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(By Bob McCurdy) There have been four articles published recently that focused on the importance of maintaining a “voice” during challenging times. There is no one size fits all for every local business as to what level they again should advertise but the key is not being late to the party as the new normal emerges.

In episode #24 of our daily podcast, former FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate discusses his experience with disasters, why he's such a strong supporter of radio and the reasons he's pushing the FCC to get behind Geo-Targeting. You're going to want to write a lot of this down. LISTEN

Watters Garden Center, in Prescott, Arizona, is in the central mountains area of the state. Deemed an essential business during these pandemic times, the 58 year old, second generation family owned business, continues to advertise with great results.

Cox Media Group Tulsa is stepping up to help the American Heart Association’s Virtual Heart Walk. The walk moved to a virtual format after the COVID-19 outbreak across the country put focus on social distancing.

New Jersey based Advantage Music Research is sharing stories of how radio stations are facing the challenges of today. Company President, Deena Hollander is using the company website and Twitter feed to share the stories.

Cortez and co-hosts DJ Automatic and Anthony A are hosting the virtual job fairs on their Facebook Live stream. These Quarantine Job Fairs are hosted Monday through Friday and are having success connecting out-of-work employees.

(By Andy Bloom) In a recent column, Sean Ross, author of Ross on Radio Newsletter and VP music and programming at Edison Research, wrote about the discussion about local and national radio the industry needs to have after the coronavirus pandemic.  Why wait?

Attorney Richard Hayes, who works with radio stations who go before the FCC, has sent a letter to Senator Susan Collins asking Congress to eliminate the 2020 regulatory fees due to the drop in revenue from the coronavirus pandemic.

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JVC Broadcasting will simulcast Florida Man Friday Happy Hour with Shannon Burke on WRCN-103.9 (LI News Radio). The 3 PM - 6 PM Friday broadcast originates on WDYZ 660 AM and 105.5 FM Orlando and WYGC 104.9 FM Gainesville.