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The world we're living in changed on a dime less than two weeks ago. And as part of its Radio It’s On campaign, The Radio Advertising Bureau has launched a new section on RAB.com focused on today’s extraordinary times that includes materials radio sellers can use immediately.

The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation has moved the 45th Annual Gracie Awards Gala from May 19th to September 22nd. The change, like so many other big events, is to protect everyone from the possibility of getting, or spreading, the coronavirus.

What's old is becoming new again during this national crisis, especially when it comes to sports. Starting this Saturday, WGN Radio will rebroadcast the Chicago Blackhawks 2010 Stanley Cup playoff run on weekends.

Due to the current public health measures surrounding the Coronavirus, the Radio Mercury Awards have been rescheduled for October 6. The award ceremony was to take place at Sony Hall in New York City on June 4.

Beasley Media Group’s Southwest Florida stations are honoring its locals. As part of the company’s We’re All in This Together Community of Caring initiative, listeners can submit names of people who they believe are making a difference in the community.

It's unknown exactly how the coronavirus will impact the U.S. economy. We know it will take a hit. In his latest Westwood One Blog, Pierre Bouvard says the economy has hit speed bumps before but there's plenty of success stories from the past to help advertisers survive. Read Pierre's blog HERE.

Jimmy Kimmel also joined the discussion with Kevin Ryder and Adam Corolla on Corolla's Podcast. Both Kimmel and Corolla worked at KROQ at the start of their careers. Ryder talks about his abrupt firing and Kimmel pulls no punches attacking Entercom executives. LISTEN

Jamie Aplin is the CEO of a company called Creative Ready. And, like many company's serving the radio space, Jamie wants to help. He's offering radio stations something for free right now. Listen to the podcast HERE to find out what it is. 

(By Buzz Knight) It’s never a bad time to look for some soul but in these scary times it feels more important than ever. I interviewed Rishad Tobaccowala a few weeks back on my Buzz Cuts Podcast after reading his new book and so much has changed in the world since then.