Podcast

With a $230 million price tag, iHeartMedia clearly sees the value in Triton Digital, which it is purchasing from The E.W. Scripps Co. Veritonic is just one company that has marketing intelligence tools wrapped around digital audio marketing. In this podcast, presented by DOT.fm, Veritonic founder and CEO Scott Simonelli shares his thoughts on the impact of this transaction. LISTEN HERE

Joining Adam R Jacobson on this latest Podcast, presented by dot.FM, is Mike Meara of NPG Broadcasting. He discusses the continued rollout of NextGen TV and the big advantages that come with ATSC 3.0. LISTEN HERE

A change in how FM broadcast antenna manufacturers validate directional pattern studies could be just months away, depending on how the FCC acts. In this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, Dielectric VP/GM Keith Pelleiter explains what this means in layman's terms, so all in the C-Suite understand the big benefits. LISTEN HERE

Is it a folly, with a big hurdle ahead as it needs to ink retransmission consent agreements to come close to what the now-shuttered Locast offered, but legally? Or, can it be successful as a "virtual over-the-air" TV service focused on digital multicast channels and PBS Member stations? Those questions and more are asked of LocalBTV founder and CEO Jim Long. 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

What's the biggest constant and perhaps the biggest change seen in the world of Spanish-language sports media and the fan interest of those who enjoy "deportes"? That's one of the questions Unanimo Sports Founder Lino Garcia answers as the RBR+TVBR InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, celebrates the start of Hispanic Heritage Month.  LISTEN HERE

What does 2023 look like with respect to live video captioning opportunities for broadcasters in the on-air and digital space? What’s in store for 2023 NAB Show attendees and in the near future, with respect to new products? Those are some of the questions posed to 3Play Media co-CEO Josh Miller in this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, by RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson.  LISTEN HERE

Has Black-owned media has benefited to the same extent as total market broadcast television and radio companies that may not be Black-owned, but actually capture the most significant portion of the multicultural advertising pie? That's just one of many questions RBR+TVBR's Editor-in-Chief asked AURN's Chief Revenue Officer in this new InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM. LISTEN HERE

In late August, RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson addressed the depressed stock price with Comscore CEO Jon Carpenter, asking him directly about continued quarterly losses and the sub-$1 performance for "SCOR" seen since May 15. Should investors be concerned? No, he said in a wide-ranging interview. LISTEN HERE

Jim Loftus is now seven months into his role as CEO of Times-Shamrock Communications. How are things going for this owner of radio stations, out-of-home and digital media in Northeast Pennsylvania, with radio stations in Milwaukee and in Baltimore? Loftus shares all in this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM.

As we get ready for the 2018 Hispanic Radio Conference, which begins Tuesday (3/13) in Miami, Nielsen Audio Managing Director Brad Kelly chats with RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson in this latest podcast. Kelly is ready for a little sunshine and a respite from some tough winter weather -- and he's eagerly anticipating one of his favorite conferences. What makes the Hispanic Radio Conference such a well-liked event?

Many radio industry C-Suiters thought "fair play" wouldn't be an issue in 2018. But, it is -- as was seen in February with the issuance of a charter on that very subject to 4 A's members. What's the best path forward to bring fair and equitable treatment of minority media owners, some 20 years after "No Urban Dictates" came to light at Katz Radio Group? Two university professors with a media buying background discuss research they've conducted on how marketers are undervaluing the multicultural consumer.

Magnum.Media has uniquely focused on markets within the state of Wisconsin. And, it's growing -- even through the COVID-19 pandemic. Were there any concerns with moving forward with the family-owned company's latest station acquisitions? Reid Magnum agreed to discuss the topic and more in this fresh RBR+TVBR InFOCUS podcast. LISTEN HERE

 Andy Whatley, the senior vice president for global business development and partnerships at Instreamatic, the company focused on enabling voice interactivity and measurability in the audio ad market, is the latest guest on the InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM. He shares how "conversational marketing" continues to grow in the audio marketplace. LISTEN HERE

Why did Frank Washington, founder and CEO of the Sacramento-based channel, and COO Daniel Sakaya, each decide to focus their careers and attention to the build-out of a television channel that offers a variety of programming targeting Asian Americans? They share this, and more, in this encore InFOCUS podcast presented by DOT.FM. LISTEN HERE