Radio Ink

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Cannon Decides To Take Some Time Off

Posted: 16 Jul 2020 03:49 PM PDT
https://radioink.com/2020/07/16/peri...r-nick-cannon/

Cannon will be off radio for a "period of reflection" according to his
syndication network, Skyview. That includes Power 106 in L.A. Canon was
recently fired from his ViacomCBS TV job for comments considered
anti-Semetic.

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Ed Cohen Departs Cumulus

Posted: 16 Jul 2020 03:48 PM PDT
https://radioink.com/2020/07/16/ed-c...parts-cumulus/

After more than four years, Ed Cohen has left his position as VP for
Ratings and Research at Cumulus. Cohen has also held VP positions at
Arbitron and Nielsen and was also VP for Research at Clear Channel. He can
be reached by e-mail at Â*

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Broadcasters Ask Government For Financial Aid

Posted: 16 Jul 2020 03:37 PM PDT
https://radioink.com/2020/07/16/broa...financial-aid/

50 State Associations have sent a letter to House and Senate leaders to let
them know broadcasters have continued to inform the public and about the
pandemic while thei revenue dwindles. They want lawmakers to make sure
broadcasters get PPP relief and they want the feds to buy advertising. Read
the letter HERE.

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NAB Podcast Features Michelle Duke

Posted: 16 Jul 2020 03:16 PM PDT
https://radioink.com/2020/07/16/nab-...michelle-duke/

On July 1, NAB Leadership Foundation President Michelle Duke was appointed
to the newly created role of chief diversity officer for NAB. Michelle
outlines her new position, discusses the importance of diversity and
inclusion in broadcasting and details NAB's upcoming diversity initiative.
LISTEN

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Apple Launches Daily News Podcast

Posted: 16 Jul 2020 02:41 PM PDT
https://radioink.com/2020/07/16/appl...-news-podcast/

Apple jumps into the daily news business with a short-form news podast
hosted by Apple News editors Shumita Basu and Duarte Geraldino. New
episodes, which will be seven to eight minutes long, will be released
Monday through Friday.

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Motown Sports Talker Adds Co-Host

Posted: 16 Jul 2020 10:58 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2020/07/16/moto...-adds-co-host/

Detroit's 97.1 The Ticket (WXYT-FM) is adding Rico Beard to its line-up.
Beard, with years of experience covering Detroit sports, will team up with
afternoon drive host Mike Valenti.

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Twitch To Broadcast Entercom Sports Stations

Posted: 16 Jul 2020 10:47 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2020/07/16/radi...witch-team-up/

Interactive streaming service Twitch and Entercom's Radio.com will be
hooking up users with live video simulcasts of sports talk
programs.Â*Initially, live video streaming of Radio.com sports stations from
six markets will be accessible to Twitch users via individually tailored,
branded station channels.

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New BMWs To Get 360L

Posted: 16 Jul 2020 10:39 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2020/07/16/new-bmws-to-get-360l/

SiriusXM and BMW have announced that SiriusXM with 360L will be available
to BMW customers for the first time in most of the 2021 BMW model year. The
first models equipped with the platform are expected to be available later
this summer.

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Crash Kills Vermont Radio Personality

Posted: 16 Jul 2020 09:23 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2020/07/16/cras...o-personality/

Amy McGovern, most recently midday host of KOOL 105 (WKOL-FM) died in a
motorcycle crash Wednesday evening. The Franklin County Vermont Sheriff's
Department is continuing the investigation.Â*

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Charlamagne Tha God Defends Nick Cannon

Posted: 16 Jul 2020 01:24 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2020/07/16/char...s-nick-cannon/

The Breakfast Club is one of the most influential radio shows in the
country, and certainly within the African American community. Following the
ViacomCBS firing of Nick Cannon for anti-Semitic comments he made on his
podcast, Breakfast Club co-host Charlamagne The God is showing support for
Cannon.