Life After News
🎙️ Life After News is the podcast that dives deep into what happens after the headlines fade. Hosted by former broadcast journalist Jason Ball, this series explores the personal journeys, surprising reinventions, and powerful lessons from those who’ve stepped away from the newsroom. Through candid conversations and behind-the-scenes stories, Jason and his guests share what it really takes to find purpose and identity beyond a career in news. If you’ve ever wondered what comes next after chasing the story—this podcast is for you.
Life After News
🎙️ Bonus Episode: The Future of the Television Station Business
📺 What’s next for local TV? Consolidation, new technology, and the fight to stay relevant in a streaming-first world.
In this bonus episode of Life After News, Jason Ball sits down with Adam Jacobson, Editor-in-Chief of the Radio and Television Business Report, to break down the big changes shaking up the television station business.
🔑 What You’ll Hear:
- 📉 Consolidation Nation – What it means when just three groups could own half the nation’s TV stations.
- 🚀 NextGen TV (ATSC 3.0) – The new broadcast signal that makes over-the-air TV feel like Netflix or YouTube.
- 💰 The Ad Shift – Why digital, streaming, and personalized ads are the future of local TV revenue.
- 🔌 Cable’s Role – Why cable and broadcast still depend on each other (for now).
- 📰 Local News Survival – How many newsrooms can a market really support, and why the smartphone may be the most important screen of all.
🎧 Adam also shares what he’s learned from his InFocus video podcast, where he talks with industry leaders shaping the future of broadcast media.
🌐 Links & Mentions:
- 🎥 Adam Jacobson’s InFocus Podcast & Video Series → rbr.com
- 📲 Follow Jason on Instagram: @MrJasonBall & @LifeAfterNewsPod
- 🌵 Visit: LifeAfterNews.com
👀 Coming Up Next:
Tuesday’s episode features Sharon Tay—former MSNBC, KTLA & KCAL anchor—now selling super-luxury real estate in Los Angeles.
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Let Life After News inspire your next chapter. Because leaving the news doesn’t mean the story’s over—it means a new one’s just beginning.