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NAB CEO Gordon Smith moderated a panel of Hispanic Radio's top CEO's during the closing session of Radio Ink's Hispanic Live conference Thursday. As always, these days, a big topic for discussion is how companies are adapting during a pandemic.

"What motivates an advertiser to go from zero to $100M in three years — and keep their foot on the gas during a pandemic?" Brad Kelly, Nielsen Audio. At Forecast LIVE, December 8-9, Kelly poses that question to one of the most knowledgeable and respected experts in the world of advertising.

Earlier this week Nielsen announced it would be making it more difficult for non-subscribing stations to get on a buy. If agencies or buyers do not subscribe to Respondent Level Data they will not see non-subscribers. We checked in with Brandi Jackson, Media Director for O'Brien et al Advertising in Virginia Beach to get her feedback on the upcoming changes.

On Thursday during the final session of Radio Ink's Hispanic Radio Live event, the 2020 Medallas de Cortez awards were handed out with the help of our sponsor Jinny Laderer from vCreative. Here are all the winners...

Entercom and FanDuel have signed a six-year deal designating FanDuel the official sportsbook partner of Entercom. The deal gives Entercom listeners access to FanDuel odds, insight, and promotion via Entercom's stations and personalities.

One broadcaster we spoke with yesterday said Nielsen's plan is extortion, mafia-like and violates anti-trust laws. He went on to say that a class-action lawsuit should be filed against the ratings firm and that's being looked into. The RAB would not comment on the change, the NAB is not taking a position.

In 2021 it will be harder for non-paying Nielsen subscribers to get on a buy when ratings are being used. Non-subscribing radio stations have always been listed in the ratings, whether that radio station purchased the data or not. That's all about to change.

FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks issued a statement following the circulation a draft Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on modifying the Commission’s FM Booster Rules to permit geo-targeted content. Here's what he had to say.

Here's a reminder that the 2020 Radio Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is tonight at 7 p.m. Elvis Duran will host the two hour event. Check out the inductees HERE. The ceremony will be broadcast live on the iHeartRadio app and SiriusXM.

During a webinar on Tuesday, Nielsen updated clients on radio's listening recovery from its COVID-19 setback. The ratings firm also released first-time data that includes adjustments made for headphone listening.