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WBUR Launches Election Alexa Skill

Posted: 23 Oct 2020 02:41 PM PDT
https://radioink.com/2020/10/23/wbur...n-alexa-skill/

The skill is intended to help voters in Massachusetts understand the two
ballot questions theyll be voting on election day. “Mass. Ballot Guide�
leverages voice technology to help listeners with reporting from WBUR
reporters Simón Rios and Callum Borchers. The skill expands on existing
election-related coverage across multiple WBUR media platforms including
written articles, radio []

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iHeart To Acquire Voxnest

Posted: 23 Oct 2020 07:38 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2020/10/23/ihea...quire-voxnest/

iHeartMedia has entered into an agreement with Voxnest to acquire the
podcast publisher. Voxnest is the leading consolidated marketplace for
podcasts.

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Beasley Takes The Helm

Posted: 23 Oct 2020 05:15 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2020/10/23/beasley-takes-the-helm/

Beasley Media Group CEO Caroline Beasley has been elected Chair of the BMI
Board of Directors. Beasley, who joined the Board in 2014, most recently
served as Vice Chair. She succeeds Michael Fiorile, Chairman of the
Dispatch Printing Company,Â*who has been elected Presiding Director.

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Nielsen To Talk Headphone Impact

Posted: 23 Oct 2020 01:25 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2020/10/23/niel...dphone-impact/

Radio stations will finally get a chance to see the impact headphone use
has on their ratings. October 2020 is the first monthly PPM data release
that will show the results of the ratings firm's headphone adjustment and
outlier mitigation enhancements.

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Nielsen: Host Read Ads in Podcasts Work

Posted: 23 Oct 2020 12:58 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2020/10/23/niel...podcasts-work/

What works best for advertisers...recorded ads or host-read ads? The radio
industry has always charged a premium for host-read ads because its a clear
product endorsement by a host they love. Is it the same for podcasters?

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TODAY IS YOUR DEADLINE

Posted: 23 Oct 2020 12:50 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2020/10/23/radi...er-superstars/

Nominations must be in by 5pm today for Radio Ink's 2nd annual 30 And Under
Superstars list. If there's someone in your company 30 or under, taking the
radio industry by storm, send all the details to

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Report: WFAN Wanted Scott to Team With Carton

Posted: 23 Oct 2020 12:43 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2020/10/23/repo...m-with-carton/

The New York Post is reporting that WFAN executives asked for, and
received, permission to speak with ESPN Radio's Bart Scott in an attempt to
bring him back to the station to work with Craig Carton. Carton is expected
to sign with the station to work afternoon drive.

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Walden Pushes His Diversity in Leadership Act

Posted: 23 Oct 2020 12:24 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2020/10/23/wald...eadership-act/

Former radio station owner, and outgoing Oregon Congressman, Greg Walden
has an op-ed piece in The Hill that highlights the importance of diversity
ownership in the broadcast industry. He says you accomplish that with
proactive policy.

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Overcoming Hispanic Radio Objections

Posted: 22 Oct 2020 04:07 PM PDT
https://radioink.com/2020/10/22/over...io-objections/

That was the focus of week 4 of Radio Ink's Hispanic Radio Live Thursday.
Our panel included: Ad Executive Ana Crandell, Estrella Media EVP/Ad Sales
Jason Hall, Rodolfo Ruiz Sosa, VP of Accounts for PM3, and the panel was
moderated by HRN's Matt Feinberg.