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Starks Pushing For Geo-Targeted Content

Posted: 28 Oct 2020 12:54 PM PDT
https://radioink.com/2020/10/28/star...geted-content/

FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks issued a statement following the
circulation a draft Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on
modifying the Commission’s FM Booster Rules to permit geo-targeted content.
Here's what he had to say.

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Benigno Stepping Back

Posted: 28 Oct 2020 11:28 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2020/10/28/benigno-stepping-back/

Longtime WFAN 101.9 FM/660 AM (WFAN-FM/AM) on-air host Joe Benigno will
retire from his afternoon drive co-host role. His final show will be
November 6. He will continue to be heard on the station in select roles
beginning in 2021.

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SBG Adds Two In Marketing

Posted: 28 Oct 2020 11:16 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2020/10/28/sbg-...-in-marketing/

Sun Broadcast Group has hired Lindsay Carr as Director of Marketing and
Megan Hermensky as Assistant Marketing Manager. Both have extensive sales
and marketing experience in Radio/Digital media.

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Braxton Premiers New Podcast

Posted: 28 Oct 2020 11:14 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2020/10/28/brax...s-new-podcast/

Multi Grammy Award-nominated singer and television personality Tamar
Braxton is launching a new podcast on Stitchers More Sauce network. Under
Construction premiers November 11. “‘Under Construction is about us all,”
said Braxton. “Its not about where weve been but its about where were
going Building together.” Under Construction gives listeners a glimpse
into Braxtons []

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Futuri Adds Three To Prep+

Posted: 28 Oct 2020 11:11 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2020/10/28/futu...three-to-prep/

Roxanne Steele, Marci Stanley, and Kendall B. have joined Futuri as Format
Specialists. Prep+ is a multimedia show prep service with Format
Specialists with on-air experience, updating content live multiple times
during each air shift.


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Jason Lee Pod To TV

Posted: 28 Oct 2020 11:02 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2020/10/28/jason-lee-pod-to-tv/

Hollywood Unlocked with Jason Lee [UNCENSORED], has sealed a deal with FOX
Soul to provide the show on the digital television network. The weekly show
premiers October 30.

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Who Are The Best Country PDs in Radio?

Posted: 28 Oct 2020 01:00 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2020/10/28/who-...-pds-in-radio/

Nominations are now being accepted for Radio Ink's Best Country Program
Directors list. Make your nomination today HERE. The deadline to nominate
is Friday, November 6 at 5 p.m.

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Captured Headphone Listening Helps Radio

Posted: 28 Oct 2020 12:56 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2020/10/28/capt...g-helps-radio/

During a webinar on Tuesday, Nielsen updated clients on radio's listening
recovery from its COVID-19 setback. The ratings firm also released
first-time data that includes adjustments made for headphone listening.

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Benedik Joins Targetspot

Posted: 28 Oct 2020 12:48 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2020/10/28/bene...ns-targetspot/

The former Katz Media and iHeart executive joins the audio solutions
company as strategic advisor. Benedik's last position was Global Chief
Revenue Officer for Spotify.

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Report: Benigno To Announce Retirement Today

Posted: 28 Oct 2020 12:44 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2020/10/28/repo...irement-today/

The New York Post is reporting that WFAN is previewing the 5PM hour today
for a big announcement which is expected to be Joe Benigno's retirement.
The worst kept secret in New York is that Craig Carton, fresh out of
prison, will return to WFAN in the afternoon drive slot.