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A blog about radio in all its forms

  1. Jul 8

    Radio On Main Street with Bonneville International’s Scott Sutherland on One Voice for Radio

    In the final episode of the Radio on Main Street series recorded on-site at NAB Show 2026, RAB’s Mike Hulvey sits down with Scott Sutherland, executive vice president of regional media at Bonneville International. Additionally, Sutherland is the current treasurer of the RAB Board of Directors. In this conversation, Sutherland reflects on the current landscape for radio and the building blocks for success at Bonneville. He also shares his perspective on the continued momentum behind the One Voice for Radio initiative—and why collaborating is more critical than ever and truly makes us Better Together. Click here for Season 9: 2026 NAB Show podcasts Click here for Season 8: 2025 ANA Masters of Marketing podcasts

  2. Jul 1

    Radio On Main Street with Scott Herman, chairman of the Broadcasters Foundation of America

    In the eighth episode of the Radio on Main Street series recorded on-site at NAB Show 2026, Mike Hulvey sits down with Scott Herman, chairman of the Broadcasters Foundation of America. A longtime industry leader—formerly COO of CBS Radio and a respected former chair of the RAB Board of Directors—Herman shares what led to his deep involvement with the foundation. The conversation highlights how this work reflects a meaningful intersection of his commitment to the industry, his desire to help others and the importance of supporting broadcasters in times of need. Click here to watch the interview on our YouTube channel Click here for Season 9: 2026 NAB Show podcasts Click here for Season 8: 2025 ANA Masters of Marketing podcasts

  3. Jun 24

    Radio On Main Street with Benztown’s Dave “Chachi” Denes on Becoming an Entrepreneur and What’s Ahead for Audio

    In our Seventh episode of the Radio on Main Street series recorded on-site at NAB Show 2026, RAB’S Mike Hulvey sits down Dave Denes—otherwise known as “Chachi”—president and co-founder of Benztown. This episode offers a unique twist, blending Radio on Main Street with Chachi’s own podcast, Everybody Loves Chachi, for a dynamic, dual-perspective conversation. We hear the story behind how Benztown came to be, the creative foundation that has fueled its growth and Chachi’s perspective on what’s ahead for radio and audio. Click here to watch the interview on our YouTube channel Click here for Season 9: 2026 NAB Show podcasts Click here for Season 8: 2025 ANA Masters of Marketing podcasts

  4. Jun 17

    Radio On Main Street with Kelli Frieler on AI, Opportunity & Change

    In our sixth episode of the Radio on MainStreet series recorded on-site at NAB Show 2026, RAB’s Dave Casper sits down with Vibrant Impact’s Founder and CEO Kelli Frieler to explore how she’s turned industry change into opportunity. Drawing on her background in broadcasting, Frieler shares how she recognized early signals around AI and made the move to build her own business—focused on helping companies navigate a rapidly evolving content and discovery landscape. From her vantage point as both a former broadcaster and now an entrepreneur, the conversation highlights how AI is reshaping the way content is created, surfaced and valued—and what it takes to help clients adapt and stay competitive and making sure they start exploring their AI solutions and offerings. Click here to watch the interview on our YouTube channel Click here for Season 9: 2026 NAB Show podcasts Click here for Season 8: 2025 ANA Masters of Marketing podcasts

  5. Jun 10

    Radio On Main Street with Mike McVay on the Importance of Mentorship and Paying it Forward

    In this episode of the Radio on Main Street series recorded on-site at NAB Show 2026, Mike Hulvey sits down with Mike McVay, president of McVay Media. One of radio’s leading programmers and talent coaches, McVay’s career has truly catapulted so many other broadcasters’ careers. The night prior to the recording, McVay was honored with the Erica Farber Impact Award from Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio (MIW), recognizing his lasting contributions to the radio industry. In this conversation, he reflects on his career journey, the experiences that have shaped his perspective and his outlook on what’s ahead for radio. Click here to watch the interview on our YouTube channel Click here for Season 9: 2026 NAB Show podcasts Click here for Season 8: 2025 ANA Masters of Marketing podcasts

  6. Jun 3

    Radio On Main Street with Salem Surround’s Jon Latzer on AI and Audio’s Future

    In our fourth episode of the Radio on Main Street series, recorded on-site at NAB Show 2026, RAB’s senior vice president of digital services sits down with Salem Surround’s Senior Vice President Jon Latzer. In this conversation, Latzer shares his perspective on how audio companies must evolve as AI reshapes search, discovery, and audience behavior. As platforms increasingly surface answers without sending users to original sources, content strategy is becoming more critical than ever. Latzer also explores what this means for broadcasters: the need to create content that stands out, build direct audience relationships, and ensure audio remains visible and valuable in an increasingly AI-driven media ecosystem.  Click here to watch the interview on our YouTube channel Click here for Season 9: 2026 NAB Show podcasts Click here for Season 8: 2025 ANA Masters of Marketing podcasts

  7. May 27

    Radio On Main Street with Urban One’s Eddie Harrell on Radio and its Opportunities

    In our third episode of the Radio on Main Street series recorded on-site at NAB Show 2026, Mike Hulvey sits down with Eddie Harrell, co-president of the audio division at Urban One. In this episode, we hear about Harrell’s path to his current role, his perspective on the continued growth of audio and what’s ahead for Urban One. Harrell is also a member of RAB’s Multicultural Committee, and we get his perspective on the radio industry as well. Click here to watch the interview on our YouTube channel Click here for Season 9: 2026 NAB Show podcasts Click here for Season 8: 2025 ANA Masters of Marketing podcasts

  8. May 20

    Radio On Main Street with CBS Correspondent and podcaster Mo Rocca on Storytelling

    In our second episode of the Radio on Main Street series recorded on-site at NAB Show 2026, RAB’s Mike Hulvey sits down with Mo Rocca of CBS Sunday Morning. At this year’s show, Rocca was honored with the 2026 Library of American Broadcasting Foundation (LABF) Insight Award, recognizing his distinctive and impactful approach to storytelling. Known for uncovering the unexpected and bringing humanity to every story, Rocca reflects on his unconventional career path, his enduring curiosity and the craft behind stories that connect across audiences.  Click here to watch the interview on our YouTube channel Click here for Season 9: 2026 NAB Show podcasts Click here for Season 8: 2025 ANA Masters of Marketing podcasts

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