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.
Episode 10: Tom Leykis
Legendary former syndicated radio personality Tom Leykis talks about his rise through the ranks of terrestrial radio before taking his career online with the launch of The New Normal Network. He talks about his early days in radio, life as a “shock jock,” and what it takes to make money in internet broadcasting.
Episode 9: Perry Michael Simon
Perry Michael Simon, the VP/Editor of News, Talk, Sports, and Programming, shares his insights on the radio industry. He discusses smart speakers, podcasting, and what he hears as he travels from industry conference to industry conference.
Episode 8: Jill Weindorf, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Promotion at Concord Music
Jill Weindorf, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Promotion at Concord Music, talks about her role as a record label executive. She discusses Concord's label acquisitions, how the role of women at labels has evolved, and the state of rock radio.
Episode 7: Haley Jones, Director of Radio at Nielsen Music
Haley Jones, Director of Radio at Nielsen Music, talks about the data and services that Nielsen Music has to offer not only radio broadcasters, but record labels, artist managers, and booking agents, too. She discusses the company's Music 360 study, the divergence between radio playlists and music streaming data, and how radio broadcasters can keep up with all of the latest research that Nielsen Music has to offer.
Episode 6: Michael Saunders, Urban Brand Coordinator for iHeart Radio & Program Director of KQBT-FM
Michael Saunders, the Urban Brand Coordinator for iHeart Radio and Program Director of KQBT-FM (93.7 The Beat) in Houston talks about the urban music format. We talk about the mechanics of programming, from packeting remixes and dealing with artist separation to discovering new music in the clubs.
Episode 5: Lisa Marber-Rich, Co-Founder and President of the Atlas Talent Agency
Lisa Marber-Rich, Co-Founder and President of the Atlas Talent Agency, discusses the world of voiceover talent agents for radio broadcasters who are looking to break in to the business.
Episode 4: Scott Burnell of Ford Developer Program
Scott Burnell of the Ford Developer Program talks about the future of radio in the car dashboard at the 2018 Worldwide Radio Summit in Hollywood.
Episode 3: Dom Nero of Emmis Communications
Dom Nero, Imaging Director for Emmis' Hot 97 in New York City, talks about what he does in his role, how imaging production has changed over the years, and what tools he uses in his craft.
Episode 2: Carolyn Gilbert of NuVooDoo Media Services
Carolyn Gilbert of NuVoodoo Media Services talks about how radio research has evolved over time and what it means for the future of the industry.
Episode 1: Jon Zellner of iHeart Media
Jon Zellner, the Executive Vice President of Programming Operations at iHeart Media, talks about what it’s like to work with over 800 radio stations. He discusses the secret to getting sales and programming teams to work together, where the next generation of radio talent is coming from, and how to build local stations into a national brand.