Radio Helping Homeless Vets
Radio stations across the nation are joining the effort started by Veterans Matter-National Homeless Veterans Housing Program. From Cardboard to Headboard (#Cardboard2Headboard) has a goal of housing at least 2,000 more homeless veterans.
iHeart’s BIN Adds Four New Markets
iHeartMedia's recently launched 24/7 Black Information Network will now be available in Baltimore, Montgomery, Philadelphia and Washington D.C.
What’s At Stake For Hispanic Radio in This Election?
The stakes couldn’t be higher or the battle more intense or divisive. And the potential revenue windfall couldn’t be greater. It’s the countdown to the 2020 election, and the ad stakes for radio and all media are high.
Two Long-Time Radio Leaders Launch Music Network
Clear Media Network has launched a new 24/7 Music Format Radio Network aimed at helping independent operators. Clear Media is run by veteran broadcasters Mark McCray and Gary Spurgeon. The network is offering three formats: Adult Contemporary, Country and Adult R&B.
KABC-AM Expands Partnership With Total Traffic
Cumulus' Talk Radio 790, KABC-AM in Los Angeles will now add unbranded network newscasts from TTWN, which has been providing local news and traffic to the stations since 2018.
FCC Fee Increase Stands
Despite the NAB's efforts to get your FCC fees reduced or frozen, the Commission is moving forward with its planned increase for 2020. The NAB argued that the fee increase did not reflect the number of full-time Media Bureau employees which would be providing services.
Cromwell Rocking it Out For Listeners
Cromwell Media's rocker in Nashville is trying to keep fans entertained now that they are unable to attend concerts any longer due to COVID. 102.9 The Buzz (WBUZ) will be broadcasting the ultimate rock festival, "BuzzFest at Home" Labor Day weekend
Advertiser Pulls Ads Over Protest Comments
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel is reporting that Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin canceled all of its advertising on WIBA-AM in Madison after Conservative talker Vicki McKenna defended 17-year old Kyle Rittenhouse.
The Recovery Continues in Louisiana
The team at Townsquare Media gave us an update on what they are doing to help the local community now that Lake Charles is in day five of its recovery from Hurricane Laura.
Sportscaster Suspended Over Comments
In Cleveland, TN, Gary Ownbey has been suspended after stumbling over players names during a High School Football game carried by 103.1 The Buzz. Here's what Ownbey said that got him into trouble.
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