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Skyview Networks and Local Radio Networks have confirmed their ongoing partnership with the JackFM format from Sparknet. Skyview Networks and LRN have been in partnership since January 2019, with JackFM entering the picture in January 2020.

It's still underwhelming for radio in terms of political ads. According to the 85 major markets Media Monitors keeps an eye on, Donald Trump’s Super PAC, Liberty Action Group, ran a total of 552 radio ads in the last 10 days.

By now your head is probably spinning about what to do regarding the proposed interim license on the table for GMR recordings. And, it should be. With GMR in the PRO mix this is getting very confusing. The back-and-forth blame game between GMR and the RMLC has many managers wondering what to do as the January 31st deadline to sign their license, or face possible litigation, closes in.

Keith Hill, also known as the Un-consultant, who sparked some controversy years ago about the topic of female artists being played on the radio, does not agree at all with the recent study released by Dr. Jada Watson.

Radio's biggest advertiser is teaming up with radio's biggest company once again to celebrate Pride Month. Procter & Gamble is partnering with iHeartMedia for Can't Cancel Pride on June 15. Started during COVID lockdowns, the event is a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community.

JVC Broadcasting's WDYZ-AM 660 in Orlando is the latest to add ESPN Radio. Branded ESPN 660-Orlando Sports Radio; the station will carry the full 24/7 ESPN package. JVC ditched their "Florida Man" format to make the change.

With its stock price now in the low single digits, thanks to the coronavirus crisis that has drastically reduced ad spending across the country, the Cumulus Board of Directors has adopted a "shareholder rights plan" to prevent a "creeping change of control" in the company.

Digital subscribers to Radio Ink have already received our latest issue, which includes our interview with "Super Agent" Heather Cohen, who is also on our 2017 Most Influential Women in Radio list. Print subscribers will start to see their copy in a few days. If you would like to subscribe to Radio Ink and have it downloaded to your device immediately, including this issue, GO HERE. Have your copy before the boss. Get an entire year of Radio Ink digital for only $49.00.

Horizon Broadcasting Group adds a third OTA signal for Sports/Talk The Ticket (KRCO-AM). The Bend, Oregon station is now broadcasting on 92.5 FM, the original 690 AM, and KQAK-FM HD-3. The new FM frequency signed on Monday.

(By Mike McVay) The biggest and most important thing for a Program Director to do is to keep it fun to work at the station!  Without fun, morale slips and on-air personalities move on. If you’re having fun, it is reflected on the air.