Worldwide Radio Summit: Backstage Interviews Podcast
All Access and A&R Worldwide host the annual Worldwide Radio Summit, a conference where radio broadcasters gather to exchange ideas. Jacobs Media's Digital Dot Connector, Seth Resler, goes backstage each year to interview leaders in the radio broadcasting industry, including air talent, executives, record label representatives, and more.
2017 Episode 10: Elliot Segal of DC101, Washington D.C.
Elliot Segal, host of the popular Elliot in the Morning show on DC101 in Washington D.C., talks about his career and what it takes to run a successful radio show.
2017 Episode 9: Kurt Johnson of Townsquare Media
Kurt Johnson, Senior VP of Townsquare Media, talks about the state of the radio industry and his career both on the mic and as a radio programmer.
2017 Episode 8: Chris Peterson of iHeartRadio
Chris Peterson, SVP of Podcasting at iHeartRadio, talks about the future of podcasting, especially for radio broadcasters. He discusses podcast analytics, discoverability, and strategic partnerships.
2017 Episode 7: Voiceover Talent Roberta Solomon
Voiceover talent Roberta Solomon discusses the inner workings of the voiceover industry for radio broadcasters who want to know more about it.
2017 Episode 6: Anders Held of Radiodays Europe
Anders Held, Co-Founder of the Radiodays Europe conference and Head of International Relations at Swedish Radio, talks to Seth Resler about the state of radio in Europe at the 2017 Worldwide Radio Summit.
2017 Episode 5: Greg Strassell
Greg Strassell, Senior Vice President of Programming for Hubbard Radio, talks to Seth Resler backstage at the 2017 Worldwide Radio Summit. They discuss the launch of Mix 98.5 in Boston, the effect that the PPM ratings system has had on radio programming, and what he looks for in upcoming radio talent.
2017 Episode 4: Valerie Geller
Valerie Geller, radio talent coach and the author of Beyond Powerful Radio: A Communicator’s Guide to the Internet Age, talks to Seth Resler at the 2017 Worldwide Radio Summit in Hollywood. They discuss the key elements that make a radio show work.
2017 Episode 3: James Cridland
Australia-based Radio Futurologist James Cridland frequently speaks at industry conferences around the globe. He sat down with Seth Resler at the 2017 Worldwide Radio Summit to talk about how what radio broadcasters can expect in the coming years.
2017 Episode 2: Lori Lewis
Lori Lewis is the VP of Social at Cumulus and Westwood One and the author of the Merge column for All Access. Prior to that, she was the Director of Digital and Social Strategies here at Jacobs Media. She sat down with Seth Resler at the 2017 Worldwide Radio Summit to talk about how radio stations are using social media, what analytics she considers most important, and she approaches the monetization of social networks.
2017 Episode 1: Mark Pennington
Mark Pennington, Program Director of the legendary radio station WRIF/Detroit, sits down with Seth Resler at the 2017 Worldwide Radio Summit to discuss his city's rich rock history, the Dave & Chuck the Freak morning show, and tips for aspiring radio broadcasters.