The NAB Podcast

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.

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 cybersecu...

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 secu...

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.

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 unlockin...

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 safe...

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.

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.