RAIN Notes: Tuesday, August 22

Jottings of note:

 

Returning

Audio industry veteran Dominick Milano announces that he is returning to Katz Digital as SVP Programmatic Audio. This latest executive appointment continues an epic career that has included leadership stints at NBC Radio, WMJY-FM, Katz (the first time), Clear Channel, Interep National Radio Sales, Entercom, Triton Digital, Targetspot, Azerion North America, and Audio Ingenuity. “My new journey is taking me home!” he exults. READ

 

Importance

The Hollywood Reporter releases its The 40(ish) Most Important People in Podcasting in 2023, describing its celebrity choices as “power players helping the medium overcome its growing pains.” This large roster of major players is sorted by Talent, Executives, and Agents. Only three agencies in that last group: WME, CAA, and UTA. Exclusive lists are always risky projects, and this one bravely opens itself to potential complaints of Hollywood industry bias. But fun to peruse.

 

A Dream Role

Stacy Goers announces her new role: Senior Manager of Product Management at Apple Podcasts. “It’s a dream role within both podcasting and product,” she effuses. Goers arrives at Apple after stints at Apple (five years) and Acast (two years). She and her family (including a soon-arriving baby) will relocate to Cupertino from Virginia. READ

 

August 22, 2023


Brad Hill