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Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast

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Broadcast Dialogue – The Podcast dives deep into the ever-changing world of radio, television, and digital media. Each episode features interviews with industry leaders, innovators, and rising stars, exploring everything from the latest technological advancements to the ongoing impact of broadcasting on society.

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CMW Lifetime Achievement honouree David Farrell

June 26, 2024 15:53 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MB

David Farrell was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award during Canadian Music Week (CMW) recognizing his more than five-decade career covering the music and broadcast industry. Farrell published industry publication The Record for 20 years, before co-founding FYI Music News, which was acquired by Billboard Canada last year. He joins Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast to talk about the ups and downs of writing about radio and records, the state of music journalism, and more. Se...

Radiodays North America wrap w/ Cheryl Foster, Randy Lennox & Kevin Barton

June 20, 2024 04:35 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MB

With Radiodays North America 2024 behind us, sometimes it's the events around a conference that reflect ongoing confidence and optimism in the industry. The word "viability" has been thrown around a lot this year in regards to radio, but the first annual Pat Grierson Sales Person Award recipient is proof that success is possible even in a soft advertising climate, recording sales of $7 million in 2022. Cheryl Foster from Stingray’s 93.5 Today Radio (CFXJ-FM) and boom 97.3 (CHBM-FM) ...

Allan Waters Broadcast Hall of Fame inductee Dave Charles

June 19, 2024 19:47 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MB

Dave Charles is marking 60 years in radio, a career filled with highlights that include the launch of Toronto's Q107 (CILQ-FM), consulting at stations around the globe, and helping emerging artists - like a young Celine Dion - get airplay. Charles, who continues to consult under the banner of Media RESULTS Inc., was recognized at the Radiodays North America Awards Luncheon during Canadian Music Week (CMW). He joins Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast to reflect on his six decades work...

Allan Waters Young Broadcaster of the Year Luke Rodriguez

June 02, 2024 09:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MB

Luke Rodriguez has been named the 2024 Allan Waters Young Broadcaster of the Year. Currently the host of afternoon drive on Edmonton's 104.9 Virgin Radio (CFMG-FM) and the station's Assistant Program Director, he'll be recognized at Radiodays North America during Canadian Music Week. He joins us to talk about his broadcast journey thus far, chasing a radio career in uncertain times, and he shares his advice to other young broadcasters.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pri...

Radioplayer update with Yann Legarson & Paul Kaye

May 30, 2024 00:42 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MB

Yann Legarson, CEO of Radioplayer Worldwide, and Paul Kaye, Board Chair for Radioplayer Canada and Head of Audio for Rogers Sports & Media, join Broadcast Dialogue publisher and Radioplayer Country Manager Shawn Smith to talk about the organization's latest developments and tease their upcoming panel at Radiodays North America in Toronto. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Virgin Radio International Chief Content Officer Ronnie Stanton

May 23, 2024 00:59 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB

Veteran radio programmer Ronnie Stanton joins this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast to talk about his new gig as Virgin Radio International's Chief Content Officer and why it's reinvigorated his optimism about the future of radio. Ronnie also teases two upcoming sessions he'll host at Radiodays North America in Toronto, June 2-4, highlighting some of radio's successes in his native Australia. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice ...

Canadian Academy Lifetime Achievement honouree Marilyn Denis

May 16, 2024 00:16 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MB

The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television is recognizing broadcast veteran Marilyn Denis with a Lifetime Achievement Award, honouring a Canadian for a lifetime of work that has had a profound impact on the media industry at home or abroad. Currently the long-running co-host of mornings on Toronto's CHUM 104.5, Marilyn Denis joins Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast to talk about her career, her feelings on the end of Cityline, changing consumer habits, and more. See Privacy Policy ...

Young Global Leader and CPAC anchor Omayra Issa

May 08, 2024 00:00 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MB

Omayra Issa has been recognized by the World Economic Forum as a Young Global Leader, chosen from thousands of applicants under 40 from around the world. Born in Morocco and raised in Niger and Saskatchewan, she joined CPAC (Cable Public Affairs Channel) earlier this year after a decade with CBC/Radio-Canada, filing across television, radio and digital in both official languages. Her career of many firsts includes becoming the first Black woman journalist to present the Kesterton L...

Podcaster and investigative journalist Connie Walker

May 01, 2024 20:12 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MB

Stolen: Surviving St. Michael's, the second season of Connie Walker's podcast for Gimlet Media, delved into her own family's history with residential school abuse, marking a breakthrough for the investigative journalist who has been recognized with a Pulitzer Prize and Peabody Award, among other accolades, including making the Time 100 list of most influential people of 2024. We welcome Walker to the podcast to talk about that breakthrough, what's next as Stolen searches for a new ...

Tarzan Dan's big comeback

April 25, 2024 02:09 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MB

After helming afternoon drive on Calgary's Q107 for six years, Tarzan Dan Freeman was unexpectedly laid off less than 10 days before Christmas in 2022, followed by what he says was one of his hardest years ever convinced his radio career was most likely over. But like every good comeback story, Freeman now finds himself with a new coast-to-coast show, hosting middays across iHeartRadio's Bounce Radio network. Tarzan Dan joins us on Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast to talk about be...

The History of Roz & Mocha

April 17, 2024 22:49 - 43 minutes - 40 MB

Roz & Mocha will celebrate 15 years on-air together this August. Originating from Toronto's KiSS 92.5 (CKIS-FM) and heard across Rogers Sports & Media's KiSS radio network, we welcome the morning duo to Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast to talk about The History of Roz & Mocha - a new audio docuseries exploring their origin story. Among other topics, we dive into their on-air relationship and staying power, and why as a networked show they're fighting the live and local philosophy. ...

Dielectric President Keith Pelletier

April 09, 2024 18:10 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MB

Analytics represent another area of explosive technological growth as broadcast manufacturers embrace descriptive analytics. That includes Dielectric, which is sprinkling in a pinch of predictive modelling to make systemic changes to its design and production process for antennas.  Dielectric President Keith Pelletier joins this special, sponsored episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast to talk about why RF is where analytics may be needed the most, and more. See Privacy Poli...

Cabin Radio editor Ollie Williams

April 03, 2024 19:53 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MB

Yellowknife online radio station Cabin Radio was denied an FM licence last year. But then, last summer's wildfires threatened the community of 20,000. That's prompted the CRTC to announce that it is re-opening applications to serve the market after Cabin Radio's appeal for an exception. Ollie Williams, the editor of Cabin Radio, joins Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast to talk about the twists and turns of the regulatory process over the last five years, perseverance, and the enduri...

Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast: Steve Murphy on 'Murphy's Logic' and 45 years in news

March 18, 2024 17:51 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MB

"Murphy's Logic" is the title of longtime CTV Atlantic anchorman Steve Murphy's latest book, the name of his long-running opinion segment on CTV Atlantic News at Six. Murphy joins us on Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast to share his insights after 45 years in the news business, including his takes on media bias, the future of journalism, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Steve Murphy on 'Murphy's Logic' and 45 years in news

March 18, 2024 17:51 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MB

"Murphy's Logic" is the title of longtime CTV Atlantic anchorman Steve Murphy's latest book, the name of his long-running opinion segment on CTV Atlantic News at Six. Murphy joins us on Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast to share his insights after 45 years in the news business, including his takes on media bias, the future of journalism, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sarah Burke on the launch of the Women in Media podcast network

March 07, 2024 21:47 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MB

Just in time for International Women's Day, Canadian media personality, producer, and host Sarah Burke, has announced the launch of the Women In Media Network, a new home for women and gender-diverse podcasters. Burke joins us on Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast to talk about why she feels it's time to shake up the Canadian podcast landscape and start a collective dedicated to empowering women through podcasting.    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California P...

Stingray SVP Steve Jones on radio's appeal for a greater share of the federal ad spend

February 29, 2024 19:49 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MB

The federal government spent more than $86 million on advertising during fiscal 2022-23. 71% of that was with digital media, including nearly $14 million that went to social platforms like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Just 14% or $2.68 million was radio ad time. Steve Jones, Senior Vice-President of Brands & Content for Stingray Radio, returns to Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast as Stingray and a coalition of 20 independent broadcasters - including Pattison Media, Vista Radio, E...

Trey Morris of the Center for Sales Strategy

February 20, 2024 19:15 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MB

With radio's viability in question as of late, we welcome Trey Morris of the Center for Sales Strategy to Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast to talk about the latest CSS Media Sales Report. Among other hot button issues we tackle are striking the right hybrid work balance, selling in what's agreed is the hardest-ever climate to get that first appointment, and we discuss making radio cool again. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://...

World Radio Day with NCRA's Barry Rooke & more

February 12, 2024 18:14 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MB

World Radio Day this year is all about celebrating radio's second century of service as one of the most dependable and widely used forms of media across the globe. To mark the day this year, the National Campus & Community Radio Association (NCRA) and Farm Radio International are hosting a live broadcast from downtown Ottawa on Carleton University's CKCU, celebrating the essential role the medium is still playing, particularly in areas underserved by other media. That's especially...

Vista Radio President Bryan Edwards talks pending Bell acquisition

February 08, 2024 23:12 - 8 minutes - 8.16 MB

Bell is undertaking its largest restructuring initiative in 30 years, announcing it’s reducing its workforce by 4,800 positions and selling 45 of its 103 radio stations, pending CRTC approval. Seven independent buyers, including Vista Radio, are poised to acquire those divested radio properties. Vista President Bryan Edwards joins us on this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast to talk about why this is a good news story for radio, why Vista plans to retain and grow the sta...

Amanda Cupido on the next generation of Radio Trailblazers

January 25, 2024 04:30 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MB

Amanda Cupido is among the new faces that have joined the Radio Trailblazers, the organization recognizing women who've blazed new trails in radio for almost 20 years, as it issues its call for nominations for the Rosalie Award, annually handed out during Canadian Music Week (CMW) in the spirit of legendary CKLW music director Rosalie Trombley. Cupido, the founder of Lead Podcasting and the former Director of Talk & Talent at 640 (CFIQ-AM) Toronto, joins Broadcast Dialogue - The Po...

Journalist Dave Seglins on 'Taking Care in News: 2024 industry discussions on well-being'

January 09, 2024 16:50 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

The Canadian Journalism Forum on Violence and Trauma, the Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) and the Carleton University School of Journalism are hosting a special series of online industry forums tackling the critical issue of the mental health and well-being of those in the news industry. "Taking Care in News: 2024 industry discussions on well-being" is open to journalists, editors, managers, educators and students. On this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast, we ...

Steve Pratt talks Competitive Differentiation Strategy

January 05, 2024 23:10 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MB

Finding what makes you or your brand stand out is the mission of Steve Pratt's new endeavour The Department of Differentiation.  Launched with partners Jennifer Ouano, one of Pratt's former co-founders at Pacific Content, and Deborah Coll - an executive strategist who has worked with 980 CKNW, the Vancouver Canucks and Grizzlies, and Expedia - the new company aims to help organizations set themselves apart in the crowded consumer landscape, offering what they're calling "Competitiv...

MusicMaster Director of Technical Services Jerry Parker

December 29, 2023 18:33 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MB

Over 40 years, MusicMaster has forged a path to become the world's most flexible and intuitive music scheduling system.  Jerry Parker is Director of Technical Services for MusicMaster. And with the bench strength of he and the entire team, it’s no wonder the company has a lock on the Canadian marketplace -- with MusicMaster Pro and MusicMaster CS – Client Server Edition. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-n...

The 2023 Canadian Radio Awards

December 14, 2023 22:02 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MB

The Canadian Radio Awards are here! In this special bonus episode, we go over the results and give you our thoughts on the lineup this year, speaking to some of the winners about their year in radio. The categories and their winners are as follows: Station of the Year - presented by NLogic Major - 94.5 Virgin Radio (CFBT-FM), Bell Media, Vancouver Medium - Energy 106 (CHWE-FM), Evanov Communications. Winnipeg Small - 103.5 Capital FM (CKGC-FM), Northern Lights Entertainment, Iq...

2023 OAB Hall of Fame Award recipient Doug Kirk

November 23, 2023 03:35 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MB

Durham Radio President and Founder Doug Kirk is the recipient of this year's Ontario Association of Broadcasters (OAB) board-nominated lifetime achievement honour. Kirk, who has grown Durham Radio from a single station in Ajax, ON in 1994 to seven stations today, used his acceptance speech to take aim at the CRTC - which was notably absent from this year's gathering, as well as big broadcasters practicing widespread consolidation. Broadcast Dialogue caught up with Kirk following t...

Exploring creative tech in storytelling

November 07, 2023 03:36 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MB

Beyond bringing film to audiences, the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) has made an effort in recent years to explore new technology and champion local artists and tech talent. VIFF presented the second edition of Signals at this year's festival, in partnership with DigiBC, an interactive exhibition featuring 35 curated projects that investigate the potential of creative tech in storytelling from interactive AI to Augmented Reality installations. On this episode of Bro...

CPAC President & CEO Christa Dickenson

September 23, 2023 00:40 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MB

CPAC President & CEO Christa Dickensen, who joined CPAC from Telefilm almost exactly one year ago, joins us on Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast to talk about her return to the channel at a time when journalism is in jeopardy and the broadcast landscape undergoing complex transformation. Under the mentorship of Rogers' Vice-Chair Phil Lind over the past year, she also talks about carrying on the late CPAC founder's legacy to uphold the torch of democracy. See Privacy Policy at http...

Shane Cyr on Dielectric's Journey to the Empire State Building

September 13, 2023 17:04 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MB

Dielectric has taken part in its share of RF installations at iconic transmission sites, from atop Mount Wilson in Los Angeles to One World Trade Center in New York City. Dielectric recently installed an antenna system to support transmission for WEDW-DT, part of the Connecticut Public Television (CPTV) PBS member network that has now improved reach into the coveted New York City television market.  Mechanical Engineer Shane Cyr joins our publisher Shawn Smith on Broadcast Dialogu...

Troy "Stevens" Schaab on his radio memoir "Go With Me On This"

September 07, 2023 04:46 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MB

Troy Schaab - better known by his on-air handle Troy Stevens - the former co-founder and President of L.A. Radio Group - the original licensee of KRAZE FM (CKIK-FM) Red Deer and Sunny 94 (CJUV-FM) Lacombe, Alberta - has penned a memoir reliving his 24 years in radio.   In his words "Go With Me On This" is "simply a story about a Saskatchewan farm kid who took his dreams and ran like hell."   We welcome Troy to Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast to talk about his life-long love aff...

Talk radio veteran Charles Adler on transitioning to podcasting

August 17, 2023 05:42 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB

Charles Adler doesn't have a lot of time or love left for radio anymore. The veteran talk host, who parted ways with Corus Radio in 2021, transitioned into podcasting earlier this summer with the launch of The Charles Adler Show, in partnership with Crier Media and the Sound Off Podcast Network, making his podcasting debut at #1 on the Canadian News Commentary chart. He joins us on Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast to share his unfiltered thoughts on the state of Canadian media and...

94.9 The Rock's Doug Elliott and Steven J. Kerzner on reviving live overnights

July 27, 2023 02:45 - 44 minutes - 41 MB

At a time when most radio stations are maximizing their voice tracking, airing syndicated programming, or introducing listeners to AI-generated content in off-peak listening hours, Durham's Radio's 94.9 The Rock (CKGE-FM) - licensed to Oshawa, ON - has gone in the opposite direction, launching a live overnight show hosted by cable TV and MuchMusic icon Ed the Sock.   On this episode of the podcast, we welcome Steven Kerzner, the voice behind Ed the Sock, and Program Director Doug ...

Radiodays North America highlights feat. James Cridland, Lawrence Galkoff, Steve Pratt & Peter Niegel

June 29, 2023 07:59 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MB

Among the recurring themes out of the many discussions that took place - both on stage and off - at the inaugural Radiodays North America event, were the need to attract younger audiences, shifting consumer listening habits, including the ongoing battle for in-car, audience measurement challenges, and of course the artificial intelligence vs. authenticity debate. On the latest episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast, we talk to conference veterans including PodNews editor James ...

2023 Allan Waters Young Broadcaster of the Year Jenny West

June 22, 2023 05:47 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MB

Jenny West, one-half of the afternoon drive show on Pattison Media's The Zone @ 91-3 (CJZN-FM) in Victoria, is this year's Allan Waters Young Broadcaster of the Year, annually presented in memory of late programmer Steve Young. West joined us on Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast in advance of Canadian Music Week in Toronto where she received her award during Radiodays North America. In this episode, we cover everything from her podcasting and charity endeavours - which happen to in...

Jimmy Pattison in conversation with Pattison Media President Rod Schween at BCAB

May 29, 2023 23:11 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MB

On this special edition of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast, we bring you the opportunity to listen in on a conversation from the recent BC Association of Broadcasters (BCAB) Conference between Pattison Media President Rod Schween and Jimmy Pattison, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Jim Pattison Group. Now 94, Pattison still goes into the office six to seven days a week, overseeing one of Canada's largest privately-held companies, which in addition to 48 radio and three television ...

Peter Niegel & Nik Goodman on bringing the spirit of Radiodays to North America

May 25, 2023 02:34 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MB

With Radiodays set to make its North American debut June 8-9, during Canadian Music Week in Toronto, we welcome General Manager and CEO Peter Niegel, and Head of Programming, Nik Goodman, to the podcast. Peter and Nik join us to talk about bringing the spirit of Radiodays to this side of the pond, all the buzz from Radiodays Europe in Prague, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. ...

Radio Trailblazer Maie Pauts

May 18, 2023 05:49 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MB

Veteran Toronto radio personality Maie Pauts is the recipient of the 2023 Rosalie Award, recognizing Canadian women who’ve blazed new trails in radio, named for legendary CKLW Windsor Music Director Rosalie Trombley. Pauts, who this year is marking her fourth decade on-air, is currently heard in middays on Stingray’s boom 97.3 (CHBM-FM) Toronto. She joins this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast to talk about her journey through the industry, its constant evolution, and wo...

NAB Show recap #2 feat. Magnifi, MaxxKonnect, Vu Technologies & more

May 11, 2023 01:28 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

On this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast, we bring you part two of our recap from NAB Show 2023. If a theme emerged this year, it was the proliferation of Artificial Intelligence-powered solutions and virtual production on the show floor, inducing feelings from apprehension to excitement for their potential. We also talk to MaxxKonnect President Josh Bohn, who was behind pop-up radio station, MaxxRadio in the West Hall.  In addition to Bohn, featured on this episode are ...

NAB Show recap #1 feat. SMPTE Executive Director David Grindle

April 27, 2023 06:07 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MB

This episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast is the first in a series recapping NAB Show 2023 in Las Vegas, starting with a conversation with David Grindle, the Executive Director of SMPTE (Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers), who took the helm of the organization last July. We also catch up with Paul Beck, President of the Museum of Broadcast Technology in Woonsocket, Rhode Island to talk about preserving broadcasting's analog heritage and the museum's move into...

Tracy Moore on her journey to becoming a Changemaker

April 14, 2023 22:59 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MB

Tracy Moore, the award-winning host of Citytv's Cityline, has been honoured by the Canadian Academy of Cinema & Television with The Changemaker Award, recognizing a Canadian media personality using their voice or platform to call out systemic racism and discrimination and promote values of equity and inclusion. Moore joins us on this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast to talk about her journey to becoming a changemaker, the evolving climate for inclusivity in Canadian medi...

Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television CEO Tammy Frick

March 31, 2023 22:06 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MB

It's been a few years since the Canadian Screen Awards took place in front of a live audience, but in a few weeks Canadian Screen Week makes its in-person return with seven awards shows celebrating Canada's screen media and the talent behind it, culminating in a star-studded broadcast special on CBC on April 16, hosted by comedian Samantha Bee. Tammy Frick, CEO of the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (the Canadian Academy), joins us on this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - Th...

RTDNA Canada President Lis Travers

March 24, 2023 20:13 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MB

Over the last number of years, RTDNA Canada's membership had dwindled to just over 100 members as newsrooms tighten budgets and freeze travel for news directors. However, under the leadership of current president Lis Travers, numbers have rebounded over the last few months as the association looks to evolve with the industry.  Travers joins us on this episode to talk about the RTDNA's aggressive membership drive and new board of directors, in addition to why she feels we need to sp...

Village Media CEO Jeff Elgie on Bill C-18, generative AI & more

March 18, 2023 01:18 - 26 minutes - 24 MB

Jeff Elgie is the CEO of Village Media, a growing network of more than two dozen local news sites that run on the Sault Ste. Marie company's proprietary content management system that it also licenses to other publishers. In this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast, Elgie takes us inside the company's business model and its recent push into Queen's Park, in addition to touching on some hot button issues including why he's NOT a fan of Bill C-18, the Online News Act, and how...

Ross Davies on the launch of Radiodays North America

March 10, 2023 23:43 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MB

Radiodays North America will make its debut in Toronto, June 8-9. Replacing the long-running Radio Active conference that's historically taken place during Canadian Music Week, CMW has patnered with Radiodays Europe to bring the conference brand to North America. On this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast, we welcome Ross Davies, one of the leads on the Radiodays North America steering committee, to talk about bringing the event to this side of the pond and renewing excit...

CNN and CTV marketing veteran Rick Lewchuk

March 02, 2023 06:31 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MB

Rick Lewchuk, who most recently served as Senior Vice President, Creative Marketing and Brand Standards for CNN Worldwide, has unveiled his new firm Film at 11 Marketing, providing coaching for news, sports, and entertainment marketers. For over a decade, Lewchuk oversaw on-air and off-channel brand and marketing for all CNN Worldwide businesses including CNN, CNN International, CNN en Español, HLN, CNN Go, and CNN Digital. That followed nearly 20 years in senior-level executive po...

Jess Milton takes us 'Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe'

February 14, 2023 23:27 - 38 minutes - 35 MB

There are few modern radio programs in the storytelling genre that have resonated with audiences like The Vinyl Cafe. Hosted by the late Stuart McLean, the long-running CBC Radio show, aired from 1994 to 2016, in addition to public radio in the U.S. and UK. For the first time, The Vinyl Cafe's longtime producer Jess Milton is sharing behind-the-scenes stories from her 15 years working on and touring with the show.   She joins us on this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast ...

Richard Koo & Florence Girot discuss CMF's Key Trends Report

February 06, 2023 04:27 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

The Canada Media Fund (CMF) has released its 11th annual Key Trends Report, exploring how the screen-based industries might evolve in the coming years, including where advertising, viewer habits, and media technology are headed.  On this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast, we welcome the CMF's Richard Koo, VP, Analytics & Strategic Insights, and Florence Girot, Manager Foresight and Innovation, to discuss this year's findings; why the death of traditional tv is overstated;...

WABE President Tessa Potter on the importance of industry connection

January 27, 2023 19:36 - 28 minutes - 26 MB

Tessa Potter, President of WABE (Western Association of Broadcast Engineers) - the first woman to lead the volunteer organization - joins us on this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast to talk about the state of broadcast engineering, the challenges of training the next generation, the importance of industry connection, and plans for WABE's upcoming conference in Vancouver this fall. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar...

CMPA's Andrew Addison on the in-person return of Prime Time

January 18, 2023 22:29 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MB

After two years of virtual events, the Canadian Media Producers Association's Prime Time, Canada's pre-eminent conference for media production, broadcasting, distribution and media policy, makes its in-person return, Feb. 1-3 in Ottawa. Andrew Addison, CMPA's Vice-President of Communications, Marketing & Membership, joins us on this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast to talk about Prime Time's expansion, the appetite to return to in-person events, and this year's speaker's...

Zane Schwartz, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of the Investigative Journalism Foundation

January 12, 2023 03:52 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MB

The current reality is that it's harder than ever to do investigative journalism amidst a broken freedom of information system and tight resources, in the shadow of bigger-than-ever crisis PR machines.   The Investigative Journalism Foundation (IJF) has launched in Canada aimed at helping change that with the introduction of a series of searchable databases tracking political donations, lobbying and charitable tax returns. On this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast, we we...