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Broadcast attorney David Oxenford says he's been getting a lot of questions from broadcasters about government officials who want to get messages on the air about the coronavirus. What if that message is voiced by a legally qualified candidate?

During our Facebook Live interview on Tuesday the team at Jake Sweeney Automotive in Cincinnati filled us in on how automotive sales are going for them, how they're selling vehicles these days and what their expectations are from radio. If you missed the interview you can watch on FACEBOOK or YOUTUBE.

Airing 68,382 commercials on radio stations across the country last week had the big box Home Improvement chain standing tall as radio's top advertiser for the week of May 18-24. Babbel jumped from 5th to 2nd with just under 62,000 spots, according to Media Monitors.

News Talk 1290-KOIL in Omaha has a new program focusing on the "new normal" for businesses. The daily two-hour program will focus on everything local in Omaha, Nebraska and Council Bluffs, Iowa as businesses start to re-open and figure out how to go forward.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The five station Cox Media Group, Tampa is hosting a Break the Stigma virtual walk Saturday, May 30.

The Philadelphia station will now be called "ALT 104.5, Philly’s Alternative Rock," moving on from its previous moniker "Radio 104.5." The station features a lineup of artists such as The Killers, Cage The Elephant, The Lumineers and Panic! At The Disco.

After making comments on The Breakfast Club Morning Show, that came across as taking the African American vote for granted, Joe Biden has apologized. In response to a question from Charlamagne tha God, Biden said, " If you have a problem figuring out whether you’re for me or Trump, then you ain’t black.”

(By Randy and JoAnn Lane)  Mind mapping is a technique used by television late night comedians to assess the mind set and behavior of the nation as it relates to a topical story. The pandemic continues to be THE story. Granted, the mindset of the nation right now is grim.

Amador Bustos, President and CEO of Bustis Media, shares his thoughts on how the pandemic will shape advertising revenue the balance of the year, categories that have been active during the quarantine and how he believes the crisis will impact the future of the radio industry. LISTEN

Brian, Ali and Justin at WKQX set one goal for their 34-hour radiothon…to help Save The Stages in Chicago. Over $34,000 was raised for the Chicago Independent Venue League and its venues.