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CBS Launches Social Justice Podcast

Posted: 11 Jun 2021 11:04 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2021/06/11/cbs-...stice-podcast/

'Kaleidoscope with Allison Keyes' features CBS News Radio host and
correspondent Allison Keyes reporting on social justice issues across the
nation. The new podcast is a collaboration between CBS News Radio and the
CBS News Race and Culture Unit.

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WBZ Begins 100 Year Celebration

Posted: 11 Jun 2021 01:06 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2021/06/11/wbz-...r-celebration/

iHeartMedia Boston's WBZ Â*NewsRadio will begin a 100-day celebration today
to mark the 100th Anniversary of WBZ’s first day of broadcast, September
19, 1921.Â*

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Will Cox Pay The Ransom?

Posted: 11 Jun 2021 01:03 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2021/06/11/will...ay-the-ransom/

We may never know the answer to that question, or if there even is a ransom
demand. Nobody at CMG is saying a word about the Ransomware attack that
still has some of its radio streams down. CNN is reporting that the Cox
attack is now being investigated by the feds.

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Smiley Hires GM For KBLA in L.A.

Posted: 11 Jun 2021 12:22 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2021/06/11/smil...r-kbla-in-l-a/

Tavis Smiley has hired Elston Howard Butler to serve as president and GM of
Smiley's Progressive talker KBLA-AM Talk 1580. Butler will also serve as
president and COO of the holding company, Smiley Audio Media Inc.

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Here is Your Full List of 20201 Gracie Honorees

Posted: 11 Jun 2021 12:12 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2021/06/11/here...acie-honorees/

The Gracie Awards, presented by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation
is proud to present the 2021 winners recognizing women in radio, television
and digital medias both in front of and behind the microphone and camera in
news and entertainment.

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Should Nielsen Change Quarter Hour Credit Rule?

Posted: 11 Jun 2021 12:03 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2021/06/11/shou...r-credit-rule/

(By Buzz Knight) Broadcasters have figured out the need to play within the
quarter hour system so they can maximize listening credit (although some
are still sloppy and are losing listening credit). One must wonder if the
quarter hour credit rule is hampering the business and stifling creativity
at a time when we need it most?

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Have You Nominated Your Manager Yet?

Posted: 10 Jun 2021 10:40 PM PDT
https://radioink.com/2021/06/11/who-...rs-in-radio-3/

It's time to make your nomination for Radio Ink's 2021 Best Managers in
Radio list. Nominees must be current General Managers, Market Managers, or
Regional Vice Presidents. Make your nomination HERE.

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Need Help With The Recruitment Ad Category

Posted: 10 Jun 2021 12:58 PM PDT
https://radioink.com/2021/06/10/need...t-ad-category/

As part of RAB’s Business Accelerated initiative, the next live-video
presentation is “Radio Works for Recruitment Advertising.� In this live
presentation, RAB will highlight the recruitment ad category.

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WERS Celebrates Local Music & Radio

Posted: 10 Jun 2021 11:31 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2021/06/10/wers...l-music-radio/

88.9 WERS Boston, will hold its third annual 617 Day celebration of
Massachusetts-based artists. The Emerson College station is more than 70
years old and is New England's first and oldest non-commercial station.