Podcast

Syndicated radio host Brad Abrell can be heard — but not seen — in potentially millions of homes that have access to Amazon Prime. How so? He’s playing Frankenstein ... for real. In this encore InFOCUS Podcast, Brad turns on the mic and chats with RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson by phone from Hollywood to share how his role in "Hotel Transylvania: Transformania" came to be, and why radio remains a vital part of his life. LISTEN HERE

Retransmission consent is an increasingly troubling problem for broadcast TV. To learn more about the history of retransmission consent and why, perhaps, it is such a contentious matter, former NAB General Counsel Jack Goodman spoke with RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson in this fresh InFOCUS Podcast, presented by DOT.FM. LISTEN HERE

Can Spanish-language radio serve as a powerful platform for the expansion of a very regional brand that seeks wider growth opportunities? Yes. Louisiana-based roaster Community Coffee is using AMs and FMs targeting Hispanic consumers to great success in Texas. In this Hispanic Radio Podcast, advertising agency head Alex López Negrete -- whose resume includes Spanish-language play-by-play for an NBA franchise -- shares his thoughts on why radio works for advertisers.

Are marketers and advertisers still gun-shy about placing a media buy with a regional Mexican station, given the "sexiness" of reggaetón and "trap" artists and the global pop stars more universally known by CMOs and brand managers? Not in California.

What is Media Services Group Chicago-based Partner Bob Heymann's assessment of where FM station valuations are, and is that seriously harming the marketplace for a longer period than some may have anticipated? That's just one question he responds to in the latest RBR+TVBR InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM. LISTEN HERE

In this Hispanic Radio Podcast, RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson chats with Full Power Radio founder John Fuller about how his company has grown thanks to stations offering two distinct two English-language formats and the Latin pop-fueled "Bomba Radio."

The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association's 2021 Summer Conference agenda is a dynamic one, and WBA President/CEO Michelle Vetterkind spoke with RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson to share what's on tap for attendees this year in this podcast, presented by dot.FM. LISTEN HERE

It’s a newly created position for the former Director of Acquisition Marketing at Discovery streaming products discovery+ and GOLFTV. He’ll be responsible for building and enhancing recognition of the Acast brand, products and services globally.

What was up for discussion with key programming leaders from Univision Radio and SBS, in addition to research pro Harold Austin and Grupo ACIR’s Manuel Fernandez Tellez, at the Hispanic Radio Conference LIVE? We get an exclusive preview in this InFOCUS Podcast with RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson. LISTEN HERE

Given the FCC's decision this week to eliminate six of 7 "outmoded" radio broadcast technical rules, the timing is right to revisit this audio discussion with RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson. He chats with Dielectric's Keith Pelletier on a Petition for Rulemaking with the FCC squarely focused on FM directional pattern studies, and it's a conversation worthy of a listen today.

The sordid tales surrounding Franklin, Tenn., mayoral candidate Gabrielle Hanson gained national attention and a lengthy story on "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver." The TV reporter who uncovered much of the facts surrounding Hanson, Phil Williams, joins RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson on the latest InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM. LISTEN HERE

What are the key discussion points for financial analysts covering Townsquare Media? We've condensed the company's Q2 2022 earnings call to focus on queries from Noble Capital Markets and Barrington Research, answered by Townsquare CEO Bill Wilson, and present them to you in this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM. LISTEN HERE

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

Justin Antoniotti has hit the ground running in each of the locales he's been a local TV leader. Now, he's in charge of standout properties in mid-America. To learn a little bit more about KMBC-TV & KCWE-TV and their presence in a vibrant Kansas City marketplace, we welcome him to the InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM.

With Carlos Santiago, co-founder of the ANA's Alliance for Inclusive and Multicultural Marketing, and AIMM Executive Director Karla Lucia showing attribution analysis that validates that culture is a critical to sales growth, CarMax executive Clary Leffel shared how the brand has been testing the impact of culture in their total market, Black and Hispanic creative at a ANA Multicultural and Diversity Conference session we've summarized in this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM.