Category: Podcast-Season 9

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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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. 

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Radio On Main Street Featuring Hulvey & LeGeyt: From NAB Show 2026

RAB was on the ground at NAB Show 2026 in Las Vegas. The convention brought together nearly 60,000 attendees, including over 1,100 exhibitors alongside high-profile keynote speakers and forward-looking sessions spanning broadcasting, media, advertising and entertainment. The conversation throughout the week for radio was clear: the medium continues to evolve—with new opportunities, and a shared commitment to moving forward with One Voice.

In this first episode of the Radio on Main Street series, Mike Hulvey sits down with NAB’s President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt captured as the exhibit floor opened, setting the stage for the key themes of the show.

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