In this episode, Omar Essack, Geoff Lloyd, Michael Fischer, and Sarah Van Mosel explore the evolving landscape of radio and digital audio. They discuss monetizing digital footprints, challenges with platforms like YouTube, and adapting radio for new platforms. The conversation highlights future opportunities, multi-platform strategies, live radio's local connections, and premium content. They also examine global listener feedback, missed opportunities, and the role of independent creators. AI's role in radio and podcasting is discussed, along with its adoption for productivity. The episode concludes with creative experimentation and cross-promotion in audio content.

(0:00) Introduction and panelist welcome

(2:03) Monetizing digital footprints and Jeff Lloyd's insights

(3:26) Sponsor: SoundStack

(4:15) Radio broadcasters' challenges and YouTube's impact

(8:12) Adapting radio for new platforms and content monetization

(27:20) Future opportunities and multi-platform strategies for radio

(33:19) Leveraging live radio's local connections and premium content

(40:05) Global listener feedback and radio's missed opportunities

(43:20) Independent creators and influencer strategies in podcasting

(51:17) Cross-promotion and creative experimentation in audio content

(51:30) AI's emerging role in radio and podcasting

(58:50) Encouraging AI adoption for productivity in broadcasting

(59:10) Closing remarks and acknowledgements