RBR+TVBR InFOCUS Podcast

It likely takes a lot of skill and balance to offer sports wagering content without perhaps going over a certain ethical line. And, given Bill Adee's history in sports, this veteran of Chicago sports media appears to have the background to tackle what some may see as a challenge.

Adee is the Principal and COO of VSiN, formally known as the Vegas Sports Information Network. It's grown quickly since the spring of 2017, when Adee joined the Musbergers to launch VSiN, and he shares the latest on how things continue to roll -- even through the COVID-19 pandemic -- in this freshly produced InFOCUS Podcast, presented by DOT.FM.

Eddie Esserman, the Managing Director for Media Services Group, last spoke with RBR+TVBR in April.

Much has changed since then ... or has it, with respect to radio and TV station transactions?

RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson caught up with the St. Simons Island, Ga.-based media broker, and Esserman's thoughts are shared in this fresh InFocus Podcast, presented by DOT.FM.

Thoroughbred Communicatoins is known across Coastal Georgia as the company behind “Q105.3,” WRHQ.

It’s a hard station for non-locals to figure out. It’s one part “Jack FM,” and another part WXRT. The on-air presentation is mellow, but don’t be surprised if Van Halen’s “Panama” or Matthew Wilder’s “Break My Stride” comes up in between a Tame Impala track. There’s also a significant news presence.

And, people listen – it has a 4.0 share in the overall Nielsen Audio ratings. Is there a secret sauce?

Fifty-one year market veteran Jerry Rogers shares why Q105.3 is beloved by locals, and attracts advertisers, in this fresh RBR+TVBR InFOCUS Podcast, presented by DOT.FM.

This week saw the signing of a partnership between TEGNA and GatesAir that will help it bring NEXTGEN TV broadcasts to the Seattle market, starting in December.

What role does GatesAir play in this rollout? Are there opportunities for those that are listening who haven’t yet acted on a ATSC 3.0 installation plan?

Those questions are answered by GatesAir Television Products Group VP/GM Ray Miklius in this fresh RBR+TVBR InFOCUS Podcast, presented by Dot.FM.

CBS affiliate WNEM-5 is a storied TV station in a part of Michigan that has received rather negative attention in recent years for its water crisis – Flint. That said, WNEM likely took an outsized role in covering it as a news story, in turn growing its audience and thus attracting advertisers. What has the sales experience been like for the last few years pre-COVID?

That's just one question RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson asked Ken Frierson, who has just been promoted from General Sales Manager to VP/GM of the Meredith Local Media Group, in this all-new Election Day edition of the InFOCUS Podcast, presented by Dot.FM.

Sean Compton may be a bit familiar to radio industry veterans from his roles as a VP of Programming for Clear Channel and, before that, at Jacor Broadcasting.

Today, he serves as President of Networks for Nexstar Media Group, charged with making WGN America's three-hour prime-time newsblock NewsNation a success.

Two months in, what can Compton share about the ambitious launch of NewsNation? What makes it distinct from all of the other news sources available to viewers? Is there a plan to bring content to cord-cutters?

These questions, along with reminiscence of his time working with Randy Michaels, are the highlights of the latest RBR+TVBR InFOCUS Podcast, presented by Dot.FM, hosted by Radio + Television Business Report Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson.

LoopMe, a global digital ad tech platform with a U.S. headquarters in New York, just surveyed nearly 2,400 Americans about what issues matter to them and their political advertising preferences.

The results are particularly interesting for radio and TV station owners and managers, and discussing the findings in this freshly produced RBR+TVBR InFOCUS Podcast, presented by Dot.FM, is LoopMe Associate Vice President, Strategic Partnerships & Product Marketing Dan Lapinski.

Some might scoff at the notion of an agricultural network, conjuring up images of WKRP in Cincinnati character Les Nessman doing a hog report, or perhaps the golden age of radio in the 1930s.

Yet, in-depth and accurate farm news remains vitally important to a large segment of the nation. Why did Cherry Creek Radio embark on an effort to offer this programming to radio listeners, one that now involves sales representation by Gen Media Partners and J.L. Farmakis?

Glenn Vaagen, the Program Director for the Pacific Northwest Ag Network, offers great insight into the continued value of ag programming in Idaho, Washington and Oregon in this RBR+TVBR InFOCUS Podcast, presented by Dot.FM.

He even touches on the subject of marijuana, and how it fits in to agricultural business news and advertising opportunities!

Sandwiched between Jacksonville and Daytona Beach, Fla., are small but picturesque beach towns including Flagler Beach and world famous tourist destination St. Augustine.

It's a media void, given its distance from Jacksonville and Orlando, and a local radio broadcasting company has succeeded -- even through the pandemic -- in turning a profit while providing local listeners with locally relevant programming.

How did Flagler Broadcasting do it? VP/GM David Ayres shares all with RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson in this freshly produced InFocus Podcast, presented by Dot.FM!

If there's anyone who can perhaps provide strong insights and observations about how to navigate a consumer-driven business through a pandemic that shows no signs of abetting in the coming weeks, it is Norberto Sanchez.

Sanchez serves as CEO of Norsan Media, an owner of radio stations and print publications that, until COVID-19's arrival, organized and hosted a variety of experiential marketing-driven events targeting Latinos in the Southern U.S.

The media entity is part of a larger organization that includes a meat packing plant, an Argentine steakhouse, 14 fast-casual Mexican restaurants and two Italian restaurants. 

Yes, that's a great example of P&L diversity. But, in COVID-19 times, is it a dual-recipe for heartache ... or extreme financial prowess?

Learn more in this fresh InFOCUS Podcast presented by Dot.FM, hosted by RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson!