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The restaurant industry is being hit especially hard by all of the coronavirus quarantine mandates. The Federated Media group of radio stations has launched Operation Restaurant Rescue.

In response to the coronavirus pandemic, iHeartMedia Charlotte has launched “Carolina Cares.” The program will highlight organizations including Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina, American Red Cross and Classroom Central, with more to be added if needed.

The "unique and extraordinary" events the nation is now facing put the brakes on growth at Urban One's radio division with millions of dollars in cancellations from advertisers.

(By Charlie Sislen) Our previous essays have focused on strategies to help radio salespeople grow revenue. Given the current challenges that all Americans are facing, we wanted to take a step back and appreciate the compassion and generosity that is flowing from our industry.

Rockcastle Media Networks has announced that it will donate 30% of its barter commercial inventory to coronavirus education and response initiatives, and is challenging other national radio networks to make a similar effort.

As part of Beasley Media Group’s ongoing We Are All in This Together Community of Caring Initiative, the company will team up with Borrell Associates to present five complimentary 30-minute webinars Tuesday and Wednesday

How is radio dealing with the coronavirus crisis? Every morning Radio Ink will have a short interview with a radio executive on how they're dealing with the issue, how advertisers are reacting, and what listeners are saying. Today, Radio Ink Publisher Deborah Parenti interviews RAB President and CEO Erica Farber.

(By Loyd Ford) This article is designed to give you specific ideas to help you with both listeners and clients, or at least give you starter ideas that can help you perform better as the current crisis continues to roll out.

The Indianapolis Radio One cluster of six stations has committed to running 10,000 Public Service Announcements to assist local community service organizations affected by the coronavirus.

It was a confidential settlement reached late last week. Hulk Hogan filed a $110 million lawsuit against Cox Radio, host Mike Calta, Matt Loyd and a few others who were accused leaking a sex video.