Headlines

Former broadcaster Oregon Congressman Greg Walden says additional funding is needed for the Paycheck Protection Program, which was established under the CARES Act.

iHeartMedia Milwaukee’s Hip Hop/R&B station WKKV-FM is hosting a special program Wednesday afternoon called Stay At Home, Stay Safe. The discussion will focus on the importance of social distancing.

In a new op-ed piece former FEMA administrator Craig Fugate says local broadcasters are on the front line of the fight against the coronavirus. Fugate says broadcasters are out in the community making sure people are receiving the most critical and up to date information from official sources to keep them and their families safe."

In these days of staying at home and social distancing some Wisconsin radio stations are jumping at the chance to make folks feel better. The 'Jump Around Wisconsin' movement has hit the state.

Salem Radio Network's RenegadeAV8R radio show is responding to the "mayday" calls from the airshow industry. Airshow performers, airshow event organizers and aviation history organizations are being impacted by COVID-19.

Galaxy Media CEO Ed Levine made a pledge to his employees during this Pandemic -- No Layoffs! Here's what else Levine has to say about this economy-breaking crisis. Radio Ink Publisher Deborah Parenti hosts episode #16 of our Coronavirus update. LISTEN

The FCC has rejected a petition by Free Press demanding a government investigation into broadcasters that have aired statements by President Trump during his Coronavirus Task Force briefings and related commentary regarding the coronavirus pandemic by other on-air personalities.

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.

And the organization has filed comments with the FCC showing its support for allowing AM broadcasters to voluntarily broadcast in digital. The NAB also points out in its comments, that you can read HERE, that nearly all other comments filed are also in support.

Pacific Media Group has created a $2 Million Marketing Fund for Hawaii businesses. Pacific, which owns 20 stations in Hawaii, designed the program to help local businesses connect with consumers looking for goods and services during the pandemic.