RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson trades notes with Radio Ink Online Editor Cameron Coats in this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM. LISTEN HERE

Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS) President/COO Albert Rodiguez took a break from Upfronts and NewFronts in New York to share with RBR+TVBR his insight on a particularly strong Q1 2022 for the company's radio stations. Listen to his conversation with RBR+TVBR in this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, right now! LISTEN HERE

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