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The 12th Annual Radiothon for Children's Miracle Network across Lazer Broadcasting stations was a success. More than $450,000 was raised during the event.

There will be no fans in the stands, no crowd noise, no seventh inning stretch and no vendors with the familiar cry 'beer-here.' It's an ideal scenario for play-by-play carrying radio stations to paint that perfect picture for fans and listeners.

The 10th anniversary of the iHeartRadio Music Festival is set for September 27, 28. The virtual two-day concert, hosted by Ryan Seacrest, will feature live performances recorded on stages in Los Angeles and Nashville.

The Radio Show, originally set for September 13-16 in Nashville, like every other crowd-gathering event, had to be cancelled due to the coronavirus crisis. On Tuesday, the NAB and RAB announced Radio Week, an online celebration of radio October 5-9. More HERE

KEZ Christmas In July will feature 24 hours of holiday music July 25. The iHeartMedia station is encouraging listeners to set up a tree and turn on twinkle lights.

Julie Donaldson, a veteran covering Washington sports for NBC, reportedly will join the radio broadcast crew for Washington's NFL franchise. Donaldson will replace Larry Michael who abruptly retired last week after sexual harassment allegations.

Dr. Ed Cohen was recently released from his position with Cumulus as VP for Ratings and Research. With his many years at Nielsen and Arbitron, in addition to Cumulus, we wanted to pick his brain on what he sees happening across the radio landscape.

71-year old Charley Steiner was gearing up to call his 16th season of L.A. Dodger Baseball with Rick Monday from the radio booth when his doctor told him he was out of his mind. Steiner has medical issues that put him at high risk of the coronavirus.

Media Monitors reports that learning language site Babbel was radio's number one advertiser for the week of July 1, 2020. Progressive (52,296) and GEICO (45,829) are fighting it out to sell insurance to radio listeners, finishing 2nd and 3rd respectively.

Marc Pritchard, Chief Brand Officer of P&G recently discussed national advertising opportunities with the National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters. Several members of NABOB were invited to a recent Webex meeting where Pritchard invited the attendees to submit advertising proposals.