Urban One Hosting Town Hall
Urban One will host a virtual town hall on the current racial and political climate in the wake of the George Floyd death. We Are One: More Than A Hashtag, will air Thursday June 4.
2020 Radio Show Canceled
RAB CEO Erica Farber made the announcement Wednesday that the 2020 Radio Show planned for Nashville will now be a digital event. The joint RAB/NAB event is planning a Music City return in 2022 after a stop in New Orleans next year.
Rudy Joins WABC Sunday Mornings
Starting Sunday, June 7, former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani will host a Sunday Morning talk show on TALKRADIO 77 WABC. Uncovering the Truth with Rudy Giuliani is an hour-long talk and interview program airing at 10 A.M.
Bonneville Fires Napear
Two days after he tweeted in caps ALL LIVES MATTER, and one day after being placed on leave, Grant Napear has been fired from his job as afternoon host at KHTK-AM Radio in Sacramento.
Is Radio Ownership Diverse Enough?
(By Jim Winston) When I read Radio Ink Publisher Deborah Parenti’s column, Start the Conversation, I was very pleased that a distinguished leader in the radio industry recognized the importance that African American radio station ownership makes at this moment in our history.
Real Answers About George Floyd’s Death – Pt. 2
For some perspective on the tragic death of George Floyd, and the protests that followed, we turned to several of Radio Ink's 2020 Future African American Leaders in Radio. We also asked them what they believe radio's role moving forward should be.
New Gospel Station Signing On In Philly
Philly’s Favor 100.7 “Working for His Favor Every Day” will launch June 8, and will broadcast on translator W264BH 100.7 FM and WJBR HD-3. The brain child of JAMJACKJR ENTERPRISES CEO Jonathan Mason, Philly’s Favor was designed to uplift the community and inspire positive change.
Chachi Denes Joins The Radio Ink Podcast
What's the most effective focus and tone your messaging should reflect now and post pandemic? Dave "Chachi" Denes, president of Benztown, offers insights on that and shares ideas on how stations are navigating the crisis across the country. LISTEN
Addressing The George Floyd Tragedy
In his latest blog post, Chuck Knight says don't kid yourself by claiming the death George Floyd doesn't fit your brand. "This is a community event and discussion that can’t be ignored."
Live Oak Music Fest Reimagined
KCBX-Central Coast Public Radio, San Luis Obispo, will present the annual Live Oak Music Festival in a virtual way. The festival this Summer was a COVID cancellation, but the station will offer an on air/online experience across its FM frequencies and digital platforms.
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