Broadcast Advocate

Concerned about station security? Check this out. Did you know that your station could get FREE security advice from federal experts? Broadcasters are among the organizations that the federal Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) provides complimentary security and cybersecurity assessments. Station owners, managers, and engineering/IT personnel will want to watch this episode with David Melby, a Protective Security Advisor, and Shaheen Chaudhri, a Cybersecurity Advisor, who are both with CISA, talk with host Kyle Geissler (WI Broadcasters Assoc.) about the services available to broadcasters through the federal government.

Julie Koehn, President of Lenawee Broadcasting Company joins the podcast to talk about how important "local" is to broadcast radio and how a station of any size can have a gigantic impact in their local community. From serving listeners, advertisers, or each other, if it's about community, it's something for her station. Hosted by Amanda Fontaine (MS Association of Broadcasters)

Local Broadcast Sales President Gary Moore and Vice President Eric Moore join the Maine Association of Broadasters' Tim Moore (no relation) to discuss the importance of sales training in today's chaotic media environment. The biggest takeaway? Always. Be. Learning. Take a deep dive with Broadcast Advocate as we tap the expertise of two top media sales leaders.

Monica Armenta (NM Broadcasters Assoc.) is joined by SDC Broadcasting's Matt Martinez and Radio Ink and RBR+TVBR publisher Deborah Parenti to talk about Spanish-language radio; its growth, its challenges, and why it's one of the most vibrant and resilient sectors of broadcasting.

WEEI Red Sox Radio Network play-by-play voice Will Flemming and KSDK St. Louis Sports Director Frank Cusumano join hosts Chad Mahoney (MO Broadcasters Assoc.) and Jordan Walton (MA Broadcasters Assoc.) to discuss their paths through sports broadcasting and what an aspiring sports broadcaster can do to break into the ultra-competitive field.

Radio Advertising Bureau President and CEO Mike Hulvey joins host Oscar Rodriguez (TX Assoc. of Broadcasters) for a discussion on the continued relevance of radio and how advertisers can leverage radio's power to increase ALL of their advertising portfolio. Mike also discusses the RAB's new “The Audio Leader, THIS is Radio” initiative along with recent work from Jacobs Media and Gordon Borrell. Learn more about "The Audio Leader, THIS is Radio" on RAB.com.

With less than two weeks until NAB Show 2026, National Association of Broadcasters Executive Vice President, Industry Affairs and Innovation April Carty-Sipp joins Randy Gravley (GA Association of Broadcasters) and previews the wide array of offerings at broadcaster's biggest event of the year. From a massive show floor with hundreds of industry vendors, to dynamic sessions covering everything from Artificial Intelligence, NextGen TV, and sports broadcasting, there is truly something for everyone at NAB Show.

In a must-see episode for broadcast newsrooms across the country, Al Tompkins joins co-hosts Michelle Vetterkind (WI Broadcasters Assoc.) and Tim Vetscher (TMJ 4 , Milwaukee) to discuss measures newsrooms can take to keep journalists safe.The trio discusses current challenges, best practices, and how the First Amendment factors into news gathering.Head to https://nasba.connectedcommunity.org/meet-nasba/podcast to download a copy of Al Tompkin's "Covering Unrest: Guide for Journalists."

In this episode of Broadcast Advocate, co-host Chris Winkle (Kentucky Broadcasters Assoc.) and Wendy Paulson (Minnesota Broadcasters Assoc.) are joined by National Association of Broadcasters EVP of Government Relations Shawn Donilon, and VP, Government Affairs for Salem Media Group and VP of Public Policy for the National Religious Broadcasters Nic Anderson. The group discusses the most pertinent issues to radio and television broadcasters: Ownership, the AM Radio For Every Vehicle Act, NEXTGEN TV, and performance royalties as hundreds of broadcasters from every state are set to advocate for the industry in Washington, DC.

In this episode of Broadcast Advocate, host Casey Jones (Michigan Association of Broadcasters) sits down with Fred and Paul Jacobs of Jacobs Media to break down what CES 2026 revealed about the future of broadcasting. From the rise of applied AI to the growing importance of companionship, collaboration, and presence, the conversation focuses on how broadcasters can intentionally claim their place in an increasingly crowded media ecosystem. Rather than chasing trends, the Jacobs brothers argue that the future belongs to broadcasters who engage early, make room at the table, and help shape what comes next.