RBR+TVBR InFOCUS Podcast

Travel north of Harrisburg, Pa., just south of Williamsport or east of Penn State University and you’ll find Sunbury, where longtime Program Director and morning host Mark Lawrence has led independently owned WKOK "NewsRadio 1070" for 21 years come February.

What's it like to lead an AM spoken word radio station in an era where the removal of kHz-band receivers from automobiles is a hot topic? How essential is AM radio's future in rural markets such as Lawrence's, and for stations like his that don't have a FM translator?

Lawrence shares his thoughts and more in this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, in an engaging conversation with Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson.

Andy Denemark, the EVP of Programming for United Stations Radio Networks, has held that role since May 1994. Before that, he was associated with Westwood One and NBC Radio Networks. As such, he's attune to the continued importance of syndicated programming for radio, even as it strives to be "live and local."

What are the trends, however, for radio syndication in a world where podcasts attract listeners but may have plateaued as a money-generation platform? That's just one of the questions asked by RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson in this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM.

CES 2023 begins January 3 with media presentations, and when it comes to Beasley Media Group, there's perhaps much to glean from the Consumer Electronics Show's annual mega-conference and expo in Las Vegas.

Why? Beasley's diverse revenue streams — in particular its eSports investments — are perhaps a great way to overcome challenges tied to core advertising reliance. Yet, CEO Caroline Beasley believes attendance at CES is important for any broadcast media chief executive. She shares her thoughts on the new opportunities that await for Radio in this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM and hosted by Radio + Television Business Report Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson.

"I'm going to be hyperfocused on AI," Caroline shares. 

Listen to this 10-minute podcast by clicking below or on the InFOCUS Podcast Player at the top of your web browser!

Visualization of radio is one of the top topics being discussed by broadcast technology leaders and those in the C-Suites of radio broadcasting companies across the U.S.

With the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show scheduled to begin next week in Las Vegas, consumers are demanding a richer consumer experience. Seeing the album art, or the name of the artists, or even seeing weather information or that of an advertiser is more important than ever for Radio, and that's a subject Steve Newberry, CEO of Quu Inc., believes will be at the heart of his conversations at the annual CES affair.

Xperi Corp.'s DTS AutoStage is one of the things that excites Newberry. Then, there are the other tech products and advancements he's looking forward to learning about for the very first time while exploring all that CES has to offer.

Newberry chats about CES 2023 and what Radio has to gain from the technology expo and conference in this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM. He also offers listeners the details on how to score VIP entry into a special radio industry executive cocktail reception scheduled for January 5 at the Bellagio.

In the last year, advancements with the Connected Car have attracted the attention of such radio industry leaders as Joe D'Angelo, the Sr. Vice President of Broadcast and Digital Audio at Xperi Corp., the parent of Tivo, DTS and HD Radio.

With autonomous vehicles in the public consciousness, expansion of HD Radio and the evolution of the user interface in the cars is one topic of conversation D'Angelo shares with RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson in this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM.

Among the things D'Angelo shares in this podcast is also how you can gain access to a VIP radio industry cocktail reception at the Bellagio during CES 2023 in Las Vegas. Listen now to learn how you can get in the door!

In this fresh InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM — released just in time for CES 2023 attendees — Benztown's Dave "Chachi" Denes shares details on what he believes are the tech trends and gadgetry that will truly impact Radio in 2023 and beyond. He also shares how CES attendees can attend an exclusive VIP invitation-only reception expressly for radio industry leaders.

CES 2023 is scheduled for January 5-8, 2023, and a VIP invitation-only cocktail reception presented by Quu, Beasley Media Group, Benztown, vCreative, Xperi Corp., Skyview Networks and Streamline Publishing's Radio + Television Business Report and Radio Ink is on target for January 5 at the Bellagio in Las Vegas.

What's on the minds of radio industry leaders who plan on attending the biggest consumer electronics-focused event in the world? Witnessing fun new gadgetry is certainly on the agenda. But, for Steve Jones, celebrating his first year as President/CEO of Skyview Networks, keeping AM radio in the electric vehicle is also a topic he'd like to discuss at the affair.

In this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, Jones speaks with RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson about the hot topics for Radio at CES 2023, and how one can snag an invite to that special radio industry reception at this year's conference and expo.

The topic of AM radio in the automobile is a hot one. Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) wants AM radio to remain in the electric vehicle and has called on manufactuers to mitigate interference to kHz-based broadcasts. The New York Times has covered the subject. But, what are actual AM radio station leaders doing to ensure their survival?

Marc Beaven, GM of WCBM-AM and WQLL-AM in Baltimore, shares his thoughts with Adam R Jacobson in this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM.

Convergent TV ad serving solutions are at the heart of what Beachfront provides its partners. What does this mean for broadcast television sales executives looking to maximize ROI for a client?

Chris Maccaro, a media and ad tech veteran with more than 20 years of experience leading, transforming, and driving growth across a wide range of organizations who was named CEO of Beachfront in 2018, chats with RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson about the power of programmatic and why a cross-platform approach remains key to any marketing campaign.

The broadcast media industry is abuzz over the availability from December 6 in the U.S. and Canada of "Never Ride a Rollercoaster Upside Down," a first-person tale from Emmis Communications Founder and CEO Jeff Smulyan that dives into deep detail about his experiences running a company that at one time owned radio and television stations across the country.

Smulyan first offered an exclusive glimpse into what's in the book at Forecast 2023 in a conversation with Juliet Huddy. Now, he's shared more about his long and fascinating story with Media Insultant co-hosts Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels.

Weaver and Samuels offered excerpts of their chat for use in the latest InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM.