Episodes
Nov. 29, 2019
Jeff Vidler of Audience Insights Inc. on the 2019 Canadian Podcast Listener Study
On this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast, we welcome Jeff Vidler of Audience Insights Inc. back to the podcast to talk about the findings of the 2019 Canadian Podcast Listener Study.
We cover what Canadians are listening to, why on-demand audio is the next destination for advertisers, an…
Nov. 23, 2019
Spotify Canada & the Canadian Country Music Association on elevating Canadian country globally
The Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) and Spotify Canada have kicked off a partnership, the foundation of which is an extension of the CCMA's existing LIVE Country brand.
On this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast, Nathan Wiszniak, Head of Artist & Label Marketing for Spotify Canad…
Nov. 15, 2019
Duncan Stewart, Director of Tech, Media and Telecom Research, Deloitte Canada
The theme of the Ontario Association of Broadcasters (OAB) recent Connection '19 conference was 'future-proofing' and as such Duncan Stewart, Deloitte Canada's director of Tech, Media and Telecom research, kicked off the event with a snapshot of Deloitte's annual Predictions report for the industry…
Nov. 2, 2019
An i'view w/ Canadian Broadcast Standards Council Chair Sylvie Courtemanche
The Canadian Broadcast Standards Council, the independent organization that establishes standards for private Canadian broadcasters, is seeking a younger perspective. On this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast, we talk to CBSC chair Sylvie Courtemanche about the need for younger adjudicato…
Oct. 18, 2019
An I'view w/ Lenore Gibson, Chair, Canadian Association of Broadcasters
Broadcast Dialogue had a chance to catch up with Lenore Gibson, Chair of the Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB), at the recent B.C. Association of Broadcasters (BCAB) conference in Victoria.
Gibson, who doubles as Senior Regulatory Counsel for Bell, covers the CAB's current lobbying efforts…
Oct. 11, 2019
An i'view w/ Numeris President & CEO Neil McEneaney
On the latest episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast, editor Connie Thiessen got a rare opportunity to sit down with Numeris President & CEO Neil McEneaney.
McEneaney gets us up to speed on continuous measurement as Numeris moves toward the first transitional data release in December, the lat…
Oct. 9, 2019
AUDIO360 and the future of audio advertising
Bell Media and Stingray have partnered to launch AUDIO360, a new multi-platform audio sales solution that allows media buyers to follow a listener through their daily audio journey. It targets consumers not by demography or location, but by what they love.
On this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - Th…
Sept. 27, 2019
An i'view w/ four-time CCMA Music Director of the Year Amanda Kingsland
On this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast, Amanda Kingsland, Program Director at Country 101.1 (CKBY-FM) Ottawa and National Music Director for the Rogers' Country Brand. Kingsland is coming off an impressive fourth consecutive Music Director of the Year (large market) win at the Canadian…
Sept. 24, 2019
An i'view with Peter Mansbridge on his indie election podcast The Bridge
On this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast, Peter Mansbridge, former CBC chief correspondent, on his new self-produced podcast The Bridge - a nightly look at developments in the ongoing federal election.
We talk to Mansbridge about #elxn43, taking the political temperature of Canadians, an…
Sept. 14, 2019
An I'view w/ Mathieu Turbide, VP of Digital Content, Quebecor on QUB Radio
QUB Radio, the digital radio and podcast platform launched by Quebecor Media last October, recently introduced the concept of a customizable morning show. It allows listeners to build their own programming based on personal preference.
On this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast, Mathieu Tu…
Sept. 7, 2019
An I'view w/ Lorie Russell on helping Toronto's jazz.fm get its groove back
It's been a tumultuous year for Toronto not-for-profit station jazz.fm.
On this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast, Lorie Russell, the station's new vice-president and managing director, on how jazz.fm is getting its groove back.
Aug. 30, 2019
An Interview w/ Richard Conlon - SoundExchange - the future of music licensing for the podcast space
SoundExchange, the Washington, D.C.-based non-profit collective rights management organization, made waves a few weeks ago with the announcement that it's collaborating with SourceAudio and Podcastmusic.com to make label and publisher-owned music available to the podcast industry.
On this episode …
Aug. 23, 2019
An Interview with Boom 97.3 program director Troy McCallum on keeping Classic Hits radio fresh
On this episode of Broadcast Dialogue, The Podcast, Troy McCallum, program director of Toronto's boom 97.3 (CHBM-FM).
McCallum joins us to talk about the challenges of keeping the Classic Hits format fresh, his incessant search for the next big idea, and the station's new web series "The First Time…
Aug. 17, 2019
CKNW celebrates 75 years feat. station alumni Bill Good, George Garrett, Shirley Stocker & more
On this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast, conversations with CKNW NewsTalk 980 alumni Bill Good, Shirley Stocker, George Garrett, Barb Welsh, Jordan Armstrong and Corus National AM director Larry Gifford on the legacy of the Vancouver heritage station as it celebrates its 75th Anniversar…
Aug. 13, 2019
An Interview with Kevin Newman on his pivot to podcasting
Kevin Newman is the latest broadcaster to announce a move into the podcast space. Arguably one of the most successful broadcasters Canada has ever produced, Newman revealed last week he’s stepping away from CTV’s flagship investigative program W5 to host Attention Control -- a new podcast for iHear…
Aug. 3, 2019
An Interview with John Lawford, executive director of the Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC)
The CRTC has unveiled its Internet Code for internet service providers, aimed at better safeguarding Canadians against the shady practices of big telecom. While introducing measures like more frequent usage warnings and an extended cancellation period, some public interest groups say the code doesn…
July 26, 2019
An Interview with Elmer Hildebrand, CEO of Golden West Broadcasting
On this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast, Golden West Broadcasting CEO Elmer Hildebrand.
The Canadian Association of Broadcasters' Hall of Famer, who has now been in radio for more than six decades, talks about how Golden West Radio has weathered shifting consumer habits with its commitm…
July 12, 2019
Highlights from the 2019 WAB Hall of Fame inductions w/ Boyd Kozak & Bob Ridley
On this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast, we have highlights from this year's Western Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame inductions -- longtime QX104 Winnipeg personality Boyd Kozak and CHAT Medicine Hat sports director and voice of the WHL Medicine Hat Tigers Bob Ridley.
July 6, 2019
New internet stations aim to reinvent radio w/ guests Allan Holender & Joey Cee
We've asked the question before on this podcast - what would radio look like if it were invented after the internet?
A couple of new Canadian internet radio stations are exploring that - Maple Music Cafe - launched this past New Year's Eve by Toronto music industry veteran Joey Cee and OkanaganVall…
June 29, 2019
Elevating Young & Diverse Voices in Broadcasting w/ Denise Donlon
One of this year's Canadian Music Week panels brought together a cross-section of emerging broadcast talent to explore how to elevate young and diverse voices.
CHUM-FM morning host Jamar McNeil, Kiss 104.9 Vancouver's Kevin Lim and Sonia Sidhu, Missy Knott from 95.7 ELMNT FM, Virgin Radio Toronto's…
June 21, 2019
Numeris answers your questions about continuous measurement
Numeris is set to start year-round measurement in all radio diary markets starting in August.
On this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast, we bring you highlights from the Numeris Town Hall at the recent Western Association of Broadcasters' Conference, where those in attendance got to pose…
June 14, 2019
An Interview with Paul Jacobs, Jacobs Media Strategies
Media strategist Paul Jacobs addressed the 2019 Western Association of Broadcasters conference and his message to the room was pretty straightforward - not enough change is happening in Canadian broadcasting amidst the digital shift.
June 7, 2019
Highlights from the 2019 Canadian Music & Broadcast Industry Awards
If you weren't at the recent 2019 Canadian Music & Broadcast Industry Awards, among this year's Hall of Fame inductees were longtime CJAY92 Calgary morning man Gerry Forbes, coast to coast rock radio legend Brother Jake Edwards - who currently helms mornings at TSN 1040 Vancouver, and legendary CKO…
May 31, 2019
An Interview with Barry Rooke, executive director, National Campus and Community Radio Association
What's believed to be the largest gathering on record of Canadian campus and community radio stations is happening June 4-6 in Toronto.
On this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast - Barry Rooke, president of the National Campus and Community Radio Association (NCRA), on community radio's on…