Radio Ink

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Michael Kay Talks Ratings Fight With WFAN

Posted: 15 Jun 2021 02:14 PM PDT
https://radioink.com/2021/06/15/mich...ght-with-wfan/

On the Richard Deitsch's Sports Media podcast, ESPN New York host Michael
Kay talks about his battle to beat former WFAN host Mike Francesa. He said
he was so invested in beating Francesa in the ratings. "It made my career
that we beat him before he left. That was my goal. It put a smile on my
face." The conversation is about 30 minutes in HERE.

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Radio Mankato Mourns Loss of Chris Painter

Posted: 15 Jun 2021 01:36 PM PDT
https://radioink.com/2021/06/15/radi...chris-painter/

Radio Mankato in Mankato, MN is mourning the loss of long-time employee
Chris Painter. Chris passed away Monday at the age of 68. He was the sales
manger for the company since 2007.

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Fox News/Apple Launch Subscription Content

Posted: 15 Jun 2021 09:53 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2021/06/15/fox-...ption-content/

Fox News Media’s radio and podcast division is working with Apple Podcasts
to launch a new subscription-based content channel. Fox News Podcasts+ will
offer exclusive content along with commercial-free episodes of the Fox News
Podcasts portfolio.

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Transplant Recipient Giving Back

Posted: 15 Jun 2021 09:50 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2021/06/15/tran...t-giving-back/

There are 107,000 people listed on the National Organ Transplant list. John
Hunt, President/CEO I-News Radio Network wants people to know how important
it is to be an organ donor.

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Podcasts on Vinyl? This Podcaster Says Its A Thing

Posted: 15 Jun 2021 12:59 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2021/06/15/podc...s-its-a-thing/

(By Ed Ryan) Phonation: A Chicago Podcast Compilation is a newly-launched
crowdfunding project spearheaded by longtime podcaster and broadcaster
James VanOsdol. Ten Chicago area podcasts will be pressed to vinyl which is
being crowdfunded on Kickstarter.

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Former Comcast Exec Joins Townsquare

Posted: 15 Jun 2021 12:19 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2021/06/15/form...ns-townsquare/

Townsquare Media has named Mary Fork Market President for Southwest
Michigan, which includes Kalamazoo and Battle Creek. She replaces Kate
Morton who exited over a month ago and will report to Townsquare Senior
Vice President Todd Lawley.

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Audacy Adds More BetQL Offerings

Posted: 15 Jun 2021 12:00 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2021/06/15/auda...tql-offerings/

Audacy is adding two more sports betting programs to its line-up. The shows
are part of the partnership with BetQL Network and its partnership with
BetMGM.