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Radio on Main Street Podcast Featuring John Beck, Managing Partner, Stone Canyon Media Flagstaff LLC and Senior Vice President, Emmis Radio – St Louis

As a broadcaster, have you ever had a desire to own your own radio station? After spending 35 years with Emmis in St. Louis, John Beck has done just that. A career broadcaster he teamed up with some others to fulfill a life long dream.

In this edition, Erica Farber, President and CEO of the RAB speaks with John Beck, Managing Partner, Stone Canyon Media Flagstaff LLC and Senior Vice President, Emmis Radio – St Louis. A strong believer in radio and the people in it, John is looking for opportunities to help build up and to point out that radio can also help build communities.

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Radio on Main Street Podcast Featuring Judy Lakin, Cox Media Group Director of Sales – Retired

Retirement is the action or fact of leaving one’s job and ceasing to work – not a concept on the radar for many of us. And interestingly only 33% of those who retire say goodbye to their jobs when they planned.

In this edition, Erica Farber, President and CEO of the RAB speaks with Judy Lakin, Cox Media Group Director of Sales – Retired. Having spent the last 18 years of her career with Cox, last September she announced she was retiring at the end of the year. With six months of “life after” she offers a fresh perspective for most of us still working and some practical advice as to how we should all be planning for retirement.

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Radio on Main Street Podcast Featuring Aimee Abel, Institute Director of the National Talent Institute

Discovering and preparing the next generation of broadcasters is the focus of the National Radio Talent Institute. This 10-day program now running in eight markets across the country provides an immersive experience for accepted applicants who are students interested in a career in broadcasting. The facility is comprised of industry professionals who provide practical takeaways the students can use today or as soon they get their first job in the industry.

In this edition, Erica Farber, President and CEO of the RAB speaks with Aimee Abel, Institute Director of the National Talent Institute. An enthusiastic graduate of the program her professional focus is now to continue to provide this impactful program to help inspire and educate this next generation of broadcasters.

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Radio on Main Street Podcast Featuring Allen Shaw, Pres. & CEO of Centennial Broadcasting and Vice Chairman of the Board, Beasley Media Group

In many markets across the country there are iconic radio stations – radio stations with legacies that, when you hear the call letters, it automatically brings to mind a special feeling or emotional attachment. WPLJ in New York City is one of those stations. It was an early pioneer, successfully programming an album-oriented music format on the FM band, unheard of at the time. With the recent announcement of its sale after 48 years, WPLJ as we know it will be signing off.

In this edition, Erica Farber, President and CEO of the RAB speaks with Allen Shaw, President & CEO of Centennial Broadcasting and Vice Chairman of the Board, Beasley Media Group. With an idea and sheer determination, Allen was able to convince ABC, the original owner of the station, to allow him to turn his vision into a reality.

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Radio on Main Street Podcast Featuring Steph Garfrerick, Vice President of Strategy at Revenue Analytics

When it comes to growing revenue, every radio station has the same challenges. Decisions must be made regarding a long list of variables from what to charge per spot to how to best maximize every available opportunity.

In this edition, Erica Farber, President and CEO of the RAB speaks with Steph Garfrerick, Vice President of Strategy at Revenue Analytics. The company recently released the 2019 Dynamic Pricing & Revenue Management Trends in Media. Media companies are rethinking how best to do business and the sellers’ role is becoming more empowered as they become better armed with data, processes and technology.

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Radio on Main Street Podcast Featuring Steve Goldstein, Senior Director, Digital Sales Strategy for Hubbard Broadcasting

One of the most discussed issues, no matter the market size, is how radio can better compete in the digital space. Making that transition from traditional radio seller to digital may not be as hard as it sounds, but rather should be thought of as an evolution.

In this edition, Erica Farber, President and CEO of the RAB, speaks with Steve Goldstein, Senior Director, Digital Sales Strategy for Hubbard Broadcasting. With a strong background in radio sales, Steve has not only continued to move up into management at the country’s number one billing station, WTOP in Washington DC, he has successfully embraced digital and become one of radio’s most successful leaders. As he shares, local businesses need help and want to work with partners they can trust. Radio can deliver any audience, anywhere and as long as we hone in on solutions, we will have great results.

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Radio on Main Street Podcast Featuring Bill Wilson, CEO of Townsquare Media

Townsquare Media is the 3^rd largest owner of radio stations in the country. The company is a radio, digital media, entertainment, and digital marketing solutions company focused on being the premier local advertising and marketing solutions platform in small and mid-sized markets. They have no stations in the top 50 markets and all decisions in the company are based on a local first perspective.

In this edition, Erica Farber, President and CEO of the RAB, speaks with Bill Wilson, CEO of Townsquare Media. He shares his belief that radio is the heartbeat of the company and that people are their most important asset. You will also hear about the 6 core tenets of the company.

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Radio on Main Street Podcast Featuring Bruno Tabbi, President of Ignition
Toll Free

Have you ever been in a car listening to a radio spot for a product or service that interested you and then they asked you to call them? You didn’t have a pen handy nor did you have anything to write the phone number on.

In this edition, Erica Farber, President and CEO of the RAB, speaks with Bruno Tabbi, President of Ignition Toll Free. His company specializes in providing vanity toll-free phone numbers for businesses. A vanity number is a phone number that spells out a memorable word or phrase and can be used to create and establish a recognized brand. More specifically, a vanity number provides an advertiser with a specific response mechanism that helps them get the results they are expecting.

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Radio on Main Street Podcast Featuring Gabe Hobbs, President of Gabe Hobbs Media

According to Nielsen’s PPM data for the period January through November of last year, the News/Talk format captured the largest share of the 6+ audience with 10% of all listening being in the format, which likely benefited from the election cycle.

In this edition, Erica Farber, President & CEO of the RAB, speaks with Gabe Hobbs, President of Gabe Hobbs Media and one of the format’s most respected experts. They discuss the state of talk radio and the importance of sales and programming working together for a common goal.

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Radio on Main Street Podcast Featuring Leigh Jacobs, Executive Vice President of Research Analysis at Nuvoodoo Media Services

Research can be a great tool to help us understand more about a specific topic or subject. With information at our fingertips , it allows us to not only learn but it allows us to reach new conclusions.

In this edition, Erica Farber, President and CEO of the RAB speaks with Leigh Jacobs, Executive Vice President of Research Analysis at Nuvoodoo Media Services. He reinforces what an amazing, vibrant medium Radio is and the importance of the connections we make with listeners.

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Radio on Main Street Podcast Featuring Tom Langmyer, President & CEO of Great Lakes Media Corp.

Building a new company doesn’t happen overnight. It takes vision, careful planning, and making sure the proper resources are available and in place.

In this edition, Erica Farber, President and CEO of the RAB speaks with the founder of one of radio’s newest owners Tom Langmyer. As President & CEO of Great Lakes Media Corp. his mission is to use radio as the gathering point for community news, information, entertainment, events and local business connection. Tom is truly an evangelist for radio and for local radio.

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The Radio on Main Street Podcast Featuring Steve Newberry, EVP for Strategic Planning and Special Projects at the NAB

The FCC license of a radio or television station states it has the obligation to operate in the public interest. Fighting for policies that preserve and strengthen free, local broadcasting is the focus of the National Association of Broadcasters – the broadcasters’ voice in our nation’s capital.

In this edition, Erica Farber, President and CEO of the RAB speaks with Steve Newberry, EVP for Strategic Planning and Special Projects at the NAB. With a solid background in Radio and a true love for the industry he is focused on policy issues that affect local radio and television stations and on the NAB’s member benefits. One of their largest touchpoints for members is the upcoming NAB show where they will act as hosts to over 100,000 of their closest friends.

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Radio on Main Street Podcast Featuring Megan Lazovick, Vice President at Edison Research

Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. recently released the results of a research project titled, Understanding Parents, Teens and Country Music, conducted by Edison Research. Although the focus of the study was based on country music users, the overall findings of the research are applicable for parents and teens who listen to any type of music format on the radio.

In this edition, Erica Farber, President and CEO of the RAB speaks with Megan Lazovick, Vice President at Edison Research. Radio by far is the most listened to form of audio among the parents of teens but the research suggests that due to the vast technology options available, it’s the teenagers that may be changing their parents listening habits.

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Radio on Main Street Podcast Featuring Becky Brenner, Consulting Partner with Albright, O’Malley & Brenner, Country Radio Specialists

Of all commercially licensed radio stations in the US there are more country formatted stations than any other format. The actual format of a station is focused on appealing to specific demographics and lifestyles within a specific listening area.

In this edition, Erica Farber, President and CEO of the RAB speaks with Becky Brenner, Consulting Partner with Albright, O’Malley & Brenner, country radio specialists. They work with stations in many capacities from increasing ratings and revenue, to branding, research, coaching and mentoring.

When it comes to the content of a radio station, listeners and advertisers want what they want. And as broadcasters you want your message to resonate and have a clear call to action.

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Radio on Main Street Podcast Featuring Jacki Petersson, Senior Account Manager at Emmis in Indianapolis

The latest Borrell Associates Digital Report states that Radio’s digital sales are inching closely to $1 billion. More and more sellers across the country are literally “cracking the code” and sharing in the success of this growth.

In this edition, Erica Farber, President and CEO of the RAB speaks with one of those local sellers having success utilizing all the assets available to help provide solutions for her local clients . Jacki Petersson is a Senior Account Manager for Emmis in Indianapolis. She absolutely loves what she does and believes strongly Radio is a great industry with great opportunities.

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Radio on Main Street Podcast Featuring Tom Taylor, Former Radio Broadcaster and Respected Radio Trade Journalist

Keeping up with the business of our business, is no easy task. Fortunately in the Radio industry we have multiple outlets that continue to report and inform us every day. Towards the end of last year one of Radio’s strong supporters for decades made the decision to retire and published his last words on December 21, 2018

In this edition, Erica Farber, President and CEO of the RAB speaks with the recently retired Tom Taylor, former radio broadcaster and respected radio trade journalist.

With much passion and infectious energy Tom reminds us what an amazing platform Radio is and the importance of having fun at our jobs.

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Radio on Main Street Podcast Featuring Steve Passwaiter, VP & GM at Kantar Media/CMAG

A revenue category that continues to grow is Political advertising. Once considered an after-thought or even time consuming to service, the category is no longer based on specific elections and continues to be increasingly competitive for all media options.

In this edition, Erica Farber, President and CEO of the RAB speaks with Steve Passwaiter, VP & GM at Kantar Media/CMAG where he has oversight of the Political Ad Intelligence unit.

Political messages are looking to make connections with those “narrow slices of persuadables” in the most efficient manner possible. Radio has a strong case to make but our marching orders are clear that we need more “feet on the street”.

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Radio on Main Street Podcast Featuring Mike Gould, President and CEO
of Eastlan

Documenting consumer listening habits on a consistent basis is important to both content providers and sales professionals no matter the size of the market. One company, Eastlan Ratings is focused on serving the needs of small and medium market broadcasters. Celebrating their 20^th anniversary, Eastlan, a privately held company based in the Northwest, is currently providing radio audio measurement data in 100 markets across the U.S.

In this edition, Erica Farber, President and CEO of the RAB speaks with Mike Gould, President & CEO of Eastlan. From methodology to sample sizes to understanding how and where radio is being consumed, Mike feels strongly that it’s time for every radio listener to be counted, regardless of what technology they use to consume the content.

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Radio on Main Street Podcast Featuring Scott Davis and Bernie Shimkus from Harmelin Media

Strong partnerships and collaborations are, many times, the most important ingredient for results oriented success. Harmelin Media has grown into one of the largest independent media service firms in the country and is connecting brands and customers in relevant and efficient ways.

In this edition, Erica Farber, President and CEO of the RAB speaks with Harmelin Media’s EVP of Client Relations, Scott Davis and VP/Director of Research and Consumer Insights, Bernie Shimkus about the importance of understanding the customer’s journey and their path to purchase. Since every advertising dollar is being looked at under a microscope these days, Scott and Bernie agree that radio needs to continue to demonstrate accountability and develop measurements along with solid research to quantify how an advertising message performs.

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