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Hamilton Named MM For NC Triad

Posted: 19 Mar 2021 10:42 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2021/03/19/hami...-for-nc-triad/

Tom Hamilton has been named Market Manager for WSJS, WMFR and WPCM in the
Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point market. This is his second stint
with Raleigh, NC based Curtis Media Group.

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Radios Gamblin Man

Posted: 19 Mar 2021 01:16 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2021/03/19/hes-a-gambling-man/

Urban One CEO Alfred Liggins hopes to have a major investment in what would
be the only black owned casino in the country. His company is one of six
bidders for a new casino in Richmond and Liggins says, if they're granted
the gaming license, the incoming revenue could rival Urban One's radio and
TV business.

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Political Pushes Urban One Positive

Posted: 19 Mar 2021 12:53 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2021/03/19/poli...-one-positive/

During "unprecedented work conditions," Urban One rallied in the 4th
quarter of 2020 to post a better year than it had in 2019. With $11.5
million in Q4 revenue, Urban One posted a 7.3% gain, the first positive
quarterly number we've seen from a radio company in a long time.

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iHeart Launches Three More original Podcasts

Posted: 19 Mar 2021 12:25 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2021/03/19/ihea...inal-podcasts/

The new shows will shine a light on the "curious tales, historical oddities
and stranger-than-fiction true stories that are often left out of history
books."

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Pittman Interviews Altimeter CEO

Posted: 19 Mar 2021 12:21 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2021/03/19/pitt...altimeter-ceo/

The iHeartMedia CEO is out with a new episode of his podcast Math Magic.
His guest on this spiesode is Brad Gerstner, Founder and CEO of Altimeter
Capital. Gerstner details how attending Burning Man changed his worldview,
what his kids inspired him to do and how his company enables entrepreneurs
to do good.

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NRG Extends Agreement With Royals

Posted: 18 Mar 2021 12:11 PM PDT
https://radioink.com/2021/03/18/nrg-...t-with-royals/

1620 AND 1180 The Zone Omaha will remain the radio home for the Kansas City
Royals. The agreement covers the 2021 and 2022 seasons and gives The Zone
exclusive rights to broadcast play-by-play for all home and away games.

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Town Hall: A Year With COVID

Posted: 18 Mar 2021 12:06 PM PDT
https://radioink.com/2021/03/18/town...ar-with-covid/

Townsquare Media’s New Jersey 101.5Â*(WKXW-FM) will present the latest in a
series of Town Hall broadcasts to help New Jersey deal with the ongoing
pandemic. “A Year with COVID� will look back on the last year and ahead to
what many hope will be a normal summer.

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FSR Hits Affiliate Milestone

Posted: 18 Mar 2021 12:03 PM PDT
https://radioink.com/2021/03/18/fsr-...ate-milestone/

Fox Sports Radio has reached the 600th affiliate mark for the first time in
history with the addition of Spokane’s KGA 103.5 FM/1510 AM. 103.5 The Game
will debut March 19, with The Dan Patrick Show.

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Spark Media At NRB 2021

Posted: 18 Mar 2021 11:57 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2021/03/18/spar...a-at-nrb-2021/

Spark Media has opened registration for the Spark Conference at the
upcoming NRB 2021: Christian Media Conference. The faith-based podcast
company will run its event June 22-24 at the conference in Texas.