Podcast

With the regulatory OK and subsequent closing, Buddy Shula will become the owner of an FM serving Key West, Fla. With success as the owner of WECK in Buffalo, why did Shula buy the Florida FM? Shula shares all in this exclusive conversation with RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson, the latest InFOCUS Podcast presented by dot.FM. LISTEN HERE

The WKRN-2 meteorologist went viral for a social media post featuring her holding her hearing aids. Learn how Meagan Thomas has been able to perform her duties at the Nexstar Media Group NBC affiliate serving Nashville while serving as an inspiration for other young adults with hearing loss in this encore InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM. LISTEN HERE

The audio content creator and distributor that owns Cadence13 and Pineapple Street has partnered with CBS Sports Digital. The agreement makes Audacy the exclusive, multi-year ad sales and distribution partner for CBS Sports' network of sports podcasts.

RBR+TVBR's review of the broadcast media industry's second quarter 2022 earnings reports continues with audio highlights from Cumulus Media's Q2 2022 call, featuring CEO Mary Berner and CFO Frank López-Balboa. It's all here in this 20-minute 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

Another new entity seeking to attract Latino podcast listeners emerged this week, courtesy of the recently rebranded MundoNow. To learn more about the latest podcast network targeting U.S. Hispanics, Óyenos Audio, RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief and veteran U.S. Hispanic market expert Adam R Jacobson chats with Stephen Hobbs in this all-new InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM.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

"I swear it still feels like podcasting is just getting started." That's a quote from iHeartMedia Digital Audio Group CEO Conal Byrne, speaking to Yahoo! Finance's Ali Canal and two colleagues. They participated in a 10-minute conversation distributed Friday by the online financial news organization, and it put a big spotlight on the nation's No. 1 audio creation and distribution company's podcasting prowess.

Award-winning sportscaster and political commentator Michele Tafoya recently announced her retirement as the longtime sideline reporter for NBC's Sunday Night Football. With her spotlight now shining in the podcast world, Tafoya spoke of her transition in an exclusive How to Make REAL MONEY Podcasting conference session on Tuesday we offer excerpts of in this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM. LISTEN HERE

In this fresh InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, WideOrbit Chief Product Officer Will Offeman gives listeners an update on the technology the company has developed to help broadcast media do more business by completing more sales. LISTEN HERE

Patreon executive Avi Gandhi has signed on to address second-day participants of next week's "How to Make REAL Money Podcasting" virtual conference, presented by Streamline Publishing.

Still thinking about why podcasting opportunities may or may not be smart for you or your business? Getting the perfect perspective from veteran radio broadcaster-turned-podcast executive Steve Goldstein may be just what's needed to spark an investment in the hot on-demand audio sector. Goldstein will be sharing his thoughts on Tuesday, July 19, at the two-day virtual "How to Make Real Money Podcasting conference."

What would the implications on U.S. broadcast media be if The New York Times v. Sullivan, a 9-0 opinion of the Warren Court, were to be struck down? The InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, connected with Davis Wright Tremaine Partner Robert Corn-Revere ahead of the Independence Day holiday in the wake of the Supreme Court's decision not to revisit the landmark 1964 case. We're pleased to share the great conversation again with our readers. LISTEN HERE

She's a former NFL analyst who today hosts an on-demand program on the Salem Podcast Network. Now, she's joined the growing list of prestige speakers for the Second Annual “How to Make Real Money Podcasting” a virtual Streamline Publishing event scheduled for July 19-20.

A guest appearance on a podcast is a highly effective way to grow your brand, assert your expertise and share your big ideas, says veteran PR professional and "Zoom expert" Rosemary Ravinal. She offers ways "to be the perfect guest and rock the podcast every time" in this new column.