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The RAB's Jeff Schmidt is hosting a one-hour live presentation tomorrow at 10:00 AM Central called Getting Your Billing Back on Track. Now that businesses are starting to open up it’s time to make money again. Register for this webinar HERE.

A federal judge appointed Larry Patrick as Receiver for KREV-FM 92.7 in San Francisco KFRH-FM 104.3 in Las Vegas and KRCKC-FM in Palm Springs.  This stems from a lawsuit alleging copyright infringement by 17 music copyright holders. The reported debt of the three stations is over $2 million.

(By Charlie Sislen) In our lifetimes, it has never been harder to get advertisers to spend on marketing and advertising. My last column spoke about how advertisers need to tailor their message in today’s environment.

(Randy Lane) As a talent coach, I’m often asked, “What are the key ingredients for a great radio show?” The short answer is sticky content, HD characters, and excellent execution.

(By Loyd Ford) We've all become aware that trust in government and media is at an all-time low.  Right now you’ve certainly become tuned-up that we live in the age of COVID-19 and the remaining trust involved in both of government and media is being further destroyed. 

(By Bob McCurdy) I was walking with my granddaughter in a park the other day when she said, “Look Pop Pop, I just found a penny. Let’s go to the store and buy something.” I had to explain to her that I wasn’t sure anything can be bought for a penny but let’s keep looking for more pennies.

KOKE-FM Bob Cole was careful all the time and still doesn't know how he tested positive for the virus ravaging the nation. Cole went on Fox 7 to from his home studio to discuss his situation and the importance of wearing a mask. Watch it HERE.

Cox Media Group, the Tulsa Police Department and the Tulsa Police Department Foundation raised more than a half-million dollars for the families of a fallen officer and a second injured officer.

Known as a right-wing shock jock, Jay Severin has died. He worked at The Blaze Radio Network and at WTKK-FM, WXKS-AM in Boston. He was 69.

Adams Radio Group CEO Ron Stone tells Radio Ink that while his goal was to get a commitment from 3,000 radio stations before moving forward, the 2,650 he has now has convinced him the industry wants this organization. He'll be meeting with attorneys next week to make it official.