Podcast

Tim Kay, Ampersand’s VP of Political Strategy, joins the InFOCUS Podcast to discuss how the fundamentals of political advertising have not changed, but politicians looking to pour campaign dollars into social or SVOD should consider “a mixed media approach” instead.  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

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

A Nashville meteorologist went viral for a social media post featuring her holding her hearing aids. This classic InFOCUS Podcast from August 2022 explores how Meagan Thomas has been able to perform her duties at a Nexstar Media Group NBC affiliate while serving as an inspiration for other young adults with hearing loss. LISTEN HERE

Michelle Chong, who exited in July 2023 as Group Director of Planning at Fitzco and is now a freelance media strategy planning partner, is in the front seat at ensuring marketers get the greatest ROI. She addressed the challenges in cross-platform marketing and how one should approach planning a campaign with cross-platform marketing in a November 2022 InFOCUS Podcast worth a fresh listen. LISTEN HERE

As the year draws to a close, the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) is reaching out to rally behind the mission of advancing women in media through educational programs and scholarships. With Giving Tuesday coming on November 28, AWM President Becky Brooks shares more about the group's mission, and how you can donate. LISTEN HERE

Bridge Media Network is one of the biggest acquisitors of broadcast television stations in 2023. To learn more about its aggressive growth plans and the vision for both NEWSnet and its fledgling sports operation, RBR+TVBR sat down with CEO Vince Bodiford for an exclusive one-on-one conversation.  LISTEN HERE

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

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

Preston Padden joins RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson for an exclusive 30-minute conversation that offers his views on why FOX shouldn’t be permitted to continue owning WTXF — something FOX through its attorneys at Covington & Burlington argues "would upend decades of established Commission precedent."  LISTEN HERE

Havas Media SVP of Investment Karolyne Sprague recently shared her thoughts on career development, mentorship, and leadership in a conversation with TVB Chief Communications Officer Abby Auerbach, and this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, is pleased to offer excerpts from the chat. LISTEN HERE

Jason Hall, Vice President of Spanish Media Sales for the GrayTV Telemundo Station Group, sits in on the InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, to share insights and learnings on how educating and attracting sales leaders to best take advantage of the opportunities that exist by attracting Hispanic consumers can bring strong ROI.  LISTEN HERE

In Spring 2023, Iliad Media Group was the No. 1 radio station ower in Boise for the 15th consecutive ratings period. Is there a secret recipe for Iliad's ratings and revenue success in a crowded marketplace where Cumulus Media, Townsquare Media and Lotus are all worthy competitors? Find out in this new InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM.  LISTEN HERE

Brian Donlon brings a wealth of experience that includes time at A+E, CNBC and ESPN, among other locales. What's his vision for Scripps News, as it seeks to carve itself a place in an ever-competitive national broadcast news environment? We learn more in this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.fm. LISTEN HERE

On October 6, Metro Video Productions of Lima, Ohio, officially became the owner of a low-powered television station in the small Northwest Ohio city of Defiance. To learn more about how Phipps is accomplishing this, RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson welcomes him to the InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM. LISTEN HERE