RBR+TVBR InFOCUS Podcast

On Monday, June 27, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from Alabama that would have opened the justices up to revisiting a landmark 1964 decision that established libel law for journalists across the country.

That said, Justice Clarence Thomas dissented, saying that the standard for libel needs a judicial revisit by the nation's highest legal body. Justice Neil Gorsuch had previously sought such a relook. What could this possibly mean for radio and television newsrooms, and any on-air personality, when it comes to what is said on the air?

RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson turned to Davis Wright Tremaine Partner Robert Corn-Revere, who defended CBS Corporation against the FCC in the infamous Super Bowl "wardrobe malfunction" case, for his expert insight on the matter.

What would the implications on U.S. broadcast media be if The New York Times v. Sullivan, a 9-0 opinion of the Warren Court, were to be struck down? We learn more in this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM.

Curtis LeGeyt, the President/CEO of the National Association of Broadcasters, took the reins of the NAB at the beginning of 2022. Just six months in to the role, he’s already firmly establishing himself as a hands-on, working-for-you leader on behalf of the association’s radio and TV members.

In a keynote address to the hundreds of Hispanic Radio Conference attendees, LeGeyt shared how the NAB will be working in Washington with a “non-siloed approach,” asking one question as it advocates on every single issue – economic viability for radio and TV. That’s where we begin in this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM.

He's being inducted into the Buffalo Broadcasters' Hall of Fame in September. It's in honor of his achievements as the owner of WECK Radio for the last five years, and for nearly 35 years of service in Western New York that includes overnights at a top Country station to sales for Audacy Corp.'s radio properties in the market.

What does Buddy Shula have to say about his little radio operation that could? He shares his thoughts while also chiming in on why he's stayed in Buffalo since 1983, as well as the recent Tops Family Markets tragedy, in this fresh InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM.

It's sizzling across much of the U.S., with an excessive heat warning impacting the Phoenix area. The media transactions marketplace is also hot of late, with some notable radio and TV deals gaining attention. Veteran media broker Dick Foreman shares his thoughts on the current atmosphere for media transactions, while also paying tribute to the late Jim Long — co-founder of TM Productions and once with Starr Broadcasting. It's all in this fresh InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.fm.

The subject of ZoneCasting, a hyperlocalization tool from GeoBroadcast Solutions that could gain FCC approval, has proven to be a controversial one.

The NAB is fighting its approval by the Commission. On the other side are the MMTC and NABOB.

The support by the National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters, in particular, of ZoneCasting surprises media asset valuation specialist Dave Schutz. He shares his thoughts exclusively in the latest InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM.

Stephanie Valencia is gaining widespread attention for her role as the co-founder of the newly formed Latino Media Network (LMN). It's first act: The purchase of 18 radio stations from TelevisaUnivision — including all of its AMs and FMs in Las Vegas, Fresno and the Rio Grande Valley. What's LMN's plan of action? RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief got the exclusive scoop from Valencia in this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM.

Tieline manufactures STL, audio distribution and remote broadcast digital audio codecs.

For those outside of the engineering department, that may put a glazed look on the faces of important C-Suite executives.

Enter Doug Ferber. Many RBR+TVBR readers know Doug for his role as a media broker, heading Dallas-based DEFcom Advisors, and for his work alongside now-retired Foster Garvey attorney Erwin Krasnow. Since February 2020, radio industry engineers and C-Suiters charged with approving expenses have gotten to know Ferber for his role as VP of Sales for the Americas at Tieline.

In this role, Ferber explains in easy terminology the vital role these play for Radio in this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, hosted by Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson.

How many people are watching NEXTGEN TV today? What's the next stage in the marketing of NEXTGEN TV, so consumers are fully aware of what it is, and how they can get it? What's the rollout for the groundbreaking Run3TV web platform for broadcasters, displayed at the 2022 NAB Show in late April?

RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson recently asked these questions to Anne Schelle, the Managing Director of Pearl TV, the business organization of broadcast TV companies with a shared interest in the voluntary rollout of NEXTGEN TV.

Hear what Schelle has to say in this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, and stay fully informed by going beyond the press release with this under-20 minute conversation.

Among the earliest entrants into the U.S. Hispanic podcast space is reVOLVER Podcasts. Dallas-based media sales pro Jack Hobbs has been at its helm for nearly seven years. Yet, podcasts en español are just gaining widespread attention today. In this conversation with RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson, abridged from an interview for Hispanic Market Overview 2022, Hobbs shares how he learned about the power of Audio, and how reVOLVER was really ahead of the curve when seeking to connect consumers with on-demand content — the hottest desire across the U.S. today, regardless of language.

In mid-September, Sinclair Broadcast Group-owned Dielectric first shared how the company literally changed how FM broadcast antenna manufacturers validate directional pattern studies for new FM broadcast antennas.
This led Dielectric to submit a Petition for Rulemaking with the FCC. And, if the FCC moves forward with a NPRM and subsequently approves the rules, a process that could take just months, a move from physical to AI-driven simulated modeling could come to fruition.
The engineering guys may get this, but those in the C-Suite may already have eyes glazed over. In this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, Keith Pelleiter explains this so the only thing glazed in their office is a Krispy Kreme donut.