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The voice for America’s broadcasters goes behind the mic, covering the topics, issues and innovations that impact America’s broadcasters the most.
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Strategies and Legal Implications of AI’s Use in Video Production

Join Seth Polanski, partner at Foundry General Counsel and owner of the Law Office of Seth Polansky, and video designer Luis Winters as they discuss the strategies behind the use of AI in video production, best practices and tools and the legal implications, including copyright issues. Polanski and Winters are also the faculty for Future Media Concepts’ AI training courses.
7/25/202431 minutes, 8 seconds
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NAB Exclusive with Shira Lazar - Renowned Creator and Founder/CEO of “What’s Trending”

Get a glimpse behind the scenes at the recent NAB Show awards programs with NAB Show host and renowned creator and innovator Shira Lazar, founder and CEO of “What’s Trending.” Lazar goes in-depth on her career, offers advice for those looking to find their way into broadcasting and discusses what hosting the NAB Show after years of attending means to her, among other topics. It’s an exciting conversation with a creator who has done so much already and is just getting started!
6/25/202421 minutes, 33 seconds
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Exclusives With NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame Award Winners Donnie Simpson and “America's Most Wanted” Co-hosts John and Callahan Walsh

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to hear from the 2024 NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame award winners. Radio legend Donnie Simpson and co-hosts John and Callahan Walsh of FOX's groundbreaking true crime series, "America's Most Wanted,"discuss what winning the award means to them, their impact on the broadcasting community and what made them award worthy.”
6/5/202413 minutes, 54 seconds
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Curtis LeGeyt Fireside Chat with Emmy Award Winner Adrienne Bankert

Hear exclusive audio of Emmy Award-winning journalist and Nexstar special projects anchor Adrienne Bankert’s fireside chat with NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt at the 2024 NAB Show. Bankert and LeGeyt discuss AI’s role in broadcasting, how news organizations are fighting against misinformation and the importance of broadcasting in our local communities. This is a rare opportunity to hear from two key broadcasting figures as they discuss some of the biggest issues facing broadcasters today
5/21/202431 minutes, 20 seconds
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AI's Impact on Broadcasting

Futuri CEO Daniel Anstandig and Ameca, An autonomously AI-powered humanoid robot, discuss how broadcasters can us
4/5/202430 minutes, 27 seconds
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Radio Programming Strategies: Creating Winning Hyperlocal and Sports Content

Listen in as Colby Tyner, Senior Vice President of Programming at Radio One, and Matt Nahigian, Brand Manager of 95.7 The Game, discuss risk-taking, technology and what else it takes to create winning programming in advance of their NAB Las Vegas sessions.
3/5/202432 minutes, 56 seconds
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Backstage with Rich Eisen

Uur exclusive interview with Emmy-nominated and Marconi Award winner Rich Eisen. Rich shares his thoughts on everything from AI’s impact on broadcasting, mentors that helped shape his career and his on-air approach to preferred broadcasting platforms, the importance of the Marconi Awards and his short-lived stand-up career!
1/22/202420 minutes, 13 seconds
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One on One with CBS' James Brown

Recorded live at the 2023 NAB Show NY, join NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt for a special one-on-one conversation with Hall of Fame sportscaster and broadcasting legend James Brown. You’ll hear Brown’s insights into the state of the broadcasting industry, learn about his multi-award-winning career and how he developed his approach to TV and radio broadcasting, mentoring, charity work and much more.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3098669/advertisement
12/6/202345 minutes, 23 seconds
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NAB NY Sneak Preview: How to Attract and Retain Broadcasting Talent and Create Winning AM Radio Programming

Join NAB’s Ron Lippock as he takes a deep dive with NAB Show New York panelists on the key strategies and issues they’ll address in their panels. Today he talks with MaryEllen Marsilliat-Falkner, EVP and Chief People Officer at Cox Media Group and panelist for the Unlocking Your Next Generation Recruiting Potential session, and Kevin Perry, Founder and CEO of Perry Publishing and Broadcasting and moderator for the Winning Radio Strategies: In the Car and “On the Air” panel.MaryEllen, Kevin and Ron will give listeners a sneak preview of their NAB Show New York sessions with some interesting takeaways on how to bolster AM radio engagement and audience numbers, attract and retain broadcasting talent, and how stations can stay ahead of change in such a dynamic industry.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3098669/advertisement
9/28/202324 minutes, 27 seconds
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Staying Innovative and Keeping Audiences Engaged

Join NAB’s Ron Lippock for a conversation with NAB New York session moderators RaMona Alexander, VP and General Manager, WDBD-TV and moderator for the "Level Up Your TV" Engagement Panel, and Steve Reynolds, Top Ten Talent Coach at The Reynolds Group and moderator for the "Radio’s Top Talent: Conquering Content and Creating Connection" session.RaMona, Steve and Ron will give listeners a sneak preview of their NY Show sessions, their approach to creating engaging programming, how to stay in front of innovation and change in a dynamic time in broadcasting, and the need to better leverage the relationship between TV and radio.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3098669/advertisement
9/14/202326 minutes, 22 seconds
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Washington Insights and Celebrating Milestones

NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt shares his insights on 100 years of broadcasting in America, details upcoming broadcast-centric activities in Washington and looks back with host Josh Miely at 200 episodes of The NAB Podcast.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3098669/advertisement
8/30/202328 minutes, 27 seconds
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Recruiting Graduating Media Students

Heather Birks, executive director of the Broadcast Education Association (BEA), shares insights on the current batch of media students embarking on their final year of college and getting ready to enter the workforce. Hear what they know, how they learn, what they’re looking for from employers, what motivates them and how you can showcase your company to them and recruit this new generation into broadcasting.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3098669/advertisement
8/16/202329 minutes, 41 seconds
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A Dream Come True at NAB Show

NAB and the Dream Foundation, a national dream-granting organization for terminally-ill adults, partnered to bring longtime NAB Show attendee David Whitehead back to the event one final time as he battled pancreatic cancer. With all expenses paid David was able to attend NAB Show with his wife Bonnie, meet NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt and sit down for a backstage interview to detail his experience and his life as a broadcast engineer.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3098669/advertisement
7/26/202310 minutes, 27 seconds
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Trendsetting Technologists Look Forward

Recorded Backstage at the 2023 NAB Show! Hear from 2023 Engineering Achievement Awards recipients Mike Cooney, chief technology officer at Beasley Media Group; H. Douglas Lung, vice president, Broadcast Technology, NBCUniversal Local; and 2023 Digital Leadership Award Honoree Lora Dennis, executive vice president, Digital Media, NBCUniversal Local. In separate interviews the trio detail their impressive contributions to broadcasting technology, look to the future in our industry and share what the honor of receiving these prestigious awards mean to them personally.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3098669/advertisement
7/19/202319 minutes, 2 seconds
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The Newest Broadcasting Hall of Famers Speak

At this year’s NAB Show, “The Stretch and Bobbito Radio Show” and “ABC’s Wide World of Sports” were inducted into the NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame. Hear backstage conversations with Stretch Armstrong and Dennis Lewin, who appeared onstage to accept the awards on behalf of the two iconic shows.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3098669/advertisement
7/12/202319 minutes, 16 seconds
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Backstage with ESPN’s Kevin Negandhi

ESPN’s trailblazing sportscaster Kevin Negandhi sits down with NAB Chief Creative Officer and Vice President, Digital Gagan Nirula to discuss career insights and strategies for younger broadcasters to break big. Kevin accepted this year’s NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame Television Award for “ABC’s Wide World of Sports” alongside former coordinating producer for the show Dennis Lewin at NAB Show.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3098669/advertisement
6/28/202310 minutes, 48 seconds
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Insights from an NAB Crystal Heritage Award Winner

At this year’s NAB Show, NAB presented Bonneville International's KTAR-FM Phoenix, Ariz., with the esteemed Crystal Heritage Award, recognizing the station for winning five Crystal Radio Awards. Ryan Hatch, senior vice president/marketing manager of Bonneville Phoenix accepted the award on behalf of the station and joins the NAB Podcast to discuss what it means to win the prestigious award, the value of local radio and the importance of finding the next generation of radio talent.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3098669/advertisement
6/22/20239 minutes, 11 seconds
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Storytelling Secrets that Yield Direct Revenue Gains

Recorded live at NAB Show! Succinct storytelling in commercials and when pitching clients can lead to more impactful audience connections and increased revenues. Hear from renowned audio storytelling experts Valerie Geller and Jeffrey Hedquist as they discuss audio storytelling techniques that keep your listeners engaged longer, detail the cornerstones of crafting engaging commercial copy and overview interpersonal storytelling tactics that deepen client engagement and lead to tangible results.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3098669/advertisement
5/31/202320 minutes, 23 seconds
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Exploring Impactful PSA Campaigns with Disabled American Veterans (DAV)

Recorded live at NAB Show! Dan Clare, chief communications and outreach officer, Disabled American Veterans (DAV), sits down to detail his organization’s goals and how public service campaigns with broadcast partners further DAV’s initiatives and amplify their messages. Hear best practices for crafting these campaigns and building win-win charitable partnerships.
5/24/202326 minutes, 26 seconds
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Strengthening Artist-Audience Connections on Radio

Recorded live at NAB Show! Marshall Altman, producer/songwriter, Nettwerk Music Group and Justin Chase, chief content officer, Beasley Media Group, join Joe D'Angelo, senior vice president, Broadcast Radio and Digital Audio, Xperi, for an in-depth look at how new technology, specifically Xperi’s DTS AutoStage, deepens listener connections to music and artists on the radio in vehicles. You’ll also hear how new music discovery, consistency and artist engagement are all strengthening and evolving.
5/17/202326 minutes, 30 seconds
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Driving Digital Sales in Local Television

Recorded backstage at NAB Show! Paul Fritz, director, Digital Channel Development, Phase 3 Digital, and Shane Pittser, director, Digital Sales, Phase 3 Digital, detail how they help parent company Morgan Murphy Media’s sales teams effectively craft, pitch and close digital business. Hear how they tailor and showcase offerings, keep explanations simple, educate clients and empower sellers.
5/10/202322 minutes, 4 seconds
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Building and Branding a Comprehensive Content Portfolio

Recorded LIVE at NAB Show! From news and sports to music and podcasts, Audacy has built one of the nation’s largest daily content portfolios in the country. Hear from Paul Suchman, chief marketing officer, Audacy, and J.D. Crowley, chief digital officer and president, Podcasting and Streaming, Audacy, as they share how they create and aggregate content, brand themselves to consumers and tell their vast audience engagement stories to marketers large and small. Hosted by Mike McVay, president, McVay Media.
5/3/202335 minutes, 43 seconds
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Assembling a Multiplatform Local News Ecosystem

Mike Bair, executive vice president, Spectrum Networks, takes you behind-the scenes and details the multiplatform approach to delivering in-depth local news that Spectrum Networks delivers in markets across the country. What can local broadcasters learn? How does audience engagement factor in and what are best practices for delivering engaging, investigative journalism stories across multiple content streams at once? Listen and find out.
4/12/202324 minutes, 32 seconds
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How Broadcasters are Evolving to Find Success with Digital

Bo Bandy, general manager, Digital, senior vice president, Marketing, Marketron, joins the NAB Podcast in advance of her appearances at NAB Show. Digital advertising is undeniably pervasive and a key component of strategic advertising programs. Bandy discusses how broadcasters are in the best position to win digital dollars in their markets, but only if they continue to evolve their current strategy and partnerships.
4/5/202318 minutes, 39 seconds
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ChatGPT – What Broadcasters Need to Know

Daniel Anstandig, founder and CEO, Futuri Media turns his AI-focused eyes to ChatGPT and what the new technology means for broadcasters. Learn what ChatGPT is, how fast it’s growing, what it competes with and the potential implications and opportunities widespread adoption will afford TV and radio broadcasters. Plus hear about RadioGPT, Futuri Media's latest innovation.
2/27/202325 minutes, 58 seconds
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Launching a Podcast as a Business Development Tool

John MacLeod, chief executive officer, Rivet360 shares insights and details on how his podcast “Talking the Drive,” is specifically designed for business development purposes. Learn how a podcast can initiate business conversations that otherwise wouldn’t take place and discover the benefits of using a podcast to target a very specific audience.
2/22/202330 minutes, 42 seconds
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The Secrets to Angela Yee’s Success

Recorded LIVE at NAB Show New York! Breakout Premiere Networks’ morning show personality Angela Yee’s success didn’t just happen by accident, it’s the culmination of a nearly two-decade journey filled with hard work, community connection and unwavering determination. Sitting down with Heather Cohen, executive vice president, The Weiss Agency, hear how this Brooklyn native crafted her candid on-air persona, built her personal brand and endeared herself to audiences across the country. Plus, learn how the evolution of an on-air personality’s personal brand can be a win-win for the station and the talent.
12/7/202220 minutes
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The Powerhouse Programming Consultant Panel

Recorded LIVE at NAB Show New York! All Access President and Publisher Joel Denver leads a powerhouse programing consultant panel that delves into the benefits of spot load consolidation, ratings currency stability, digital content creation and a whole lot more. Hear from Jason Barrett, owner and operator, Barrett Sports Media; Tony Gray, president, Gray Communications; and Angela Perelli, president, Angela Perelli Coaching.
11/30/202220 minutes, 36 seconds
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What’s Your Stations Local Podcast Play?

Recorded LIVE at NAB Show New York! Amplifi Media’s Steve Goldstein discusses local podcast monetization, audience growth and competition with a panel that includes David Plotz, chief executive officer, City Cast; Sheryl Worsley, vice president, Podcasting, KSL Podcasts; Jeremy Sinon, vice president, Digital Strategy, Hubbard Radio, and Jason Barrett, owner and operator, Barrett Sports Media.
11/16/202221 minutes, 46 seconds
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Insights and Outlooks from Radio’s Top Group PDs

Recorded LIVE at NAB Show New York! Renowned programming consultant Mike McVay discusses audience engagement, multiplatform strategy and the evolving role of radio personalities with a stalwart panel. In this podcast you’ll hear from Beasley Media Group Chief Content Officer Justin Chase, Radio One/Reach Media Senior Vice President of Programing Colby Colb, iHeartMedia Executive Vice President of Programming Thea Mitchem and Audacy Executive Vice President and Head of Programming Jeff Sottolano.
11/9/202223 minutes, 3 seconds
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The 2022 National Radio Award Recipient Interview

Recorded LIVE at NAB Show New York! Just hours before receiving the 2022 National Radio Award together, industry stalwarts Fred and Paul Jacobs sat down with April Carty-Sipp, executive vice president, Industry Affairs, NAB. Hear excerpts of the conversation as the duo discuss their beginnings in radio, the advent of their annual tech survey, what successful radio stations of the future will have in common and more.
11/2/202220 minutes, 43 seconds
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DTS AutoStage – Radio’s On-Ramp to Big Data

Recorded LIVE at NAB Show New York! Xperi’s Senior Vice President, Broadcast Radio Joe D’Angelo and Cumulus Media/Westwood One Chief Insights Officer Pierre Bouvard detail the wealth of audience data available to stations via DTS AutoStage, Xperi’s global, hybrid infotainment platform in vehicles that is future-proofing radio right now.
10/27/202214 minutes, 3 seconds
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Preparing, Covering, Helping – Surviving Hurricane Ian at a Florida Radio Cluster

Beasley Media Group Ft. Myers/Naples Market Manager AJ Laurie shares stories from his cluster’s experience staying on-air during Hurricane Ian. Hear how they got ready, pulled together, served their local listeners and ultimately helped in the immediate aftermath and recovery efforts.
10/17/202217 minutes, 48 seconds
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Meet the Broadcasters Foundation of America

Broadcasters Foundation of America President Tim McCarthy and Chairman Scott Herman join the NAB Podcast to detail the vital work their organization does to help broadcasters in need. Learn about the Foundation’s history, the various fundraising events it holds and how you can help further their important cause.
10/13/202217 minutes, 34 seconds
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Updated COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ with the White House’s Dr. Ashish Jha

White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha, MD, MPH sits down with NAB Chief of Staff and Executive Vice President, Public Affairs Michelle Lehman to discuss the importance of the recent FDA authorized and CDC recommended updated COVID-19 vaccines for all Americans 12 and above. Dr. Jha also details the vaccine’s availability, it’s use in conjunction with flu vaccines, the potential for a winter surge and the various ways broadcasters can help educate our audiences.
10/5/202218 minutes, 48 seconds
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Behind the Build II - NAB's New LED Wall and Set Design

Representatives from Planar, The Launch Group and Video Visions discuss the creation of NAB's new state-of-the-art media production facility, including a deep dive into the space’s overall studio set design and signature LED video wall.
8/17/202218 minutes, 55 seconds
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Making Management Strides in 2022

Kristine Gunn, director, Talent and Organization Management, TriNet, discusses the makeup of the current labor force and offers insights on how managers can connect with, motivate and more effectively manage their employees during this unprecedented year.
7/27/202229 minutes, 24 seconds
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Behind the Build – NAB’s New Media Production Facility

Representatives from Angry Badger Productions, Barbizon Lighting Company, Magis Media and Videnum sit down with NAB’s Emmy-winning producer and Vice President of Media Production Michael Khatcheressian to discuss the technology, equipment, capabilities and creation of NAB’s new state-of-the-art media production facility.
7/13/202234 minutes, 27 seconds
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Child COVID-19 Vaccination Insights from HHS

Admiral Rachel L. Levine, MD, Assistant Secretary for Health (ASH) for the United States Department of Health and Human Services sits down with NAB Chief of Staff and Executive Vice President, Public Affairs Michelle Lehman to discuss the importance of the recent under five years old COVID-19 vaccination authorization milestone and vaccinating all children in general. Dr. Levine also details the vaccine’s availability, addresses common public concerns and highlights the numerous ways broadcasters can help educate our audiences and effectively end this pandemic.
6/24/202219 minutes, 19 seconds
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Transforming Radio in the Audio Renaissance

Recorded LIVE at the 2022 NAB Show! Curtis LeGeyt, president and CEO, NAB, sits down with David Field, chairman, president and CEO, Audacy and Bob Pittman, co-founder, chairman and CEO, iHeartMedia, for a candid, wide-ranging, super-sized discussion of radio’s ever-evolving place in the media landscape. Future growth, silver linings, challenges, beltway issues, digital opportunities, in-vehicle strategy and more are all highlighted here.
6/8/202259 minutes, 55 seconds
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FEMA Talks 2022 Hurricane and Wildfire Preparedness

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Criswell sits down with NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt for a detailed discussion of how broadcasters can help the agency prepare, inform and serve local communities during this year’s hurricane and wildfire seasons.
6/1/202225 minutes, 37 seconds
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Building Systems that Create Operational Efficiencies

Recorded LIVE at the 2022 NAB Show! It’s no secret that radio station operators in small and medium markets need to be more creative and resourceful than ever before. Todd Kalman, senior vice president of Sales for Marketron, details how examining and updating a station’s workflows can lead to more productivity, more advertising opportunities, cost savings and revenue growth.
5/18/202215 minutes, 18 seconds
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Unlocking the Future of Local OTT Advertising: And How to Monetize It

Recorded LIVE at the 2022 NAB Show! Shawn Makhijani, senior vice president of Business Development and Strategy, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming, and senior vice president, NBC Spot On , discusses local OTT advertising opportunities happening right now, how these opportunities can be monetized and why local stations should expand their OTT presence to propel their broadcast business forward.
5/12/202227 minutes, 5 seconds
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Next Level In-Vehicle Infotainment You Can Bet On

In a precursor to the NAB Show session “Insights from the Futurists,” industry expert Buzz Knight brings together thought leaders from ConnectedTravel, RadioLine and Simplebet to discuss how a next generation radio service on Google’s Android Automotive will enable the world’s first interactive sportscast inclusive of safe, real-time, free-to-play gaming and real-money betting.
4/13/202229 minutes, 12 seconds
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Act NOW to Bolster your Cybersecurity

The federal government recently urged all businesses to improve domestic cybersecurity and bolster our national resilience in light of the unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. Kelly Williams, vice president, Engineering and Technology Policy Technology at NAB, discusses the eight key steps the White House advised businesses take to protect themselves from any immediate threat and details what cybersecurity resources NAB has developed for broadcasters.
3/28/202215 minutes, 55 seconds
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Examining Radio’s Digital Strategy in Local Markets

Bill Wilson, chief executive officer, Townsquare Media, joins Curtis LeGeyt, president and CEO, NAB, and shares insights on how creating and investing in digital verticals in markets 50+ is consistently paying dividends and leads to more opportunities for the company to serve local advertisers, listeners, municipalities and consumers.
3/14/202223 minutes, 56 seconds
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MORE Education than Ever Before at NAB Show

Chris Brown, executive vice president and Managing Director, Global Connections and Events, NAB joins host Josh Miely to give a status report on the 2022 NAB Show. Spoiler alert – it’s happening and there is more education for radio broadcasters and more education for television broadcasters than at any prior NAB produced conference!
2/28/202229 minutes, 1 second
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Meet NAB’s New Vice President of Member Experience

The newest member of NAB, recently appointed Vice President of Member Experience Bradford Caldwell, sits down to discuss what his new position entails, what it’s like to move from the NAB board to NAB staff, what’s in store for NAB Show and why he is eager to serve you, his fellow broadcasters.
2/14/202219 minutes, 33 seconds
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Level Setting Your Sales Department for 2022

Stephanie Downs, vice president and senior consultant, The Center for Sales Strategy, addresses the biggest challenges facing sales departments in 2022 and details the differences between high-performing and average sales teams in this fast-paced inside look at bolstering sales performance at your station.
1/31/202218 minutes, 10 seconds
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Spotlight on the C-band

Patrick McFadden, senior vice president and deputy general counsel, Legal and Regulatory Affairs, NAB, outlines upcoming milestones and action items for broadcasters pertaining to the C-band over the coming year. McFadden also previews the upcoming webinar “C-band 2022: What’s Happened and What’s Next,” debuting on January 26 at education.nab.org.
1/18/202215 minutes
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Passing the Torch – Gordon Smith and Curtis LeGeyt on NAB’s Leadership Transition

April Carty-Sipp, NAB’s executive vice president of Industry Affairs sits down for an open and insightful conversation with outgoing NAB president and CEO Gordon Smith and incoming president and CEO Curtis LeGeyt. It’s a multi-layered dialog that’s part Washington insights, part prospective, part retrospective and all engaging.
12/13/202131 minutes, 5 seconds
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Understanding the Cyber Attack Threat Landscape

Marjolaine Lombard, cybersecurity consultant, Atos and Allan McLennan, head of technology, media and telcom, Media and Entertainment, North America, Atos, discuss how changes to the media landscape over the past couple of years have exponentially increased the cyber threat level facing broadcasters. Each then offer actions stations can take to mitigate these security threats and enhance their security posture.
12/6/202133 minutes, 36 seconds
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Gordon Smith’s Final State of the Industry

On November 10, 2021 NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith delivered his final State of the Industry Address virtually from NAB headquarters in Washington. Hear the nine lessons he learned along his Washington journey, and how they can benefit broadcasters moving forward.
11/21/202122 minutes, 11 seconds
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Detailing DTS AutoStage from Inside a Mercedes

David Layer, vice president, Advanced Engineering, NAB, sits down with Joe D’Angelo, senior vice president, Global Radio and Digital Audio, Xperi, in a 2020 Mercedes S-Class with the new MBUX audio entertainment platform. Discover where radio is featured, how stations can enhance the user experience for their listeners and how DTS AutoStage is powering the technology behind the screen and unlocking even more potential opportunities for radio companies.
11/8/202116 minutes, 57 seconds
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An Agency Executive’s Take on Radio Adopting Impression-Based Selling

Martha Matthews, senior vice president, Local Investment, dentsu Media U.S., talks impression-based selling, 2022 local advertising projections, agency outlooks and outcome based buying principles with special guest interviewer, former NAB COLRAM member Buzz Knight.
10/25/202122 minutes, 59 seconds
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Spotlighting Sports Media

Jason Barrett, president, Barrett Sports Media, examines the current landscape of American sports media with a focal point on local TV and radio stations. What’s driving revenue, how are productions changing and what new opportunities can broadcasters capitalize on? Plus, hear Jason’s take on “Monday Night Football With Peyton and Eli.”
10/12/202126 minutes, 48 seconds
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Digital Workplace Advancements for Broadcasters

Mike Harm, chief technology officer, Workplace, Atos, discusses the technology behind successful digital workforces across America, details some of their best practices, introduces cutting-edge digital collaboration tools and offers implementation tips for making these advancements at your station.
9/27/202128 minutes, 1 second
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The Future of Audience and Revenue 2021 Sneak Peek

Daniel Anstandig, CEO and founder of Cleveland-based Futuri Media, shares topline findings from the most extensive study on audience and revenue ever done in the industry. The study, created in partnership with SmithGeiger, was conducted in late spring and summer 2021 and offers insights into how media habits are evolving at breakneck speed in America today.
9/13/202122 minutes, 2 seconds
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Xperi Technologies that Benefit Broadcasters

Joe D’Angelo, senior vice president, Broadcast Radio, Xperi, details the latest advancements in HD Radio, DTS AutoStage and other Xperi technologies and discusses how they will positively impact broadcast radio in the short and long term future.
8/30/202122 minutes, 54 seconds
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Mike McVay and Steve Reynolds Behind the Mic

Celebrated radio consultant Mike McVay and venerable talent coach Steve Reynolds join host Josh Miely to commemorate the 150th episode of the NAB Podcast with a deep dive into their craft. How have the last 16 months reshaped morning shows? How can talent stand out among endless content choices? What advice do they have for you looking ahead? Mike and Steve tackle these questions and more together.
8/9/202136 minutes, 11 seconds
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Insights from Local TV Sales Leaders

Katie Elliott, local sales manager, KXLY-TV, Morgan Murphy Media and Michael Spiesman, vice president, Sales and Marketing, Allen Media Broadcasting discuss local market trends, growth categories and recruitment advertising success stories. Plus, get a preview of the 2021 Sales and Management Television Exchange.
7/26/202125 minutes, 16 seconds
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Lin-Manuel Miranda, Tamron Hall and More: Inside the NAB Leadership Foundation’s Largest Event

Darrell Brown, president, Bonneville International and NAB Leadership Foundation Board Chair; Michelle Duke, president, NAB Leadership Foundation and chief diversity officer, NAB and Tim Dotson, senior director, Development, NAB Leadership Foundation, detail this year’s Celebration of Service to America Awards telecast, winners, production and more.
7/12/202122 minutes, 28 seconds
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Copyright, Defamation and Privacy – Inside NAB’s Radio Rules Course and Guidebook

Pat Groshong, media claims manager, Axis Pro and Larry Walke, associate general counsel, NAB, detail the federal rules and policies governing copyright, defamation and privacy, which are just a handful of the topics covered in NAB’s Radio Rules: A Guide to FCC regulations for Radio Stations. Also, learn what to do should your station encounter an issue that requires Axis Pro’s expertise.
6/21/202131 minutes, 49 seconds
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An Out-of-Home Audio Experience Deep Dive

Paul Brenner, president of Audio Out of Home and chief strategy officer, Vibenomics, returns to the podcast to detail how his new company works directly with consumer brands to help them reach audiences right before the point-of-purchase and discusses the logical business tie-ins for broadcasters.
6/7/202123 minutes, 15 seconds
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Marconis, Money Makers and More!

NAB Show, Radio Show and the NAB Sales and Management Television Exchange are coming to Las Vegas this October! Hear what’s in store from Tobi Hall, director, Awards and Events, TV and Radio, NAB, and learn a few tricks for beefing up your awards entries. Also, visit nab.org/connect to learn about all three events.
5/24/202118 minutes, 4 seconds
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Putting Recent Violence Against AAPI People in Context

In the wake of the recent Atlanta shootings, stations across America have begun to reexamine how they cover Asian American and Pacific Islander-centric stories. Niala Boodhoo, host, Axios Today and past Asian American Journalist Association (AAJA) vice president and board member, details the history of AAPI hate crimes in America and discusses steps stations can take to accurately, fairly and safely cover these stories. Niala also talks about building bridges within the AAPI community and highlights several Asian reporters doing stalwart work in the field today.
5/10/202123 minutes, 11 seconds
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Combating Vaccine Hesitancy in Communities of Color

Pediatrician Dr. Rhea Boyd, co-developer of THE CONVERSATION, a national campaign created to combat vaccine hesitancy and provide Black communities with information about COVID-19 vaccines, joins the podcast to discuss the program and tell broadcasters how they can help. Dr. Boyd also answers questions about the Johnson and Johnson vaccination pause and forthcoming COVID-19 vaccines for children.
4/26/202120 minutes, 3 seconds
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Expert Digital Strategy Tips from Marketron

Todd Kalman, senior vice president of sales, Marketron, discusses creating organizational workflows, executing successful platform and product launches and utilizing effective performance trackers in this deep dive into how broadcasters can structure digital to maximize revenue potential.
4/12/202124 minutes, 41 seconds
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PILOT Programs and Insights from Verizon Media

John Clark, executive director, PILOT, discusses the projects he and his team are currently working on including digital dashboard initiatives, voice platform innovations and the Next Gen TV rollout. Plus, John connects with Jason Friedlander, senior director, Product Marketing, Verizon Media, to preview upcoming Edge Technology for broadcasters research project findings.
3/29/202132 minutes, 48 seconds
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Celebrating 70 Years of Supporting Women in Media

Becky Brooks, president, Alliance for Women in Media and Heather Cohen, chair, Alliance for Women in Media and executive vice president, The Weiss Agency, detail all the impactful work the Alliance for Women in Media (AWM) has done in its 70 year history and discuss how the organization is well-positioned to support women across all media segments for decades to come. Plus, hear a few insightful personal and personnel management tips too!
3/16/202128 minutes, 18 seconds
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Building Beneficial and Lasting Professional Relationships

Liliana Ranon, vice president, External Affairs, NAB, details real-world tactics for making personal connections, offers strategies for cultivating new and pre-existing relationships and outlines the direct and indirect benefits strong professional relationships yield.
3/1/202123 minutes, 25 seconds
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Mark Cuban Talks to Broadcasters

Entrepreneur, Dallas Mavericks owner and “Shark Investor” on ABC’s “Shark Tank” Mark Cuban joins NAB’s Josh Miely for a wide-ranging discussion of broadcast topics. Hear Mark’s take on broadcast viewership, streaming, the current media ecosystem, small market radio, the stock market and more.
2/16/202128 minutes, 13 seconds
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Tips to a Positive Bottom Line in 2021

Tomas Martinez, owner and CEO of Solmart Media, shares how his stations have succeeded financially during the pandemic by rethinking business models, launching new programming and focusing on serving the community. Also, learn about all the resources at your fingertips in NAB's Vaccine Education Toolkit for Broadcasters.
2/1/202119 minutes, 20 seconds
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Vaccine Education for Broadcasters

Andrew Finlayson, executive vice president of Digital and Social Media Strategies and Dan Reines, senior vice president of Research, both from SmithGeiger, discuss the data behind NAB's Vaccine Education Toolkit for Broadcasters and map out station messaging best practices on the subject.
1/19/202121 minutes, 45 seconds
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Encouragement and Inspiration – Messages from Around Broadcasting

What a year it has been. As 2020 comes to a close, our season finale features 12 broadcast industry luminaries, on-air talents and executives sharing messages of perseverance, inspiration, hope and encouragement leading into 2021.
12/14/202018 minutes, 27 seconds
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Reimagining Workflow with vCreative

Jinny Laderer, co-founder and CEO and Susie Hedrick, president and COO, vCreative, detail how stations can organize and execute client campaigns, promotions and other workflows more efficiently and effectively, saving valuable time and tangible money.
11/30/202020 minutes, 43 seconds
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Broadcast TV’s Unique Value Propositions

Stacey Lynn Schulman, principal, Hi: Human Insight, shares recent media engagement data and reveals broadcast television's key differentiators heading into the holiday season and beyond. This conversation is a follow-up to Stacey’s NAB Sales and Management Television Exchange session. View the full on-demand SMTE agenda at nabsmte.com.
11/9/202030 minutes, 46 seconds
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Successful Multigenerational Leadership Strategies

Chris Cano, general manager, Columbus Marriott Northwest and author of the new book “If You Build It They Will Stay: Your Guide to Connecting Generations in the Workplace,” offers up tips, tactics and best practices for managers currently leading multigenerational workforces through the pandemic.
11/2/202023 minutes, 25 seconds
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Factory Outlets Shop Talk – A 2020 Radio Show Conversation

Taken from the 2020 virtual Radio Show! Leslie Swanson, executive vice president of Operations, Tanger Outlets, spends a few minutes with Neuhoff Communications’ Mike Hulvey detailing how the factory outlet retail sector has adjusted to meet the challenges of 2020 and where radio fits into their current media mix.
10/19/202013 minutes, 11 seconds
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Digital Strategy in Local TV

Julie Milam, general manager and general sales manager, WNKY-TV and host, Marquee Backstage, gives us insights into her station’s digital strategies and talks about the importance of the Sales and Management Television Exchange for broadcasters across the country.
10/5/202017 minutes, 51 seconds
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Health Tips for Broadcasters from Dr. Oz

Sony Pictures Television’s Daytime Emmy® Award winning personality Dr. Oz sits down with Hearst Television’s Amanda Hull to discuss a couple ways broadcasters can stay healthy in a high-stress environment. Also, learn about this year’s virtual Sales and Management Television Exchange.
9/28/202013 minutes, 26 seconds
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Turn and Face the Strange – Making Changes at Your Radio Station

Julie Koehn, general manager WLEN-FM and chair of NAB’s Small and Medium Market Radio Committee discusses the operational changes, safety protocols and advertising package adjustments she has implemented at her station during the pandemic. Also, hear about what’s in store for the virtual Radio Show this October.
9/15/202026 minutes, 33 seconds
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Revealing the Building Blocks of Successful Digital Campaigns

NAB’s vice president, Digital Strategy Gagan Nirula discusses the aspects of effective digital campaigns and highlights some of the newest digital resources NAB has to offer including the Broadcast Resource Hub, found at broadcastresourcehub.com.
8/31/202025 minutes, 33 seconds
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Launching iHeartMedia’s Black Information Network

NAB’s Chief Diversity Officer Michelle Duke connects with Tony Coles, president, Black Information Network to discuss the inception and launch of the first-of-its-kind audio network specifically designed to serve the Black community. Also, introducing the NAB Leadership Foundation’s new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Resource Center.
8/17/202025 minutes, 40 seconds
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Over One Million Podcast Episodes and Counting

Amplifi Media’s Steve Goldstein leads a deep dive into podcasting and what its current growth means for broadcasters. Learn what’s driving the rapid increase in new podcast content, how recent deals are shaping the medium and why the 2020 advertising outlook is proof of podcasting’s resiliency.
8/3/202026 minutes, 10 seconds
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Status Report: Next Gen TV is on the Horizon

Lynn Claudy, ATSC board chairman and senior vice president of Technology, NAB, details the status of the current ATSC 3.0, or Next Gen TV, rollout and how the pandemic is affecting progress. Also, discover how many consumer facing products are in/coming to market and what uses and applications stations currently deploying Next Gen TV are experimenting with.
7/27/202021 minutes, 50 seconds
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Engaging Your Elected Officials During the Pandemic

Mark Gordon, president and CEO, Missouri Broadcasters Association and president of the National Alliance of State Broadcasters Associations (NASBA) discusses how broadcasters can and should communicate with their federal representatives during this summer’s congressional recess.
7/20/202022 minutes, 29 seconds
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Crafting NAB’s Diversity Initiative

Newly appointed NAB Chief Diversity Officer Michelle Duke outlines her new position, discusses the importance of diversity and inclusion in broadcasting and details NAB’s upcoming diversity initiative. Also, learn about the various resources the NAB Leadership Foundation is producing and what’s in store for the 2020 Celebration of Service to America Awards.
7/13/202025 minutes, 37 seconds
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Building Effective Contests, Promotions and Email Campaigns during the Pandemic

Liz Crider Huff, director of Affiliate Success, Second Street, explains the most effective ways for stations to reach and engage audiences over the summer using contests, promotions and email campaigns. Also, learn about the various operational resources at your fingertips in NAB's Coronavirus Response Toolkit for Broadcasters.
6/29/202022 minutes, 30 seconds
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Successful Social Media Strategies for Summer 2020

Expert social media strategist Lori Lewis, founder of Lori Lewis Media, shares some best practices for station brands, on-air personalities and podcasters as they engage, inform and entertain online audiences during these extraordinary times.
6/22/202024 minutes, 36 seconds
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Examining Hybrid Workflows for Television Production

Many industries are rethinking their workflows. Joseph Maar and David Schleifer from Networked Everywhere, Connected Forever (NECF) join us to discuss how hybrid and virtual workflows in video production can help television broadcasters increase content productivity while also saving valuable resources.
6/15/202026 minutes, 40 seconds
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Scripps’ Nationwide Effort to Help Communities Rebound

Brian Lawlor, president, Local Media, The E.W. Scripps Company and Sean McLaughlin, vice president, News, The E.W. Scripps Company detail Scripps’ on-air and online initiative “The Rebound,” which features stories and resources within their 42 markets that are focused on helping citizens and businesses in their communities bounce back and make sense of various social and economic programs available.
6/8/202023 minutes, 44 seconds
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Selling Radio Today, Tomorrow and Beyond

The Radio Advertising Bureau’s Senior Vice President of Professional Development Jeff Schmidt details the current state of radio advertising, how sellers can effectively engage clients, the type of campaigns they should be creating, which local clients to prioritize and more. Also, more specifics on NAB's Coronavirus Response Toolkit for Broadcasters.
6/1/202033 minutes, 40 seconds
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Bringing Back Business with TVB’s Brad Seitter

Brad Seitter, executive vice president, Local and National Business Development, Television Bureau of Advertising talks revenue generation, reemerging ad categories, the summer sales outlook and connecting with clients in this can’t-miss conversation for broadcast television managers and sellers. Also, details on NAB's Coronavirus Response Toolkit for Broadcasters.
5/26/202032 minutes, 20 seconds
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Listener Trends and Radio’s Gallantry During the Pandemic

Industry stalwart Fred Jacobs, president, Jacobs Media dissects recent listener trends, previews what’s to come in the next Jacobs Media COVID-19 research study and has some encouraging words for radio. Also, find out what’s available in NAB's Coronavirus Response Toolkit for Broadcasters.
5/18/202026 minutes, 38 seconds
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Effectively Managing and Engaging Remote Employees

Allison McKee, vice president, Human Resources, NAB discusses various ways to keep remote employees engaged, productive and connected as well as what HR-related considerations companies should be exploring as the United States gradually reopens. Also, learn about the various operational resources at your fingertips in NAB's Coronavirus Response Toolkit for Broadcasters.
5/11/202022 minutes, 49 seconds
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Delivering Unique and Uplifting Programming During the Pandemic

Tom Poleman, president of National Programming Group for iHeartMedia, details multiple on-air initiatives his stations have launched to better serve their local communities during the coronavirus pandemic. Also, learn about the various editorial resources at your fingertips in NAB's Coronavirus Response Toolkit for Broadcasters.
5/4/202023 minutes, 31 seconds
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Financial Relief Resources for Broadcasters

Nicole Gustafson, vice president and senior legislative counsel, Government Relations, National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), outlines the various financial relief packages Congress has approved to help small businesses, including broadcasters, and looks ahead to what other legislation may be signed into law. Plus, discover all the financial relief resources NAB has gathered for broadcasters at nab.org/stimulus.
4/29/202024 minutes, 15 seconds
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Best Practices for Field Photographers During the Pandemic

Veteran Fox 13 Tampa Bay Field Photographer Mike Fiol reveals his best practices for filming local, breaking news stories during the coronavirus pandemic. Learn what’s changed and what precautions field photographers need to take. Also, learn about all the resources at your fingertips in NAB's Coronavirus Response Toolkit for Broadcasters.
4/13/202019 minutes, 52 seconds
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COVID-19 Response Resources for Radio and Television Stations

Andrew Finlayson, executive vice president of Digital and Social Media Strategies at SmithGeiger, offers useful tips and best practices for broadcasters during this time. Also, learn about all the resources at your fingertips in NAB’s Coronavirus Response Toolkit for Broadcasters.
4/7/202027 minutes, 8 seconds
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Talking Impression-Based Selling and Other Local TV Topics

Amanda Hull, general sales manager for Hearst Television’s KCCI in Des Moines, Iowa, delves into hot topics for small and medium market television broadcasters. She and NAB’s Anne Frenette discuss impression-based selling, recruitment, employee retention and planning the new NAB Sales and Management Television Exchange.
3/9/202017 minutes, 23 seconds
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Political Advertising 2020 – Insights for Broadcasters

BIA Advisory Services Senior Vice President and Chief Economist Mark Fratrik gives an in-depth account of how much political advertising revenue is in play during 2020, where the dollars will be spent and what strategy broadcasters can employ to entice big spenders.
2/24/202023 minutes, 28 seconds
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NAB State Leadership Conference and How you can Speak Up

NAB’s Sue Keenom and Michelle Lehman detail the importance of the upcoming State Leadership Conference and relay tangible tactics and tools for broadcasters to use when communicating with their elected officials, both in Washington, D.C. and in their hometowns.
2/10/202020 minutes, 10 seconds
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Promoting Your Community Impact

NAB Senior Manager of Public Service Suzie Raven discusses the different ways NAB promotes broadcasters’ outstanding community service efforts to the public and policy makers. Learn more about opportunities to share important messages with your community, including the bi-annual Congressional PSA campaign.
12/9/201912 minutes, 17 seconds
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Imaging, Jingles and Earworms, Oh My!

Captured at the 2019 Radio Show in Dallas! TM Studios’ creative directors Dave Bethell and Ryan Drean take you inside the audio production process at one of the largest audio creative agencies in the country. Hear in-depth insights on imaging theory, effective earworms, jingle creation and impactful commercial scriptwriting.
12/2/201921 minutes, 26 seconds
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Media Insights from Generation Z

Captured at the 2019 Radio Show in Dallas! Radio Show student scholars and Gen Z session speakers Amari Vann and Wilnir Louis, along with Heather Birks, executive director, Broadcast Education Association, discuss all things radio and describe how they navigate today’s crowded media landscape.
11/18/201923 minutes, 52 seconds
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Creating Content and Brands that Super-serve Audiences

Captured at the 2019 Radio Show in Dallas! Tim Clarke, vice president of Content and Audience for Cox Media Group returns to the podcast to discuss audience engagement strategy, brand positioning and digital content integration in radio.
11/4/201917 minutes, 36 seconds
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Mary Quass – Leader, Trailblazer, National Radio Award Recipient

Mary Quass, chairman and CEO, NRG Media and 2019 National Radio Award Recipient joins us just after receiving the award to reflect on her career, discuss radio’s vibrant future and describe how technology is reshaping the business. Plus, learn some fun facts about her home market, Cedar Rapids, Iowa!
10/28/201922 minutes, 25 seconds
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Marconi Royalty on Mic

Captured at the 2019 Radio Show in Dallas! Nationally syndicated and NAB Marconi Award winning on-air talents Delilah, Rickey Smiley, Tom Griswold and Kristi Lee sit down together to discuss entertaining millions of listeners daily, their beginnings in radio and to share a few laughs with host Josh Miely and special co-host BJ Corriveau.
10/7/201925 minutes, 28 seconds
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NAB Podcast EXTRA - Check Out The Radio Show Podcast!

The 2019 Radio Show is almost here! Hear a snippet from The Radio Show Podcast as we all get ready for September 24-26 in Dallas. Visit radioshowweb.com to hear more great podcast content!
9/10/201911 minutes, 24 seconds
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Developing Your Winning Edge

Acclaimed entrepreneur and 2019 Small Market Television Exchange keynote speaker Dawnna St Louis discusses her meteoric rise from homeless teen to founder and COO of a $250 million tech company. Hear common traits of successful business leaders and learn how to evolve into a more effective and inspired you!
8/12/201919 minutes, 33 seconds
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Prioritizing Your Time to Crush Your Workload

Discover an innovative way to prioritize your time and become more efficient thanks to a program that’s been adopted by multiple successful businesses around the globe! This is The 12 Week Year! NAB’s Vice President of Education Anne Frenette talks with Brian Moran, author of the New York Times bestseller The 12 Week Year and Small Market Television Exchange premiere speaker.
7/29/201926 minutes, 26 seconds
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Meet the NAB Leadership Foundation

Meet the dedicated team working tirelessly to shape the future of broadcasting: the NAB Leadership Foundation staff. First, President Michelle Duke discusses the overall mission, guiding principles and primary goals of the Leadership Foundation. This is followed by a roundtable chat about the valuable programs and multiple initiatives produced by the Foundation with its staff, Tim Dotson, Paloma Johnson-Walker and Jessica Stevens.
7/15/201938 minutes, 57 seconds
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Creating NAB Leadership Foundation’s Service to America Awards with Marcellus Alexander

Immediate Past NAB Leadership Foundation President Marcellus Alexander discusses the success of the most recent Celebration of Service to America Awards and reflects on the 16 previous galas he’s produced. Learn why the Leadership Foundation produces the event, what takes place behind the scenes, how new awards are established and what’s next for the Foundation.
7/1/201918 minutes, 20 seconds
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Hall of Famers Speak! Backstage at NAB Show’s Achievement in Broadcasting

NAB’s Vice President, Digital Marketing Gagan Nirula joins the podcast to discuss and present his conversations with 2019 NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame inductees Cathy Hughes of Urban One and the entire on-air cast of FOX NFL Sunday. Plus, Digital Leadership Award recipient Wendy McMahon from ABC Owned Television Stations Group talks with Gagan as well.
6/17/201926 minutes, 29 seconds
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Spanning the Globe for Successful Podcast Strategies

Radio futurologist and Podnews.net editor James Cridland joins us from the 2019 NAB Show and offers an insightful tour of the global podcast marketplace. Learn how your international radio brethren deploy podcast business strategies, how content differs, which markets are largest and why adopting new production models may be beneficial.
6/3/201923 minutes, 1 second
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Examining Esports Partnerships

NAB Show is where media, entertainment and technology converge. Listen as Caroline Beasley, CEO of Beasley Media Group and NAB Joint Board Chair, joins us from this year’s NAB Show to discuss a recent media convergence: her company’s recent investment in the billion dollar esports industry.
5/20/201911 minutes, 9 seconds
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Tom Taylor – Epitomizing the Spirit of Broadcasting

2019 NAB Spirit of Broadcasting Award recipient Tom Taylor sits down with NAB’s Executive Vice President of Communications Dennis Wharton. Listen as the two discuss Tom’s humble beginning, what this lifetime achievement award means to him, what made his writing style so engaging and how he put together his well-known TomTaylorNOW e-newsletter.
5/6/201915 minutes, 2 seconds
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A Backseat Chat with Alan Alda

NAB Distinguished Service Award recipient and entertainment industry luminary Alan Alda gave us a ride in Las Vegas at the 2019 NAB Show! Listen as he spends a few minutes discussing what the award means to him, why communication skills are vital to life and why he started his own podcast, "Clear+Vivid with Alan Alda."
4/22/201910 minutes, 41 seconds
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Producing Podcasts at Local Television Stations

Patrick Paolini, vice president and general manager, WTTG FOX 5 Washington D.C., discusses why his station has delved into podcasting and what has led to their success. Learn what it took to launch the initiative, how it’s grown and how adding podcasts to their content portfolio benefits their audience, their newsroom and their bottom line.
3/26/201921 minutes, 57 seconds
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Inside the Evolving Viewing Habits of Everyday Americans

Jillian Andersen, research director, MRI-Simmons joins NAB’s vice president of Research Dan McDonald to discuss findings from MRI-Simmons’ recent Cord Evolution study, how the overall viewing habits of Americans are evolving and what it all means for television broadcasters.
3/11/201913 minutes, 49 seconds
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ATSC 3.0 – Today, Tomorrow and Beyond

Newly appointed chairman of the ATSC board of directors and NAB’s senior vice president of technology, Lynn Claudy discusses all things ATSC 3.0 including the current technical field tests and deployments, planned events for the 2019 NAB Show and the long term plans for bringing Next Generation TV to the public.
2/25/201922 minutes, 27 seconds
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Exploring Developing Technologies and Amazon’s HQ

NAB and PILOT’s Brian Savoie recaps the recent NAB Futures conference, complete with details on a trip to Amazon’s headquarters, and looks forward to the Digital Futures Exchange at NAB Show. Hear insights for broadcasters on the emerging tech advancements in online gaming, 5G, the future of transportation and the smart speaker ecosystem.
2/11/201924 minutes, 39 seconds
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Inside Your NAB – A Look Ahead at 2019

Chris Ornelas, NAB’s chief operations and strategy officer, kicks off season four of the podcast by detailing all the advocacy, education and innovation NAB will champion throughout 2019.
1/28/201933 minutes, 58 seconds
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Making Your Morning Show Excel

Season finale! Renowned radio talent coach Steve Reynolds joins us from the 2018 Radio Show in Orlando to look back on his career, offer practical tips for program directors/air talent, detail social media taboos and discuss why communication is integral to the success and longevity of any radio show.
12/17/201821 minutes, 39 seconds
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Sales Strategies for Managers and Sellers

Stalwart NAB Small Market Television Exchange speaker Jim Doyle of Jim Doyle & Associates details various sales techniques, offers strategies for upselling and discusses the common traits of the most successful sales teams.
12/10/201818 minutes, 9 seconds
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NAB’s Auto Initiative Committee – Driving the In-Car Experience

NAB Radio Board Chair and President and CEO of Tri-State Communications Randy Gravley sits down with Jacobs Media president and NAB Auto Initiative Committee advisor Fred Jacobs to discuss the committee’s inception, goals and how it is deepening the long-standing relationship between radio and the automotive industry to drive the future of radio.
12/3/201823 minutes, 29 seconds
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A Broadcast/Podcast Discussion with Podcast Movement

Recorded on location at NAB Show New York! Dan Franks and Jared Easley, co-founders of Podcast Movement, the world’s largest and longest running podcasting conference, detail what it took to create their conference, what education they offer specifically for broadcasters and various opportunities they believe podcasting affords broadcasters.
11/27/201817 minutes, 57 seconds
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Data that Demonstrates Broadcast Effectiveness

David Shapira, general manager, Analytic Owl, discusses using data and analytics to illustrate the value of broadcasting to advertisers with Dan McDonald, vice president of Research, NAB, in a conversation from the 2018 Radio Show in Orlando.
11/19/201815 minutes, 53 seconds
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OTT Opportunities for TV Broadcasters

Jack Perry, founder and CEO, Syncbak, joins us from the 2018 Small Market Television Exchange to discuss roll-out strategies, successful apps and monetization of over-the-top (OTT) content at television stations.
11/19/201815 minutes, 3 seconds
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Station Automation System Upgrades FAQ

Recorded on location at the 2018 Radio Show in Orlando! William "Dub" Irvin, vice president, Radio Automation, WideOrbit discusses the reasons for, intricacies of and financial benefits after making an upgrade to your radio station’s automation system.
11/12/201822 minutes, 40 seconds
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Keys to Landing More Digital Ad Dollars

Steve Bookbinder, co-founder and CEO, Digital Media Training joins us from the 2018 Small Market Television Exchange for an extended look at digital ad sales for broadcasters including what stations should be offering clients and what ad categories are currently utilizing digital the most.
11/5/201829 minutes, 40 seconds
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Podcasting and Smart Speakers – Radio’s Future is Now

Amplifi Media CEO Steve Goldstein joins us from the 2018 Radio Show to explore the expansive opportunities both podcasting and the smart speaker space afford radio broadcasters. Hear how strategies for each can expand your brand and benefit your bottom line.
10/29/201820 minutes, 42 seconds
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Introducing the PILOT Pitch Prize Winners

PILOT Executive Director John Clark sat down at NAB Show New York with startups PolyPort and Teamium, winners of the 2018 PILOT Pitch prize, given to companies launching game-changing technologies and solutions which help broadcasters innovate and better serve their communities.
10/22/201816 minutes, 49 seconds
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Recruiting and Retaining Top Sales Talent

Laurie Kahn, president and CEO, Media Staffing Network joins the NAB Podcast from the 2018 Small Market Television Exchange to talk talent acquisition strategies, successful approaches for retaining top sellers and using digital outlets to attract qualified career seekers.
10/15/201817 minutes, 35 seconds
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Creating More Productive Salespeople

Sales, customer loyalty and employee retention expert Brian Parsley joins the NAB Podcast from the 2018 Small Market Television Exchange to talk about increasing client retention and making media account executives more productive sellers.
10/1/201811 minutes, 52 seconds
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Preparing for Frequency Moves - Resources and a Firsthand Account

As phase one of the TV spectrum repack begins, TVAnswers.org spokesperson Steve Gardner and WTAE-TV Pittsburgh’s Tracy Oliver share what’s involved in moving frequencies, educating viewers, troubleshooting after the move and point to TVAnswers.org as a helpful resource.
9/17/201828 minutes, 20 seconds
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Inside a Partnership with Call for Action

Call for Action is a nonprofit network of consumer hotlines that partners with local media outlets to assist the public. Eduard Bartholme, Call for Action’s executive director, joins the podcast to detail how broadcast partnerships work and why they are beneficial to local stations and local communities.
9/4/201814 minutes, 4 seconds
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Mike Novak – A Distinguished Career in Broadcasting

NAB’s Executive Vice President, Strategic Planning Steven Newberry interviews stalwart broadcast veteran Mike Novak, departing chief executive officer of K-LOVE. Hear lessons learned from a career behind the mic, what advice he utilized transitioning from on-air to management and his thoughts on radio’s future.
8/20/201833 minutes, 37 seconds
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Broadcaster Opportunities on Smart Speakers

NAB Senior Director, Technology Education and Outreach Brian Savoie details the current smart speaker landscape and identifies the opportunities these devices afford broadcasters, both now and in the future.
8/6/201820 minutes, 50 seconds
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Changes to the C-band? Understanding the Current FCC Proceeding

NAB Vice President of Spectrum Policy Bob Weller delves into all things C-band, the satellite spectrum broadcasters use every day. Hear the latest on the FCC’s notice of proposed rulemaking and how the proposed changes could affect your station.   
7/23/201815 minutes, 48 seconds
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Team Building Techniques that Pay Big Dividends

Whitney Johnson, author of Build an A Team: Play to their Strengths and Lead Them up the Learning Curve discusses employee growth strategies and workplace learning accelerants with Melissa Luck, executive news director at KXLY4 in Spokane, Washington, and a member of the NAB Education Foundation’s Broadcast Leadership Training class of 2018.
6/25/201819 minutes, 18 seconds
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Keeping Radio Valuable to Local Advertisers

Recorded on the NAB Show LIVE stage at NAB Show, Caroline Beasley, CEO, Beasley Media Group and NAB Joint Board chair, along with Brian Samborski, vice president of National Sales, Beasley Media Group and Scott Chatley, vice president, Marketing, Panda Law Firm sit down with Ryan Salazar, host and executive producer of NAB Show LIVE to discuss how radio stays valuable and relevant in today’s crowded media mix.
6/18/201812 minutes, 15 seconds
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Behind the Mic with Trailblazing Voice Over Artist Randy Thomas

NAB vice president, Radio Operations BJ Corriveau joins the podcast in-studio to present clips from her conversation with acclaimed voice over artist Randy Thomas and her mentee Carson Beck. Hear tips to great voice over work and learn how Randy launched and monetized her podcast.  
6/11/201822 minutes, 39 seconds
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Being a 21st Century Leader at Your Station

Jacqueline Carter, partner, Potential Project, and co-author of the book The Mind of a Leader: How to Lead Yourself, Your People and Your Organization for Extraordinary Results discusses core mental qualities managers and executives need to be effective leaders with Teri Arvesu, vice president of Content Univision Chicago and a member of the NAB Education Foundation’s Broadcast Leadership Training class of 2018.
6/4/201818 minutes, 12 seconds
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Inside a Podcast with 150 Million Downloads

Payne Lindsey, Donald Albright and Meredith Steadman, the creative team at Tenderfoot TV behind the highly acclaimed true crime podcasts Up and Vanished and Atlanta Monster discuss their creative process and NAB Podcast host Josh Miely offers a few ideas for podcasts radio stations can produce.
5/29/201812 minutes, 30 seconds
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Radio & the Automotive Industry: Building Relationships in a Changing Landscape

Captured at the 2018 NAB Show, global technologist and connected car expert John Ellis discusses NAB’s automotive initiative, details the features available on vehicle dashboards today and gives a glimpse at how radio can fit in the ever-evolving future of the automotive marketplace.
5/21/201816 minutes, 18 seconds
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Meet the New Audio Division Chief of the Federal Communications Commission

Learn about current rulemaking proceedings, translator auction updates and hear a few license renewal tips as Larry Walke, associate general counsel, Legal and Regulatory Affairs, NAB, interviews Al Shuldiner the new chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, from the 2018 NAB Show Podcast Studio.
5/7/201813 minutes, 57 seconds
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Backstage with Broadcasting’s Newest TV Hall of Famers

NAB’s senior digital strategist Gagan Nirula joins the podcast to discuss and present his conversations with 2018 NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame inductees Alex Trebek from “Jeopardy!” and Pat Sajak and Vanna White from “Wheel of Fortune.” 
4/30/201815 minutes, 12 seconds
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Entertaining, Electrifying, Exuberant: Elvis Duran, Newly Minted Hall of Famer

Just hours before being inducted into the NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame at the 2018 NAB Show, iHeartMedia’s Elvis Duran sat down for a candid interview with friend of the NAB Podcast Entercom D.C.’s Tommy McFLY. It’s a morning show air-talent one-on-one that’s not to be missed!
4/23/201820 minutes, 3 seconds