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ABC Audio will provide three different, three-hour specials to affiliates for use over Memorial Day weekend.  Included are a summer music special hosted by Florida Georgia Line's Brian Kelley, a rock special presented by Speakeasy and an ABC News special that pays tribute to America’s heroes.

As radio fight its way back to 2019 revenue totals for its core over-the-air business, digital continues to be a bright spot. And, for Townsquare, which reported Q1 earnings Monday, it was a very bright spot.

Ten more members of the House have signed on to support a resolution opposing any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge on local radio. There are now 87 House co-sponsors and 8 Senate co-sponsors of the Local Radio Freedom Act Bill in the current Congress.

Media Monitors has Indeed in first place this week. The job search company knocked Progressive out of the top spot. Here are your top five: Indeed (48,656), Progressive (47,564), Babbel (46,568), ZipRecruiter (34,355), Uber Technologies (32,479)

Benztown and P1 Media Group will host a free webinar featuring legendary programmer Lee Abrams. 'Next: Creating Amazing Radio' is set for May 13.

The organization known for helping broadcasters in their time of need could use a helping hand in their time of need. The Broadcasters Foundation of America is in need of donations to counter the loss of funds from major fundraising events that were cancelled due to the Pandemic.

(By Loyd Ford) A great morning show is difficult to find and harder to build. It’s very difficult if the chemistry is not right, but once you pass that level of work, you must work to fully develop your show.

(By Mike McVay) One of my favorite management books was released in the late 90s. It is The Brand You 50 by Tom Peters. I find myself recommending it to young media talent, to music artists and to those I mentor.

(By Laurie Kahn) Congratulations to those of you who foresaw the future and took advantage of those professionals who were job hunting a few months ago and nabbed them to work for you!

(By Randy Lane) In weekly sales meetings, my financial advisor, Gerhart, reminds his staff that they are not in the financial business, they are in the relationship business. The same is true in radio: Relationships drive winning radio shows and stations.