Times Radio Hits One Million YouTube Subscribers

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October 18, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 13 minutes

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Times Radio Celebrates One Million YouTube Fans

Times Radio's YouTube channel has achieved a milestone of one million subscribers, providing news and discussions in video format. Notable achievements include over 10 million hours viewed of their interview show Frontline, rapid growth of the subchannel Times Radio Politics launched in September 2024, and major audience growth in the US with 25% viewership. Brian Whelan, Head of Social Media & Video at Times Radio expressed pride at reaching this landmark, viewing it as an endorsement from listeners who trust Times Radio for news and debate.

Brands Seek Better Tools for Audio Campaign Analysis

A report by audio advertising agency Oxford Road has found that a lack of comprehensive measurement tools could hinder the growth of podcast advertising. The survey revealed that only 14% of Chief Audio Officers (CAOs) find current audio campaign measurement tools useful. Most CAOs are seeking a unified platform for measuring various brand metrics and return on investment.

Trump Again Falsely Questions Kamala Harris' Race

In a recent interview, former President Donald Trump falsely questioned Vice President Kamala Harris' racial identity, suggesting that many people didn't know she was Black. He and his host also compared her to baseball player Sammy Sosa who is known for lightening his skin color. This isn't the first time Trump has made false claims about Harris' racial identity.

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Podcast Digs into the Meaning of Dreams for Black People

The podcast "Dreaming In Color with Nancey B. Price" is all about the dreams of Black people, featuring guests from various backgrounds to share their most memorable dreams. It also explores the cultural significance of dreams in Black families and communities. The show not only serves as an archive for Black storytelling but could potentially add depth to research on racial sleep disparities.

Top Honors for Sanford Health in Podcast Competition

Sanford Health's podcasts have won four 2024 MarCom Awards, including two top Platinum prizes for the series "Family Portraits" and an episode within it. The podcast series shares stories of various families' experiences, with the award-winning episode featuring a same-sex couple's emotional pregnancy journey. Run by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals, MarCom awards aim to recognize creative excellence in marketing and communication.

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FRANCES MCGARRY’S PODCAST JOURNEY

Meet Frances, your host for First Online With Fran. She's just an ordinary person with a big love for the arts. But what she does is extraordinary! Through her online platform, Frances brings attention to regular people doing amazing things in the world of arts. Stay tuned to be inspired by these incredible stories that prove how powerful and transformative art can be.

Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your background?

Frances McGarry is an actor, arts advocate, and activist. Her podcast First Online With Fran’s There’s No Place Like Art features ordinary people doing extraordinary things in The Arts to make our world a deeper, richer, kinder place to live. In April 2023 AMAZON PODCASTS selected First Online With Fran as one of the best Arts podcasts garnering over 13K downloads.

What inspired you to start a podcast?

The Arts are our supernatural gift. My podcast is an opportunity to open conversations on divisive issues through the healing of The Arts.

How did you come up with the name of your podcast?

I was waiting on line for a Broadway ticket and started to talk with people in the line about theater and their visit to NYC. Since I was first "on line" it was a fun way to engage with people waiting to get a ticket.

What is the main focus or theme of your show?

I have an extensive professional outreach through my work as Director of Instruction for Stephen Sondheim's Young Playwrights Inc., adjunct professor at NYU, Board of Directors of The League of Professional Theatre Women, and Special Events committee for New York Women in Film and Television. I was a theatre high school teacher and many of my students are stars.

Have there been any particularly memorable moments during the recording that stick out to you?

My episode with Emily Mann. She was so inspired by our conversation she completed her play on gun violence, and I was recently invited to the first play reading in August.

 

Who has been one of your favorite guests so far, and why?

OOOh. SO many! Maleni Chatoo, a deaf actor, was memorable. It was the first time I did an episode with a deaf guest.

What's next for your show – any exciting plans we should know about?

Playwright Theresa Rebeck has agreed to be on my show!!! She is in workshop with Cindi Lauper MEAN GIRLS, the musical. Also, Emily Owens, novelist of BLANK is scheduled for October 18 podcast.

A special thanks to FRANCES for sharing her insightful podcast journey thus far and we wish her all the best with her continued podcast growth.

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  4. Add Social & Subscribe Buttons

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    • Pages: presents links to your pages

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And that concludes today's Podcast Newsletter, everyone. We remain dedicated to bringing you the most recent and captivating podcast updates - from top stories to useful advice and beyond. Remember, we're here constantly, providing you with the latest news, stimulating discussions, and handy tips for your journey in podcasting. Stay tuned for more exciting updates coming next Monday.

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