Podcast

Radio station owners and cluster GMs often find themselves navigating a host of never-ending regulatory challenges and legislative changes. One of the most anticipated sessions at the Hispanic Radio Conference every year is the legal and regulatory session. Returning as moderator is Frank Montero.

In Los Angeles, Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS) is locked in a tight three-way battle for regional Mexican listeners, as its KLAX-FM "97.9 La Raza" takes the midday crown. But, it is the rise of KXOL-FM "Mega 96.3" that warrants attention. Could the substantial gains seen by this Latin Urban and "trap music" hub be replicated in your market? The answer could come by way of this exclusive 15-minute Hispanic Radio Podcast,

"We create viral hit shows that keep people wanting more." That's the promise of Tenderfoot TV, known for series such as "Dear Alana," and "High Strange," hosted by Tenderfoot founder Payne Lindsey. There's also the "Radio Rental" horror-comedy podcast "Rattle & Shook." Now, Lindsey and Tenderfoot seek to rattle and shake the dollar coffers at Audacy Inc.

In this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, station owner, General Manager, Program Director, News Director, Chief Engineer and Morning DJ Maynard Meyer shares with RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson how KLQP "Q92" in tiny Madison, Minn., has remained a success as it celebrates 40 years of hyperlocal service.  LISTEN HERE

The popular Premiere Networks syndicated radio host shares her thoughts in this second of a special two-part conversation with Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels, conducted for their "Media Insultants" podcast. Weaver offered excerpts for the RBR+TVBR InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, and we are pleased to share them with our audience. LISTEN HERE

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

When it comes to attracting the biggest possible audience for your radio station, syndicated programming could be a part of the mix. Spanish-language radio stations are no different, and that's where GLR Networks seeks to fill a void in communities across the U.S. where the Hispanic population has grown, but the in-language media choices remain thin. In this latest Hispanic Radio Podcast, four genres of programming offered by GLR are discussed by VP of Affiliates and Programming Jimmy Perez.

On the latest InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, David Andrews shares with the world what it’s like to crank out tunes like “In the Year 2525” with a live, local host and community-focused advertising on a 1,000-watt AM radio station serving a small Upstate New York market that, until the pandemic, was heavily reliant on the Canadian dollar. LISTEN HERE

Liberated Syndication has acquired a German podcast company, founded in 2019. It is Germany’s largest independent platform for podcast advertising.

For the independent podcast, getting good distribution without the tech headaches is just as important as attracting sponsors. So, what’s the best route to take? That was the focal point of a conversation that served as a strong kickoff to the three-day How to Make REAL MONEY Podcasting virtual conference.

To share more about the importance of the Broadcasters Foundation, which this year will award approximately $1.8 million, to broadcasters in need, foundation President Tim McCarthy joined RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson on the latest episode of the InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM.  LISTEN HERE

Are there new trends in the media transactions world that deserve our attention? Is the TV marketplace seeing the same activity as Radio? Patrick Communications Managing Partner Greg Guy shares his thoughts in this 10-minute audio report, presented by dot.FM. LISTEN HERE

In this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, Caroline Beaasley offers her thoughts on what's of keen interest to Beasley Media Group at the 2024 NAB Show. She also offers details on how those seeking to attend an invitation-only "Cocktails and Conversation" reception can be there.

For Ocean Media's clients, the rise of Connected TV and SVOD and even FAST channels is real. But, is that coming at the expense of broadcast television? Jared Lake shares his thoughts in this RBR+TVBR InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, originally distributed on October 6, 2022 and still worthy of a listen today. 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.