Radio Ink

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Living Room Concert Up To $10 Million

Posted: 03 Apr 2020 02:21 PM PDT
https://radioink.com/2020/04/03/livi...to-10-million/

That iHeart/Fox concert where all the big stars recorded songs from their
homes on their phones has now raised over $10 million. Fox is airing the
concert again Monday night at 9 and donations will continue to be accepted
at Feeding America and First Responders Children's Foundation.

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Brown Promoted in Milwaukee

Posted: 03 Apr 2020 02:03 PM PDT
https://radioink.com/2020/04/03/brow...-in-milwaukee/

iHeartMedia announced today that Reggie Brown has been promoted to named PD
for Milwaukee Hip Hop/RB station WKKV-FM (V100.7). Brown also holds down
afternoon drive.

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Stations Step-Up With Donated Airtime

Posted: 03 Apr 2020 10:43 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2020/04/03/stat...nated-airtime/

The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) reports local radio and TV
stations are embracing the PSA campaign on COVID-19. More than 175,000 PSAs
helping educate Americans about preventing the spread of the virus, have
aired on broadcast radio and TV.

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Pet Program Marks Milestone

Posted: 03 Apr 2020 10:36 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2020/04/03/pet-...rks-milestone/

Talkin' Pets, has been on the air for 30 years. Hosted by Jon Patch, the
program airs live on Saturdays for from 5 PM to 8 PM. The weekly show
features guests and callers discussing ways of making the planet a better
place for animal friends.

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Volpicella To Lead CMGs Tulsa News Department

Posted: 03 Apr 2020 04:56 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2020/04/03/volp...ws-department/

Cox Media Group in Tulsa has named Frank Volpicella News Director for
KOKI/FOX23. He most recently worked as GM for a monthly newspaper in Austin.

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Bubba Offering His Show For Free

Posted: 03 Apr 2020 12:58 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2020/04/03/bubb...show-for-free/

Bubba the Love Sponge is offering his morning show toÂ*radio stations free
for one year. Bubba says, "I'm ole school, we don't even need a contract,
you canÂ*cancel the show at any time. I assure you we will be very
competitive in your market."

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How To Get Your Share of Government Loans

Posted: 03 Apr 2020 12:53 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2020/04/03/how-...ernment-loans/

This pandemic has certainly put a damper on advertising revenue. Business
owners are saving every penny while consumers are told to stay at home
indefinitely. In turn, radio stations are eliminating and furloughing
staff, cutting salaries and halting 401K matches. Some radio operators will
have a tough time surviving. There is a way to get financial assistance.

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Only Radio Can Make An Immediate Impact

Posted: 03 Apr 2020 12:41 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2020/04/03/only...ediate-impact/

This great idea comes out of Charleston, where Saga's 2 Girls A Guy
morning team created a perfect way to help people in one of the hardest hit
industries. This is the kind of idea that every radio station should steal
and start using right away.
This posting includes a media file:
https://radioink.com/wp-content/uplo...CH-30-LONG.mp3

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Coronavirus Update Episode #14 - Vince Benedetto

Posted: 03 Apr 2020 12:30 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2020/04/03/coro...nce-benedetto/

Vince Benedetto is the Founder, President, and CEO of Bold Gold Media
Group, which owns and operates fourteen radio stations throughout Northeast
Pennsylvania and Upstate New York. LISTEN

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Wellness 4-1-1 Launches in Providence

Posted: 03 Apr 2020 12:16 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2020/04/03/well...in-providence/

Hall Communications WCTK-FM has launched a daily mental health feature
called Wellness 4-1-1.Â* WCTK midday host and licensed clinical therapist
Courtney Kelley discusses mental health topics that range from managing
anxiety to Covid-19 coping mechanisms.Â*