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2021 Camp Broadcast Will Be In-Person Event

Posted: 14 Jun 2021 02:02 PM PDT
https://radioink.com/2021/06/14/52889/

Radio TV personality Sam Alex’s media masterclass Camp Broadcast will be
in-person (July 12-16) in Chicago. High school and college-aged aspiring
journalists broadcasters have the opportunity to interview celebrities and
learn from media experts.

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RAB Announces Final Judges

Posted: 14 Jun 2021 01:56 PM PDT
https://radioink.com/2021/06/14/rab-...-final-judges/

The Radio Mercury Awards have announced the 2021 final round judges. The
final panelÂ* represents radio’s top advertising categories, including
automotive, consumer packaged goods, communications, community service,
education, financial services, nonprofits, quick-serve restaurants, retail,
spirits, technology, travel and utilities.

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National EAS Test Planned for August 11

Posted: 14 Jun 2021 12:17 PM PDT
https://radioink.com/2021/06/14/nati...for-august-11/

FEMA and the FCC are planning a nationwide Emergency Alert Test for Aug.
11th at 2:20 p.m. ET. Test messages will be sent to TV's and radio's along
with select cell phones that have opted in.

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17 More Sign on To Prevent Radio Tax

Posted: 14 Jun 2021 12:01 PM PDT
https://radioink.com/2021/06/14/17-m...ent-radio-tax/

Fourteen additional members of the House and three Senators have added
their support to the Local Radio Freedom Act which is a resolution
opposing "any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge" on radio
stations. There are now 138 cosponsors in the House and 18 in the Senate.

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Special Slipper Search Podcast

Posted: 14 Jun 2021 11:31 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2021/06/14/spec...earch-podcast/

They are one of the most iconic movie props in Hollywood history, Dorothy's
Ruby Slippers. Multiple pairs were made for The Wizard of Oz movie in 1939;
and one of the surviving pairs disappeared from a museum for 13 years.

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NABLF Honor For P&G

Posted: 14 Jun 2021 11:18 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2021/06/14/nablf-honor-for-pg/

The NAB Leadership Foundation will present the 2021 Corporate Leadership
Award to Procter Gamble. The award recognizes PG’s corporate
responsibility and commitment to create healthier, more equitable and more
inclusive communities around the world.

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Hip Hop The What

Posted: 14 Jun 2021 09:37 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2021/06/14/hip-hop-the-what/

The Black Effect Podcast Network and iHeart is adding a new hip hop
inspired podcast. 'The What?! Hip Hop Questions, Legends + Lists' is hosted
by Mouse Jones and Nyla "The Pretty Tomboy" Symone.

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Dave Symonds Returns To Richmond

Posted: 14 Jun 2021 09:33 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2021/06/14/dave...s-to-richmond/

Dave Symonds has joined SummitMedia in Richmond as Director of Programming
and Operations. Most recently he was an SVP with iHeartRadio.

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Co-Host Addition At KGON

Posted: 14 Jun 2021 09:27 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2021/06/14/co-h...ition-at-kgon/

92.3 KGON Portland is adding Jeetz to the morning team. Jeetz will
join 'Terry Boyd's World' June 16.


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Indeed Holds On To First

Posted: 14 Jun 2021 09:23 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2021/06/14/inde...s-on-to-first/

No change in the top two spots on the latest Media Monitors List. Indeed
stayed at number one along with Progressive holding on to second.