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The FCC is requesting comments on the petition filed by GeoBroadcast Solutions on March 13 seeking a rule change that would permit radio broadcasters to air geo-targeted programming, including emergency alerts, news, and advertising on a voluntary basis.

The National Association of Broadcasters says local radio and TV stations across America have donated an estimated $42 million in airtime for a PSA campaign on COVID-19 since launch on March 12.

The RAB says the Tuesday webinar called Data Drives Revenue, featuring Analytic Owl will include brand new COVID-19 related data. Analytic Owl’s David Shapira will share the new data.

Everywhere "Business as Usual" has quickly become "Business Unusual", as owners do their best to cope with the restrictions and limitations being enforced because of COVID-19. Many businesses have taken a hit and that has created a domino effect on radio stations that rely on those ad dollars. Our weekly advertiser success stories are sponsored by SPECbyte.com.

The iHeart Midnight Concert Series launches Monday and will bring concerts to listeners in the safety of their homes every weekday at midnight.

That iHeart/Fox concert where all the big stars recorded songs from their homes on their phones has now raised over $10 million. Fox is airing the concert again Monday night at 9 and donations will continue to be accepted at Feeding America and First Responders Children's Foundation.

This great idea comes out of Charleston, where Saga's 2 Girls & A Guy morning team created a perfect way to help people in one of the hardest hit industries. This is the kind of idea that every radio station should steal and start using right away.

Vince Benedetto is the Founder, President, and CEO of Bold Gold Media Group, which owns and operates fourteen radio stations throughout Northeast Pennsylvania and Upstate New York. LISTEN

Hall Communications WCTK-FM has launched a daily mental health feature called Wellness 4-1-1.  WCTK midday host and licensed clinical therapist Courtney Kelley discusses mental health topics that range from managing anxiety to Covid-19 coping mechanisms. 

NuVoodoo Media has been tracking FM music listeners to get an idea what topics they're interested in when it comes to the coronavirus pandemic. Here are the top five listeners care about the most.