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(By Reed Pence) Radio public affairs programming has always been driven by FCC demands. Decades ago, the Commission set quotas for the minimum number of hours stations spent each week on “non-entertainment” programming, so they obviously took it seriously.

Media Staffing Network is partnering with the Independent Broadcasters Association as part of the IBA's goal of helping out-of-work former radio employees. MSN plans to host webinars on how to research and target new opportunities, stand out in the hiring process, and conduct and navigate a search in a remote world.

The University of San Francisco athletics department and KNBR 1050 have re-negotiated a multi-year agreement. The Cumulus San Francisco station will continue to be the flagship station for USF Dons men’s basketball.

GM Bob Lawrence tells us that his new morning show duo of Jenn and Bus on Y101 in Jackson, MS both tested positive for COVID after only one month on the job. Here's what happened to get them back on the air.

United Stations and digital content company SoCast have signed a multi-year renewal of their partnership. United Stations will continue its ad sales representation for SoCast’s barter inventory and affiliate marketing of SoCast’s “Digital Playbook.” 

In a 66-page brief filed with the Supreme Court, The National Association of Broadcasters says the Third Circuit Court of Appeals overstepped its authority when it invalidated the FCC's order modernizing local media ownership rules.

That's the reason the WLS-AM Chicago morning show host gave Robert Feder for exiting the station. Muller's last day will be one week from today. His 2-year contract expires at the end of the year. GM Marv Nyron says the station has narrowed down his replacement to three people.

(By Gary Berkowitz) Can you imagine a steak without the potatoes? Or getting a new outfit without shoes that match? Well, I can’t and that’s why a radio station without jingles is like a steak without potatoes.

Over $200,000 was raised to benefit Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters during WPTE-FM's 19th annual “CHKD Radiothon” in Norfolk, VA. Since its inception 19 years ago, the Radiothon has raised more than $5 million for the hospital.

WBDR in Watertown New York brought in a record-breaking haul of $163,000 for the Children's Miracle Network. Lance Haleon left and Johnny Spezzano present the check to CMN representative Bonnie Eppiloto from Samaritan Medical Center.