Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast

Among the recurring themes out of the many discussions that took place - both on stage and off - at the inaugural Radiodays North America event, were the need to attract younger audiences, shifting consumer listening habits, including the ongoing battle for in-car, audience measurement challenges, and of course the artificial intelligence vs. authenticity debate. On the latest episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast, we talk to conference veterans including PodNews editor James Cridland, Radioplayer Worldwide General Manager Lawrence Galkoff, The Creativity Business founder Steve Pratt, and Radiodays GM Peter Niegel on their personal takeaways and highlights from the conference's North American debut.

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Jenny West, one-half of the afternoon drive show on Pattison Media's The Zone @ 91-3 (CJZN-FM) in Victoria, is this year's Allan Waters Young Broadcaster of the Year, annually presented in memory of late programmer Steve Young.

West joined us on Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast in advance of Canadian Music Week in Toronto where she received her award during Radiodays North America.

In this episode, we cover everything from her podcasting and charity endeavours - which happen to intersect, to the importance of mental wellness, and why she believes we're in control of the future of radio.

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On this special edition of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast, we bring you the opportunity to listen in on a conversation from the recent BC Association of Broadcasters (BCAB) Conference between Pattison Media President Rod Schween and Jimmy Pattison, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Jim Pattison Group.

Now 94, Pattison still goes into the office six to seven days a week, overseeing one of Canada's largest privately-held companies, which in addition to 48 radio and three television stations, encompasses automotive, grocery and entertainment, among other ventures.

In this abridged conversation, the business magnate talks about his journey to becoming Canada's third-richest man, addresses some urban legends, and more.

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With Radiodays set to make its North American debut June 8-9, during Canadian Music Week in Toronto, we welcome General Manager and CEO Peter Niegel, and Head of Programming, Nik Goodman, to the podcast.

Peter and Nik join us to talk about bringing the spirit of Radiodays to this side of the pond, all the buzz from Radiodays Europe in Prague, and more.

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Veteran Toronto radio personality Maie Pauts is the recipient of the 2023 Rosalie Award, recognizing Canadian women who’ve blazed new trails in radio, named for legendary CKLW Windsor Music Director Rosalie Trombley.

Pauts, who this year is marking her fourth decade on-air, is currently heard in middays on Stingray’s boom 97.3 (CHBM-FM) Toronto.

She joins this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast to talk about her journey through the industry, its constant evolution, and working to exemplify Rosalie Trombley's legacy. 

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On this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast, we bring you part two of our recap from NAB Show 2023. If a theme emerged this year, it was the proliferation of Artificial Intelligence-powered solutions and virtual production on the show floor, inducing feelings from apprehension to excitement for their potential. We also talk to MaxxKonnect President Josh Bohn, who was behind pop-up radio station, MaxxRadio in the West Hall. 

In addition to Bohn, featured on this episode are NAB Product of the Year award winner Magnifi and the company's Chief Revenue Officer Meghna Krishna; producer, director and M&E solutions architect Tom Thudiyanplackal, who was at NAB Show representing the Entertainment Technology Centre at the University of Southern California (USC); Vu Technologies R&D Program Manager Ben Meyers; Brandon Costa, Director of Digital at SVG (Sports Video Group), and Yaroslav Altunin, tech editor at NoFilmSchool.com.

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This episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast is the first in a series recapping NAB Show 2023 in Las Vegas, starting with a conversation with David Grindle, the Executive Director of SMPTE (Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers), who took the helm of the organization last July. We also catch up with Paul Beck, President of the Museum of Broadcast Technology in Woonsocket, Rhode Island to talk about preserving broadcasting's analog heritage and the museum's move into providing props to the industry.

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Tracy Moore, the award-winning host of Citytv's Cityline, has been honoured by the Canadian Academy of Cinema & Television with The Changemaker Award, recognizing a Canadian media personality using their voice or platform to call out systemic racism and discrimination and promote values of equity and inclusion.

Moore joins us on this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast to talk about her journey to becoming a changemaker, the evolving climate for inclusivity in Canadian media, and her own work as a host to bring more authenticity to television.

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It's been a few years since the Canadian Screen Awards took place in front of a live audience, but in a few weeks Canadian Screen Week makes its in-person return with seven awards shows celebrating Canada's screen media and the talent behind it, culminating in a star-studded broadcast special on CBC on April 16, hosted by comedian Samantha Bee.

Tammy Frick, CEO of the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (the Canadian Academy), joins us on this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast to talk about taking leadership of the organization, the Academy's move to gender-neutral performance categories, and the importance of coming together to celebrate Canadian content.

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Over the last number of years, RTDNA Canada's membership had dwindled to just over 100 members as newsrooms tighten budgets and freeze travel for news directors. However, under the leadership of current president Lis Travers, numbers have rebounded over the last few months as the association looks to evolve with the industry. 

Travers joins us on this episode to talk about the RTDNA's aggressive membership drive and new board of directors, in addition to why she feels we need to spend more time celebrating the industry's wins, rather than focusing on the challenges.

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