On this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast, we welcome Andrew Cash to talk about taking the helm of the Canadian Independent Music Association as the Canadian music scene faces an uncertain future, the organization's push for a more flexible CanCon definition, and his take on controversial amendments to Bill C-10.

CIMA President Andrew Cash on the Canadian music scene's uncertain future, Bill C-10 & more

California-based intellectual property broker and producer Storied Media Group (SMG) recently turned its eye north of the border, signing Canadaland as a client.

With over 150 projects sold since 2013, SMG specializes in curating stories based on original journalism, podcasts and video games - from publishers like the Washington Post, NPR and the New York Times - and marketing those stories to film and television producers.

Todd Hoffman, the founder and CEO of Storied Media Group joins Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast to talk about the future of storytelling and transactional IP.

Todd Hoffman of Storied Media Group on the future of storytelling and transactional IP

After parting ways with Sportsnet Radio earlier this year, this was supposed to be the summer of Dave Cadeau...but the Hamilton Tiger Cats had other ideas.

Cadeau, the former Director of Programming for Sports Radio at Rogers Sports & Media, has been recruited as the Executive Director of the new Ti-Cats Audio Network - an in-house content machine super-serving fans with daily and game day programming - amid increasingly scant resources in conventional broadcasting.

On this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast, we welcome Dave Cadeau to talk about the future of pro-sports media content and the ever-changing sports radio landscape.

Dave Cadeau on the evolution of sports media

Hilary Brown knew she wanted to be a foreign correspondent when there were no women on the job. She ended up becoming the first female foreign correspondent for ABC News, reporting from trouble-spots around the globe from the early 1970s onward for more than 35 years, filing from every continent except Antarctica.

From Vietnam - where she was one of the last journalists to be lifted by helicopter from the roof of the American Embassy in Saigon - to Sarajevo, Baghdad, Jerusalem, and eventually the CBC Toronto anchor desk.

We welcome Hilary Brown to this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast to talk about her new memoir War Tourist, which documents a well-lived life as well as some of the baggage that comes with a lifetime of covering conflict.

Hilary Brown on new memoir 'War Tourist'

On this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast we welcome Julie Adam, Head of News & Entertainment at Rogers Sports & Media, and first-time author to talk about her new book, Imperfectly Kind: Why Kindness Is The Must-Have Superpower You Need To Lead.

I know what a lot of you radio and TV veterans are thinking -- the broadcast industry and kindness aren't exactly symbiotic...and that's one of the questions we put to Adam, who acknowledges some of her own career missteps as she ascended the management ladder.

We also talk about some of the people who've inspired her along the way, navigating the pandemic, and more.

Julie Adam on 'Imperfectly Kind' leadership

The Joe Rogan Experience continues to be the biggest podcast globally on Spotify - and consistently the most listened to show in Canada, despite the recent misinformation controversy that motivated artists like Neil Young and Joni Mitchell to demand removal of their catalogues from the streamer and prompted Spotify to jettison more than 40 episodes of JRE from the platform.

Signal Hill Insights decided to dig deeper into the court of public opinion and so on this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast, we welcome back Jeff Vidler to talk about their latest research, Spotify, and the state of podcasting in Canada.

Jeff Vidler talks Joe Rogan, Spotify & the state of podcasting

Last weekend, a number of camera crews covering the Pacific Highway border crossing protest, south of Vancouver, were swarmed, jostled, yelled at and spit on – one of many such incidents that’s happened across the country over the last few weeks that is changing the way journalists are doing their jobs in an effort to “blend in” where possible.

In Metro Vancouver, ongoing protests have also been coming to the media outlets themselves, with rotating “Media is the Virus” rallies held outside CTV, Global, CBC and Citytv.

On this episode of Broadcast Dialogue – The Podcast, we welcome CTV Vancouver news director Ethan Faber, to talk about the realities of what it’s like to be a beat reporter right now, how we got here, and the struggle to return to civilized discourse.

CTV Vancouver's Ethan Faber on the struggle to return to civilized discourse

Canadian Music Week (CMW) makes its in-person comeback June 11-16 in Toronto as the gathering that brings together music, business and broadcast, marks its 40th anniversary this year, albeit with a pared down format as live music and non-essential travel just begin to return after a devastating two years.

We're joined on Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast by CMW President Neill Dixon and CEO Danya Dixon to talk about what attendees can expect from the Festival, Music Summit and Radio Active conference, as well as leveraging pandemic lessons for the future.

Neill & Danya Dixon on Canadian Music Week's 40th anniversary milestone

Wil Lee, like a lot of us, was skeptical about NFTs when he first heard about them…but less than a year after creating his own NFT collection, the littles, the Vancouver entrepreneur has struck a deal with TIME Studios to create an original children’s series based on his IP.

We welcome Wil to this episode of Broadcast Dialogue – The Podcast to talk about his meteoric success in the space, and why broadcasters and producers should be paying attention to the hype around web3.

NFT creator Wil Lee talks web3 and his IP deal with TIME Studios

After more than two decades on-air together, Clay St. Thomas and Karen Daniels are ending an epic run co-hosting mornings on Pattison Media-owned JR Country (CJJR-FM) in Vancouver, going out on top as the #1 music station in the market.

Clay & Karen join us on Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast ahead of the show's retirement to reflect on their longevity, what makes a successful on-air duo work, and what's next, beyond sleeping in.

Clay St. Thomas & Karen Daniels

Broadcast Dialogue welcomes Chris Chinnock, Executive Director, of the 8K Association, to the podcast to talk about 8K's evolution, the debate over its value, and what the association will be showcasing at the upcoming NAB Show in Las Vegas.

Chris Chinnock of the 8K Association

It's not often media outlets announce they're hiring in the current climate, but CBC News has started recruiting for 14 new permanent positions, focused in small and medium sized markets like Nanaimo, Cranbrook, Grande Prairie, Kingston and the North.

On this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast, we welcome Susan Marjetti, General Manager of News, Current Affairs & Local, for CBC to talk about the public broadcaster's renewed focus on local connection, ongoing criticism about CBC's role, newsroom diversity, and more.

Susan Marjetti, General Manager of CBC News, Current Affairs & Local

We welcome Julia Moulden, author of RIPE: Rich, Rewarding Work After 50, to Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast to talk about discovering passion, purpose and possibility at midlife as NABS get set to re-offer her program that works with media and marketing professionals over 50 who find themselves looking for work or transitioning into new careers.

Julia Moulden on passion, purpose and possibility at midlife

With all the discussion about increasing the representation of marginalized communities over the past few years, AMI (Accessible Media Inc.) wondered why the disability community wasn’t being included in that conversation.

It recently announced the launch of the Disability Screen Office (DSO), in conjunction with the Canada Media Fund (CMF) and Telefilm.

Broadcast Dialogue – The Podcast spoke to Andrew Morris, AMI-tv’s Manager of Independent Production, about both amplifying creative voices from within the disability community and eliminating accessibility barriers for those who want to work in Canada’s screen industries.

AMI-tv's Andrew Morris on the launch of the Disability Screen Office

Paul Larsen speaks to Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast about buying a radio station during the pandemic - Kelowna's 103.9 The Lake (CKOV-FM) - which has now been on-the-air for just over a year.

Paul Larsen on the one-year anniversary of Kelowna's 103.9 The Lake

The Steele and Vance Show is set to launch this fall on CHEK TV, which will see radio and television veterans Lynda Steele and Jody Vance come together to take on the issues of the day in primetime every week.

On this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast, Steele and Vance give us a behind-the-scenes look at the development of the new show. We also talk about Jody's five-year struggle with criminal-level listener harassment, working outside the limitations of corporate media, and more.

Lynda Steele & Jody Vance on their new talk show for CHEK TV

Nancy Regan is best-known for her 15-year hosting stint on highly-rated ATV/CTV Atlantic supper-hour lead-in Live at 5...a job she literally fell into after university. Growing up in the spotlight as the daughter of Nova Scotia Premier Gerald Regan, she found herself addicted to approval, which compounded a lifelong struggle with perfectionism.

Regan is the author of new book, From Showing Off to Showing Up, that she describes as a memoir with a side of self help. Now a podcaster, actress, and presentation coach, Regan joins us on this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast to talk about emerging from years of masking anxiety and imposter syndrome to walk the path of self-discovery and authenticity.

Nancy Regan: From Showing Off to Showing Up

Broadcast Dialogue is Canada’s broadcast industry publication of record. Published weekly via controlled email circulation and online, Broadcast Dialogue delivers the most comprehensive industry reader base in Canadian media.

An interview with Howard Christensen, Editor Emeritus, Broadcast Dialogue

On this week's Broadcast Dialogue Podcast - an interview with Rob Farina, senior advisor for the launch of iHeartRadio in Canada.

An Interview With Rob Farina, Senior Advisor, iHeartRadio Canada

On this week's Broadcast Dialogue Podcast - publisher Shawn Smith talks to Katie Summers, of AMP Mornings with Katie & Ed on 90.3 AMP Radio (CKMP-FM) Calgary, shared her #MeToo allegations about Hedley singer Jacob Hoggard live on-air last week.

An Interview With Katie Summers, of AMP Mornings with Katie & Ed on 90.3 AMP Radio (CKMP-FM)

On this week's Broadcast Dialogue podcast, publisher Shawn Smith talks to Mike McShane the Director of Business and Partnerships at Bell Media.

An Interview With Mike McShane, Director of Business and Partnerships at Bell Media

On Broadcast Dialogue, the podcast, publisher Shawn Smith talks to Glyn Evans, one of the founding partners of Stonehenge Digital about the triumphant return of the Great Canadian Suite at NAB Las Vegas.

An Interview With Glyn Evans, Stonehenge Digital Studios

First People’s Radio is set to launch its ELMNT FM English and Aboriginal-language radio stations in Ottawa and Toronto on Oct. 24.

FPR — a non-profit corporation established by the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network — has an eye to fill the gap for members of Canada’s urban indigenous community that don’t hear themselves reflected in the current radio landscape. 

On this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - the Podcast, Jean La Rose, the CEO of APTN and chair of the board of directors of First People’s Radio.

An Interview With Jean La Rose, CEO of APTN

CBC has launched its newly-rebranded CBC Gem streaming service, featuring 4,000 hours of free content from Canadian film to international series. On this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast, Gave Lindo, CBC’s executive director of OTT programming, on the strategy behind CBC Gem.

An Interview with Gave Lindo, CBC's executive director of OTT Programming

Every year the Canadian Media Concentration Research Project (CMCRP) puts out a series of reports on the state of Canada’s  telecom, internet, and media industries. On this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - the Podcast, Dwayne Winseck, professor at Carleton University’s School of Journalism and Communication, who also leads the CMCRP, on the latest Growth of the Network Media Economy report, and among other things why he’s calling for the resignation of CRTC chair Ian Scott.

Carleton Journalism Prof. Dwayne Winseck on the Growth of the Network Media Economy in Canada

On this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast, Mike Cosentino, president of Content and Programming for Bell Media, on the philosophy behind the recently-launched CTV Super Hub, and staying competitive in an increasingly crowded media landscape.

An Interview with Mike Cosentino, President, Programming & Content, Bell Media

101.5 Today Radio has made its debut in Calgary - a re-launch of Jim Pattison Broadcast Group’s Hot AC station 101.5 Kool FM. On this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - the Podcast, Jamie Wall, general manager of the Pattison stations in Edmonton and Calgary, on the broadcast group’s personality-driven, high engagement strategy.

Jim Pattison Broadcast Group's Jamie Wall on 101.5 Today Radio's debut in Calgary

On this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast, an off the cuff roundtable on the resurgence of Community Radio with Bryan McKinnon, the executive director of Vancouver's highly successful community station Co-op Radio, and Canadian Broadcast Industry Hall of Fame inductee Don Shafer. Shafer is now a station volunteer, still nursing a few wounds from the failure of his Roundhouse Radio venture, but getting set to host a new show that will launch in May.

Community Radio resurgence with Co-op Radio's Bryan McKinnon and Broadcast Hall of Famer Don Shafer

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 - The Podcast, Ryan Fuss, SVP, Global Advertising Solutions, at Stingray and Dean Rutherford, VP National Radio Sales, Bell Media on the future of audio advertising.

AUDIO360 and the future of audio advertising

Telefilm Canada and the Canada Media Fund (CMF) brought their Analog conference for audiovisual professionals to Vancouver this week exploring the theme of creativity and artificial intelligence. The conference featured David Usher, Moist frontman and founder of Reimagine.AI, a creative studio specializing in AI, and Catherine Warren, CEO of the Vancouver Economic Commission, which works across the Tech, Digital Entertainment and Green Economy sectors.

On this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast, editor Connie Thiessen speaks with Usher and Warren on the potential and future of AI in the Creative Industries.

David Usher & Catherine Warren on the future of AI in the Creative Industries

Drex and producer Bob Addison from Corus Radio's The Shift with Drex talk about leading the late night talk revival in Canada, overnight radio's place in a time of crises, and the highs and lows of working from home.

The Shift with Drex on late night radio's place in a time of crises

Kevin Getz's new album, On Air, is essentially a protest album of radio's disposability. While radio's roots are in the moment, the 102.1 the Edge (CFNY-FM) Toronto swing host believes there is a lot of great material falling under the radar, that much like comedy should have a chance to live on.

102.1 the Edge host Kevin Getz on protesting radio's disposability

On this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast, we talk with UK broadcast veteran and consultant Francis Currie on why radio needs to pay more attention to the 15-25 demo and get serious about competing on content. We also dive into Currie's new service, Smashprep, for on-air performers, and talk about how UK radio has been weathering COVID-19.

Francis Currie UK Radio, Smashprep & competing on content

On this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast, we welcome Orlena Cain, longtime morning show co-host at Mix 97 (CIGL-FM) Belleville, Ontario, to talk about how to get in to the audio book narration business, escaping your comfort zone, and taking time to slow down.

Orlena Cain on books, broadcasting & balance

Broadcast Dialogue recently announced the winners of our inaugural Canadian Radio Awards, with our jury selecting Antigonish, Nova Scotia’s 98.9XFM (CJFX-FM) as our first-ever Small Market Station of the Year.

989XFM is one of the last independently-owned stations in the Maritimes, governed by a Board of Directors and with second and third generation shareholders. Despite the challenges of the past year, it’s been able to retain its 11 staff without making cuts to programming.

On this episode of Broadcast Dialogue – The Podcast, we welcome 98.9 XFM General Manager Ken Farrell.

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