Podcast

In this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.fm, veteran TV journalist Rick Sanchez — who delivered a Keynote Address on Wednesday at the Hispanic Radio Conference in Miami — shares his philosophy behind what makes newly launched Latinx-focused podcast entity Agua Media unique and why marketers and consumers like have been craving such content but haven't yet gotten it — until now. LISTEN HERE

What does Buddy Shula have to say about his little radio operation that could? He shares his thoughts while also chiming in on why he's stayed in Buffalo since 1983, as well as the recent Tops Family Markets tragedy, in this fresh InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM. LISTEN HERE

Coming July 13 — a full slate of original content including five audio series in development. Introducing Tribeca Audio. Learn more in this report from Streamline Publishing's Podcast Business Journal.

Veteran media broker Dick Foreman shares his thoughts on the current atmosphere for media transactions, while also paying tribute to the late Jim Long — co-founder of TM Productions and once with Starr Broadcasting. It's all in this fresh InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.fm.  LISTEN HERE

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

The subject of ZoneCasting, a hyperlocalization tool from GeoBroadcast Solutions that could gain FCC approval, has proven to be a controversial one. The NAB is fighting its approval by the Commission. On the other side are the MMTC and NABOB. The support by NABOB of ZoneCasting surprises media asset valuation specialist Dave Schutz, and he shares his thoughts exclusively in the latest InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM. LISTEN HERE

Stephanie Valencia is gaining widespread attention for her role as the co-founder of the newly formed Latino Media Network (LMN). It's first act: The purchase of 18 radio stations from TelevisaUnivision — including all of its AMs and FMs in Las Vegas, Fresno and the Rio Grande Valley. What's LMN's plan of action? RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief got the exclusive scoop from Valencia in this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM.  LISTEN HERE

If you are, set aside July 19-20 to join the conversation and get ready to learn. Streamline Publishing's Radio Ink and Podcast Business Journal are gathering one successful money making podcaster after another. How did they turn their side hustle into a full-time career? How can broadcast media companies get in on the action? Register now for this virtual conference, with on-demand delivery of each and every session.

Nomono, a Trondheim, Norway-based audio recording and collaboration product manufacturer devoted to helping podcasters and journalists tell "immersive audio stories," has brought to market its integrated hardware and software products with one key goal in mind — simplifying field recording, file management, collaboration and production while paving the way for a spatial audio future.

In this episode of the InFOCUS Podcast, hosted by RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson, Jack Hobbs shares how he learned about the power of Audio, and how reVOLVER Podcasts was really ahead of the curve when seeking to connect consumers with on-demand content — the hottest desire across the U.S. today, regardless of language. 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

RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson interviewed Ralph Bachofen, VP of Sales and Marketing at Triveni Digital, while attending the 2022 NAB Show in Las Vegas. His conversation can be heard in this freshly produced InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM.  LISTEN HERE

Fred Jacobs last week shared a lot of information about radio listeners and their current consumption patterns in "Techsurvey 2022." RBR+TVBR's InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, offers key takeaways and highlights in this edited audio report. LISTEN HERE

What did Saga Communications CEO Ed Christian and CFO Sam Bush have to add beyond the straight numbers, which the company distributed without comment earlier in the day? Take a listen to this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, and you'll get to hear it from the Saga leader himself. LISTEN HERE

Byron Allen, the one-time comedian turned media mogul, is one of five recipients of a Leadership Award from the Broadcasters Foundation of America. Allen's acceptance of the honor will be remembered for a generation — he hammed it up on stage before delivering a poignant message to the industry VIPs in attendance. RBR+TVBR was there, and we have the full audio of Allen's speech. LISTEN HERE