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Revenue from Urban One's radio division, on a same-station basis, was down 29.7%. Excluding political, it was down 34.5%. By comparison, Q2 was down 57.1%. Radio did improve by over 50% from Q2 to Q3 this year which is another indication that, as the year goes on, revenue is coming back.

Total revenue for the Conservative/Religious broadcaster declined about $4 million from Q3 2019. Broadcast revenue was down 4.8%, ($45.4 million), compared to 2019 ($45.7 million) and up 15% compared to Q2 2020.

Hispanic Media Company Norsan Media is expanding to Texas. The company is purchasing KZNX and translator K236AY which covers the Austin area. The frequency will be used to launch La Raza 95.1 FM/1530 AM with a Regional Mexican.

The Independent Broadcasters Association has created a new link on its website for anyone that has lost their job in this year filled with COVID related cutbacks. There is now a talent available link on the IBA website, and it will be free an open to everyone.

Westwood One is serving up a four-hour program for Thanksgiving weekend called “A Thanksgiving Weekend Celebration.” The host will be reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year and multi-platinum artist Thomas Rhett. 

B101.1 (WBEB-FM) in Philadelphia has switched to an all-holiday music format. The station will return to its regular adult contemporary format on December 28.

Entercom has flipped WTVR-FM Mix 98.1 in Richmond to a holiday music format. Market Manager Bennett Zier said, “As Richmond’s original holiday station for over two decades, we’re ready to kick off the season with our community.”

Sunny 106.3 (WJPT-FM ) has rebranded for the holidays as "Southwest Florida’s Official Ultimate Christmas Music Station!" Holiday classics will air until 11:59 PM on Christmas Day.

ESPN Chicago and the Chicago White Sox have signed a multiyear agreement naming ESPN 1000 as the team’s flagship radio station. WGN had been the broadcast home of the team in recent years.

With 2019 revenue at $69.8 million (according to a BIA press release), the Hubbard all-news station in Washington, DC held on to its title as the number one billing radio station in America. iHeartMedia grabbed the next four spots.