In this episode of Radio on Main Street, Jeff Schmidt, SVP of Professional Development at the RAB, talks with Steve Koenig, Senior Director of Research for the Consumer Technology Association, following his “Tech Trends to Watch” presentation. Jeff also speaks to Shawn DuBravac of Astra Insights about “smart speakers” and what the future holds for … Continue reading "Radio on Main Street Podcast Featuring Steve Koenig of the Consumer Technology Association and Shawn DuBravac of Astra Insights at CES 2018"

In this episode of the Radio on Main Street Podcast, Erica Farber, President and CEO of the RAB sits down with some of America’s top radio industry leaders. Many of us will make personal resolutions to improve ourselves in the coming year. We wanted to find out how radio executives resolve to see their own companies improve … Continue reading "Radio on Main Street Podcast Featuring “Resolutions for 2018” From Some of America’s Top Radio Industry Leaders"

In this edition, Erica Farber, President and CEO of the RAB speaks with Caroline Kraddick, CEO and Chief Happiness Officer of Kidd’s Kids.  Caroline is the daughter of the well-known radio personality Kidd Kraddick who died suddenly in July of 2013. In addition to hosting a number one-morning show based in Dallas, Kidd was also … Continue reading "Radio on Main Street Podcast Featuring Caroline Kraddick, CEO of Kidd’s Kids"

In this edition of the Radio on Main Street,  Erica Farber, President & CEO of the RAB, speaks with the Chairperson of the Broadcasters Foundation of America –  Dan Mason. As a former CBS Radio President & CEO Dan is one busy guy.  In addition to his work with the Broadcasters Foundation he is a … Continue reading "Radio on Main Street Podcast Featuring Dan Mason, Chairperson of the Broadcasters Foundation of America"

In this edition of Radio on Main Street, Erica Farber, President and CEO of the RAB speaks with Matt Bailey, President of Integr8 Research. Matt’s company works with broadcasters to help them determine what music is most popular with their listeners and how to keep them tuning in. With new devices and listening options available … Continue reading "Radio on Main Street Podcast Featuring Matt Bailey, President of Integr8 Research"

In this edition of Radio on Main Street, Erica Farber, President and CEO of the RAB speaks with Sean Bryan. Sean will be leading the 2018 Mercury Award jury as chief judge for one of radio’s most important events of the year. In this podcast they discuss the importance of the Mercury Awards, what excites … Continue reading "Radio on Main Street Podcast Featuring Sean Bryan, Co-Chief Creative Officer McCann New York"

In this edition, Erica Farber, President and CEO of the RAB speaks with Louis Jones, EVP, Media & Data Practice at the 4A’s.  The 4A’s was founded as a national trade association representing advertising agencies.  Today they provide counsel to members on everything from new business development to succession planning to media transparency. In this podcast … Continue reading "Radio on Main Street Podcast Featuring Louis Jones, EVP, Media & Data Practice at the 4A’s"

In this edition of Radio on Main Street, Erica Farber, President & CEO of the RAB speaks with Michael O’Shea, President of the Amaturo Sonoma Media Group located in Santa Rosa, California. About a month ago, this area of Northern California was hit by devastating fires that took multiple lives and left thousands and thousands … Continue reading "Radio on Main Street Podcast Featuring Michael O’Shea, President and CEO of Amaturo Sonoma Media Group"

In this edition, Erica Farber, President and CEO of the RAB speaks with Arica McKinnon, Director of Client Solutions, Local Media Analytics at Nielsen. Research is important on many levels. It allows a station the opportunity to learn more about its listeners and it can help to tell a station’s story to an advertiser. Having access … Continue reading "Radio on Main Street Podcast Featuring Arica McKinnon Director of Client Solutions, Local Media Analytics at Nielsen"

In this edition, Erica Farber, President and CEO of the RAB speaks with Andrew Curran, President & COO of DMR Interactive. The company focuses on developing performance driven marketing campaigns for broadcasters and in doing so they look at what drives radio consumption. In this podcast they discuss a key driver of radio’s audience which … Continue reading "Radio on Main Street Podcast Featuring Andrew Curran, President & COO of DMR Interactive"