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The Broadcasters Podcast

King Of Podcasts

Are you tired of a media landscape dominated by corporate narratives and shifting cultural tides? Join @KingOfPodcasts on The Broadcasters Podcast, your essential guide through the complex world of entertainment and media.With decades of frontline media experience, our host acts as your seasoned watchdog, dissecting how digital disruption is radically reshaping movies, TV, music, and radio. We don"t just report the changes; we critically examine the corporate influences, the nuances of PC culture,

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56:49

Media Manipulation and Music Monopoly: FCC Targets...

The Broadcasters Podcast ·

2025/02/07

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is ramping up its fight against media manipulation and corporate-controlled radio playlists, cracking down on pay-for-play schemes that prioritize major-label-backed artists over independent musicians. At the same time, the agency is aligning with Congress’s renewed push for the American Music Fairness Act (AMFA)—legislation that would require radio stations to pay performance royalties for the music they broadcast.The FCC’s latest enforcement advisory

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54:22

Crucified by the FCC: Public Broadcasters and Media...

The Broadcasters Podcast ·

2025/01/31

In a significant move that has raised concerns about the future of public broadcasting, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has initiated an investigation into the funding practices of National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). The FCC is examining whether these organizations have violated federal regulations by airing commercial advertisements instead of the permitted sponsorship acknowledgments. The FCC's inquiry focuses on the nature of underwriting

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36:08

How Streaming and Radio Can Craft the Next Crossover...

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2025/01/24

American popular music is facing a stagnation crisis. While streaming charts overflow with diverse genres and emerging artists, radio airwaves seem trapped in a time warp, dominated by familiar names and predictable formulas. This growing disconnect between how music is consumed online and what gets played on traditional radio is raising concerns about the industry's future and the stifling of musical innovation."It feels like we're living in two different musical worlds," says Dr. Emily Chen, a

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79:34

The Evolution of Sports Broadcasting: ESPN's Impact...

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2025/01/17

KOP speaks about all things ESPN and sports on television in a conversation with Peter Fox, a founding executive producer at ESPN, about the network's history, evolution, and future plans.ESPN’s Rise to Prominence:Fox recounted ESPN’s early days, starting with its first telecast in 1978. He highlighted the crucial role of Getty Oil’s acquisition in 1979, providing much-needed funding. ESPN’s success paved the way for niche cable networks like CNN and Nickelodeon, transforming the cable industry

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34:20

AI, Bans, and Bottom Lines: The Media Industry's...

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2025/01/10

The media and entertainment landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation in 2025, characterized by both exciting advancements and unsettling uncertainties. Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a pivotal player, impacting everything from content creation and distribution to the very way audiences consume media. This is evident in the strategies of major players like TikTok, whose executives at CES 2025 emphasized AI's role in personalizing content and driving user engagement. The radio

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58:56

2025 Media in Mayhem: Declining Cable, Endless...

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2025/01/02

The media landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, and we're breaking it all down with a special recap of a conversation I had with Lou Pate from 1210 WPHT.We delve into the dramatic decline of cable TV viewership in 2024, exploring the factors that led to networks losing a significant portion of their audience – some by over 50%! What does this mean for the future of television?Next, we turn our attention to Hollywood's apparent obsession with sequels and reboots. If you thought 2024 was overrun

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53:11

Media Landscape Undergoes Seismic Shifts in 2024...

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2024/12/26

2024 proved to be a year of dramatic transformation and upheaval in the media industry, with traditional giants grappling with debt and declining audiences, while new players and formats continued to disrupt the status quo.Radio's Rocky RoadThe radio industry faced significant challenges this year, with two major players, iHeartMedia and Cumulus Media, experiencing contrasting fortunes. iHeartMedia, the largest radio station owner in the US, managed to restructure its debt, cutting it by $440

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46:35

From Podcasts to Platforms: Navigating the Digital...

The Broadcasters Podcast ·

2024/12/20

The digital audio landscape is undergoing a rapid transformation, with major players like YouTube and iHeartMedia making strategic moves while social media giant TikTok faces an uncertain future. Here's a closer look at the key developments:YouTube Emerges as a Podcast PowerhouseYouTube is signaling its intent to become a major player in the podcasting world, revealing insights into how users are consuming audio content on its platform. While details are still emerging, YouTube's vast reach and

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57:39

SiriusXM's Struggles Underscore a Bleak Year for...

The Broadcasters Podcast ·

2024/12/13

SiriusXM's stock plummeted after the company delivered a disappointing 2025 revenue forecast and announced a new round of cost-cutting, including the departure of a key executive.This news comes amidst a tumultuous year for the radio industry, with SiriusXM's struggles mirroring the broader challenges faced by traditional broadcasters. 2024 has seen a continued decline in radio listenership, particularly among younger demographics who have largely migrated to streaming platforms.This trend has led

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42:10

Pop’s Power Shift: Rising Stars, Genre Crossovers,...

The Broadcasters Podcast ·

2024/12/06

In 2024, the music industry experienced a powerful transformation, blending emerging talent with genre-defying crossovers. Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, and Gracie Abrams redefined pop, climbing from niche recognition to dominating major charts. Sabrina’s anthemic hits, Chappell’s theatrical flair, and Gracie’s introspective lyricism connected with audiences, earning spots on global streaming playlists.Meanwhile, Kendrick Lamar overtook Drake, marking a shift in hip-hop dominance. Kendrick’s

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47:59

The Disconnect: Bob Pittman, iHeartMedia, and the...

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2024/11/29

Bob Pittman, the CEO of iHeartMedia, recently took to MSNBC to champion radio as a bastion of trust and a bulwark against misinformation in the tumultuous sea of the 2024 election cycle. He painted a picture of radio as a steadfast companion, a reliable source of truth in a world increasingly plagued by the echo chambers of social media. While Pittman's sentiments might hold a kernel of truth, they also reveal a stark disconnect between his perception of radio's role in the modern media landscape

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27:48

Corporate Media Gives a Lump of Christmas Coal to...

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2024/11/22

Corporate Media at a Crossroads just in time for the holidays. The media landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, with major implications for how we consume news and the future of journalism itself. The media landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, with major implications for how we consume news and the future of journalism itself. Recent events, including Comcast's spinoff of NBCUniversal's cable networks, have highlighted the challenges and uncertainties facing corporate media outlets. A key

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44:55

New Media Pivots Past Hollywood, Music and...

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2024/11/15

2025 looks to be the year of new media (music streaming, social media, influencers on YouTube Instagram and TikTok) making the pivot to overtake mainstream content (cable and network TV, news magazines and newspapers).This year marked a watershed moment in media consumption, with new media finally eclipsing traditional outlets in both audience engagement and revenue generation. The long-predicted shift away from cable television, network news, and print publications accelerated dramatically in 2025,

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64:37

How Podcasts Overtook Traditional Media as Key...

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2024/11/08

In the 2024 election lead-up, both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris leveraged the podcast platform to connect with diverse voter bases, stepping away from traditional media. Trump, appearing on popular shows like ImPaulsive with Logan Paul, This Past Weekend with Theo Von, and PBD Podcast, targeted a male demographic, discussing topics from artificial intelligence to his views on social issues like abortion and marijuana. These episodes often reached millions, broadening his appeal to younger,

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42:00

Corridos Country and Afrobeats Are Redefining the...

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2024/11/01

Streaming Giants Shake Up the Mainstream: Corridos, Afrobeats, and More Take Center Stage. The music industry is undergoing a seismic shift as alternative genres, once relegated to the fringes, are exploding onto the mainstream through the power of streaming. Corridos, Afrobeats, K-Pop solo artists, and even certain corners of country music are finding massive audiences online, often outpacing traditional radio play.This phenomenon highlights a growing disconnect between the established gatekeepers

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52:35

News Publishers Congregate and Challenge AI for...

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2024/10/25

Publishers confront the AI era meanwhile an international protest of unlicensed use of copyrighted content by AI systems has gathered more than 13,500 signatories.The publishing world is grappling with the rise of AI, facing a dual challenge: how to leverage AI's potential while protecting their copyrighted content. Here's a breakdown of the latest developments:Publishers Confront the AI Era:* Licensing Deals: Some publishers are striking deals with AI companies like OpenAI to license their content

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56:10

Radio's New Challenges: Job Cuts, Audience Shifts,...

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2024/10/18

As the radio landscape continues to shift, managers in the industry face a range of challenges that keep them up at night. A combination of workforce reductions, changes in audience measurement methods, and rapid technological advancements are reshaping how radio stations operate, connect with listeners, and compete in the digital age.### Job Cuts and Operational ConsolidationThe recent announcement of more job cuts at BBC radio stations is indicative of the broader trend of consolidation across the

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57:20

Hollywood's Risky Bet: Pushing Influencers Beyond...

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2024/10/11

Over the past decade, the entertainment industry has undergone a seismic shift. The rise of streaming platforms, social media, AI, and other technological advancements has disrupted the traditional studio and network system that once dominated Hollywood. The days of massive billboards on busy highways being the primary method of promoting the latest blockbuster are gone. In today’s landscape, digital content—especially social media—has become the driving force behind movie and TV series promotions,

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64:07

Audacy Fails Forward and Podcasting’s Promise and...

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2024/10/04

The FCC has approved the restructuring of Audacy, allowing the company to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This decision enables Audacy to reorganize approximately $1.6 billion of existing debt.The approval was granted with a 3-2 vote, with support falling along party lines.The restructuring plan involves former debt holders receiving new common stock in the reorganized company. It also includes a temporary waiver permitting Audacy to operate before fully addressing potential foreign ownership

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55:36

The Slow Fade of Radio: A Deep Dive into the...

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2024/09/27

In a world once ruled by the airwaves, the sound of radio's golden age has become a distant echo. Streaming services and social media's meteoric rise have profoundly reshaped the audio landscape, leaving traditional radio scrambling to stay afloat. This seismic shift has sent shockwaves through the industry, triggering bankruptcies, downsizing, and a ripple effect that extends to the very heart of the music industry.The Numbers Tell the Tale* Listenership: A 2023 study by Edison Research revealed a

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