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Daniel Lombardo, CEO of Volunteers of America Delaware Valley discussed their needs for the families and individuals they support throughout the year with emergency support and wrap-around services.   He spoke of the current housing crisis, especially among the elderly, acerbated by COVID; he also discussed the needs of families who often leave a residence with little more than the clothes on their backs.   Volunteers of America supports its clients with emergency shelter, for men, women and families, and in Philadelphia those with traumatic brain injuries; he described their intake and plan for putting them back to self-sufficiency through social services, job and financial training.  We discussed the impact of being homeless and how it has a lasting effect on parents and children, it's a defined trauma.  He also spoke of their programming for those returning from incarceration, veterans and persons caught up in Human Trafficking.  He reminds us that Human Trafficking is a growing crime that will only get worse with the big events coming to the Delaware Valley for the country's 250th celebration.  We talked about the needs, beyond the food pantries they offer, Volunteers of America need clothing – especially underwear – for all ages, household goods and linens.  We discussed the annual Beasley Media Group station BEN FM Radiothon for Volunteers and he asks us to support their families at the holidays.  You or your business can adopt a family to provide the necessary items they need, or you can select names and needs from their Amazon list.   They also need volunteers throughout the years.     The BEN FM radiothon is December 11th from 6A to 6P live from the Great Plaza at Cherry Hill Mall, next to Santa.  Kristen Hermann hosts with help from 6abc.  For more information about the services and programming of Volunteers of America Delaware Valley and how you can support them through donations or volunteering, go to VOADV.org.  For more details on the annual radiothon visit BENFM.com.

In early August, longtime radio personalities Stan & Haney announced that they will be retiring at the end of the month. The duo have enjoyed a decades-long run in Southwest Florida at WRXK – "96K-Rock" – the Fort Myers, Naples and Marco Island FM owned by Beasley Media Group.What made Stan & Haney iconic in this region of the Sunshine State and what learning lessons do they have to share about the power of local radio? To find out we welcome Stan Nawalaniec to the InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM.

Sonya Bohmann,  Board Chair of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, discussed their mission of research, education and prevention and support.  We discussed new data, suicide has now become the 11th leading cause of death for adults, up from 12th, with rates for youth rising – depending on the state, to 2nd to 6th leading cause of death.  She spoke about programs aimed at communities with higher rates but less open conversation, including their L.E.T.S. Save Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention for Black and African American Communities, a presentation created by and for Black people to reduce cultural stigma and raise awareness for individuals who identify as Black or African American.  She also discussed AFSP free programing for students, from Gizmo the dog talking about ‘big feelings' to younger children, to middle and high-school programs that encourage conversation and listening skills.  She recommends the website Seize the Awkward for guidance on reaching students and young adults. We talked about 988, now in its second year. She described its funding and the teams answering calls or texts, always a trained counselor, and in many larger cities, a trained mobile response crew.  She notes that older resources, such as 741741, are still operational, too. She asked for volunteers, anyone can help, either through sharing their own lived experience or by helping with events.  Visit the AFSP website for more information. We talked about the 20th annual Out of the Darkness Walk, October 6th at a new site, The Mann Center, with its plenty of free parking and beautiful grounds.  Walk-ups are welcome, but you're encouraged to register now, as an individual or as a team.  If you can't walk, you can select a team to support for the walk website, AFSP.ORG/PHILLYWALK    Andie Summers of The Andie Summers Show on Beasley Media Group's 92.5 XTU will be the emcee. AFSP has added a Kick Off to the Walk where team captains come to pick up their t-shirts, signs, and more for the walk to start rallying their team and all can ‘Dine and Donate.'   On July 17th between 4pm-10pm, everyone is invited to the Texas Roadhouse in Montgomeryville, Downingtown, or Glen Mills, team captains can pick up their gear for the walk and everyone is able to donate through their dining check.  Bring a FLYER posted at 925XTU.com  or AFSP.ORG/PHILLYWALK's website, and 10% of your total bill at Texas Roadhouse will go back to AFSP. For more information about AFSP visit AFSP.org.

Joe Brooks, Executive Director of the Veterans Multi-Service Center, discussed their FREE comprehensive services for all veterans.    Founded by veterans, today it addresses homelessness, hunger, incarceration, mental illness, drug abuse and unemployment, from housing and emergency relief, to VA benefit, lost documentation, job placement, to drug and alcohol counseling to military burials and survivor benefits at locations throughout PA, Southern NJ, and DE.    No initial appointments are required, their headquarters at the corner of 4th and Florist by the entrance of the Ben Franklin Bridge is open Monday – Friday 8:30AM to 4:30PM.   They ask vets to bring their DD-214 or VA Medical card for verification of military service.  If a vet does not have one or has lost it, the VMC can help them obtain one, the first step to restoring or uncovering benefits.  They will also work on behalf of a vet to correct a discharge status to obtain benefits.   Joe noted that the VMC uncovered over 15 million in unclaimed benefits last year alone.  While the majority of vets served are male, in 2014 the VMC created the Women Veterans Program (WVP) to address the growing and unique needs of Women Veterans. It offers comprehensive resources for Women Veterans and their families in a trauma-informed space, tailored to the unique needs of military women. The WVP Old City location features a clothing closet, open computer lab, lending library, children's play area and a full calendar of wellness and fellowship events. All activities, resources and events are free for military women and their children. On June 21st, Beasley Media Group station WMGK 102.9FM will host its annual Vets Radiothon to benefit the Vets Multi-Service Center. The all day broadcast will feature special guests, hourly incentives, auction items and  prizes as they raise money for this center so vital for area vets.  Learn more at wmgk.com. To learn more about The Veterans Multi-Service Center, their services, volunteer opportunities and how you can donate in kind, visit VMCenter.org

Most media companies seem to be using internal committees to explore Generative AI. Beasley Media Group, however, is thinking differently, engaging an outside expert with a degree in AI from MIT. This episode features an interview with that expert, as well as the Gordon's and Corey's musings on which approach might yield better results.Stay in the loop with all things Borrell when you join our Research Alert Lists. As always, thank you for listening. If you like the episode, leave us a review!  Want to join the conversation? Share your comments at borrellassociates.com/podcast.

In November 2019, Mary DelGrande joined vCreative as its Sr. VP/Sales, ahead of her promotion to Chief Executive Officer. With 30-plus years of experience, including 20 years at Premiere Networks, what excites this CEO of a media workflow software provider serving both Radio and Television as the second quarter of 2024 arrives?DelGrande shares her thoughts and more in this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM. From what she's hoping to learn and share at this year's NAB Show to how to attend the invitation-only Cocktails and Conversation reception scheduled for April 14 expressly for radio and television industry pros, it's all here in this audio interview with RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson.The Cocktails and Conversation gathering is presented by Beasley Media Group, vCreative, Benztown, Quu, Xperi, Jacobs Media and Streamline Publishing's Radio Ink and the Radio and Television Business Report.

From GenAI to monetizing original digital content, there's much Caroline Beasley, the CEO of Beasley Media Group, is looking forward to at the 2024 NAB Show. In fact, there's a lot of activity at this year's show involving Ms. Beasley and Beasley Media Group executive leadership, including Caroline's appearance on an April 15 panel devoted to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).In this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, Caroline offers her thoughts on what's of keen interest to Beasley Media Group, and how those seeking to attend an invitation-only "Cocktails and Conversation" reception on April 14 during the NAB Show can be a part of the action.

Chase Trimmer, Senior Development Director, Philadelphia Region for Special Olympics Pennsylvania and Nick McIllwaine, from Beasley's WMMR Preston & Steve Show and Captain of Team WMMR, discussed the mission of Special Olympics and the upcoming Polar Plunge, February 10 at Citizens Bank Park.  The mission of Special Olympics PA is to provide year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community.  All training and competition opportunities are provided free of charge to the athletes and their families, enabling everyone to experience the benefits of Special Olympics that extend well beyond the playing field. They're freezin' for a reason!  Help celebrate over 50 years of Special Olympics at the Polar Plunge on Saturday, February 10th.   There will be games and a DJ and pools set up for your dip.  General Registration is $50 and all registrants will receive the Philadelphia Plunge T-Shirt.  Walk-ups are welcome but you can join Beasley Media Group and plunge with Nick and Team WMMR! Learn more about the programming, sponsorships and volunteer opportunities at specialolympicspa.org To join the Plunge go to phillyplunge.org or visit WMMR.com

Dan Lombardo, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Alexis Degan, Vice President of Development of Volunteers of America Delaware Valley discussed their ongoing mission and programming.   VOADV serves more than 13,000 individuals throughout the southern New Jersey and Philadelphia region and operates more than 40 assistance programs – from homelessness, reentry, veterans assistance, and affordable housing services to specialized programs for individuals living with substance use disorder, traumatic brain injury and/or intellectual disabilities. VOADV's mission, which governs all service and assistance provided to clients in need, is to provide community-based assistance to individuals in need so that they can lead self-fulfilled, independent lives.  They are more than crisis relief, donations allow them to provide the follow-up services to help families and individuals continue their path to independence. We talked about need, he estimates that requests have grown over 65% from last year, housing and employment driving the surge. Dan discussed their family shelters, 2 men's shelters, one medical respite shelter and one veterans' shelter.  They also have 2 men and 1 women's halfway house and other Reentry programs making the transition back to the community more seamless for individuals coming back from prison. He spoke of their new launches, a tri-county IMPACT office which helps clients navigate through social services will be opening at the end of November in Vineland and they are preparing to launch a mobile legal clinic. We discussed their current campaign, Adopt A Family.  Alexis asks individuals, families and businesses to step to help families in need through the holiday season.  While she's always looking for donations of underwear and socks and toiletries, at this time of year they look to provide families with wish-list items, from warm clothes to toys and sports gear.  A record number of families have asked for assistance this year.  You can adopt an entire family or go through their wish list at Amazon.com and let VOADV direct the gift.  Learn more, from volunteering opportunities to Adopt-A-Family at VOADV.org.  Beasley Media Group's 95.7 BEN FM will host a Radiothon to benefit VOADV on december 6th.  Get details at 957BENFM.com  

ABERTURA SEGUNDA-FEIRA, 30 DE OUTUBRO DE 2023. EU SOU LEO LOPES  E ESTÁ NO AR MAIS UMA EDIÇÃO DO CASTNEWS, O PODCAST SEMANAL QUE EM 15 MINUTOS DEIXA VOCÊ INFORMADO SOBRE TUDO O QUE ACONTECE DE MAIS IMPORTANTE NO MERCADO DE PODCASTS NO BRASIL E NO MUNDO. Escalada A importância da Geração Z como ouvintes de podcast; uma mudança significativa na postura dos podcasters, que começam a caminhar para “além do áudio”; uma oficina de sonoplastia gratuita do Danilo Battistini e a nova temporada do Olhares Podcast da Aline Hack estão entre as principais notícias que você vai ouvir nesta 39ª edição do Castnews! NOTÍCIAS 1. No programa de hoje a gente já começa falando sobre o público de podcasts que mais cresceu no último ano: a Geração Z, ou seja, as pessoas que hoje têm entre 13 e 27 anos. O dado vem da pesquisa Culture Next do Spotify, que é realizada todo ano, e que na sua última edição revelou que a Geração Z é a que mais cresce em consumo não só de podcasts, mas também de música. Esses jovens buscam nos podcast conteúdos mais profundos em comparação com as redes sociais, e de fontes mais confiáveis. Segundo a pesquisa, os podcasts são mais confiáveis porque a mídia é democrática e possibilita uma grande diversidade de perspectivas e fontes. Isso se reflete principalmente nos podcasts educacionais, que tiveram aumento de público em categorias como educação, religião, saúde e história. Outras categorias que também têm sido mais consumidas por esse público da geração Z são esportes, ciência, música e true crime. E quanto à influência que os apresentadores de podcast detêm sobre esse público, nada de novo: somos influenciadores de opinião e comportamento. Tanto é, que marcas parceiras do adsense do Spotify estão sendo incentivadas a investir em anúncios que aprofundem tópicos relevantes para a Geração Z, especialmente se forem feitas na forma de anúncios lidos pelos apresentadores. 2. E ainda falando de números, mais de 80% dos ouvintes norte-americanos têm interesse em ouvir podcasts na rádio, de acordo com um estudo conduzido pelo Podcast Radio e a Coleman Insights. Na pesquisa, que falou com 500 ouvintes de 18 a 64 anos, o conceito do “podcast radio”, que adapta o conteúdo de podcasts para uma experiência de rádio 24 horas por dia, foi aprovado pelo público. A Beasley Media Group já incorporou esse formato em quatro regiões dos Estados Unidos, na intenção de ajudar os ouvintes a conhecerem novos podcasts, e também de atingir um público maior, que é o de ouvintes de rádio. E assim surge mais uma grande oportunidade pra publicidade no áudio digital! Quem investir nessa parcela, consegue atingir tanto o ouvinte de podcast quanto o ouvinte de rádio tradicional. É ou não é um excelente negócio? 3. E a Audible, o serviço de audiobooks da Amazon, foi lançada oficialmente no Brasil, oferecendo três meses gratuitos para membros do Amazon Prime. Quem não assina o Prime também pode testar o aplicativo, mas só por 30 dias. Depois do período de teste, a assinatura passa a custar R$19,90 por mês. A Audible Brasil oferece acesso a mais de 100 mil títulos em vários idiomas, e tem a opção de download dos audiobooks para ouvir offline. No aplicativo, os usuários podem visualizar informações detalhadas sobre os audiobooks, ajustar a velocidade de reprodução e usar um timer para pausar a reprodução no tempo desejado. Os assinantes também podem comprar livros com até 30% de desconto. AINDA EM NOTÍCIAS DA SEMANA: 4. De acordo com insights de vários profissionais que participaram do evento IAB Podcast Upfront em Londres, os podcasts estão entrando em uma nova era, que vai além da produção de conteúdo em áudio. As opiniões de 2023, comparadas com as de 2021, mostram uma diferença muito grande sobre como os podcasts são percebidos. Se antes o podcast era visto como um “canal emergente”, hoje a produção de podcast conta com muito mais elementos do que só o áudio. O vídeo, especialmente por conta do YouTube, é um tópico constante, e a ascensão do videocast é vista como um possível “futuro do podcasting” – entre muitas aspas, na minha opinião, porque o maior trunfo da mídia sempre foi o áudio. Além disso, muitos criadores e plataformas estão expandindo seus horizontes, buscando criar conteúdo pra streamings, eventos ao vivo, cinema e TV. E a gente do Castnews quer saber o que você, ouvinte de podcast, produtor de podcast, pensa sobre isso. O podcast é uma mídia pra conteúdo cruzado? Uma ferramenta de divulgação? Os vídeos são essenciais? Fala pra gente, comenta nas nossas redes sociais @CastnewsBR no Instagram e no Twitter, porque é interessante saber como essa discussão chega aqui no Brasil. A análise completa sobre essa “nova era do podcasting” está disponível lá no portal do Castnews em castnews.com.br . 5. A Agência da ONU para Refugiados recomendou oito podcasts que contam as histórias de cidadãos refugiados, dando voz a eles e compartilhando seus desafios longe de seus países de origem. Os podcasts são o “Cruzando Fronteiras”, que narra a jornada de Hugo Boscán, um refugiado venezuelano, o “Existo Podcast”, que apresenta a história de Milagros, uma refugiada venezuelana no Brasil; “O Assunto”, que discute a crise dos 110 milhões de refugiados no mundo e o papel do Brasil; o “Café da Manhã”, que aborda o refúgio LGBTQ+ no Brasil; o “Refugiados: Que História é Essa?”, que explora o contexto histórico dos refugiados; o “Sotaques do Mundo”, um podcast produzido por refugiados que compartilham suas experiências; o “PodMigra”, que fala sobre migração e refúgio no Brasil; e o “Refúgio em Pauta”, um podcast da própria Agência da ONU que fala sobre a integração dos refugiados que vivem no Brasil. Com esses podcasts, os ouvintes podem compreender mais sobre os desafios que os refugiados enfrentam, desde pautas como educação e gênero, até como lidam com fome e filhos. Um conteúdo muito sensível e necessário pra gente exercitar a humanidade nesse momento tão delicado do mundo. 6. E o Spotify surpreendeu os analistas ao apresentar um terceiro trimestre lucrativo em 2023, com um lucro operacional de 32 milhões de euros. A receita aumentou 11%, enquanto os gastos operacionais diminuíram 13%. O número de usuários ativos mensais cresceu 26%, superando as expectativas em 2 milhões. Os assinantes da plataforma também aumentaram 16%, chegando a 226 milhões, e a receita de anúncios em podcasts cresceu de forma constante, graças ao aumento nas impressões de anúncios em podcasts originais e licenciados. Além disso, o Spotify destacou várias novas adições à plataforma, incluindo audiolivros, uso de IA para clonar vozes e a integração com o Patreon. O relatório completo está disponível no site do Spotify para consulta pública. E MAIS: 7. A plataforma de podcasting Podeo firmou uma parceria com a Anuvu, uma empresa árabe especializada em entretenimento a bordo de aviões e navios. Com essa parceria, os podcasts da Podeo vão ser disponibilizados em voos da Anuvu como uma das formas de entretenimento para os passageiros. Ambas as empresas destacaram a importância da parceria para diversificar o conteúdo e a experiência dos viajantes. Por enquanto, eles não informaram quando exatamente os podcasts vão ficar disponíveis, e embora essa não seja a primeira vez que uma companhia aérea quis incorporar podcasts e videocasts em seus serviços de entretenimento a bordo, essa foi a primeira parceria oficializada no setor. 8. A produtora britânica B7 Media lançou na semana passada a plataforma Audioteria, para hospedagem e publicação de áudio dramas independentes. Os ouvintes podem comprar títulos diretamente no site, e reproduzi-los no aplicativo da Audioteria. O objetivo da plataforma é oferecer uma alternativa mais barata pro ouvinte de áudio dramas, batendo de frente com os custos operacionais das plataformas maiores. A B7 também espera que o aplicativo se torne o destino preferido para os amantes de áudio dramas – o que é uma meta ambiciosa, com certeza. 9. E uma start-up americana criou um novo apetrecho que pode ser útil pra criadores de conteúdo digital: o Rewind Pendant, um colar que transcreve áudio com o auxílio de inteligência artificial. De acordo com os desenvolvedores, o colar grava e transcreve a voz do usuário e o que ele ouve, com recursos que garantem proteção de dados pessoais. Os áudios e transcrições são armazenados direto no dispositivo do usuário, evitando que a empresa tenha acesso às informações. Por enquanto o Rewind não foi lançado oficialmente, mas já está na pré-venda por 59 dólares (mais ou menos R$ 300). HOJE NO GIRO SOBRE PESSOAS QUE FAZEM A MÍDIA:  10. O nosso amigo Danilo Battistini ministrou mais uma oficina de edição de áudio que está disponível gratuitamente no YouTube. O Danilo, que é produtor musical, foi convidado pela Universidade Estadual do Rio de Janeiro a dar um aulão sobre sonoplastia, edição, foley e sound design. Na oficina ele abordou aspectos teóricos e práticos, destacando a importância do áudio e a narrativa por trás de cada som. Ele também discutiu a diferença entre edição e mixagem, além de explorar diferentes tipos de microfones e gravadores. Lembrando aqui que essa não é a única oficina gratuita do Danilo, porque em agosto desse ano mesmo ele também ministrou um workshop de produção de vinhetas para podcasts e a gente noticiou aqui. Então se você quiser assistir a oficina do Danilo Battistini na íntegra, a aula de duas horas está disponível no YouTube do Laboratório de Podcasts Narrativos da UERJ, e, é claro, lá no portal do Castnews. SOBRE LANÇAMENTOS: 11. A mãe do cantor Emicida está lançando novos episódios do podcast Café com Dona Jacira, que já tem o primeiro episódio disponível nas principais plataformas de áudio. O podcast trata de temas como autoconhecimento, ancestralidade, maternidade, amadurecimento, questões relacionadas à idade e feminilidade, e muitas memórias de vida compartilhadas pela Dona Jacira. A temporada vai ter seis episódios em que os ouvintes vão poder viajar nas tradições antigas da infância da apresentadora e também em muitas memórias sensoriais. Segundo a Dona Jacira, o programa vai ser especialmente voltado pro diálogo e fortalecimento feminino.  12.  E tá no ar também a nova temporada do Olhares Podcast, da nossa querida Aline Hack, advogada cansada, apresentadora, twitteira e colunista no Castnews. A nova temporada tem foco nos movimentos sociais, especialmente nos movimentos feministas no Brasil, e explora como esses movimentos se integram com organizações, seu potencial de se tornarem ONGs e como influenciam políticas públicas e documentos internacionais. Não tá de brincadeira não a Aline! Os episódios do Olhares Podcast são lançados a cada 15 dias e seguem destacando as lutas e conquistas das mulheres, promovendo a equidade de gênero. É um assunto tão necessário quanto sempre, então você não está só convidado, mas também intimado a conferir. RECOMENDAÇÃO NACIONAL:  13. E na recomendação nacional da semana, a gente tem um podcast que começou de uma forma bem diferente do que é hoje: o programa Manda Notícias, apresentado pelas jornalistas Gisele Alexandre e Beatriz Monteiro, no começo eram áudios de 1 minuto distribuídos no Whatsapp pra moradores da zona sul de São Paulo. O objetivo era dispersar notícias importantes e combater a desinformação e fake news sobre a Covid-19 em 2020. Hoje em dia, o podcast é muito mais que isso. Além da curadoria de notícias, o Manda Notícias também entrevista artistas locais e nomes relevantes que promovem a cultura na periferia, e cria uma conexão muito única, cultural e rica com o público da periferia. O programa já está na sua quinta temporada, e é publicado em áudio e vídeo no YouTube e está disponível nas principais plataformas de áudio. Então não deixa de conferir. E você sempre pode divulgar trabalhos e oportunidades dentro da indústria do podcast, aqui no Castnews. Sejam vagas remuneradas ou vagas de participação em projetos, manda pra gente no e-mail contato@castnews.com.br que elas vão ser publicadas na nossa newsletter, que é enviada duas vezes por semana: na quarta e na sexta-feira. 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Todd Handy, Chief Revenue Officer at SEBPO, and BIA's Rick Ducey unpack the ongoing transformation of local media companies to cross-media advertising platforms in this enlightening podcast discussion.Listen to hear how media companies can scale revenue, save on expenses, and succeed for advertising clients. Todd discusses how media companies can leverage business process outsourcing to generate revenue and maximize performance. He also shares a real-life example of a local media company netting over 50% digital revenue and delivering robust performance metrics. A well-respected executive, Todd was Beasley Media Group's first Chief Digital Officer before SEBPO. At Beasley, he led the company's fast-growing digital media business, realizing a 165% increase in digital revenue over three years. In addition to his role at SEBPO, Todd is a member of the Local Media Association's Board of Directors, serves on various sales and digital marketing advisory boards, and is a former member of the Local Media Consortium's Executive Committee. 

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

Joe Brooks, Executive Director of the Veterans Multi-Service Center, and Beasley Media Group's John DeBella, legendary Morning Host at WMGK, discussed their work on behalf of the VMC, a non-profit organization that supports veterans who are suffering from their service.  The VMC offers emergency relief for Vets facing homelessness, mental health and addiction issues, aging vets needing healthcare or burial funds, and vets who have fallen out of the system who need to reconnect with their benefits.   The VMC helps more than 6,500 Veterans and families annually through offices throughout the tri-state area.   Their services include Veteran Employment programs, Veteran Housing Assistance with temporary and long-term shelter, Women Veterans Programs with housing and woman-to-woman counseling, and Veterans Benefit / Entitlement Assistance to help them navigate the bureaucracy.   They connect vets with medical and mental care and addiction help.  The Veterans Multi-Service Center was founded in 1980 by local Vietnam Veterans.  Knowing John was a supporter, they approached him a few years later to help raise funds and the annual John DeBella Veteran radiothon was born, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars through his all-day broadcast and online auctions.   VMCenter.org

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.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

In contrast to Beasley Media Group, Cumulus Media's challenges and "National headwinds" hurt the company in the first quarter of 2023. Local businesses were flat for the quarter, but fueled by local digital. Still, operating income shrunk to $1.04 million from $14.8 million.What does this mean for Cumulus, and where is the second quarter heading? Some "greenshoots" in local are being seen amid the gloomy financial portrait at the company led by President/CEO Mary Berner. Meanwhile, CFO Frank López-Balboa detailed the top ad categories for Cumulus in Q1 and answered an analyst's question as to whether there were more non-essential assets Cumulus could sell.Berner and López-Balboa detailed the state of Cumulus on the company's Q1 2023 earnings call, conducted bright and early Thursday. We've taken excerpts from their comments, and are pleased to present them in this latest InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.fm.

Caroline Beasley, the Chief Executive Officer of Beasley Media Group, returns to the InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, to talk about what the upcoming NAB Show will bring to her team and perhaps add to her knowledge sphere.Caroline also shares a little more about an invitation-only Cocktails and Conversation reception during the show expressly for radio industry pros that is presented in part by Beasley Media Group, Quu, Benztown, vCreative, Skyview Networks, Xperi, Jacobs Media and Streamline Publishing's Radio Ink and the Radio + Television Business Report.

The 2023 NAB Show is fast-approaching, and Xperi Corp., parent of the DTS brand that's getting a lot of buzz for its DTS AutoStage technology and of HD Radio, too, is gearing up for the big affair.With some 70,000+ attendees expected this year, what is Joe D'Angelo, Xperi Corp.'s SVP of Broadcast, looking forward to sharing and learning at the NAB Show? What is D'Angelo's opinion over all of the renewed chatter about preserving AM radio, even as companies ranging from Beasley Media Group and Audacy Corp. are turning in licenses for AM radio stations and selling off the land where the station's towers sit since that's a better business decision than trying to sell the stations to another operator?He shares this thoughts -- and the key to entry to a special radio industry "Cocktails and Conversations" event during the NAB Show -- in this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM.

EPISODE SUMMARY: Buzz Knight is a strategist and media exec who has experience at multiple prominent companies. He recently founded his own company, Buzz Knight Media, and podcast, Takin a Walk. Knight shares stories from his career in radio and lots of insightful ideas as Buzz and Chachi sit down for a chat! On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to Buzz Knight about:Growing up in Stanford, CT and listening to NYC radioGetting his start at WVUD while studying at the University of DaytonThe consequences of his mudwrestling stuntHaving to choose between being an on-air talent and off-air programmingBecoming a rock format captain and later SVP of Greater MediaThe Benefits and drawbacks of small and large media companies and what the ideal size isStarting Buzz Knight Media and learning as he wentLaunching his podcast, Takin A WalkAnd more!You can listen to Buzz's Podcast Takin A Walk HERE.ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Buzz Knight has been a strategist and media executive for decades with leadership roles for multiple prominent companies. Buzz most recently served as EVP of Strategy and Innovation for Beasley Media Group which he joined in 2016 upon the closing of the company's purchase of Greater Media. His passion for great content and tremendous brands has had an impact on a diverse list of outstanding radio properties across the country.His industry advocacy has included multiple roles in and around ratings and audience measurement with participation on The National Association of Broadcasters COLRAM (Committee on local Radio Audience Measurement), Nielsen Advisory Council and The Council for Research Excellence. He is also the creator and the host of The Takin A Walk Podcast Series where he walks and talks with interesting people available to listen here.ABOUT THE PODCAST: Chachi Loves Everybody is brought to you by Benztown and hosted by the President of Benztown, Dave “Chachi” Denes. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the myths and legends of the radio industry.PEOPLE MENTIONED: Gene Shepherd, John Fulop, Mark Chernoff, Steve Goldstein, Ed Christian, Dave Robbins, Jerry Charm, Howard Stern, Mel Karmazin, John Garren, Tim Sabean, Scott Herman, Peter Smythe, John Bordes, Heidi Raphael, Paula Abdul.ABOUT BENZTOWN: Benztown is a leading international audio imaging, production library, voiceover, programming, podcasting, and jingle production company with over 3,000 affiliations on six different continents. Benztown provides audio brands and radio stations of all formats with end-to-end imaging and production, making high-quality sound and world-class audio branding a reality for radio stations of all market sizes and budgets. Benztown was named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 by Inc. magazine for five consecutive years as one of America's Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies. With studios in Los Angeles, New York, London and Stuttgart, Benztown offers the highest quality audio imaging work parts for 23 libraries across 14 music and spoken word formats including AC, Hot AC, CHR, Country, Hip Hop and R&B, Rhythmic, Classic Hits, Rock, News/Talk, Sports, and JACK. Benztown provides custom VO and imaging across all formats, including commercial VO and copywriting in partnership with Yamanair Creative. Benztown Radio Networks produces, markets, and distributes high-quality programming and services to radio stations around the world, including: The Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 Countdown, The Daily Dees Show, The Todd-N-Tyler Radio Empire, Hot Mix, Sunday Night Slow Jams with R Dub!, Flashback, Top 10 Now, AudioLogger, Audio Architecture, Radio Merch Shop, The Rooster Show Prep, AmeriCountry, and Benztown Swag Bank. Benztown + McVay Media Podcast Networks produces and markets premium podcasts including: The Making of: A National Geographic Podcast, Run It Again, Hot Chicken and Cage-Free Conversation with Byron Kennedy, and Edelman Financial Engines' Everyday Wealth.Web: benztown.comFacebook: facebook.com/benztownradioTwitter: @benztownradioLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/benztownInstagram: instagram.com/benztownradio

CES 2023 begins January 3 with media presentations, and when it comes to Beasley Media Group, there's perhaps much to glean from the Consumer Electronics Show's annual mega-conference and expo in Las Vegas.Why? Beasley's diverse revenue streams — in particular its eSports investments — are perhaps a great way to overcome challenges tied to core advertising reliance. Yet, CEO Caroline Beasley believes attendance at CES is important for any broadcast media chief executive. She shares her thoughts on the new opportunities that await for Radio in this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM and hosted by Radio + Television Business Report Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson."I'm going to be hyperfocused on AI," Caroline shares. Listen to this 10-minute podcast by clicking below or on the InFOCUS Podcast Player at the top of your web browser!

CES 2023 is scheduled for January 5-8, 2023, and a VIP invitation-only cocktail reception presented by Quu, Beasley Media Group, Benztown, vCreative, Xperi Corp., Skyview Networks and Streamline Publishing's Radio + Television Business Report and Radio Ink is on target for January 5 at the Bellagio in Las Vegas.What's on the minds of radio industry leaders who plan on attending the biggest consumer electronics-focused event in the world? Witnessing fun new gadgetry is certainly on the agenda. But, for Steve Jones, celebrating his first year as President/CEO of Skyview Networks, keeping AM radio in the electric vehicle is also a topic he'd like to discuss at the affair.In this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, Jones speaks with RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson about the hot topics for Radio at CES 2023, and how one can snag an invite to that special radio industry reception at this year's conference and expo.

Richona McKnight, Director of Development, and Anna Donahoe, Director of Women's and Neighborhood Programs, od City Team Chester discussed the support they offer families and individuals throughout the Delaware Valley.  They discussed the widening gap between low-income wages and cost of living, and how more people than ever before are living in poverty in our community. CityTeam programs meet immediate needs while providing a path to lasting solutions.  City Team Chester is part of a national organization, the only east coast chapter.  They began as a soup kitchen, offering meals and expanded their services to now include programs for all ages and living conditions.  For men they offer the Men's Renew Program with long term shelter and program for men in recovery from addiction, the Turning Point for Men and Connect Shelter with overnight shelter and long-term shelter for homeless men and Forward Housing, transitional housing for men who complete our programs.  They also have Turning Point for Women (transitional housing for young women age 18-24 and young women age 18-24 with children.  They continue to offer emergency relief, food, clothing even diapers and baby supplies.  To help cut the transportation barrier they now have a mobile food pantry to help reach local residents trapped within the Chester ‘food desert.'  Their holistic approach includes medical services, job coaching and parenting classes.  They are proud of their Hope Café, a twice monthly meal serving families restaurant style with menu choices and volunteer hosting staff.  They use these events and services as ways to establish trust and confidence in their agency.  We discussed individual and business volunteering and donations, both cash and in-kind supplies are needed.   Finally, we spoke of the upcoming holidays, the line to apply for assistance began hours before they opened. City Team Chester will have nearly twice as many families requesting meals and holiday clothing and toys this year.  You or your company can adopt a family this year to provide the gifts and food needed. Another way to help is the annual Turkey Drop, November 22 at local participating Acme Markets.  Lead by John DeBella, the staff of WMGK and Beasley Media Group will be collecting turkeys, turkey coupons and other items, as well as cash, for the families served by City Team Chester.   For more information on Turkey Drop, volunteering, donating or applying for help, visit CITYTEAM.ORG/CHESTER

With Hurricane Ian sweeping through the southeastern United States, relief efforts are needed, and Beasley Media Group is supporting the Red Cross Disaster Relief in its mission to support those affected by the hurricane.The Preston & Steve Show took time to spotlight the Red Cross Disaster Relief. We heard stories from different listeners, several of whom found themselves and their loves deeply impacted by Hurricane Ian. Listener Rich and his family live in Fort Myers and suffered greatly, unfortunately losing everything in their home to four to five feet of water. Listener Allie's parents were in the eye of the hurricane for over twelve hours, taking shelter in a closet in their home.We also got to hear from a long-time listener, Mark, who told us that getting flood insurance in the state of Florida is nearly impossible. He informed us of terrible clauses in policies like having to have your roof blown off to qualify. Mark has been listening to WMMR since 1971, and he appreciates everything the station has done since, including it and Beasley Media Group's support of the Red Cross Disaster Relief.Steve Wilson, a friend of the show and the head honcho of Wilson's Secret Sauce, checked in as well. He and the folks at Wilson's Secret Sauce have been delivering food and supplies to those in the southeast as part of the relief effort. Steve likes to run his business with a community-oriented mindset, and he says that supporting the relief effort is a major part of that.Listener Chris, an insurance agent, called in with information about what can and can not get covered during times like this. Flooding insurance is a slippery slope overall, but he encourages people to look towards the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) for details. Any and all donations can provide supplies, meals, shelter, and more to those affected by Hurricane Ian. Visit wmmr.com to donate.You can also text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation. We thank you, the listeners of The Preston & Steve Show, for joining us in supporting this important work.

Dan Mulcahey is a radio host and voiceover artist who brings more than a decade of communications experience from corporate marketing and communications to the microphone. Since 2012, he has been a weekend and fill-in host on Magic 98.3, New Jersey's largest music station and one of 62 stations owned by national radio station operator Beasley Media Group. He can also be heard on Spotify as the voice behind many national and regional brands coast-to-coast. Dan began his audio career in college as general manager and host on Rutgers University's heritage radio station, 88.7 WRSU-FM.

Sure, most of the money local businesses spend on digital advertising goes directly to Google and Facebook. But do you know how much stays in-market? For most, it adds up to tens of millions of dollars up for grabs by local sellers. Corey & Gordon preview the major findings of a new annual report, and bring a guest co-host on board to get his thoughts. The podcast features Todd Handy, Chief Digital Officer for Beasley Media Group and offers a sneak peek at a 66-page report that's about to be published.

"Collaboration is so important in today's world,' says Beasley Media Group CEO Caroline Beasley. That's why "FaceTime," not on an iPhone but IRL, is something she and so many other NAB Show attendees are looking forward to the conference and expo, scheduled for April 23-27 in Las Vegas.What does Caroline hope to gain from attending this year? She shares in this exclusive InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, ways to expand Beasley's digital revenue streams while seeking new ways to increase diversification of the revenue stream. There are also potential investments in new opportunities on the horizon for Beasley Media Group, which is participating in putting together an April 24 "Cocktails and Conversation" invite-only event you still have a chance to attend.Take 10 minutes to tune in to this chat with RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson.

(0:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the fourth hour by discussing their requests for the new Beasley Media Group building, before taking a call on the Patriots offseason. (14:14) Bruins defenseman Derek Forbort joins the show to discuss the team's ugly loss against the Hurricanes, getting COVID-19, and Brad Marchand not making the All-Star team. (23:08) On the 20th anniversary of the Tuck Rule Game, we look back at the legendary NFL moment and question the new 30 for 30 coming out about it. (0:00) Today's Takeaways.

Andre Gardner sits down with Beasley Media Group CEO, Caroline Beasley, to commemorate the company's 60th Anniversary! Founded in 1961, Beasley Media Group has evolved into a full service media company, with 62 radio stations, in 15 markets, in nine states.

 ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST:Caroline Beasley is Chief Executive Officer of Beasley Media Group and has served as a Director of Beasley Media Group, Inc. since she joined the company in 1983. She currently serves as the Chair of the BMI Board of Directors and is an FCC Diversity and Inclusion Committee member. In 2017, Ms. Beasley was honored by Radio Ink magazine as “Radio Executive of the Year” and has been consistently ranked among the top five of the publication's “40 Most Powerful People in Radio” list. In addition, she has been recognized in the magazine's “Most Influential Women in Radio” issue on an annual basis since 2003. ABOUT THE PODCAST:Chachi Loves Everybody is brought to you by Benztown and hosted by the President of Benztown, Dave “Chachi” Denes. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the myths and legends of the radio industry.  PEOPLE MENTIONED:George BeasleyJustin ChaseHeidi RaphaelCat ThomasScott JamesonBill WestonCadillac Jack McCartneyAnn BeasleyBruce BeasleyBrian BeasleyBrad BeasleyWarren BuffettTom PolemanMike McVaySteve NewberryJoe HarbBob PittmanScott BorchettaRishad TobaccowalaBob Iger ABOUT BENZTOWN:Benztown is a leading international radio imaging, production library, programming, podcasts, jingles, and voiceover services company with over 3,000 affiliations on six different continents. In 2017, Benztown was named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 by Inc. magazine for the fifth consecutive year as one of America's Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies. With studios in Los Angeles, New York, and Stuttgart, Benztown offers the highest quality audio imaging workparts for 23 libraries across 14 music and spoken word formats including AC, Hot AC, CHR, Country, Urban, Rhythmic, Classic Hits, Rock, News/Talk, Sports, and JACK. Benztown provides custom VO and imaging across all formats, including commercial VO and copywriting in partnership with Yamanair Creative. Benztown Radio Networks produces, markets and distributes high quality programming and services to radio stations around the world, including: The Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 Countdown, The Daily Dees Show, The Todd-N-Tyler Radio Empire, Hot Mix, Sunday Night Slow Jams with R Dub!, Audio Architecture, Incentive Sales Rewards, BMG Production Music, Top 10 Now and Then, Tough Love With Siri, Ask Alexa and Flashback.Web: benztown.com

Norris Howard is the Head of Collegiante Content at Beasley Esports and is heavily involved in Beasley Media Group's "Checkpoint XP!" We throw it back to some of the best games of all time and find out a little more about what the biggest games are right now. Watch our interview on YouTube as well! Don't forget to subscribe and follow! Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and don't forget YouTube! Our intro is composed and performed by Shiffley!

It was an exceptionally busy day, again, for media companies on Wall Street. No less than eight fresh quarterly earnings reports were released, including the fiscal Q4 2021 report from Fox Corporation and a Q2 '21 report from Roku.MoffettNathanson Senior Analyst Michael Nathanson reviewed each of those companies' fiscal report cards, and RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson offers an audio summary of what he said in this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM.The podcast also offers a synopsis of the Q2 reports released August 5 by Beasley Media Group and Urban One, and comments about the use of "audio" vs. "radio" from Saga Communications CEO Ed Christian made during his company's Q2 earnings call for investors and analysts. 

Dana Sidberry is from Charlotte, N.C. graduating from Myers Park High School and furthering her education by obtaining a Bachelors of Business Degree at Strayer University. Ms. Sidberry comes from a family of entrepreneurs and was always taught to be loyal, humble, treat people right, to help others, and the value of hard work, ownership, and determination. Ms. Sidberry is the passionate owner of Motivation Marketing Firm specializing in entertainment, beauty & business marketing, and public relations in an array of industries. Motivation Marketing is a boutique firm offering services in Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Marketing Event Planning, and more. Motivation Marketing has represented and worked closely with many brands such as Coca Cola, Wal-Mart, Sam's Club, Wellsfargo, Charlotte Sports Commission, Charlotte NC Fashionweek, Urban Tymes Magazine, Sheen Magazine, Radio One, Bronner Bros, RadioOne, Beasley Media Group, Truliant Federal Credit Union, CBS Radio and national events such as the Democratic National Convention, CIAA, National Poetry Slam, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Weekend just to name a few. Motivation Marketing has worked with celebrities such as Michael Vick, Slick Rick, and Dana Dane; and has planned and implemented countless events from fashion, business, model calls, and more. Additionally, Dana Sidberry can be seen on WCCB'S NewsRising as a contributor during the week from 8a-9a. Many people look to Sidberry for advice and due to her expertise, she has often been called a “Social Media Guru”, “Marketing Maven” and “Ms. Marketing”. Dana has a passion for helping others succeed, especially passionate and goal-oriented individuals. For more information on press releases, photos, etc. check out www.MotivationMarketingFirm.com For bookings, please email MotivationMktg@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cohort1986/message

What Makes Beasley Media Group a Good Neighbor...Beasley Media Group (BMG), LLC, a subsidiary of Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc., is a multiplatform media company providing advertising and digital marketing solutions across the United States. The company owns 62 radio properties located in large and medium markets across the country, as well as offers capabilities in audio technology, esports, podcasting, ecommerce and events. BMG's platforms reach more than 20 million consumers on a weekly basis.Our Company was founded back in 1961 when George G. Beasley, at the time a high school principal, was awarded an FCC license to build his first radio station, WPYB-AM, a daytime-only 500-watt signal, in Benson, North Carolina. Mr. Beasley was part of a small group of broadcasting pioneers who were introducing radio to smaller cities and towns throughout the country, a technology previously unavailable outside larger cities.Like many first-time FCC licensees, he turned his budding interest in radio into a full-time calling. Mr. Beasley soon sold his first station at a profit, reinvesting the proceeds into the purchase of WFMC-AM in nearby Goldsboro, North Carolina, which brought both a more powerful signal and the attraction of a larger market.To learn more about Beasley Media Group, go to: https://bbgi.com/Beasley Media SWFL20125 S. Tamiami TrailEstero FL 33928239.945.2100Support the show (https://goodneighborpodcast.com)

The Bruins and Islanders are tied 2-2 in their best-of-seven Stanley Cup Playoff series. What does Boston need to do to get back control of the series in Game 5? If you ask Matt and Ty, it's a shakeup on the bottom-six forward lines. And even then, they still desperately need Brandon Carlo back on defense. But will we see either of those things in the next game? Among the topics discussed in this postgame podcast for the Bruins' Game 4 loss: the Bruins' defensive problems without Carlo; struggles on the third and fourth forward lines; David Pastrnak's egregious missed scoring chance; the David Krejci slash to the nether-regions of Mathew Barzal, and Bruce Cassidy's comment on the officiating; and who should go into the lineup for Game 5 and who should come out. Subscribe to SideLines! Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3cy8sRG Spotify: https://spoti.fi/38n1JGV Google: http://bit.ly/38pPKIG Disclaimer: This podcast contains language and content intended for mature audiences. The views expressed on this podcast are the hosts' alone and are not intended in any way to reflect the views of 98.5 The Sports Hub, the Beasley Media Group, or any partners.

Mark chats with Todd Handy, Chief Digital Officer of Beasley Media Group

86% of consumers suffer from banner blindness. This means that they consciously or subconsciously ignore information that looks like an advertising banner, even if it contains the information they are looking for (Infolinks). Furthermore, a study on adblocker usage in the United States, found that 45% of respondents aged 15 to 25 said they used an adblocker. The same was true for 42% of respondents between 26 and 33, and respondents between 46 and 55. (Statista) Why are so many businesses focusing their advertising campaigns around advertising banners, when the vast majority of internet users are ignoring or blocking those advertising banners? With the proliferation of adblockers and users ignoring ads online, it is becoming harder for advertisers to get their messages to potential customers. One way to get around adblockers and banner blindness are through native advertising. Native as are 60% more engaging and 3x more memorable than traditional advertising (source: IHS). Todd Handy, a native advertising expert, will share his insights in today's episode. Todd Handy is the chief digital officer at Beasley Media Group, which runs 65 radio stations in 15 markets. He is an endurance athlete who has done LoToJa, a 206-mile race from Logan, UT to Jackson Hole, WY, 11 years in a row. He was the CEO of Intermountain Hearing Centers and was a sales manager at AOL during its heyday. What is native advertising? Native advertising is the use of paid ads that look, feel, and function like the media format in which they appear. They are often found in social media feeds or as recommended or sponsored content in the content feed of a website. Native ads usually are valuable pieces of content or features that are part of the native functionality of the site and don't really look like ads. Consumers look at native ads 53% more than display ads, and they create an 18% increase in purchase intent (Source: Outbrain.com). Why Use Native Advertising Native advertising has been a tectonic shift away from banner ads, partly because native advertising helps solve the problems with banner blindness and ad blockers. Native advertising provides value first with the information it gives, and as such can help establish the credibility of the advertiser. Contrast that to banner ads which generally focus on persuading users to click and then buy their product or service, before the advertiser has provided any value to the users.  Success with Native Advertising A little while ago, Todd helped work on an article called “10 Ways to Know You're a Utah Driver.” This article was sponsored by a personal injury attorney. It's difficult for personal injury attorneys to advertise because we don't need them until we've had an injury. Because of this, PI attorneys are constantly trying to build their brand so that people know who to contact when they get in an accident. The article this PI attorney sponsored went viral because of its content, taking the attorney along for the ride. This virality helped the attorney build their brand and get their name out there. In 2013 while Todd and I were working at Deseret Digital Media, our sponsored content or native advertising was taking off. We had the opportunity to go to a large conference with many big companies. This conference enabled us to be at the forefront of seeing what was working and what wasn't in the advertising world. Todd also put together an entire conference around sponsored advertising. AOL and CompuServe Todd worked for AOL during its most popular time. AOL started out with an hourly model. Users paid based on how many hours they used AOL's services. When AOL switched to a flat-rate monthly model, their customers suddenly increased the amount of time they spent using their dial-up service. The problem was that this was in the days of dial-up internet, and with the increased usage their customers frequently encountered busy signals. CompuServe, one of AOL's competitors, decided to take advantage of this situation. A 30-second Super Bowl ad that year spent almost all of the ad playing the busy signal from AOL. Then at the end of the ad CompuServe gave their phone number: 1-888-NOT-BUSY. Although this ad does not fit the description of native advertising. Compuserve created an entertaining, memorable and unexpected ad aimed at solving a pain point of their target audience.  Shifting Businesses with Tectonic Shifts: Analog to Digital Todd was the CEO of Intermountain Hearing Centers, a business founded on an antiquated model of advertising. People who use hearing aids are usually older people who would go to a phone book to find hearing aid companies. The internet and specifically Google changed how people search for companies and their products and services. Todd and his associates became very good at bidding on key search terms related to hearing aids, so in a Google search, they were one of the first companies shown in the results. They took a business that was founded on an antiquated model of yellow page advertising and transformed the company through the tectonic shift of digital advertising.  Focusing on Low Prices vs Target Market Todd and I talked about some of the successful examples of credibility marketing he has seen. There seems to be a difference between brands like Walmart that focus on having low prices and brands such as Allstate or Home Depot that focus on their target market. Allstate's slogan is "You're in Good Hands with Allstate." They know, being an insurance company, it is important to their customers that they feel taken care of, so they strive to do that. Home Depot's slogan is all about doers because they know that their customers want to get things done. So their focus is all about helping them do more. In our marketing, we can choose whether we want to focus on low prices or our customers.  Tips for Setting Up Recurring Revenue  (Source: blog.fusebill.com) So how do we implement subscription business models or recurring revenue streams? Todd gives us a couple of tips. Todd had an opportunity to build an inside sales team. One of the things he coached this team on was not saying, “that's $500,” to the advertiser. Instead, he told them to say, “that's $500 monthly.” It's essentially the same thing, but it immediately sets up an ongoing transaction. This monthly cost also allowed them to set up a system to charge their credit card monthly instead of calling them every month to complete the transaction. because they told the advertisers upfront that it was a monthly cost. Todd and his team let them cancel at any time. With these strategies, their recurring revenue increased every year. Key Takeaways Thank you so much Todd for sharing your stories and knowledge with us today. Here are some of my key takeaways from this episode: Native advertising may be a great way to solve the mounting problems with ad blockers and banner blindness.  Consider using native advertising to provide value first before trying to sell. Native advertising can help build a sponsor's branding and credibility. As CompuServe did with their ad, we can take advantage of the situation around our businesses and niches and turn it into something unexpected and entertaining to help promote our products and services. When tectonic shifts happen, we must shift our businesses to match those tectonic shifts and leverage them. Consider which focus will help our businesses best succeed: low prices or focusing on providing top-quality products and services to our target market. We often cannot have both.  We can establish our revenue models to be immediately recurring with a few simple words to our customers. Connect with Todd If you enjoyed this interview and want to connect with Todd or his company, you can find him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddjhandy/ or at bbgi.com.  Want to be a Better Digital Monetizer? Did you like today's episode? Then please follow these channels to receive free digital monetization content: Get a free Monetization Assessment of your business Subscribe to the free Monetization eMagazine. Subscribe to the Monetization Nation YouTube channel. Subscribe to the Monetization Nation podcast on Apple Podcast, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.  Connect with Nathan Gwilliam on Linkedin.  Follow Monetization Nation on Instagram and Twitter. Share Your Story  What problems have you seen with advertising banners and what success have you seen with native advertising? Please join our private Monetization Nation Facebook group and share your insights with other digital monetizers. 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Center Court presents: Music in SportsThe Center Court team sits down for an in depth discussion about passion, music, and sports.Mike Phillips has exploded on the world music scene becoming the jazz man with hip-hop flavor known for blowing away audiences on stage, television and with chart-topping recordings. His soulful yet funky grooves have wowed fans across the globe and earned standing ovations from audiences at the Montreux Jazz Festival, the Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival and the inaugural balls for President’s Clinton and Obama.Charles Whitfield is a Music producer, executive, and A&R executive/investor of Hidden Beach Recordings and currently director of live events at Beasley Media Group. Whitfield's contribution to the music world has earned him a spot in the NC Music Hall of Fame class of 2020.

 ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST:Heidi Raphael is Beasley Media Group’s Chief Communications Officer in charge of overseeing all aspects of communications, branding, and marketing on behalf of Beasley. She has been recognized by Radio Ink as one of the “Most Influential Women in Radio” for the last 15 years in a row.  ABOUT THE PODCAST:Chachi Loves Everybody is brought to you by Benztown and hosted by the President of Benztown, Dave “Chachi” Denes. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the myths and legends of the radio industry.  PEOPLE MENTIONED:Jim McLaughlinBrian MeyerBill WestonPaul HyneDanny NeaverthJoey ReynoldsSandy BeachRick DeesCarl RussoLarry NortonAnita WestPeter FramptonCharlie DanielsJohn GormanArthur PenhallowDavid Lee RothGene SimmonsPaul StanleyRobert PlantCarlos SantanaJohn McGhanDon HenleyMarc StoutPeter SmythDoug PodellTom BenderCaroline BeasleyGeorge BeasleyGinny MorrisJustin ChaseKristin LawrenceBob LawrenceLori Burgess ABOUT BENZTOWN:Benztown is a leading international radio imaging, production library, programming, podcasts, jingles, and voiceover services company with over 3,000 affiliations on six different continents. In 2017, Benztown was named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 by Inc. magazine for the fifth consecutive year as one of America’s Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies. With studios in Los Angeles, New York, and Stuttgart, Benztown offers the highest quality audio imaging workparts for 23 libraries across 14 music and spoken word formats including AC, Hot AC, CHR, Country, Urban, Rhythmic, Classic Hits, Rock, News/Talk, Sports, and JACK. Benztown provides custom VO and imaging across all formats, including commercial VO and copywriting in partnership with Yamanair Creative. Benztown Radio Networks produces, markets and distributes high quality programming and services to radio stations around the world, including: The Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 Countdown, The Daily Dees Show, The Todd-N-Tyler Radio Empire, Hot Mix, Sunday Night Slow Jams with R Dub!, Audio Architecture, Incentive Sales Rewards, BMG Production Music, Top 10 Now and Then, Tough Love With Siri, Ask Alexa and Flashback.Web: benztown.com

Tom Brady and Bill Belichick needed each other to win as much as they did together. But now that Brady's won a seventh ring with Tampa Bay, the debate is starting to get silly. The whole Brady-Belichick debate is the central topic of this week's episode, but first Matt and Ty banter about sandwiches, weird vacation spots, and bad smells that they actually enjoy. Then they dive into the Super Bowl and how it felt to watch Brady and Rob Gronkowski light it up and win for another team, as well as where things stand now with the Patriots in the "competition" (13:39). Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs have been anointed the next GOAT and the next dynasty far too early (18:32). We go through some of the craziest takes we've heard as the Brady-Belichick debate spirals out of control (39:20). Belichick desperately needs to find another good quarterback so he can prove the Patriots weren't all about Brady, but the Patriots also have plenty of other moves to make on the roster (47:39). They close out the show with some Bruins talk and a very positive outlook on the team's youth movement so far this season (1:16:53). Subscribe to SideLines! Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3cy8sRG Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/38pPKIG Spotify: https://spoti.fi/38n1JGV Listen to Matt Dolloff and Ty Anderson every Thursday on the SideLines podcast from 98.5 The Sports Hub. Disclaimer: This podcast contains language and content intended for mature audiences. The views expressed on this podcast are the hosts' alone and are not intended in any way to reflect the views of 98.5 The Sports Hub, the Beasley Media Group, or any partners.

Tom Brady is back in the big game and one of the worst Patriots debates in recent memory keeps getting worse. But first, the guys dive into the NHL's COVID problem and how it affects the Bruins (21:52). The B's are coming off an epic comeback win over the Capitals. Matt & Ty go over the team's biggest improvements at both forward and defense at this point in the season (26:17). Finally, it's Super Bowl time - more specifically, time to clap back at Danny Amendola for his hot takes about the Patriots and Bill Belichick (51:00). Amendola and former Patriot Willie McGinest have two completely different perceptions of "The Patriot Way" - and what even is, the Patriot Way, if anything? (58:27) The Patriots continue to have new quarterback options emerge in both free agency and on the trade market, but is there anyone they can get without a major flaw? (1:03:10) Subscribe to SideLines! Apple: https://apple.co/3cy8sRG Spotify: https://spoti.fi/38n1JGV Google: http://bit.ly/38pPKIG Disclaimer: This podcast contains language and content intended for mature audiences. The views expressed on this podcast are the hosts' alone and are not intended in any way to reflect the views of 98.5 The Sports Hub, the Beasley Media Group, or any partners.

Could TD Garden possibly let some fans back in this year? Can anyone bring up the idea without a backlash? The question is high on the minds of Matt Dolloff and Ty Anderson, who are in disbelief of the idea that the Patriots could start next season in an empty Gillette Stadium or that the Bruins and Celtics may not let fans into the Garden until after the summer. So many other arenas have figured out how to safely shuffle fans in and out, so why can't New England? Not to mention all the other businesses that are restricted or closed. Most importantly: is there room for a nuanced discussion about this at all? But beyond the COVID crisis, Matt and Ty have plenty of hockey to talk about. So they spend over an hour discussing the Bruins and the National Hockey League. The temporary realignment of the division should keep some of its features for next season. Why haven't Jake DeBrusk or Anders Bjork taken steps forward? Are either of them going to be an answer for the Bruins' top-6? Because they need to be. Ty believes the Bruins could be planning to sign a big-time free agent ... in 2022. The guys also get into the Flyers and the challenge they present for the Bruins in their division, as the teams get ready to face off on Thursday. Jakub Voracek launched an epic burn at a reporter that he doesn't seem to like very much. It sounds like they're about to wrap up, but Matt and Ty take one last detour into the NFL. Matt is finally rooting for Tom Brady and the Buccaneers to win the Super Bowl, but he wasn't necessarily rooting against them. Ty is hoping the Patriots really do load up for the 2021 season, considering the cap space that they're projected to have. Subscribe to SideLines! Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3cy8sRG Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/38pPKIG Spotify: https://spoti.fi/38n1JGV Disclaimer: This podcast contains language and content intended for mature audiences. The views expressed on this podcast are the hosts' alone and are not intended in any way to reflect the views of 98.5 The Sports Hub, the Beasley Media Group, or any partners.

Beasley Media Group is officially observing its 60th anniversary.In this new RBR+TVBR InFOCUS Podcast, presented by DOT.FM, CEO Caroline Beasley shares a little about the company’s legacy — and what will eventually culminate in a special anniversary day in December.Why did company founder George Beasley invest in an AM radio station in Benson, N.C., and why in December 1961 did he desire to own a radio station? What is Beasley’s place in history with the growth of FM radio, and HD Radio?Caroline Beasley shares the answers and more!

Is the Lamar Jackson poop saga the most iconic sports story of 2020?   Matt Dolloff couldn't help but ask Ty Anderson, who wrote a column on Jackson's unfortunate bowel troubles, if he had any poop stories of his own. Things go a little off the rails, and it's not exactly for the squeamish.   But eventually the guys segue into discussions on the worst qualities in sports team owners, COVID shutdowns in Massachusetts, and the emerging name/logo controversies in the NHL. But they do talk about actual sports, including the latest with the Bruins and free-agent winger Mike Hoffman.   Where to get the Sports Hub Sidelines:   Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3cy8sRG   Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/38pPKIG   Spotify: https://spoti.fi/38n1JGV   Disclaimer: This podcast contains language and content intended for mature audiences. The views expressed on this podcast are the hosts' alone and are not intended in any way to reflect the views of 98.5 The Sports Hub, the Beasley Media Group, or any partners.

Matt Dolloff and Ty Anderson are back for a Thanksgiving edition of the Sports Hub Sidelines podcast. The big long weekend is on the horizon and Matt & Ty are indeed fans of Thanksgiving, so some turkey talk is a must. The guys go over their favorite things about Thanksgiving to start the podcast, and why debating the best and worst side dishes is a pointless exercise. Eventually the guys segue into the Patriots and their disappointing loss to the Texans. What did that loss prove about the team? And what are their chances of beating Kyler Murray and the Cardinals? Matt & Ty mix in some banter about fake Patriots fans and AC/DC before switching gears to hockey. Connor McDavid's new house is weird-looking and creepy, so the guys have some thoughts on that. The Bruins have re-signed Jake DeBrusk, but is the organization taking the right approach in the winger's development? Finally, the guys pay tribute to former Bruin Johnny Boychuk on the day it's announced that he will be forced to retire due to an eye injury. To close out the Thanksgiving episode, Matt circles back for an interesting thought: if you were in charge of Thanksgiving, what would you serve? Both guys are swapping out the turkey for something else, with some of their own original choices mixed in. Where to get the Sports Hub Sidelines: Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/38pPKIG Spotify: https://spoti.fi/38n1JGV Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3cy8sRG Disclaimer: This podcast contains language and content intended for mature audiences. The views expressed on this podcast are the hosts' alone and are not intended in any way to reflect the views of 98.5 The Sports Hub, the Beasley Media Group, or any partners.

Immortals Gaming Club (IGC) isn't going out of business but there's a clear change in strategy. In a week that saw IGC sell the org's spot in the CDL to 100 Thieves and the OpTic brand back to Hecz, a report in Bloomberg says that IGC is also shopping the Los Angeles Valiant's spot in the OWL. Last year IGC sold the Houston Outlaws to Beasley Media Group after acquiring them from Infinite Esports and Entertainment. That brings IGC from three teams in AB's franchised leagues to zero in just over a year. Read the Bloomberg report here. (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-11-11/meg-whitman-backed-firm-is-said-to-weigh-sale-of-overwatch-team?srnd=premium) This episode was sponsored by Technology Game Changers check them out at TGCplay.com (https://www.tgcplay.com/) Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show hosted by Chris Puckett from Times Square. This week's guest was NBA player Josh Hart. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WteeA7OQG8) If you are connected to a gaming celebrity in the worlds of music, acting or comedy who might be interested in appearing on The Gamer Hour, please reach out to Esportz Network CEO Mark Thimmig by emailing mthimmig@esportznetwork.com. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe, it helps us out a ton! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our feature show the Esportz Network Podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.esportznetworkpodcast.com/). If you are interested in learning more about college esports, subscribe to the College Esports QuickTake. (https://esportzcollegequicktakecom.fireside.fm/) Follow Mitch on Twitter @Mitch_Reames (https://twitter.com/Mitch_Reames) Follow Esportz Network on Twitter (https://twitter.com/EsportzNetwork), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/esportznetwork/), and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/EsportzNetwork) @EsportzNetwork Or visit our website esportznetwork.com (https://www.esportznetwork.com/) for updates on what's to come!

Matt and Ty are back for a new episode and they're sticking to hockey, dammit. The NHL is going public with its goals and plans for the 2020-21 season, which could include a temporary realignment of teams based on geographical location. What would that entail and what does it mean for the Bruins and the league? Plus, the NHL is preparing for the possibility of rotating hub city schedules, to allow teams to travel home and be with their families as opposed to spending too much time in a bubble. Switching gears to the Patriots ... why are so many people calling for "tanking," when it hasn't proven to be an effective strategy? The guys discuss what the Patriots really need to worry about at the draft and at quarterback. How alive are the Patriots' playoff hopes at this point? The Ravens are coming to town while Lamar Jackson hasn't been quite the same player. Could this be a trap game for Baltimore and a sneaky-winnable game for the Pats? The guys go over what the Pats need to do - and what other teams need to do to help them - in order to climb back into the playoffs by the end of the season. Where to get the Sports Hub Sidelines: iTunes: https://apple.co/3cy8sRG Spotify: https://spoti.fi/38n1JGV Google: http://bit.ly/38pPKIG Disclaimer: This podcast may contain language and content intended for mature audiences. The views expressed on this podcast are the hosts' alone and are not intended in any way to reflect the views of 98.5 The Sports Hub, the Beasley Media Group, or any partners.

Matt Dolloff and Ty Anderson are back with another podcast. They catch up on what they've been up to lately and their latest COVID-19 concerns, before diving deep into the state of the Patriots (11:30). What needs to happen for the Pats' season to turn around? Eventually they transition into the end of the World Series, which was a big loss for analytics nerds (48:32). Matt has a hot take on Mookie Betts and the future of both the Red Sox and Dodgers (53:27). Then, in light of Mookie Betts choosing Los Angeles over Boston, they delve into an important topic that is gaining relevance in recent weeks: why is Boston becoming more and more unappealing to star athletes? (1:01:59)   Where to get the Sports Hub Sidelines:   Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3cy8sRG   Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/38pPKIG   Spotify: https://spoti.fi/38n1JGV   Disclaimer: This podcast contains language and content intended for mature audiences. The views expressed on this podcast are the hosts' alone and are not intended in any way to reflect the views of 98.5 The Sports Hub, the Beasley Media Group, or any partners.

We start off the episode talking about the COVID implications with the Patriots and the rest of the league. We give you our LIVE REACTION to the game against Denver being moved to Monday. Finally, we give our winners and losers from around the league. The clip at the beginning belongs to Felger and Mazz and Beasley Media Group

This week on The Heart of Sports Midweek OTA we talked about some show news as stay in the Beasley Media Group family moving to a new station in WWDB AM 860 and join the 97.5 FM The Fanatic Philadelphia family on their podcast Network. Then after getting bsuiness out of the way, we go in on the state of the Sixers after the debacle in Orlando.

Matt Dolloff and Ty Anderson are back together after each of them took a week off. They get into their "mental health breaks" and the improvements they've made working on themselves. The guys then get into the latest with the Patriots and their players who have decided to opt out of the 2020 season (5:57). A large portion of this week's podcast focuses on the Bruins and the return of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Ondrej Kase is under scrutiny for failing to get back with the team in time to travel to Toronto (27:21). Matt & Ty have their picks for the five best Cup contenders, as well as their picks for a dark horse team in each conference (39:32). They close with more thoughts on why they've spent less time on social media and seen immediate improvements in their own lives (1:03:11).   Disclaimer: This podcast contains language and content intended for mature audiences. The views expressed on this podcast are the hosts' alone and are not intended in any way to reflect the views of 98.5 The Sports Hub, the Beasley Media Group, or any partners.   Where to get the Sports Hub Sidelines:   Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3cy8sRG   Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/38pPKIG   Spotify: https://spoti.fi/38n1JGV   You can also get all Sports Hub Sidelines podcasts here at 985TheSportsHub.com.

Matt & Ty are itching to get back to movie theaters. Restaurants, not so much. (0:36) Baseball is an absolute disaster right now, and nobody involved should get anyone's sympathy. (4:57) The NBA is close to returning, but Kyrie Irving decided to be a turd in the punch bowl. (15:57) It gets back to baseball as news comes out about the potential return of the season. (25:08) COVID-19 cases are spiking in some states and dropping in others. Could this affect the return of the NHL season as they determine their hub cities? (30:11) Bruins defenseman Kevan Miller has had about as unfortunate a string of injuries as one can imagine, and it's heartbreaking to see. (48:15) Comedian Chris D'Elia is in BIG trouble after dozens of accusations of sexual misconduct with underage girls come out in one night. (55:29) Matt is done trying to have real discussions or learn anything through social media, so he's trying out this amazing invention called "books." (1:00:43)   Where to get the Sports Hub Sidelines:   Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3cy8sRG   Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/38pPKIG   Spotify: https://spoti.fi/38n1JGV    The views expressed on this podcast are the hosts' alone and are not intended in any way to reflect the views of 98.5 The Sports Hub, the Beasley Media Group, or any partners.

Matt and Ty got a little hot & bothered when the Bruins released photos and videos of Patrice Bergeron and Brad Marchand returning to practice. Just the sounds of hockey bring tears of joy to their eyes (3:35). The guys wonder how much desire there will be for fans to return to arenas after being forced watching a lot of games at home (4:18). Matt has been selling some of his old toys on eBay, and just digging them out of the attic brought back a lot of fun memories. (15:34) Has there ever been a good movie based on a video game, OR a good video game based on a movie? (28:10) Influencers have been embarrassing themselves trying to take advantage of the protests (32:48). D.J. Bean felt the wrath of the Twitter mob over an honest mistake (37:04). Matt & Ty are fans of the logo for the North Carolina Courage in the National Women's Soccer League, though (42:43). Random thoughts on Bundesliga, baseball, and golf, and NASCAR triggers the South (44:58).   Where to get the Sports Hub Sidelines:   Apple: https://apple.co/3cy8sRG   Google: http://bit.ly/38pPKIG   Spotify: https://spoti.fi/38n1JGV   The views expressed on this podcast are the hosts' alone and are not intended in any way to reflect the views of 98.5 The Sports Hub, the Beasley Media Group, or any partners.

We get into our fourth rendition of Trivia Time (4:30)! This time, James wagers wearing a Cowboys jersey to a Philadelphia bar during a Cowboys v. Eagles game. Then, the gang plays "Start/Bench/Cut" (23:50), focusing on All-NBA Point Guards, Drake's viral songs, and terrible sports owners!

Monique Stubbs Hall is all about encouraging others to be their best self. The Clear Communication Expert is an author, speaker, host and coach. Listen to Monique's interview with Francene Marie Morris that aired on 6-Beasley Media Group radio stations. To learn more log onto Monique Stubbs Hall

The documentary "The Last Dance" has been everything sports fans could have imagined and more. It inspired an entire Michael Jordan themed episode this week. First, the crew answers an important question: Which Bulls three-peat was better, 91-93 or 96-98?(2:30) After that we try and tackle the impossible and settle the age old debate of Michael Jordan vs LeBron James. We break this debate down into 5 categories: 1. Teammates they played with (13:28) 2. Competition played against (28:13) 3. Clutchness (33:43) 4. Playoff Stats (42:53) 5. Cultural Impact (49:00). Who do we think is the best of all-time? Tune in to find out. 

A lot of moves were made this offseason in the NFL. We name our top 5 most improved NFL teams - the Broncos (17:00), the Bucs (20:00), the Cardinals (24:00), the Dolphins (27:00), the Ravens (31:00) - and which key pieces are taking them towards contention. 

As the virtual 2020 NFL Draft approaches we dive into what could be the most interesting draft in modern NFL history. The crew breaks down this historic wide receiver draft class: is this better than the historic '96 class?(1:15) How does Chase Young stack up agains the previous Ohio State defensive ends before him?(10:42) And is Joe Burrow the best option for the Bengals - we'll let you know (18:00). 

As part of our COVID-19 coverage at Beasley Media Group, The Francene Marie show is interviewing experts in the field of human behavior.  Mary Elizabeth Murphy is the author of RESET Your Buttons. the book teaches how to take back our power, our choices and ultimately, our lives. This succinct little book gets right to the heart of why we have conflict both at work and at home. Working from home can cause conflict with spouses, boyfriends, girlfriends and sometimes our children and even in-laws.  Listen to Francene Marie and Mary Elizabeth Murphy discuss our new normal and how to cope.

On Lockdown Episode #4 and this time we host the owner of the famous NBA Instagram account @nba.nation, Max Gordon. If every team in the NBA was fully healthy - who has the best squad?(5:30) Is LeBron still the best player in the world - if not, then who?(23:03)  If you had to choose one PG - Allen Iverson or Steve Nash?(29:32)

It's Lockdown Episode #2 and this time we welcome on NBC Sports Philadelphia host, Danny Pommells to Straight Facts. Jake, James, and Danny first take a look at the shortened Sixers' season - was it a disappointment?(5:15) We then shift to the Eagles' offseason moves and if Danny thinks the team got better...or worse (13:00). And lastly, what is your #QuarantineGame? (27:00). 

College basketball wasn't the only collegiate sport that was affected by the outbreak of Coronavirus. Head Coach of Villanova Football, Mark Ferrante, joins the show and tells us how COVID-19 has affected his program and college football in general (1:00), how he we could convince someone that Villanova is actually a football school (11:00), and how Villanova grads like Howie Long and Brian Westbrook are examples of how Villanova prepares its players for the next level (15:22).

Unfortunately, Coronavirus has forced a lot of sports to stop - not NFL Free Agency. Jake and James breakdown everything that happened (from a safe distance of course). We first give James a chance to react to his Tampa Bay Buccaneers signing Tom Brady (1:30). The two then take a look at the other QB signings around the league (20:00). Finally, Jake and James tell you why they think the Dolphins are now a team to look out for (45:00). 

As the All-Star break approaches for the NBA, the crew dives into which teams they are most EXCITED for in the second half of the season(5:00). We then take a look at some teams in particular (The Raptors, Mavs, and Heat) to see if they're real contenders or not(18:00) - which then sparks a serious debate: is Andre Iguadola a Hall of Famer?(32:00) We then end the episode with James trying to avenge his lost to Jake in yet another trivia battle(38:00).

Francene Marie interviews Alexis Zarycki, the Digital Program Director with Beasley Media Group: in Charlotte North Carolina. Whether you are trying to improve the digital footprint you already have or starting off fresh, keep in mind these ten digital tips and techniques to help you and your business flourish in the digital world. Learn more about how you can advance your digital footprint by visiting www.LexPaige.com. 

“As a lifelong Chicago sports fan, this is a dream come true” for Mike Thomas, who recently arrived in Chicago not only as Market Manager for ESPN 1000 but also to be close to family. For 10 years, Mike headed programming at Boston’s WBZ, the award-winning station known as The Sports Hub. Before launching the format for CBS Radio (and successor Beasley Media Group) he worked as a program director for stations owned by Jacor, Clear Channel, Saga Communications and Mid-West Family Broadcasting.  His career has taken him from Springfield, Illinois to Dayton, Ohio, to Indianapolis, San Diego, Boston and now Chicago will be his first job as a market manager. With Mike’s big-picture approach, tips on developing a solid gameplan, and insights into his winning attitude, it’s easy to see why Mike was been successful every step of the way.  

For a full transcription of this episode, visit this episode on my website: https://jagindetroit.com/radiotopodcasting More show resources: Final Loren and Wally Show (Podcast) - Loren's thank you begins at 11:05. Video of Bret Michaels dedicating "Something to Believe In" to my buddy Bill Leaf. Meeting my "Holy Trinity" of celebrities (Pic)

Cal meets his polar opposite: The Boss in Heals. Heather Monahan. Whereas Cal was told as a writer in Journalism School never to sell, Heather came up on the sales side being told not to think of herself as a creative talent. She rose up the corporate ladder to become Chief Revenue Officer of the Beasley Media Group with 500 people working for her and was named one of the most influential women in radio only to see her job eliminated in a power struggle. But she used that tumultuous experience to turn herself into the author of the book Confidence Creator, and she is now a speaker and consultant on the topic. “Confidence,” she says, “is a skill to be developed.” She shows Cal how to be confident in areas where he doesn’t feel comfortable – and you’ll get a lot of tips, too

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.

Beasley Media Group and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas teamed up to host a Media Innovation Hackathon. They invited teams of UNLV students to conduct research and submit proposals. The winners were announced at CES 2019. In this episode, Buzz Knight, EVP of Strategy and Innovation at Beasley, talks about the hackathon, and two members of the winning team, Ricardo Rodriguez and Yuria Mann, discuss their winning idea.

This episode is titled after Buzz's podcast called Healthy Paranoia. We spoke about his past in radio working at legendary stations like doing weekends at WNEW and programming legendary WZLX. From there we dove into radio's future, podcast strategy, why Beasley Media Group got involved with e-Sports, and defining innovation overall. His role at Beasley began evolving back in 2016 when Greater Media was sold to Beasley. If you are wondering where radio is going - this is a good listen. Also take the time to subscribe to his podcast which features conversations about leadership, innovation and change in fields that are associated with radio. There's also a 5 part interview with historian Doris Kerns Goodwin that I thoroughly enjoyed, and was played out in the type of room I imagined; surrounded by cozy chairs and a lot of books.Buzz touched on a few podcast initiatives at the company including Twisted Philly and Wrestling Inside the Ropes. You can connect to both shows by clicking on the links. I also brought up Checkpoint Radio is a part of the e-Sports initiative I referenced.There's more about this episode on our show page!Thanks also to the people who make this show possible every week including:PromosuiteMatt Fogarty VoiceoversJustin Dove at Core Image StudiosMegatraxNLogic

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Want merch? We've got you covered #podcastersftw! Get yours today and support Podcasting! Quick Episode Summary: Intro :07 Audio Rockin' Libsyn Podcast: The Strokecast 2:22 How you can be featured by Libsyn! 7:30 PROMO 1: Another Retro Gaming Podcast 9:01 Elsie and Rob Conversation 9:27 Feature stills from films and copyright material More info on podcast title stuffing What exactly is explicit? Beasley Media Group unveils new podcast captains! And we have something to say Marriage advice for podcasters looking to invest on podcasting gear PROMO 2: Screw The Commute 37:44 When you go a bit over with title keywords Questions about social media marketing of your podcast A new podcasting patent involving speed podcasting Worst email(s) of the week Where have you been? PROMO 3: The Working Mother's Mentor 1:03:18 Stats, stats, stats: the most popular categories in Spotify, what percentage of stats come from Spotify for the most popular shows, what schedule do most podcasters have Featured Podcast Promos + Audio Another Retro Gaming Podcast Screw The Commute The Working Mother's Mentor The Strokecast Thank you to Nick from MicMe for our awesome intro! Podcasting Articles and Links mentioned by Rob and Elsie Our SpeakPipe Feedback page! Leave us feedback :) Beasley Media Group Unveils New Podcast Captains The Groundbreaking Winners Of The 2018 Hugo Awards The Ditch Diggers Podcast 6 grief podcasts to help you cope with loss The Template You Need To Write Your Podcast Show Description Speed podcasting / International Business Machines Corporation Elsie's Social Media Best Practices For Podcasters KCStartUp 411 - to check out the responsive horizontal banner Bay area man's cancer podcast goes global Elsie Escobar: 5 Things Radio Broadcasters Should Know About Podcasting Elsie on The Average Guys Podcast Where is Libsyn Going? (In Real Life) Content Marketing World in Cleveland Digital Book World NAB in NYC use coupon code NY7787 if you want a ticket! We Are Podcast HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! We'd love it if you could please share #TheFeed with your twitter followers. Click here to post a tweet! If you dug this episode head on over to Apple Podcasts and kindly leave us a rating, a review and subscribe! Ways to subscribe to The Feed: The Official Libsyn Podcast Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe via RSS You can also subscribe via Stitcher FEEDBACK + PROMOTION You can ask your questions, make comments and create a segment about podcasting for podcasters! Let your voice be heard. Download the FREE The Feed App for iOS and Android (you can send feedback straight from within the app) Call 412 573 1934 Email thefeed@libsyn.com Use our SpeakPipe Page!  

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.

This episode of Healthy Paranoia has Beasley Media Group’s VP of Programming Buzz Knight speaking with John Ellis, global technology expert and author of, “The Zero Dollar Car – How The Revolution In Big Data Will Change Your Life.” The discussion centers on the data your car collects, how it’s collected, the increasing value of that data and the privacy implications of data collection from your vehicle.

Georgia Beasley has penned 2 articles for Radio Ink magazine called, "My Life as a Radio Millennial". The podcast was in the midst of assembling an episode on the Millennials coming of age now that they occupy a whole key ad-buying demo to themselves. (Adults 25-34) We speak to Georgia Beasley, Digital Sales Director for Beasley Media Group. Other contributions from Matt Abra who attended #NAB2017 in LasVegas in April, and Rebecca Henderson who provided us with a review of the new Radio Player Canada App. This episode is brought to you by NLogic and their new cloud based application Lens for radio. http://go.nlogic.ca/l/130651/2017-04-26/m2xt4

Heather Monahan joins us for this episode of the Megna Method and it was a complete joy having her on the show! Heather is very successful with the Beasley Media Group and has initiated a movement to empower others, especially young women. It's always a pleasure to have a REAL conversation with someone who is genuinely humble, kind, passionate, and caring. Heather knows who she is and she completely embraces herself, with the knowledge that she didn't always feel this way and she still has room to grow. And the fact that she is willing to admit this and is excited to share her life story with others, in the hopes of inspiring them, is just incredible. Enjoy! P.S. Be sure to follow Heather on all social media platforms: @heathermonahan #bossinheels