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On Monday FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai praised radio and TV broadcasters for continuing to inform the public during the coronavirus crisis. He specifically highlighted the PSA's stations were airing, COVID-19 reporting and the fundraising being done for those hardest hit by the pandemic.

Three three-hour specials from ABC Radio follow different patriotism paths on the July 4th weekend, for fans of rock, country, and American history.

Steve Swick is all about local. He's about local when he's running his eight radio stations. He's about local when he's dealing with his clients at Local Radio Networks. And he's not a happy man when roadblocks are put in his way when he's trying to execute great local radio.

(By Curt Krafft) In addition to Classic Hits and Classic Rock why not Classic Country? Yes, there are some stations that have this kind of format, but not that many. You would think that with the popularity of current country music that Classic Country would be a no-brainer. How about Classic Dance?

After five years, iHeartMedia Florida's Acción Radio Network is no more. The company has traded in the Spanish-language News/Talk format in Orlando and Jacksonville in favor of Fox Sports. Acción began on Orlando's WRSO-AM in 2018.

(By Loyd Ford) When you are a brand-new seller, especially of radio, you are often “thrown to the wolves.” You are familiar with “sink or swim.” Well, in sales, it really is up to you.

(By By Chris Reczek and Frank McCoy) Most broadcast managers come from backgrounds in programming, sales, finance or law. Traffic and billing systems, email, document storage, program automation and web functions are mostly thought of as utilities. You turn on the tap and expect water to come out.

It was an organization the ratings firm established in 2005 to provide clients with a forum to drive research and improve audience measurement. A Nielsen spokesman told Radio Ink Tuesday it is ending its funding to the Council. Nielsen was pumping over $2 million a year into the organization.

The 2nd annual Radio Cares-Feeding America is welcoming new and returning partners. The April 14 event is presented by Feeding America and the Independent Broadcasters Association.

At the Hispanic Radio Conference, programming experts will address the topic of "Radio’s Talent Pool: How Deep — Or How Shallow — Are the Waters?" and show you how to find and develop tomorrow’s key players for the ratings and revenue win.