Becoming the National Leader in Local Podcasting: The Fourth Horse in the Local Media Race

Becoming the National Leader in Local Podcasting: The Fourth Horse in the Local Media Race

July 10, 2026 · 26 min

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Charles Parisi discusses the rise of local podcasting as a significant player in the media landscape.

Charles Parisi, Founder and CEO of Cloudcast Media, joins Spotlight on the Community to share how local podcasting has become the “fourth horse” in the local media race. Parisi and "Spotlight" host Drew Schlosberg explore record-setting growth in podcast revenue, community storytelling, and why forward-thinking executives are investing in mission-driven content. Listen Where You Live! A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local. For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting. About Mission Fed Credit Union A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community , helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services…

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