Podcast

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

Monthly podcast listenership among Latinos increased by 52% since 2020, nearly four times faster than the rate among the general U.S. population. That's the juicy top takeaway from the fourth annual Latino Podcast Listener Report from Edison Research.

Since Friday, there's been an unprecedented flow of big, headline news stories coming from Washington, D.C., ranging from a federal court order telling the FCC it has 90 days to complete its 2018 quadrennial review of its rules to the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives getting the boot. What does it all mean for broadcasters? RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson speaks with Foster Garvey attorney Brad Deutsch to get an update. LISTEN HERE

From tales of a mangled broadcast tower to tips on how to grow advertising, RBR+TVBR's 15-minute interview with this WGN-AM in Chicago talk host who is also an owner of an AM/FM combo in Arizona, remains entertaining and informative. By popular demand we're pleased to offer the chat as an encore RBR+TVBR InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM. LISTEN HERE

FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel on Tuesday formally announced a plan to bring back "Net Neutrality" at a National Press Club event in Washington, D.C. This InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, offers comments directly from Rosenworcel on the proposal, and how detractors may wish to think twice while offering peaceful protest.  LISTEN HERE

Triton Digital has released its U.S. Podcast Ranker for the reporting period of July 31 to September 3. The report shows SiriusXM Podcast Network securing the top position in the Top Sales Networks Report for August, based on Podcast Metrics verified by the IAB Tech Lab, "ensuring accurate and transparent audience data."

Introducing "PBS Appalachia Virginia," which bowed on June 10 as an online-exclusive digital offering that enjoys MVPD distribution, filling a void in one of the few places in the U.S. where over-the-air broadcasts for the public television system were absent. VP/GM Julie Newman, a former news anchor for WCYB-5 in the Tri-Cities, Tn.-Va.. shares details about the launch in this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM. LISTEN HERE

Syndicated radio host Brad Abrell can be heard — but not seen — in potentially millions of homes that have access to Amazon Prime. How so? He’s playing Frankenstein ... for real. In this encore InFOCUS Podcast, Brad turns on the mic and chats with RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson by phone from Hollywood to share how his role in "Hotel Transylvania: Transformania" came to be, and why radio remains a vital part of his life. LISTEN HERE

As U.S. Hispanic broadcast media continue to grow their digital revenue through streaming apps and website traffic, a digital platform born out of a Spanish-language newspaper serving Atlanta has launched an advertising-led revenue initiative it says is designed "to help brands reach digital Latinos that currently don't fit into standard AdTech industry category boxes."

Carrie Hofmann presently serves as News Director of TEGNA's NBC affiliate in Charlotte, WCNC-36. As she prepares for her first GM role, RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson spoke with Hoffman about local TV leadership today, and what words of encouragement she has for others that seek to follow her path up the ladder in over-the-air TV today. LISTEN HERE

In market No. 108, Radio is dominated by iHeartMedia, Cumulus Media and Southern Stone Communications. How then can standalone "Mix 96.9" in Huntsville, Ala., survive and thrive? GM and GSM Nate Adams tackled these questions in a June 2021 InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM. Some two years later, Mix 96.9 is stronger than ever.